Encaustic work

Shows/Events & Exhibits 2012

It is shaping up to be another exciting year, and I am so looking forward to once again showcasing and selling my artwork at the many different shows, events, and exhibits that are listed below. This list will be added too and updated as more venues present themselves, so please check back from time to time! And Please scroll down to see upcoming workshops that I am offering again this year at my home studio.If you need to contact me for further information or assistance, please do so at innerspiritartworks_byrobbin@yahoo.com, and I will be happy to assist in any way possible.
Thank you.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton
Women's Art Association of Hamilton, 116th Annual Members Exhibit
February 1st 2012 to May 13th 2012
Opening Reception February 5th 2012 from 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm

Pelham Art Show
Friday May 11th 2012 7:00pm ~ 10:00pm, Saturday May12 & Sunday May13th 2012 from 11:00am~5:00pm both days
210 Haist Street, Pelham Arena
Fonthill, Ontario

Sunday Art Stroll in the Park
Sunday June 3rd 2012, 10:00am~4:00pm
Harold Black Park
953 Haist Street,
Fonthill, Ontario
www.firstsundaystroll.blogspot.com

Pelham Summerfest
Thursday July 18th 2012~Sunday July 22nd 2012
Peace Park, Downtown Fonthill
www.pelhamsummerfest.ca

Bon Echo Provincial Park Annual Art Show
July 27th ~ 28th ~ 29th 2012
Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne, Ontario

Oakville Art in the Park
MONDAY, (civic holiday) August 6th 2012
Bronte Harbour Park 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Oakville, Ontario

Art Among Friends
September 29th and 30th 2012
Laurentian Lodge, Elliot Lake, Ontario

Vineland Thanksgiving Weekend Art show
October 6th ~ 7th~8th 2012
Vineland Public School
4057 Victoria Avenue
Vineland, Ontario

ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

The word Encaustic literally means “to burn in”. It is the application of molten medium made from waxes and resin that have been pigmented with oil colours, and then applied and fused to a rigid surface. The end result is a beautiful piece of art that has a wonderful luminous translucency to it that will last forever. Encaustic painting techniques have been around for thousands of years.

I am offering some encaustic workshops in my home/studio. This medium is incredibly dynamic and exciting, and the possibilities are endless! In these workshops, we cover basic introduction and history about Encaustic painting. Safety issues and concerns are discussed, basic fusing techniques, and the choice and use of collage materials. 
        ALL supplies and materials are provided, and all 5 hour workshops are $65.00 per person. 

Please bring an apron (if you have one, if not, I have extras) and wear older clothes.  Also, for ventilation purposes the exhaust fans will be going, and windows are open, so it can be a little chilly at first, so bring something warm to wear if it's a cooler day.

Workshop Dates: .***NEW dates Saturday, September 15th and Sunday September 16th, 2012
All workshops run from 11:00am to 4:00pm. 

For more information and to reserve a spot, please contact me at 905~ 746 ~1364, or at:

   innerspiritartworks_byrobbin@yahoo.com

Looking forward to seeing you, Robbin

www.robbinpulverartworks.blogspot.com

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

December 2010

Another exciting year is drawing to a close, and it has been a bit of a roller coaster ride! The exhibits/shows are winding down and I am looking forward to a few quiet months to just re-group and re-energize.

I hit a low point about half way through the summer and just couldn't seem to get out of it. I think I just got over-whelmed and over stimulated with ideas and ended up "shutting down" because I couldn't seem to find a real direction. I am working on it and working it out (through my art) and I am excited about new pieces that I am developing for the new year ahead.

I had the great luck to purchase a printer from an artist and her husband (good friends of mine) and I have decided to start making some prints of my artwork. I haven't really had the chance yet to learn how to use it, but I am excited about the opportunities that this piece of technology has to offer.

I would just like to extend my gratitude to all those who visited various exhibitions that I was part of, and to say thank you for all your kind words and encouragement. And to those who purchased some of my work, thank you, thank you again from the bottom of my heart, for the honour of having a painting of mine chosen to be hung in your home.

Warmest wishes and sincere gratitude to all, and best wishes for a wonderful 2011!
Cheers, and Peace, Robbin