by taswann | Nov 21, 2017 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Art in Action is really excited to be offering a Group of Seven Art Class at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School . REGISTER NOW space is limited. Join us Tuesday’s after-school to create projects inspired by artists from the Group of Seven. Students will...
by taswann | Nov 21, 2017 | Previous Posts, Projects
“With an apple I will astonish Paris.” -Paul Cezanne Paul Cezanne was born to a wealthy family on January 19th, 1839 in the South of France. His father was a banker and did not want his son to become an artist. So, Paul Cezanne began his studies in law, and as a...
by taswann | Nov 14, 2017 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Join us this Saturday, November 18th at the Swansea Craft Sale! This amazing sale is at The Swansea Community Centre located at 207 Windermere Avenue. Enter through the main doors of the community centre at 15 Waller Avenue. Ticket sales benefit the Swansea...
by taswann | Oct 28, 2017 | Previous Posts, Projects
In today’s class, we looked at the mood in a painting. Mood refers to the feeling created in the artwork. The use of the elements and principles of design affect mood in a painting. The lines, colours, shapes, values and textures in the work and how they are...
by taswann | Oct 20, 2017 | Adult Classes, Previous Posts, Projects
“I am trying to explore the awe and wonder of nature.” – Steve Driscoll This week in our adult class we learned about Toronto artist, Steve Driscoll. To see some of his work this weekend Oct 27 – Oct 30 visit the Angell Gallery booth at Art Toronto. We were...
by taswann | Oct 20, 2017 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I really want to make physical things so that the experience is a real experience and not just conceptual.” – Michael Snow This week we were inspired by Toronto artist Michael Snow, who was born on December 10, 1929 in Toronto. He studied at Upper Canada...