To start out with...an image of the last open air Milonga in the Sidney Band shell, beautifully located in Sidney's ocean side park.
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| We have Tango Nuevo, Tango Kinetiko, Tango Salon, but here we have a brand new version: Tango Canino |
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| The last dance of summer. This venue must be one of the most appealing in all of Vancouver Island. And when the sun shines, which it mercifully did this enjoyable Saturday, it is like a little piece of heaven. |
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| Since 1998, Arts on the Avenue, is an annual event in quaint Ladysmith, a coveted little town amongst the movie location crowd. A couple of blocks of main street turn into an arts (and crafts) gallery. About thirty five local artists spread and hung their works under a line up of white tents. Everyone being very happy that brisk ocean breezes held off, and late summer sunshine bathed everything in light and warmth. |
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Just in time, with the iconic Volkswagen Bus finally phased out of Volkswagen production, a few paintings may be a lasting homage to the celebrated van. Fido is watching for potential buyers - and this painting was one of the first with a 'SOLD' sticker on it.
Darcy Irvin is the artist |
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Apart from finished works, one could admire works in progress. Many artists brought their paraphernalia and painted either local scenes or abstract expressions.
Carrie Kendall at work |
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Realism is alive and well, as this water colour portrait of 'Fred' by Geoffrey Martin proves. Dogs, Cats, Horses, Budgies all are represented true to live and character. He has been featured in Magazines such as Modern Dog, Virginia Maryland Dog, Citizen Pet, Creatures All and more.
www.gpmartin.com
Just in case your pet needs a sitting. |
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| Sheryl Sawchuck, with one of her over sized paintings of flamboyant blooms. |
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Mark Hobson, painter living in a remote float home on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. He paints images from the Pacific Coast, from raging surf, misty coves, feeding sea otters, to whales frolicking under water amongst fronds of kelp.
One needs to take a nine kilometer boat ride to see him in his studio. But on Internet one may find him at
www.markhobson.com
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| First Nation crafts artists sold Cowichan Tribe knit wear and plaque carvings. |
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| Exhuberant painting, whose author comes from Quebec. |
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| Detail of a painting by unidentified artist |
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| Art Lover, who for the occasion wore two rubber bands in his profuse head of hair, so his fringe would not obstruct the view of displayed art. |
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| The crafters were represented as well. Here a silk scarf by Karen Nelson |
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| D. F. Gray, soft pastels and acrylics, casually capturing a Ladysmith scene. His paintings were on sale for $1500 a piece.... |
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| Setting the ambiance... |
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| Stilt Artists in search for ice cream... |
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City By Law prohibits dogs, but the sidewalks were filled with them, all watched by their - mostly male - owners, whilst the ladies were off inspecting the displays.
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Painting by Michael Dean of a Vancouver Island Stream
www.michaeldean.art.com
Altogether a pleasant stroll on beautiful sunny Sunday Morning...
