Please join me this Thursday evening (November 1st, 2012)

Please join me this Thursday (November 1st, 2012) evening from 7-10 pm at THE GLADSTONE HOTEL for the OPENING RECEPTION of my latest Group Art Exhibition. For all the info, please visit my website (click this link: http://www.spiritofhelder.ca/Shows.html ). This SpeakEasy Fall Art Fair 2012 will feature the work of 29 artists, including myself. FREE ADMISSION!!! Enjoy the show! (see the promo flyer below)

http://www.spiritofhelder.ca/Shows.html

SpeakEasy Fall Art Fair 2012

My upcoming ART EXHIBITION (Nov. 1-7, 2012)

 "King of Peace" (Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 20 inches)

Please visit my website (click this link: http://www.spiritofhelder.ca/Shows.html ) for all the information about my next ART EXHIBITION at THE GLADSTONE HOTEL (SpeakEasy Fall Art Fair), running from NOVEMBER 1-7, 2012. Please join me at the OPENING RECEPTION on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 from 7-10 pm. This art fair will feature the work of 29 artists, including myself. FREE ADMISSION!!! See you there.

http://www.spiritofhelder.ca/Shows.html

The importance of retreats

"Robin Hood" (Watercolour & Ink)

Just recently, I returned home from a Christian silent retreat in an area surrounded by forests and lakes. My 3 friends and I found this retreat soothing and refreshing as it renewed our spirits. Silence among us, in an area where we hear only the birds and the water, allowed us to truly feel and appreciate God's presence in nature. The silence allowed me much time to explore and soak up the natural beauty, something I enjoy more than sketching and painting. Retreats like this are always great reminders to avoid noise pollution as much as possible. There is so much beauty and comfort in silence! (The above image is a watercolour painting of Robin Hood.)

To view other paintings of mine, please visit:
www.SpiritOfHelder.ca

Invitation to my latest ART EXHIBIT

I was offered to participate in a GROUP ART EXHIBIT at a gallery in YORKVILLE, here in Toronto. For those of you who can make it, I invite you to attend the Opening Reception this coming Friday July 8, when I will be present. Full details below. (The title of the above painting is: "Self-Portrait of a Little Man". It is an Acrylic painting on Canvas and measures 24 X 30 inches. This image was used in my latest Art Card.)

when:

July 8 - July 30, 2011

Opening Reception:

> Friday 8 July, 7 pm - 9 pm

> I will be present at Opening Reception

where:

GALLERY HITTITE

107 Scollard Street

Toronto (Yorkville), ON

gallery tel: 416 924 4450

hours:

Wed - Sat: 12 - 6 pm

group exhibit:

Among paintings by other fine artists, 3 ORIGINAL paintings of mine will be exhibited. They are:

"A Moment of Reflection" ( 16.5 X 10.5 inches )
"A Quiet Place" ( 17 X 8.625 inches )
"Fairy on a Branch" ( 8.5 X 6 inches )

"A Moment of Reflection"

 

"A Quiet Place"

 "Fairy on a Branch"

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Have a great weekend!

Valentine's Day Shows

I will be participating in 2 Valentine's Day Shows:

1.

 Date & Time:

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location:
The Annex Retirement Residence
123 Spadina Road ~ Toronto ~ M5R 2T1
(one block south of Dupont Street)
tel: 416 961 6446

2.

Date & Time:

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

12:00 to 3:00 pm

Location:
Leaside Retirement Residence
10/14 William Morgan Drive ~ Toronto ~ M4H 1E7
tel: 416 425 3722

I will be showcasing and selling Greeting Cards and Fine Art Cards of my paintings. See Google Maps and enter the addresses of the Residences to get maps of their locations. Hoping to see you there, for those of you who live in the Toronto area.

www.SpiritOfHelder.ca
email: info@spiritofhelder.ca

See below for some images.

The original of the above image is an Ink & Watercolour painting. The 2 Greeting Cards below have the text "Happy Valentine's Day".

 

The original of the above image is a pencil drawing.

 

 

Have a great weekend.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! Do you know the Christmas Season begins on Christmas Day, December 25th? Yup...it's true. I hope you had a joyful and wonderful celebration of Jesus' birth, a celebration of life.

Below are 2 new Greeting Card designs. The original is an Acrylic painting ("Rays of Colour") on Canvas and measures 18 x 24 inches.

The Greeting Cards above have the text "Peace & Joy in all you do" on the front. The ones below have no text.

 

All cards are blank inside, allowing you to customize your own personal greeting. As you can see, they are available in small and large sizes (4.25 x 5.5 inches and 5 x 7 inches).
www.SpiritOfHelder.ca
email: info@spiritofhelder.ca

My first post.

Hi Everyone! I'm happy to announce the launch of my blog, where anyone can find out more about myself. I'm an artist and I just love sketching and painting -- a plethora of opportunities for creating new worlds. Do visit often, as this will be a place for me to share with you my current projects and more. See you soon! Very best!