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at the gallery

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For years I have been told that I should try to sell some of my photography. Well, I’m doing it.

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It has been a busy Fall for me in photography. Not in shooting so much, but in showing my work. I have joined a local artist association, had my first art show and sale at which I sold my first print (and was even honoured with the People’s Choice Award). That led to me being invited to display my work at a new art gallery that just opened in town.

My prints on display.

Chair of Bowlies opened on December 1st and the Grand Opening will be on Saturday, December 4, 2010. I currently have 6 large prints on display and will be adding a number of 8×12 and 8×10 prints in the coming days.

Located at 5009 51st St in Olds, Alberta, Chair of Bowlies art gallery and retail outlet features a variety of different works, from photography to woodwork, hand-blown glass, textiles, and much more.  Please stop by and check it out!

click the image for a larger view.

Grain Elevator?

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The grand and tall grain elevators of the prairies are iconic icons of a bygone era, with one in each town. This photo is one of the remaining but fast-fading giants of the west…  er…  ?

Ok, on second look, this appears to be a fine example of a themed bus stop along a rural road.

WVANA Art Show and Sale

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My first photo exhibition at the WVANA ArtShow and Sale was very successful. We had many visitors over the weekend to view the large selection of local artist’s work. I got to meet many of the other local artists in the association and have some new ideas for future shows.

My display at the Art Show and Sale:

One of the highlights for me was discovering my new neighbour was also a member and seeing his display of wood turning. I was quite surprised to see him there when I arrived to set up my display on Friday night and we got to know each other a bit more over the weekend. Some of Bob’s work:

At the show I also made my very first print sale! My large 20×40 canvas gallery wrap print of “Peggy’s Cove” has found a new home.

Another highlight of my first art show was being presented the People’s Choice Award. All guests were given a ballot and asked to vote for their favourite piece at the show, and a number of people voted for a few of my images.

WVANA President Michele Brewster presenting the People’s Choice Award.

I learned a lot and really enjoyed talking to the public who visited and had questions and also talking to the other artists. Looking forward to the next show!

I’m now a member of the WVANA

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This past weekend was a jury event for membership to the Wellspring Visual ArtNetwork Association. I submitted three prints for review and was accepted!

One of the prints I submitted to the jury

The WVANA is a group of visual artists (sculptors, painters, photographers, etc) who live north of Calgary and south of Red Deer. They have a couple shows each year, and the first is coming up this weekend. This will be my first time exhibiting (and selling) my photography publicly, and I have special ordered some large prints for the show this weekend. If you are around the Olds and Didsbury area, please stop by the Mountain View County Office between 10 AM and 5 PM and check out the artwork by local artists. I will be there on Saturday morning and hope to see you there!