Friday, October 22, 2010

Gamblin Matte oil paints-WOW

Sample paintings  from Hidden Talent Fine Art School
For the last week I have been demo-ing Gamblin Fast Matte oil paints during our class break. Briana came to Edmonton in the summer and just recently Scott gave a product demo at Paint Spot ( thanks KIM!). I now have the 'recipe' for a great medium that works incredibly well with the new line- 1:1 Gamsol/ Galkyd. We all tried it out as well as the cold wax medium and I would highly recommend that they become part of your painting gear.
Hidden Talent  Fine Art School endorses the use of an underpainting technique and with the even finish and fast drying transparent pigments of the Fast Matte paint, alot of issues are resolved. The ease of varnishing with the Cold Wax Medium was a surprise to many students. I am predicting that we will see more matte finishes on our artworks in the future.
Just a reminder that Gamblin hosts the Torrit Grey Competition that selects winners that paint an underpainting in black, white and Torrit Grey....PERFECT for our style of painting! Visit www.gamblincolors.com 

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tu Gallery VIP Evening

Alex Paterson Owner TU Gallery

Jane Armstrong

kayla Nagazina

Jeannette Sommers

Tu Gallery VIP Evening- new artists

Lucille Friend
Some of the exceptional artists from the 'Hidden Talent; Show at TU Gallery.
Fay Avon

Sylvie Fergusson

jackie Kakoschke

Pearl Der

Artworks and Artists at the VIP Reception!

'Hidden Talent"
Thursday Oct 14ht, 2010 at TU Gallery
15 Artists
Heather Dundas

Bernadette Neumann

Wendy Pfeifer

Rana Sleiman
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Tu Gallery VIP Evening

Pearl Der and Jeannette Sommers
What a great Opening!
Gerry Mazer


It was so crowded I was afraid something might be knocked to the floor! Wall to Wall art lovers, all coming to support the 15 artists that showed at TU Gallery this past weekend!

Thanks you so much! It turned an art reception into an event! ( or a 'happening' if you are in my generation). Alex Paterson was the gracious host and we lost count after 300 visitors and over 14 bottles of wine!

To say the 'first time' gallery artists were nervous and excited would honestly be an understatement. They were fantastic and talked to all the interested clients and friends. Congratulations to them all.

Joan Stang

 Our Show continues until Nov 6th.!