Durham Artists Social Network

A social network for artists, and their friends, in the Durham Region in Ontario

A social network for artists, and friends of artists, in the Durham Region of Ontario Canada. A place to showcase our work, share videos and photos, maintain blogs, chat in online forums, post news and events and more.

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Mike Butler

David Hockney's iPad Art On Display At Royal Academy

Posted by Mike Butler on January 27, 2012 at 10:11am 0 Comments

"David Hockney may be 74 years old, but that doesn't mean he can't learn some new tricks.

A new exhibition at the Royal Academy will feature many landscapes which Hockney drew on an iPad, then blew up and printed on paper."

more (with video)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/david-hockney-ipad-art-royal-academy_n_1214382.html

Mike Butler

Henry Miller, author of Tropic of Cancer, speaks about watercolour painting.

Posted by Mike Butler on January 23, 2012 at 7:04am 0 Comments

Few people know that the famous author of Tropic of Cancer was an accomplished and respected painter who completed over 3000 watercolors in his lifetime. In his own words and persona, and through rare and never before released footage and audio, this film offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind and heart of one of Americas greatest authors and artists.…

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Allan OMarra

Pickering’s Gwen Williams learned portrait drawing in the trenches

Posted by Allan OMarra on January 2, 2012 at 10:37pm 1 Comment

My December 2011 artist profile in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser



The majority of artists typically go through a formal period of training -- at art school, in university, or…

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Mike Butler

2-Day Conference For Visual Artists

Posted by Mike Butler on December 28, 2011 at 10:09pm 0 Comments

Art For All Canada (AFAC) is a not-for-profit social enterprise, 

run by artists, to help visual artists develop, show and sell their work commission-free.  

Our web site is at www.artforallcanada.org  







The agenda for our 4th annual conference for artists in now…

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Mike Butler

Digital Image Maker Magazine

Posted by Mike Butler on December 15, 2011 at 4:33pm 0 Comments

A great new magazine for digital image makers.

"Yes, it is here. digital imageMaker international is now out as a magazine featuring profiles and interviews with leading photographers and digital artists of our time.

digital imageMaker international 01 brings you some of the world’s best photography and digital art in book form. This volume in an ongoing series brings you…

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Da Sonet: For the Artists, By the Artists and of the Artists

Für die Künstler, von den Künstlern und durch die Künstler.

Pour les artistes, des artistes et par les artistes.

Para los artistas, de los artistas, y por los artistas.

NOTE All artworks and articles on Dasonet are solely owned by the artists. Please respect this ownership and do not use any story ,painting, artwork, or detail from one without asking the artist and receiving written permission to do so. Thank you.

Put anything you like on your own page. Art or not!


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Greg Potter commented on Allan OMarra's blog post 'Pickering’s Gwen Williams learned portrait drawing in the trenches'
Hi Gwen : I'm so glad you're being profiled.You really are an excellent portrait artist and an inspiration to me and many others.I was so glad you shared with me the other day that you are actually starting to paint for yourself.That has…
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Mike Butler shared Grant Thomas's photo on Facebook 20 hours ago
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David Hockney's iPad Art On Display At Royal Academy

"David Hockney may be 74 years old, but that doesn't mean he can't learn some new tricks.A new exhibition at the Royal Academy will feature many landscapes which Hockney drew on an iPad, then blew up and printed on paper."more (with video)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/david-hockney-ipad-art-royal-academy_n_1214382.htmlSee More
Blog post by Mike Butler 20 hours ago
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Sassafraz Serves Italian

Photo posted by Grant Thomas yesterday
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Kendra Zielinski is now a member of Durham Artists Social Network Monday
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Henry Miller, author of Tropic of Cancer, speaks about watercolour painting.

Few people know that the famous author of Tropic of Cancer was an accomplished and respected painter who completed over 3000 watercolors in his lifetime. In his own words and persona, and through rare and never before released footage and audio, this film offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind and heart of one of Americas greatest authors and artists.…See More
Blog post by Mike Butler Monday
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Mike Butler replied to brigitta k.'s discussion 'net.art generator'
Pretty Cool. Here is mine.
Jan 21
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net.art generator

a older LiNK- but works very well-written in german...find what the web have found about your pictures..generate more then one, you will see- all are differentnet art generatorSee More
Discussion posted by brigitta k. Jan 21
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New updates on my site at www.charleneouellettefineart.com and more to come. I'm doing a few little shows this Spring/Summer, so stay tuned.
Status posted by Charlene Ouellette Jan 20
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Charlene Ouellette and Greg Potter are now friends Jan 20
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denise wilkins left a comment for Greg Potter
Hi Greg! yes - portraits are my favourite....I find people quite fascinating! I can't wait to see your new creations! :)
Jan 19
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Greg Potter left a comment for Jessica Reruich
Hi Jessica: I haven't been on here for a while so I didn't know we were friends. Well I knew we were friends but, not on here. I hope you're doing lots of portraits. Take care Greg
Jan 19
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madeleine norman and STANISLAV STANCHEV - THE BABY are now friends Jan 18
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