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December 28, 2024
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you are able to rest and enjoy this blessed holiday. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to those of you who are struggling; may you experience reassurance and support in the days ahead. It is with gratefulness, a wider awareness and hope, that I write this update from our cozy and abundant home.
"Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'." (Alfred Lord Tennyson)
Since I wrote you last in August, I took a trip abroad in September that was very refreshing and inspirational. Here is a write up on the trip and on Art Events I attended in October and November.
I travelled to Portugal with my sister (Linda) and her husband (Tony). Their son and his girlfriend met us in the city of Funchal, on the island of Maderia. The warm weather, beautiful views and local history kept me very interested in our daily excursions. Walking on the cobblestones was a good challenge. The hop-on, hop-off tour buses not only took us around the city but to areas outside of the city, like the Fishing Village of Camara de Lobos.
Since my nephew (Brendan van Son) is a professional travel photographer with extensive experience as an international tour leader and tour guide, we benefited from his knowledge of the island, location scouting skills, photography skills and his high terrain driving skills. I did scout a number of areas myself which was very enjoyable. I bet I took over a 700 images during the trip!
I visited Lisbon for three days, to celebrate my 65th birthday. Lisbon is a massive city full of interesting history, culture and people. One of the highlights for me was spending a few hours in the MAC/CCB Museum of Contemporary Art. I viewed a few collections, in particular the impressive Berardo Collection: From the First Modernism to the New Avant-Gardes of the 20th Century. The collection included over 1000 works, some from the great masters – such as Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, Marcel Duchamp, etc... The Gallery is located near the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Maritime Museum and other cultural facilities of interest.
According to locals, Portugal has taken on too many immigrants. This was very evident to me in Lisbon and was concerning. Apparently legislation was passed to decrease immigration to alleviate a variety of concerns and problems. Hopefully the resentment and animosity towards some of the immigrants will decrease as people open their hearts and get to know others better.
Our final destination in Portugal was the city of Lagos, in the Algarve region. Here I was able to relax on the beaches and in our condo. I managed to do a few watercolour studies of the area. I am grateful to have had such great travel companions during the trip. I did miss Tom (my husband) at times but knew I had his support in taking this scenic and historical journey in Portugal. WhatsApp was a terrific way for us to communicate across the miles. I would like to return to Lagos and explore the northern city of Porto one day. A plan to paint from images I took is underway!
Past Events:
Oct 19th (Sat) 2024:
F.C.A. – Calgary Chapter: Fall Show - I did not submit work to this show since I didn't have enough new work to apply.
NOTE: The F.C.A. Calgary Chapter, Spring Show will be on April 12, 2025.
Oct 26th (Sat) 2024:
Park Meadows Estates Fall Market (Club House)- This market was fun to be a part of: it was well organized and had a good mix of vendors. Since I live in the community, it was a good way to connect with residents living here, and meeting others from the larger community. I am pleased that my sales were very good!
Nov 29th (Fri)
Medalta’s Heritage Christmas Market, Medicine Hat - the foot traffic was super, like last year. I had many repeat customers and some new ones. Sales were down from last year but I was pleased with the many positive comments about my art and the amount of business cards that were taken. I do plan to be in the market again in 2025.
My art and art cards can be purchased at:
--The Leighton Art Centre near Millarville, Alberta --Medicine Hat Visitor Centre, Medicine Hat, Alberta --Annegret’s Chocolates, Medicine Hat, Alberta
--PRINTS are also available through this link Art Magik
(See the latest offerings of prints: Faith, Charity & Hope (The 3 sister’s Mountains in Canmore)
NOTE:
My art will no longer be at Inspire Studio, Gallery & Café in Medicine Hat. The owneres have retired after 14 years of running a successful business. I was very fortunate to have been represented by them, for over 2 years. I wish Louise and Maureen all the best as they move forward to new adventures and enjoy some respite.
Annegrets Chocolate Shop and Medicine Hat Visitors Centre
“I work primarily with acrylics, alcohol ink and mixed media. I love to make large spontaneous marks when I begin most paintings. These loose marks suggest routes that I can take with the work. Since I am a tactile learner it is important for me to add layers of texture to my work, allowing me to feel my way through the piece. This assists me in achieving a sense of depth. I love variety; it is a must in my art practice! Abstract thought and life’s metaphors have my interest.” (Lori Clipperton)
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