A Spark of Inspiration!

Last September, we had the opportunity to visit Spain.  In one word, " Magnifico!!"  It was what I expected and more.  Travelling to nearby villages, walking through medieval towns and simply being immersed in the culture, the food, the people.  Our stay was too too short, but with it, I carry with me over 1600 pictures of great memories, a reconnection with my grade school friends, laughter and fun shared with my hubby! 

October 23rd, I was awarded Best in Mixed Media for my painting, " La Reina y Princesa" by the Visual Arts Centre, in Bowmanville.  Thrilled and tickled pink.... 

La Reina y Princesa

Now it is November and even with the time change, I still can't complain about the weather. It has been mild. A beautiful summer and a colourful fall.    And oh boy am I inspired!

Now let's get ready to face that canvas and find my voice!



Falling for Workshops!

In as much as we love our summertime, our love affair ends with the beginning of Fall.  As the colours of nature begin to unfold with its golden ochre, sunsets and quiet crimsons come the coolness of each day and the onset of getting back into the swing of things.

I am happy to share, that I will be in a few new areas this fall with brand new workshops.  Out in Cobourg, with "'The Painted Tree", I will be introducing a new workshop called Painting your Garden with Acrylics. http://www.thepaintedtree.ca/  This one-day workshop, (Sept. 17th) will teach students to simplify garden composition.

VAC Abstraction class June 2011

The next workshop on Sept. 28th is at the Visual Arts Clarington.  A 4-session, every Wednesday Abstract class!  Now how cool is that!!!?? http://www.vac.ca/  This is all very exciting, because I will be pushing students out of their 'safe-zone' into a brand new looser approach!

My Fall classes at Curry's Artist Materials is already in the Currys website http://www.currys.com/, with Northern Landscapes and so much more!

In October, I am returning back to the Pickering Recreation Centre with Beginner's Acrylic.  And last but not least, 'SweetArt Studio nights' will move from Tuesday to Thursday evenings, where the interaction with fellow artists, great music and love for painting make every evening of painting go by so fast!

And so as the summer closes, take comfort in the sizzle of fall courses to discover!

See you soon!

Marissa

Be Cre8TV

Guess what? I have a TV show coming up in the fall! Yup!

Last July, was a whirlwind of designing, painting of the set and the taping of 6 episodes for a fall show which is lined up to air at Rogers TV Durham in September. I, together with co-producer and host, Sharon Lindsay will be appearing together in a show called Be Cre8TV. This show is about being creative in our lives!

There are 3 segments in each episode, the first; a Feng Shui segment where I provide valuable information about the practise of Classical Feng Shui. As a certified practitioner with the Feng Shui Research Center and past board member of the Feng Shui Association of Canada, I will be talking about the very basics of Feng Shui and how it can enhance our lives! The second segment; will be with various guests and the third; will be a craft segment - where we will be creating interesting elements for your home!! It was so much fun and I met alot of interesting and creative people. I can't wait to see the show myself! Right now, it is in post production.

I am truly excited about this show and hope that it receives well. Stay tuned to find out when it will be on the air! Or in YouTube?

HUgs,

Marissa

Oshawa Art Juried Show 2011

The Oshawa Art Juried Show is on-going from June 16-July 3rd at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen Street, Oshawa. Out of 130 entries, 80 works were selected for the show. I had 2 entries selected and both won awards! The first for 3rd Best Acylic for "Fiesta", and Honorable Mention for Mixed Media, "Stand by Me". Jurors this year are Gabrielle Peacock, Chief Executive Officer of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, and Greg Murphy - Dean, School of Media, Art & Design, Durham College. Hope you can catch the show! Thrilled, Marissa

I'm Published!

Am thrilled to be among 287 international emerging and established artists featured in the second volume of "The International Contemporary Artists". Published by ICA publishing a collaboration with New York and Athens editors and art curators. To order a copy, go to our website at http://www.msbaassociates.com/, then click on Our Store, then go to the Amazon.com links!

Hurray!!!

Love,

Marissa

Riverdale Art Walk... Aaarrryyyaaa comin?

After three years, I have sailed back to Toronto to join a juried group show; The Riverdale Art Walk! This 2-day show, (June 4-5) features 120 national and emerging artists right downtown on Queen Street East! Time of show is from 11a.m.- 6p.m.

I will be in booth #88. This is a link to see the map of the park.

www.artistnetwork.ca/raw or www.artistnetwork.ca/node/289

So mark your calendars and look forward to sunny weather!! (if not, I will shiver me timbers!)

See you there!

Marissa

Painting this June!

It is still the middle of May, let's tune in to upcoming June warmer summer weather! With the change from mild rainy days to warmer weather, comes more art news from my studio!

I am thoroughly enjoying the Tuesday painting nights at the Sweet Art Studios and will continue until end of June. "Sweet Art Studio Night" is open to all acrylic painters, who want to work on their specific projects and want to have a forum to mingle with other painters. It is such a great opportunity to work, learn, observe and get inspired by others. I will be painting together with you, so if you hit a 'wall' or need some painting advise, help is on its way!! An informal, fun, creative atmosphere, come and register for " Sweet Art Studio Nights" by emailing me directly, marissa.sweet@rogers.com . June 7, 14,21 and 28th at 6:30-9:00p.m. Cost is $20.00/session.

If you are opting to push yourself out of the ordinary, check out Visual Arts Clarington on June 11-12 as I faciliate "ABSTRACTION WITHOUT FEAR". It is a workshop which will open creative boundaries and introduce you to acrylic mediums and explore non representational paintings inspired by your imagination. Likewise, if you are at the east side of Oshawa, I will be at The Painted Tree in Cobourg, on June 18th for a MIXED MEDIA one-day class! Visit, both http://www.vac.ca/ and http://www.thepaintedtree.ca/ to register.

"Art enables us to find ourselves, and lose ourselves at the same time." Thomas Merton