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Robert Fisher Using Social Networking Media

Thought I'd share this for folks here. This is a report prepared by Photoshelter on how photographers can use social media to enhance their businesses. I think the concepts apply generally to other visual artists as well.
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Added by Robert Fisher on March 12, 2010 at 7:18am — 1 Comment

Mike Butler An exhibition of Art Brut, Outsider Art & Folk Art

Brut Force

An exhibition of Art Brut, Outsider Art & Folk Art
Gabe Anderson , Barry Woo, Gilles Arseneault,
Peter Smith, Glen James, Joan La Mantia,
Kristine Erglis, and Martin Owen
March 6–27, 2010
at the Creative Spirit Art Centre
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 2-5 pm
Brut fo
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Added by Mike Butler on March 3, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Robert Fisher Upcoming Exhibits

Got a couple exhibits coming up and thought I'd share dates/locations with folks here. Pass the word on to any gullible, um, I mean willing art enthusiats. March 12 to May 3 - A selection of photos will be on display at the Information Centre at Ontario Power Generation in Pickering. June 1 to June 28 - a selection of photos will be exhibited at the Northview Branch of the Oshawa Public Library. Continue

Added by Robert Fisher on February 28, 2010 at 10:50am — No Comments

Robert Fisher Perfection

A recent discussion with another photographer on an internet forum got me thinking about how fervently we seem to try to strive for perfection in our work. I've put down some ramblings on my website blog. I welcome others' thoughts.

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Added by Robert Fisher on February 28, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Mike Butler Featured on Imagekind

I'm the featured artist of the day on http://www.imagekind.com Continue

Added by Mike Butler on February 19, 2010 at 10:25am — No Comments

Anna Lee H. Intro

Here's a mini showcase/artboard featuring a few of my more colourful luxe gemstone creations [currently for sale in my ArtFire studio] that I will soon be moving to an established online European marketplace, one which specializes in indie handmade artisan creations (I'm referring to the German & French versions of DaWanda.com).


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Added by Anna Lee H. on February 18, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Grant Thomas Paintings displayed at the Auto Show

Check out some of my work at the Canadian International Auto Show. I was asked to contribute three paintings for the Carroll Shelby Exhibit in the South Building. The "Cobra in Blue" oil painting and two watercolours will be present.
Friday Feburary 12 - Sunday Feburary 21
Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre
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Added by Grant Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 5:55pm — No Comments

Judith Jewer NEW EXHIBITION OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS

If you would like to have a touch of spring and summer just about now, you are welcome to come to see an exhibition of my landscape paintings. These paintings are all about spring and summer. I promise you will feel the spring sunshine and hear the leaf buds opening in these paintings. I hope you enjoy them.

February 1 to March 15, 2010
Ontario Power Generation Information Centre.
1675 Montgomery Park Road , Pickering, Ontario, L1V 2R5
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.… Continue

Added by Judith Jewer on February 8, 2010 at 10:08am — 2 Comments

Allan OMarra Ghada Fasho, abstract and portrait artist

(My most recent column for the News Advertiser) Get Ajax artist, Ghada Fasho talking about making abstract art and her enthusiasm is palpable and infectious. She is relatively new to the genre, having spent the better part of her career making small realistic pen and ink drawings and portrait… Continue

Added by Allan OMarra on February 4, 2010 at 2:02pm — 2 Comments

Catherine Hawthorn Houses For Haiti

The Framing Dames are having a fund raiser on January 23 from 1:00 to 3:00. We are asking everyone to use their imagination to create tiny houses that will make a big difference. We need you, artists, in particular to help make tiny houses, all materials are supplied at no cost to you. We need your help!!!!!!!! To create them. And if you wish to help sell them. Please come and help us build houses for Haiti. The money collected will be donated to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS WORKING IN HAITI. Pleas… Continue

Added by Catherine Hawthorn on January 16, 2010 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Erika Takacs My sculptures at Station Gallery in Whitby

A few of my sculptures are exhibited at Station Gallery until February 21st.

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Added by Erika Takacs on January 11, 2010 at 6:58pm — 2 Comments

Allan OMarra Ajax Artist Trina Astor-Stewart Fashions a Creative Life

Trina Astor Stewart at her computer control centre with a fine art photograph on the monitor and an abstract painting in the background. [My December 2009 profile in the News Advertiser] Trina Astor-Stewart is a creative power house. The Ajax artist is not only an accomplished c… Continue

Added by Allan OMarra on January 7, 2010 at 1:08pm — 2 Comments

Robert Fisher Art for All Canada Conference

I'll be giving a presentation on photoimpressionism at the upcoming Art for All Canada conference in Toronto. It's Saturday afternoon at 3:00. I'll be talking about photoimpressionism in general as well as demonstrating some techniques for creating impressionistic photos. Continue

Added by Robert Fisher on January 5, 2010 at 10:59pm — 1 Comment

Robert Fisher Opening Reception

I'm hosting a reception this coming Friday (Jan 8) from 7:00 to 9:00 in the evening for my current exhibit 'Impressions' at the MacLean Community Centre in Ajax. There are more details on my FB Page including a map and a link to a catalogue of all the prints on display. Come on by, I'd be pleased to meet fellow Durham artists. I know it's ra… Continue

Added by Robert Fisher on January 5, 2010 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment

Allan OMarra Shawna Reiter, experimental artist and fine art puppeteer

[My November column in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser] Puppets weave their way through the life of Ajax artist, Shawna Reiter. When she was a child, her dad would tuck her into bed and then act out a goodnight story with homemade hand puppets. The puppet magic of Jim Henson on Sesame Street and, especiall… Continue

Added by Allan OMarra on December 5, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Allan OMarra Mural at the Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre

A photo of a mural I conceived and created with the help of 8 of the patients on one of the wards at the Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre in Whitby. I teach art there as a volunteer, on a weekly basis. And here's a link to pix of the work-in-progress:… Continue

Added by Allan OMarra on December 5, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Jean Telford-Rahme Snowflake Show and Sale

Snowflake Show and Sale opens Sat. Nov. 28, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. at the Kent Farndale Gallery in Port Perry. The gallery is located at the Scugog Memorial Library - www.scugoglibrary.ca Show runs until Dec. 15, 2009. Continue

Added by Jean Telford-Rahme on November 26, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Allan OMarra Durham West Arts Centre Christmas Show and Sale

Opening Saturday, November 28th at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Library, Greenwood, Ontario (north Durham Region) Small Works for Small Spaces , a group show by the artists of the Durham West Arts Centre -- see pdf, attached. Art_Sale_1_rev[1].pdf Continue

Added by Allan OMarra on November 25, 2009 at 11:44am — 1 Comment

Patrick R. Waite You never stop learning in life!

Hello fellow dreamers, this is all new to me and Im looking forward to getting feedback on my work, thank-you! Continue

Added by Patrick R. Waite on November 22, 2009 at 11:39pm — 1 Comment

Valentine Springer Art and Music

I'm always entranced by metal music. My music motto is simple. The heavier the better. Aside from this I am also fond of painting. I never really did try painting while listening to a heavy metal track before but I did try it over the weekend. And I was impressed even at my own work (which rarely, rarely happens.) And because of that trance-like experience, I wanted to share this short essay. According to several websites tackling humanities in general, mu… Continue

Added by Valentine Springer on November 17, 2009 at 5:42am — No Comments

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