Featured artist of the week - Christine Dempster

CHRISTINE DEMPSTER

Chris is a full time artist and who works from home originally from a spare room, to her garage and now to any bit of spare space she can find. Growing up in a tiny country community and later shifting to the city has enabled her to experience different lifestyles which has shaped and coloured Chris's life in many ways.

Chris has dabbled in art since childhood but it's only in the last couple of years that she has have painted seriously. Her art is available privately, through Cafe's and Trademe. Chris loves the challenge of experimentation as boredom quickly sets in if she feels too limited. As a result she does not have a particular style or medium. Although, Mixed Media and Collage are two areas that Chris particularly enjoys exploring!

If there is anything you would like to know about Chris's art or you are interested in having her create a piece of art especially for you please feel free to contact her.

Contact Christine via email: dempster@paradise.net.nz or via her website: http://www.freewebs.com/artbycee/

NZ Art Guild Challenge #8

Every fortnight a challenge is issued to our guild members and also to members of our facebook group.These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original and be completed during the 2 week time-frame. Participants may choose to interpret the theme in any way they wish.

This last fortnight,, the theme was LINES which could be interpretated in any way.

Winner - People's Choice and Most Creative Use of Theme

Cath Sheard - Missing Dad

Winner - People's Choice

Sharlene Schmidt - Romantic Lines

Other Entries

Chris Cruickshank - Hard Lines

Marlene Faithfull - The Sower (based on Vincent Van Gogh & Jean-Francois Millet sketches )

Facebook Entries

Gabrielle Desley van Bree -Soft Lines

Beckie Saar Leone - Lines No2

Beckie Saar Leone - Lines No1

Beckie Saar Leone - Lines No3

Featured artist of the week - Pam Buffery

PAM BUFFERY

Pam made New Zealand her home several years ago and took up art at the same time. Her paintings can now be found in private collections around the world.

Pam loves the wild beauty of the New Zealand landscape and its unusual flora and fauna, much of which she uses for inspiration for her paintings. Pam also loves to put a touch of whimsy and humour in some of her paintings.


Pam's art can be seen in real-life canvas at the up coming NZ Art Guild South Island exhibition and at the Sumner Art Society exhibition.

To see more of Pam's art please visit her website: http://www.bigskyart.co.nz/.

Contact: apm@bigskyart.co.nz

South Island Artists Bring Insight

A group of seventeen South Island members of the New Zealand Art Guild will be exhibiting at Gallery O, in Christchurch in September.
Well known and emerging artists from all over the South Island will be combining their collective talents to produce a dynamic, innovative exhibition.
Rachael Inch, coordinator for the exhibition, says that this year, "the focus for the artists was not only to share their work with the world, but also to provide more affordable pieces for the general public. Art should be enjoyed by all, and that's what this talented group of artists want to provide".
In addition to the outstanding larger pieces, there is also a special section in the exhibition where smaller works will be available for purchase; all priced under $100.
"Perception; an Artists View of the World Around Them"
Where: Gallery O, upstairs at the Arts Centre, Level 1, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
When: Tuesday September 15th to end of Monday 21st September
Open: 10am-5pm; 7 days
Come and meet some of the artist and see them at work.

Participating NZ Art Guild members are:
Pam Buffery,
Tanya Dann,
Ron Esplin of RonEsplin Art,
Helen Hazeldine,
Rachael Inch of Inspirationalart,
Cheryl Irwin of CherylIrwinArts,
Dave Irving,
Chavah Kinloch,
Amy Mackiewicz,
Janet Marshall,
Susan McPhee,
Anni Morris of Anni Morris Art,
Steve O'Neil,
Shelly Van Soest,
Angus Watson of Gus Watson Art,
Kirsty Black,
Jo Watson.

For more information please contact
Sophia Elise,
Manager,
NZ Art Guild
Email: admin@nzartguild.co.nz
Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz

Friends of the Civic - James Wallace Arts Trust High Tea Fundraiser

Friends of the Civic started making an annual Award to promising young NZ film makers in 2005.

Our afternoon High Tea is to raise Award funds and to acknowledge the Civic Theatre’s 80th birthday.

On Sunday 13th at ‘Rannoch’, the amazing Wallace Art Collection is open to view for you along with a delicious High Tea.

This is a truly wonderful opportunity to see 100’s of art works which James started collecting in the 1960’s including works by

Colin McMahon Richard Lewan, Mark Braunias, Peter Stichbury Philip Trusttum, Greer Twiss and many, many more

Check out the website www.wallaceartstrust.org.nz
Also, you will get the opportunity to see the award winning short films from 2005-2008 and participate in our presentation by Peter Wells to the 2009 recipient and meet previous Award recipients.

Hurry, limited to 80 people!

Please BOOK on www.civictheatre.co.nz

Address:
77 Almorah Rd
Epsom
Auckland

Phone/message:Eric: 0942-69983
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Featured artist of the week - Brian Norton

BRIAN NORTON

North Shore artist Brian "BJ" Norton has been painting for over 30 years. He has held a number of exhibitions of his work featuring New Zealand landscapes. Brian's lifelong intimate relationship with the land has infused his painting with both detail and perspective.

He has developed his own distinctive style of painting, making his work fresh and original. He enjoys working in oils, finding this medium allows him to feature light and its influence on the natural landscape. He particularly enjoys scenes which feature water.



Brian is a Christian who believes he has a mission to share his faith through his art. Take a closer look, and you will see that much of his work incorporates a Christian message.



Brian enjoys doing commissioned work. He has worked from photographs of a place that is special to the client, creating unique paintings that continue to be enjoyed and cherished in private collections in New Zealand and overseas. Brian can be contacted by email: brianbjnorton@hotmail.com or tel: 021 338 177.

NORTH SHORE CITY ART AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES-Deadline21/9/09

Mairangi Arts Centre is proud to host its 19th Annual North Shore City Arts Awards and the NZ Art Guild is proud to be a sponsor for the second year in a row. Each winner will receive a 6 month standard membership with online promotion package to the NZ Art Guild.

This years awards cover mediums such as sculpture, digital artworks, photography, painting and drawing. Deadline for entries is 21 September 2009. The theme is Unity and is open to interpretation.

Entry form downloadable from the Mairangi Art Centre website www.mairangiarts.co.nz

Contact details: Ellie Drummond (09) 478 2237 http://www.mairangiarts.co.nz email admin.mac@xtra.co.nz

Lawrence Summer Art Festival 2010- Entry form due 30/11/09

The NZ Art Guild is proud to be a sponsor of this great event for the second year in a row. Each winner will receive a 6 month standard membership with online promotion package to the NZ Art Guild.

Lawrence Summer Art Festival 2010
Art Exhibition
23, 24 January 2010

Competition Theme: “Lawrence Unmasked”

Venue: The Old Blues Gallery ,Ross Place

www.lawrence.co.nz

The lawrence art festival is a successful yearly event. A medley of performing, visual and creative artistic expertise is on show over the weekend in the historic village. The festival will be on the weekend of the 23 and 24 January 2010.


The artist is free to interpret the theme according to their own research and/or exploring creative avenues, i.e. history, people, landscapes of Lawrence area, etc.


Prizes

1st prize - $ 500 cash prize
NZ Art guild 6 month standard membership (including online promotional package)
Art gift vouchers
2 night weekend AT THE ARK BB

2nd prize - $250 cash prize
NZ art Guild 6 month standard membership (including online promotional package)
Art gift vouchers
1 night AT THE ARK BB
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contact person for art exhibition:
Sharon ann burger :
sharonannburger@hotmail.com
mobile 021 072 4224 - home phone: 03 484 7272


Important dates:
Entry form and payment before - 30 November 2009

Final week for the paintings to arrive in Lawrence via courier or personal delivery -
4 – 8 Janaury 2010

Awards and opening ceremony for artists and invited guests only - 22 January 2010

Lawrence arts festival - 23 and 24 January 2010

NZ Art Guild Challenge # 7

Every fortnight a challenge is issued to our guild members and also to members of our facebook group.These challenges are completely voluntary. Submissions must be original and be completed during the 2 week time-frame. Participants may choose to interpret the theme in any way they wish.

This fortnight was the Masters Challenge where the artwork must be an original interpretation based on the artistic style or subject or your individual interpretation of the Master Artists' work. (Copyright laws must be adhered to)

The Master Artist selected is one of New Zealand's finest print makers - Marilynn Webb. Images of Marilynn's work may be found on the following sites: http://www.gallerydenovo.co.nz/artists/Marilyn%20Webb.htm http://www.thediversiongallery.co.nz/intro_artists.php?gallery=marilynnwebb

WINNERS - PEOPLE'S CHOICE:

Jane Bold - "Bethells, Te Henga"

Anni Morris - "Under Southern Skies"

Helen Sherrock - "Looking to Ngauruhoe"


Other Entries:

Cath Sheard - "Cath's hands, after Marilyn's"

Marlene Faithfull - "Clutha River"

Chris Cruickshank - "Little Barrier Island After Marilyn"



Facebook Entries:

Chuck Feesago - Untitled

Jdan Cross - "Attributes of God"

Beckie Saar Leone - "after Marilynn Webb 3"

Beckie Saar Leone - "after Marilynn Webb 2"

Beckie Saar Leone - "after Marilynn Webb 1"

Cassandra Gordon-Harris - "Land Patterns inspired by Marilynn Webb"

The 8th challenge is available now via our Facebook Page - check it out for yourself and give it a go!

(you must be logged into facebook to view this page, if you are not currently a member of our group or facebook please feel free to join).

Featured artist of the week - Sofia Spritova

SOFIA SPRITOVA

Sofia Spirtova is a self taught artist, who has been painting in acrylic for a few years now. She lives in Manuwera Auckland



Sofia believes that, "Canvas is my sacred place, where I can go all by myself, bringing with me my paints and brushes only".


In 2008 she joined New Zealand Art Guild and has since started exhibiting her artwork.


Contact: panajotisk@orcon.net.nz

Featured artist of the week - Cath Sheard

CATH SHEARD

Cath Sheard lives in South Taranaki and has been painting seriously for the last few years. She has an Advanced Diploma of Arts & Creativity (Honours) from The Learning Connexion and a Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology.


As a librarian she has a deep love of words; this, coupled with her interest in people and the local surrounds, all inform Cath’s work. She works mainly in acrylic and mixed media, and in a variety of styles. Much of her work leans more toward abstraction – particularly of the local landscape from which Cath draws much of her energy and inspiration.

Cath’s artwork can be found in galleries and exhibitions throughout New Zealand and in private collections worldwide, primarily in New Zealand and the United States. Her work can be viewed at www.cathsheard.wordpress.com.