Another year over....

2011 is quickly coming to a close, only a few weeks left! Another year has flown by again. It has been a wonderful year of painting, and exhibits, and seeing old friends/artists, and of course meeting and making new friends. I have had the great pleasure of spending some wonderful days with very talented and kind hearted artists and gaining new perspectives and insights into myself and my artwork.

I have explored Encaustic painting this year, and have fallen in love with this medium. Acrylic is and always will be my first love, but Encaustic painting has a magical feel to it and it is such a different approach to creating a piece of work, that it offers a wonderful creative release. I have been fortunate enough to offer a few workshops in my home studio showcasing this technique and look forward to offering some more in the New Year.

I would just like to extend my sincere gratitude to all those who visited exhibits that I was part of, and to offer many thanks to all those who purchased my paintings. I am always so very grateful to have a piece of my work chosen and added to someones life, and as always, I am looking forward to another creative year with many new paintings to showcase at up-coming events.

There will be a new list of exhibits for 2012 published shortly, and I look forward to exhibiting my artwork again.

I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to all for a very happy, healthy, prosperous, and magical New Year to come.

Peace, Robbin

Upcoming Shows for 2011

The following is a list of upcoming shows that I have applied too, for consideration to participate in for 2011.
Some have yet to be confirmed as to whether or not I have been accepted, as the selections have not all been completed yet. They are all juried art shows. The list will be updated and added to as more events become available. These are all wonderful art exhibits/shows and well worth visiting.

If you'd like more information or directions to any events, please contact me at innerspiritartworks_byrobbin@yahoo.com, Thank you!


ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON
Sunday February 27th until Sunday May 15th 2011
Group Show featuring work by members of the Women's Art Association of Hamilton
Opening reception Sunday February 27th 2011 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
I have had a painting chosen to be included in this exhibit


25th ANNUAL PELHAM ART FESTIVAL
Friday May 6th , 7:oopm to 10:00pm
Saturday May 7th and Sunday May 8th 2011 11:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham Arena 210 Haist Street,
Fonthill, Ontario

SOLO EXHIBITION
West Towne Bar & Grill, Locke Street
Hamilton Ontario
For the month of June

9th ANNUAL ART IN THE YARD
Elora Centre for the Arts 10:00am to 5:00pm both days
July 9th and 10th 2011
75 Melville Street
Elora Ontario


ART IN THE PARK
Monday August 1st, 2011 10:oo am to 5:00pm
Coronation Park, Lakeshore Road (between 3rd & 4th Line)
Oakville Ontario

GRIMSBY FESTIVAL OF ART
Saturday September 10th 2011 9:00am to 5:00pm
Nelles Blvd
Grimsby Ontario


ART AMONG FRIENDS
September 24th and 25th 2011
Elliot Lake Ontario


20th ANNUAL VINELAND THANKSGIVING ARTFEST
October 8th, 9th and 10th 2011 10:00am to 5:00pm all days
Vineland Public School
4057 Victoria Ave, Vineland Ontario


EAST PLAINS UNITED CHURCH
Saturday November 5th 2011 9:30am to 4:00pm
Burlington Ontario

I will also be hosting an OPEN HOUSE showcasing my artwork and my sons
photography work in the fall, most likely mid November. The dates will be determined shortly and posted thereafter. Thank you