Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Welcome the New Year by learning three fun, easy-to-do art techniques! New paper art workshops by June Maffin

Facilitated by June Maffin of Soulistry© (www.soulistry.com) the Stained Glass Paper Workshop at Shine Studio on November 30th had her students creating some really gorgeous paper! This easy to learn technique results in beautiful, original papers that can be used in many ways. Take a look at some of the results below - each one is a unique piece of art.

Welcome the New Year by learning three fun, easy-to-do art techniques!  

Shine Art Studio is pleased to offer a ZenDoodling workshop and Paper Marbling Workshop, along with another Stained Glass Paper Workshop. All art techniques are easy-to-do for people of all ages (with or without previous art experience).

Zendoodling, Paper Marbling (2 paper marbling techniques using ordinary supplies) and the Stained Glass Paper technique all nurture the creative spiritual journey - stimulate the Muse in the creation of unique cards, envelopes, bookmarks, ATC's, journaling, collage, calligraphy, book coverings, and more - and provide countless hours of gentle relaxation, de-stressing activity, unique meditation and play!

Workshop information and registration details below.

 
 






Zendoodling Workshop
DATE: Saturday, January 11, 2014
TIME: 10:00 - 2:00 pm at Shine Art Studio in Pioneer Square Mall, Mill Bay
TO BRING: Waterproof pigma black pens "fine" and other sizes optional, waterproof black pen: 'extra fine' and other sizes (Pigma pens are great), watercolours, brush (and/or coloured markers, pastels) and black cardstock.
SUPPLY COST: $3.00 for supplies provided by facilitator
WORKSHOP COST: $55.00
FACILITATOR: June Maffin of Soulistry© (www.soulistry.com)
TO REGISTER: Contact Lesley Fountain at tangerinedreamgallery@gmail.com

Re lunch: bring your own lunch/beverage or p/u in Mill Bay (about five minutes away) with Subway, Tim Horton's, McDonalds, and A&W.


Paper Marbling Workshop
DATE: Saturday, January 25, 2014
TIME: 10:00 - 2:00 at Shine Art Studio in Pioneer Square Mall, Mill Bay
SUPPLY COST: $5.00 for supplies provided by facilitator
WORKSHOP COST: $55.00
FACILITATOR: June Maffin of Soulistry© (www.soulistry.com)
TO REGISTER: Contact Lesley Fountain at tangerinedreamgallery@gmail.com

Re lunch: bring your own lunch/beverage or p/u in Mill Bay (about five minutes away) with Subway, Tim Horton's, McDonalds, A&W


Stained Glass Paper Workshop
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2014
TIME: 10:00 - 2:00 at Shine Art Studio in Pioneer Square Mall, Mill Bay
TO BRING: Watercolour paper (preferably Arches Text Wove - often available at VIU bookstore), black waterproof ink (best is Sumi Ink), watercolour paints or watercolour pencils, very small pointed brush (and brushes of other sizes - optional), water container, plastic straw (other optionals - different colour inks / sprays).   
WORKSHOP COST: $55.00
FACILITATOR: June Maffin of Soulistry© (www.soulistry.com)
TO REGISTER: Contact Lesley Fountain at tangerinedreamgallery@gmail.com

Re lunch: bring your own lunch/beverage or p/u in Mill Bay (about five minutes away) with Subway, Tim Horton's, McDonalds, A&W

 Zendoodling:




 Paper Marbling:





Friday, November 1, 2013

It's November...and It's Raining Men!



We have a terrific men's show this month at the gallery! Come and see the featured works of local artists Dale Nigel Goble, Daniel Deschamps and Roger Jackson. We are also showing the colourful and whimsical work of Robert Cerins, and the paintings of Victoria's Andy Gifford.


Dale Nigel Goble is an artist and illustrator whose work has been featured in newspapers, magazines, television and in digital media, both locally and abroad. He has completed projects for Heineken, Aritzia, London Drugs, Bacardi and many others, and his work is held in private collections internationally, as well as the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and the White House in Washington DC.


Daniel Deschamps is from the South Pacific island of New Caledonia. He and his family left the island during a period of civil unrest in 1989, and immigrated to Canada. Daniel's multicultural heritage is reflected in his art. A prolific artist, Daniel moves between the mediums of stonework, pottery, paper, and canvas, often re-purposing found objects and painting on cardboard, or sculpting  in foam. Daniel recently won an Award of Merit for a pen and ink illustration titled "Oracion" in the Cowichan Valley's 2010 SASS-e Spring Art Show Sale and Extravaganza.

Roger Jackson has been painting for over 20 years, but after retiring on 2009 he began devoting more time to his passion. Influenced by impressionists and post-impressionists, Roger and enjoys painting with both oils and acrylics. His European buildings and current "work boat series" capture the essence of the individual scenes beautifully and draw the viewer in, whether it is a narrow alley in Italy or a tugboat in the Victoria harbour. Roger is a member of the Canadian Federation of Artists.

Andy Gifford, a former farmer from Tennessee, says it is his job to "paint like the dickens." After his farming days were behind him he planted trees in Northern Ontario. A train trip to Moosonee in Northern Canada, that Andy called "The Polar Bear Express" exposed him to the lives and migration patterns of caribou, bears, and buffalo, which he later captured on canvas.

Robert Cerins has painted over five hundred paintings in watercolour, acrylic and oils. He loves experimenting with painting on a variety of surfaces,  and has painted on glass, canvas, wood, and aluminum, to name a few. A long time resident of the Cowichan Valley, Robert's whimsical and boldly executed paintings are found throughout the community, such as the 24' x 7' Evergreen School mural, and the "Robertoe" Spirit Bear. Robert's positive and upbeat nature is evident in his art.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Celebrating the Feminine



Artist Kristine Paton has this quote on her blog Big Beautifuls:

"It's not about transforming yourself from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan; you were born a Swan. You must stop believing you are a duck."

 Kristine's "Big Beautifuls" celebrate loving who you are, from Mermaid to Flamenco dancer, Venus to Lovely Lass, and everything in-between.

Harriet Hiemstra "Celebrates the Feminine" by creating Art Deco images of women on clay, as well as multi - media pieces that incorporate fabric, paper, and embellishments such as buttons and tape measures. Her pieces are finished with a glossy topcoat that really makes them pop.

Come in to the gallery to see these gorgeous women in person! The show runs through the months of September and October.  Also on exhibit in the gallery this fall is the work of Carolyn McDonald and Kathy Guthrie.

If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley—but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush, if you can't be a tree.

If you can't be a bush, be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie, then just be a bass—
But the liveliest bass in the lake!

We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here.
There's big work to do and there's lesser to do
And the task we must do is the near.

If you can't be a highway, then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun, be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail—
Be the best of whatever you are!

Douglas Malloch

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Featured Artist - Susan Koch - Atelier


Award-winning silversmith Susan Koch spent summers on Galiano Island, which inspired a lifelong fascination with beach stones and sea glass. Her silversmith training has taken her to San Francisco, Seattle, Mendocino and Central Mexico, as well as closer to home in Vancouver and Victoria.

Her unique and beautiful handcrafted jewellery incorporates sterling silver and beach glass and stones to create wonderful original pieces of art.

Tangerine Dream is pleased to feature Susan's work - come in and see how beautifully the weathered and worn beach glass and stones in their unique sterling silver settings compliment unique and beautiful you.

 


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Paintings For Food - Help the Cowichan Food Bank by Bidding on Some Great Art


Inspired by Fatima da Silva of Bistro 161's Flash Feed Mob events this summer, which raised much needed funds for the Cowichan Valley Food Bank, we decided to come up with an event suited to our particular talents - a "Paint In." Last Saturday we teamed up with fellow artist and founder of Inspire! Shawnigan Cheryl Bakke Martin and performed a "musical paintings" event for 8 hours in the studio.


Every time the genre of music on our ipod changed we would switch canvases. Each canvas was worked on by each artist about 10 times, which makes for a fascinating collaboration, considering we each have our own unique style and colour preferences. 


Visitors to the gallery were fascinated, and many made cash donations on the spot. 



 

Cheryl's husband, filmmaker Daniel Martin, worked his magic and created a mini-documentary of the event.



This was what the paintings looked like after 8 hours of painting. The small one, entitled "Love in the Valley," was completed.


"Love In the Valley" - 24" x 24" (Valued at $800.00)


 Lesley was back at it the next day, putting the finishing touches on the other two paintings. Photographer Tracy Robinson of Thru Her Eyes Photography came in to capture "the day after."


This one is entitled "Collaboration", and is 30" x 40" on an extra deep 2" canvas
(Valued at 1200.00)


This one is entitled "Thinking of You," and is 30" x 40" on an extra deep 2" canvas
(Valued at $1200.00)

The paintings are now all up for auction until August 15th at 8 pm. You can place your bids on facebook  - ( click here to be taken to the auction) or email us or come in to the gallery (we are open Tuesday through Sunday, 11-4 pm) to place your bid or make a cash donation to the food bank. Every little bit helps! Get an awesome piece of art with a fun story and help those in need at the same time - Win win win!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Collaboration is the Name of the Game - Together we can Create a Better World for Kids With Cancer


"To Dream a Better World"

Pipi and Lesley created this piece collaboratively for an art show about community at the Inspire Shawnigan Art and Culture Collective this spring entitled "Together." They have decided to donate the painting, which is acrylic on canvas and measures 24 x 36, to Cops For Cancer's Tour de Rock live and silent auction. The auction will be held at the premiere fund raising event, a gala dinner and dance at the Union Club in Victoria, on September 6th, 2013. 

Tour de Rock is a two week bicycle trip in which a team of police officers ride from the north end of Vancouver Island to the south, a distance of 1000 kilometres, to raise money to fight childhood cancer.

More information on the Tour de Rock can be found here: www.copsforcancerbc.ca
For information about the Union Club visit: www.unionclub.com

If you are a business (or artist/artisan) who would like to support this event by donating items, services or gift certificates that would be fitting for the auction please contact:
 Sergeant Ray Carfantan
RCMP Island District
250 - 995 - 7724
Facebook: Tour de Rock Ray
Twitter: @TdR_Ray



Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Artist of the Week - Karen Dyck




I will tell you of a perfume which my mistress has from the graces and the gods of love; when you smell it, you will ask of the deities to make of you only a nose.” ~ Catullus

Karen Van Dyck, professional herbalist, natural health consultant, educator and perfumer, formulates and designs products and perfumes that are works of art. Her local company, Vitale Natural Care, (Vitale means “life” in Italian) is dedicated to green skin care and custom formulations. The potency and health of high grade food ingredients in their whole form bring vibrant beauty to the skin, and  highly nutritious and healing foods like Manuka honey, extra virgin coconut oil, acai berry, grapeseeds and skins, organic shea butter, sake kasu and fermented milk combined with herbs and spices like licorice root and turmeric make Vitale's products food for the skin.

 Watch this fascinating interview with Karen as she talks about her custom made perfumes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kPVSSblQxy0

Read Karen's informative article - "A Really Short History of Perfume" here:

http://vitalenaturalcare.com/?p=814

Tangerine Dream carries many of Vitale's skin care products, such as Serenity Soak Bath Salts made with Salt of Life organic Himalayan pink mineral salts, and the luscious Summer Girl Body Butter, made with jasmine, vanilla, and sweet orange in a rich, buttery body cream.

We are hosting a "Create Your Own Perfume" workshop with Karen this Sunday where you can learn about the ancient art and science of perfumery and work with exotic and rare plant ingredients from around the world. All materials and carved rosewood perfume container is included in costs. Just bring your nose! Contact us to register: tangerinedreamgallery@gmail.com

Sunday, June 23rd - 11am -2 pm
Tangerine Dream Gallery and Studio
Price: 75.00 includes all materials




Sunday, May 26, 2013

Sneak Peek

A little sneak peek of the work of Coco Jones. Please join us at Tangerine Dream Gallery
Wednesday, May 29th, 6 - 9 pm to see these beauties in their entirety, including Coco herself.
The show Coco and Ken with Victoria artist Ken Horn will run for the month of June.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Coco and Ken  - Coco Jones and Ken Horn Exhibit Their Exciting New Work


Coco Jones is an established and accomplished painter and writer and a local Cowichan Valley treasure! Her bold and colourful style is her own unique and recognizable blend of spirituality, humour and raw emotion. Ken Horn is a Scottish born painter and poet living in Victoria. His striking and unusual works often have a medieval feel to them, and many come with accompanying poetry. Please join us for a night with Coco and Ken at Tangerine Dream. Meet the artists and see their latest works!     

Wednesday, May 29th, 6 pm - 9 pm at Tangerine Dream
1725 Cowichan Bay Road
To the right of True Grain Bread, just down the lane towards the water.                          

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Artist of the Week - Morgan Saddington

                 

 Morgan creates unique, one of a kind hand linked silver jewellry using coloured copper and beads as accents. All of her silver chains are handmade from start to finish. The wire links are assembled one at a time into the various patterns of chains, and the clasps are hand forged. The chains are tumble polished to bring out the brilliant silver shine, and a small accent of colour is added with glass beads or stones.

"I have always been drawn to silver jewellery by the appearance and versatility of the metal. The ability to create something with such movement and fluidity from a solid material is what I find so appealing." 

 Morgan's work has been selected for many juried shows, and her piece "Entwined" received Best Jewellry Award at the 2010 Sooke Fine Art Show. 

Morgan's knitted chains feel amazing to the touch - like little silver slinkys. Come in and try on one of her beautiful necklaces or bracelets. We have earrings as well.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

KILIM CUSHION COVER SALE AT TANGERINE DREAM

Come down to the gallery on Saturday, May 4th, when our friend Suzanne will be selling a variety of wool kilim cushion covers, rugs, and grain sacks that she recently brought back from Turkey. I had never seen a grain sack before and was picturing something like a burlap coffee sack - they are intricately patterned and gorgeous, as are all of the cushion covers. Some forms available for purchase as well.

Sizes range from 16" to 22"
Rug is 48" x 48"

A few are shown below, many more will be on offer on the 4th. Come down and view these beautiful treasures from Turkey.


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Featured Artist of the Week - Cheryl Bakke Martin

 

“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been.
You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.
What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is Yourself.”
- Alan Alda

Cheryl Bakke Martin's vibrant, colourful and original kiln and flame worked glass jewelry pieces are true works of art. We are so pleased to have her necklaces, bracelets, and hair sticks brightening up our gallery. Cheryl's jewelry comes in a wide range of prices - truly something for every budget. Come in and try some on yourself!

"From an aesthetic standpoint, I am consistently attracted to vivid color which I believe is appealing to many as well as me. I see myself as an artisan and craftsperson first, as I am drawn to use the tools – hammers, anvils, and torches I grew up with, but it is the unique and varied ways to combine seemingly unrelated media, processes and disciplines that I find most engaging.  So, to choose one art form would most likely be the antithesis of inspiration for me.  As an example, what begins as a large painting, often ends up framed in miniature as a focal stained glass element for a piece of jewelry that combines with it lampworked glass and metalwork.  I am happiest when I move from my Spirit, working with the media and process that inspires me most in the moment."

Friday, March 22, 2013

Featured Artist of the Week - Henk Scholten



"There is so much to love about wood. It grows around us. Trees keep our world in balance. The feel, the smell, the look of wood makes it a pleasure with which to work. Knowing that it is constantly being replaced allows us to take it, use it and feel good about it. It is part of the cycle of life here on this planet we call home."

Most of Henk’s furniture is built using solid, kiln dried pine/spruce planking. Some furniture incorporates other pieces of wood. The colors are layers of water based paints and the finish is either hand rubbed wax or urethane.

The inspiration and design of the Henk’s furniture is drawn from his world travels. One of Henk's passions is seeing and experiencing the day to day lives of people around the globe. In his work a person might see echos of a Thai temple bench, a Turkish bazaar table or a stool from a farm in the Alps. The furniture is functional, sturdy, yet designed with pleasing lines and finished to create a warm, friendly feeling of belonging.

We have several pieces of Henk's gorgeous furniture in our gallery - come and take a look!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Interview with Dan Kahan from Channel 4

Both Pipi and I are not keen to be in front of the camera, but this interview went relatively smoothly. So much easier to be filmed when you are doing something creative with your hands!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0DRR0xUtyM

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Featured Artist of the Week - Susan Whitham


Imagination is more important than knowledge”  Albert Einstein 

Artistic expression has always been my saving grace, my driving force, my sense of sanity. My love of clay began as a small child. Multiple decades later clay is still the tangible substance that I best express myself with physically, emotionally and spiritually. Clay is a sort of communication device between me and the outside world. I don't question my need to create. I pass along my experience through creating, appreciating, listening and teaching.

Come in to the gallery and see Susan's gorgeous colourful ceramics!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Featured Artist of the Week - Wendy Oppelt




Victoria artist Wendy Oppelt says "Finding equilibrium is a unique experience for each of us. I have discovered that I reconnect with my surroundings and stay true to my inner compass through creating art. I believe in staying present to life and taking each day as a gift. This is the message I want to convey to the world around me."

Wendy's artistic style is expressive and vibrantly colourful, with strong composition and layered texture. Come in to Tangerine Dream to see more of Wendy's works. For more about Wendy click on "About the Artists"

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Tangerine Dream Gallery and Studio Grand Opening!


 GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 14th!

Please join us for our grand opening, February 14th, 6-9 pm, at 1725 Cowichan Bay Road, Units B & C. You can find us down the lane to the right of True Grain Bread, next door to The Mudroom Clayworks. (Follow the music and laughter.) We know, it is Valentine's Day, and maybe you are off for a romantic meal somewhere with your sweetie, but please stop by on your way out - we will have some beverages and nibbly bits on offer, as well as walls full of beautiful paintings and other artwork to goggle at. You don't have to have a sweetie in tow - if you are solo come anyhow! Most of the exhibiting artists will be attending - please ask us for an introduction!

As you can see, Pipi and Lesley love the colours tangerine and aqua! The gallery, studio, and much of the artwork is vibrantly coloured, lively, and fun. At Tangerine Dream we believe "it's about art, not perfection." If you need to add a jolt of citrusy liveliness to your life - maybe you are in search of that special something; a unique piece of artwork, a cheerful mug or bowl to brighten your table, some luscious and completely unique tableware, a greeting card or one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for you, a friend or loved one, - come on in. If you are in need of some stimulating conversation and a few belly laughs, a chance to explore your inner creativity, some big breaths of fresh sea air, or any old excuse that comes to mind, come to Tangerine Dream, and see what delights await.