Archive for 6月 2012

I’m working on a new series for group show next month. It is a mixed media piece with archival ball-point pen, acrylic on Washi(rice paper) mounted to wood panel. It is not easy to mount thin rice paper onto panel. I didn’t want to lose texture of the delicately beauty of Washi, so I sensibly mixed a rice glue in the traditional manner and stretching out a piece of starched paper onto a board for “Hirabari” which is also traditional way of mounting Washi on board.

I’m happy to announce that my second batch prints of Life Lessons, a portrait series of historical icons has arrived. And tonight was the night of 2nd annual summer solstice, private gala party at FMI where my studio located.


A talented jazz singer Janet Elizabeth released her 1st demo and performed in the gallery space. She is so stunning. The gallery is also represent collected artworks by Jay Richardson. These works represent some brilliant examples of contemporary art in Canada. 
It’s been two years since I got my own work space under FMI. I appreciate their generous sponsorship and friendship. And I really honoured to be a part of FMI family.

 

Back to Toronto and returned to work. I’ve just done a workshop for kids and adults today at JCCC. I demonstrated some basic crayon painting techniques such as blending, stumbling and cross-hatching and showed how to use crayon by creating a fun crayon portrait. This painting technique can be very effective when portraying atmosphere and often heightens the sense of depth in a painting.I don’t think I’m good at teaching, but I like to encourage children in creative art activities. Read the article on Bits magazine here