"La décision"

"La décision" 30" x 24",
Oil on linen.

76cm x 61cm, huile sur lin.

Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art

Portrait of Sylvie Fréchette, oil on linen , 34" x 40".

Portrait de Sylvie Fréchette, huile sur lin, 86cm x 102cm.

CANADIAN PORTRAITISTS SALUTE OUR TOP OLYMPIANS

MARCH 2-26 AT TORONTO ’S JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY

OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, MARCH 4

The Portrait Society of Canada salutes Canada’s top Olympic athletes in an extraordinary, month-long exhibition of contemporary portraits. Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art will be on display March 2-26, 2010 at the John B. Aird Gallery in the MacDonald Block, 900 Bay Street , first floor, Toronto . The paintings will also be auctioned for sale on eBay.

The Opening Reception is Thursday, March 4, 6-8 p.m., with artists and a number of the athlete subjects in attendance. Brothers Paul and John Craig, track and field Olympians (1976 and 1980) will be guest speakers. The portrait of the two recently carrying the Olympic Torch, by artist Jean Harding, is one of 34 artworks on display and sale.

The exhibition is open to the public Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at no charge. Information is available at both the Gallery website and the Portrait Society of Canada website

Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art features fine art portraits of living Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, created by professional portraitists across Canada . Most are in oils or acrylic, although there are 2 sculptures.

Portrait subjects include include Nathalie Lambert, Simon Whitfield, Donovan Bailey, Sasha Mehmedovic, Joannie Rochette, Sylvie Frechette, Ian Millar, Daniel Nestor, Helen Nichol, Jim Elder, Marc Gagnon, Brady Reardon, Clara Hughes, Eric Lamaze, Billy Bridges, Josh McGuire, Frazer Will, Yann Mathieu, Sammy Jo, Jennifer Robinson, Evert Baste, Barbara Ann Scott, Silken Laumann, Petra Burka, Lauren Woolstencroff, Tracy Cameron, Angus Mortimer, Ole Sorensen, Alex Baumann, Becky Kellar and Kalyna Roberge.

Portrait Society founder and President Veronica Kvassetskaia-Tsyglan points out that this significant exhibition celebrates not only the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympics Games, but also the artists’ unique involvement with Canadian Olympic athletes. “Both the athletes and artists reflect enthusiasm, energy and an exceptional ability to go the distance,” she says.

“It was a great inspiration and privilege to create these paintings,” Tsyglan concludes. “We wish all of our Canadian athletes the best of luck in Vancouver in 2010.”

For further information, contact:

Linda Litwack

416-782-7837

E-mail: lalitwack@rogers.com

Athlètes Olympiques Canadiens: Un Dialogue Artistique

LES PORTRAITISTES CANADIENS RENDENT HOMMAGE À NOS OLYMPIENS

2-26 MARS À LA GALERIE JOHN B. AIRD À TORONTO

VERNISSAGE JEUDI 4 MARS

La Société de Portrait du Canada rend hommage aux athlètes Olympiques avec une magnifique exposition de portraits contemporains, qui durera un mois. Athlètes Olympiques Canadiens: un dialogue artistique sera exposé du 2 au 26 Mars 2010 à la galerie John B. Aird dans le bloc MacDonald, 900 Bay Street, premier étage, Toronto. Les peintures seront également mises aux enchères sur eBay

Le vernissage aura lieu Jeudi 4 Mars, de 18h à 20h, avec la présence des artistes et un certain nombre de leurs sujets athlètes. Les frères Paul et John Craig, Athlétisme (1976 et 1980) prendront la parole. Leur récent portrait portant la flamme Olympique par l’artiste Jean Harding, est l’une des 34 œuvres exposées et en vente.

L’exposition est ouverte au public du lundi au vendredi, de 10h à 18h, entrée libre.

Les informations sont disponibles sur le site web de la galerie ainsi que sur le site de la Société du Portrait du Canada
Athlètes Olympiques Canadiens: un dialogue artistique présente des portraits d’athlètes Olympique et para-olympiques Canadiens vivants, créés par des portraitistes professionnels de tout le Canada. La plupart sont à l’huile ou à l’acrylique, bien qu’il y ait aussi 2 sculptures.

Les sujets choisis représentent Nathalie Lambert, Simon Whitfield, Donovan Bailey, Sasha Mehmedovic, Joannie Rochette, Sylvie Frechette, Ian Millar, Daniel Nestor, Helen Nichol, Jim Elder, Marc Gagnon, Brady Reardon, Clara Hughes, Eric Lamaze, Billy Bridges, Josh McGuire, Frazer Will, Yann Mathieu, Sammy Jo, Jennifer Robinson, Evert Baste, Barbara Ann Scott, Silken Laumann, Petra Burka, Lauren Woolstencroff, Tracy Cameron, Angus Mortimer, Ole Sorensen, Alex Baumann, Becky Kellar et Kalyna Roberge

La fondatrice et présidente de la Société du Portrait, Veronica Kvassetskaia-Tsyglan souligne que cette importante exposition célèbre non seulement les Jeux Olympiques et Para-olympiques de Vancouver mais aussi l’engagement exceptionnel des artistes avec les athlètes Olympiques Canadiens. « Les athlètes aussi bien que les artistes personnifient l’enthousiasme, l’énergie et une exceptionnelle persévérance. » dit-elle.

“La création de ces peintures était un grand privilège et une véritable inspiration » conclut Mme Tsyglan. « Nous souhaitons bonne chance à tous nos athlètes Canadiens à Vancouver en 2010 »

Pour de plus amples informations, contacter:

Linda Litwack

416-782-7837

Courriel: lalitwack@rogers.com

Cheval Céleste

11" x 14", oil on linen on panel.

28cm x 36cm, huile sur lin sur panneau.

Ballerine

"Ballerine"
9" x12", Oil.

23cm x 36cm, huile.

"Le Défi" in Toronto, January 7-19. Waddington Auction Rooms

My painting "Le Défi" is in the Kingston Prize exhibition wich opens today in Toronto at Waddington Auction Rooms, 111 Bathurst Street.
The exhibition will finish on January 19th.

This painting won 2 people's choice awards, was finalist in the Artist Magazine competition, and also was finalist in the Raymar Art competition. Here is what Bryce Cameron Liston who was the judge said about it:

Le Défi by Marina Dieul
30" x 24" Oil

Judge's Comments: Unlimited imagination. This is an absolutely brilliantly executed Tromp-l'oeil painting. The painting has so many levels; I don't even know where to start. I love the idea which completely took me by surprise. I'm sure there is more going on in this painting than meets the eye, it certainly makes me ask many questions, and continue to examine all of the wonderful intricacies found along the way. The artist has successfully executed all of the different textures. I love the way the artist incorporated her signature on the plastic, and backwards to boot!

Portrait: "Sylvie Fréchette"

34" x 40", oil on linen.

86cm x 102 cm, huile sur lin.

Sylvie Fréchette.

Fréchette began synchronized swimming at the age of eight. Blessed with strength, flexibility, and long legs, the young swimmer immediately impressed coach Julie Sauvé.

A member of the national A team from 1983-1996, Fréchette was four times the national solo champion. She claimed 25 gold medals in international competition and held two world solo titles.

What should have been a celebration of her career became another personal challenge for her. Her fiancé tragically passed away just days before she was to leave for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Despite the pain of this loss, she attended the Games and swam the routines of her life. One judge, however, accidentally punched in a mark of 8.7 instead of 9.7. While the mistake was immediately admitted, officials refused to change Fréchette's official score and the champion swimmer was relegated to second place. While she expressed pride in swimming her best, and satisfaction in the silver medal, a messy controversy ensued. Sixteen months later, the gold medal was finally granted to Sylvie.

After this ordeal, Fréchette retired from competition for two years. Her competitive spirit returned, however, as she made a bid for the national team once more in 1994, this time with hopes of having a more enjoyable Olympic experience. The Canadian synchro team claimed silver at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and the satisfied Fréchette retired from competition for good. In 1999, Sylvie Fréchette was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.

"Groseilles"

"Groseilles", 8" x 10", oil

"Groseilles", 25cm x 20cm, huile.

People's choice Award

I received the wonderful news that my painting "Le défi" ( see full painting here) won the People's choice Award in the Kingston Prize !
Thanks so much to all those who voted for my work!


J'ai reçu la très bonne nouvelle que ma peinture "Le défi" a gagné le Prix du Public au Kingston Prize! (pour voir la peinture entière, cliquez ici)
Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont voté pour mon oeuvre!

Featured in the French magazine " Pratique des Arts"

I've got the surprise to discover that I'm a winner in the French Magazine " Pratique des Arts " (#88)



J'ai eu la surprise de découvrir que j'avais gagné un prix dans la revue française " Pratique des Arts" ( #88)

"Petits pois" (Last painting a day for some time)

"Petits pois"
4" x 6", oil on linen.
This is the last one of this little series ( and my favorite, I think) Back to bigger compositions now...


"Petits pois"
10cm x 15cm, huile sur lin.
C'est le dernier de cette petite série ( et mon préféré, je crois). Retour à de plus grandes compositions, maintenant...

"Le fond du jardin" ( Painting a day)

"Le fond du jardin"
4,5" x 6", oil on linen.



"Le fond du jardin"
11,5cm x 16cm, huile sur lin.

"Marguerite" ( Painting a day)

"Marguerite"
4"x6", oil on linen.




"Marguerite"
10cm x 15cm, Huile sur lin.

"La cour" (Painting a day)

"La cour"
5" x7", oil on linen.


"La cour"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

"Jeune goéland" ( Painting a day)

"Young seagull"
8"x8", oil on linen.


"Jeune goéland"
20cm x 20cm
Huile sur lin.

"Religieuse" ( Painting a day)

"Religieuse"
5"x 7", oil on linen.


"Religieuse"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

"Sardine" (painting a day)

"Sardine"
5"x 7", oil on linen.


"Sardine"
13cm x 18cm, huile sur lin.

" Trois cerises " (painting a day)

I'm fascinated by daily painters, and finally I began a series of small "paintings a day", just out of curiosity...

" Trois cerises"
4" x 6", oil on linen.



Je suis fascinée depuis un moment déjà par les "daily painters" ( peintres qui produisent une peinture par jour). J'ai finalement décidé de me lancer dans une série, juste par curiosité...

" Trois cerises"
10cm x 15cm, Huile sur lin.

Finalist in the Kinston Prize

I learned that my painting " Le défi" is chosen as finalist in the Kingson Prize, Canada's National Portrait Competition.
The portraits finalists will be exhibited at the Grand Theatre in Kingston, Ontario, from October 9 - 25.
After its Kingston showing the exhibition will embark on a national tour lasting several months, heading to Wolfville, Nova Scotia; Toronto; and Calgary.


J'ai appris que ma peinture "Le défi" a été choisie comme finaliste au Prix Kingston, concours national du portrait Canadien.
Les portraits finalistes seront exposés au Grand Théâtre de Kingston du 9 au 25 octobre, avant de partir pour un tour du pays comprenant la Nouvelle-Écosse, Toronto, et Calgary.

Galeria Artelibre

I have been invited to show my work in the " Grandes Autores Realistas " page in the online GALERIA ARTELIBRE .
If you dont know yet this great site, check it, there are some fabulous artists there!

La Galerie en ligne ARTELIBRE m'a invitée a présenter mes oeuvres dans la section " Grandes Autores Realistas" .
Si vous ne connaissez pas encore ce site, allez y faire un tour, il y a des artistes fabuleux à découvrir!

Emma-study

Charcoal, white and red conté,
10" x8"

Fusain, conté rouge et blanc,
25cm x 20cm

Mailis

Oil on linen mounted on panel.
10" x 8"

Huile sur lin marouflé sur panneau
25cm x 20cm

Aenor

Oil on linen mounted on panel.
10" x 8"

Huile sur lin marouflé sur panneau.
25cm x 20cm

"Le défi"

30" x 24", oil on panel.

76cm x 61cm, huile sur panneau.

Nature Morte numéro 27

Oil on panel,
9" x 7"

Huile sur panneau,
23cm x 18cm

Honorable Mention in the International 2008/2009 ARC Salon

My drawing "Somme" won Honorable mention in the Art Renewal Center competition !

Mon dessin "Somme" a gagné une mention honorable au concours de l'Art Renewal Center !

Art Renewal Center 2008/2009 ARC Salon: Top 100 Finalists

In addition " The Artist and her Work", Alexandre Gaudry-Lipensky", "L'Épine" and "Portrait of a young bull" were selected in the Top 100 Finalists.
All those works will be reproduced in the beautiful ARC Salon catalogue.


De plus "L'Artiste et son Oeuvre", Alexandre Gaudry-Lipensky", "L'Épine" et "Portrait de jeune taureau" ont été sélectionés parmi les 100 meilleurs finalistes.
Toutes ces oeuves seront reproduites dans le beau catalogue du Salon de l'ARC.

Noémie

Oil on linen
11"x 14"

Huile sur lin
28cm x 35,5cm

8 pages article in International Artist Magazine

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Many artists asked me some information about my charcoal and sanguine technique.
You can now read my article about the different steps, from concept to finished drawing in the last issue of the International Artist Magazine (#66)

Beaucoup d'artistes m'ont posé des questions à propos de ma technique au fusain et à la sanguine. Vous pouvez maintenant lire mon article sur les différentes étapes, du concept au dessin fini dans le dernier numéro de l' International Artist Magazine (#66)

"Duo"

Oil on panel
7,5" x 10"

Huile sur paneau
19cm x 25cm

"Nature Morte numéro 26"

Oil on panel
8" x 10"

Huile sur paneau
20cm x 25cm.

"Nature Morte numéro 25"

Oil on panel.
7,5" x 10"


Huile sur panneau.
19cm x 25cm.

Greenhouse Gallery Salon International

"The 4 elements"
"La belle Astrid"
and "Cat" are accepted in the Greenhouse Gallery's prestigious Salon International.


"Les 4 éléments"
"La belle Astrid"
et "Chat" sont acceptés dans le prestigieux Salon International de la Greenhouse Gallery.

Fine Art Connoisseur-Best of Show Award

"When rosy-fingered dawn appeared" won the Fine Art Connoisseur-Best of Show Award, in the IGOR show. This painting will be featured in the May/June edition of the magazine.

"Lorsque parut l'aube aux doigts de rose" a gagné le prix Fine Art Connoisseur-Best of Show dans l'exposition d' IGOR. Cette oeuvre sera publiée dans le numéro de Mai/Juin du magazine.

PRAXIS, Beauty and Truth.

I will participate in the CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CLASSICAL REALISM first annual members' show, at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.

Je participerai à la première exposition annuelle des membres de la CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CLASSICAL REALISM
qui se tiendra à Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.

"The Artist and her Work" will be presented in the Portrait Society of Canada members' exhibition
"The Canadian Portrait: Today and Tomorrow"at the John B. Aird Gallery

Reception: Thursday March 5, 6pm-8pm

J.B. Aird Gallery:
Macdonald Block 900 Bay Street (at Wellesley)
Toronto.


"L'Artiste et son Oeuvre" est inclus dans l'exposition "Le Portrait Canadien: aujourd'hui et demain" de la Société du Portrait du Canada à la Galerie John B. Aird.

Vernissage: Jeudi 5 Mars, 18h à 20h

J.B. Aird Gallery:
Macdonald Block 900 Bay Street (at Wellesley)
Toronto.

The Weatherburn Gallery

"La nonette" and "When Rosy Fingered Dawn Appeared" will be included in the Fourth Annual Juried show of The International Guild of Realism, at The Weatherburn Gallery.

Opening reception on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

The Weatherburn Gallery
452 Bayfront Place,
Naples, Florida.

"La nonette" et "Lorsque parut l'aube aux doigts de rose..." seront présentés dans l'exposition de International Guild of Realism, à la Weatherburn Gallery

Vernissage le 17 Février 2009.

The Weatherburn Gallery
452 Bayfront Place,
Naples, Florida.

Winter self-portrait / Autoportrait hivernal

Charcoal and white chalk
7,5" x10,5"


Fusain et crayon blanc
19cm x27cm

"Symbiose"

Oil on Linen.
8"x10"


Huile sur lin.
20cm x 26cm

Grand prize winner !

"L'Épine" just won the grand prize in the portrait and figure competition of Canadian Brushstroke Magazine !

If you don't know it yet, you can subscribe for free to this excellent magazine: here.



"L'Épine vient de gagner le grand prix de du concours de portrait et figure de Canadian Brushstroke Magazine!

Si vous ne connaissez pas encore cet excellent magazine, vous pouvez vous abonner gratuitement : ici

Cat

Oil on panel
7"x8"


Huile sur panneau
18cm x21cm

Study

Charcoal and white chalk on watercolored paper.
12,5"x 8"


Fusain et crayon blanc sur papier aquarellé.
32cmx20cm