NEWSLETTER

2017 

Once again it is already the end of this year and 2018 starts in a few days - time is just whizzing by.  I looked back through my blog and realized that I started my website 5 years ago in December and sent out my first e-mail to the few people on my distribution list at that time.  The other reminder of time passing is my wonderful one year old granddaughter. Watching the changes that occur in a baby in one short year is truly amazing.

This year I have not been terribly diligent in keeping my blog up and true to my promise at the beginning of this year I have not sent out a bunch of e-mails -- this is only my 3rd, the last one being in June. My painting time has also been a bit sporadic but I have had my work accepted into a number of FCA (Federation of Canadian Artist) shows over the year (see the events section) and also had another painting accepted by ISAP (International Society of Acrylic Painters) which resulted in my receiving Signature Status with that organization which was unexpected but great.   

This fall I was lucky enough to go to southern France and Italy and as I like to brag - I worked on perfecting the art of sitting in cafes with a glass of wine and watching the world go by. I  did manage to take some photo's along the way so maybe a few city/landscapes will show up in my work in the coming year. I  also added paintings to a few new galleries in the lower mainland. Check out my links section for the addition of the Awen Art Gallery in Richmond and the Little Cricket Gallery in Maple Ridge. 

2018  

Workshop In South Delta - "Moving Toward Abstraction"

At the end of April I will be giving a 2 day Workshop at the SDAG (South Delta Artists Guild). The title of the workshop is "Moving Toward Abstraction". Dates are April 21 and 22nd. I am no longer a member of this Guild but I think accessing their workshops is one of the best "deals in town". They have their own workshop space, the registration fees in comparison are very  low and they have members who help out at the workshops (sometimes even home baking is provided !). There is however a limit of 12 participants for the this workshop. Information has already been posted on the SDAG website. Click on the workshop and the description and registration information will pop up.  Hope to see some of you there. 

www.southdeltaartistsguild.com 

Ferry Building Gallery Show in West Vancouver June 26 to July 16

I was thrilled to be chosen for a solo show at the Ferry Building in the Spring/Summer of 2018.  It is my favourite venue and I have participated in several group shows there in the past but having a solo show, while exciting, is also a bit intimidating.  I will be sending more reminders during the spring including the date of the reception and more information about the exhibition. Those of you that live on or know the North Shore are aware of the lovely location of the Ferry Building on the waterfront in Ambleside. The weather should be great at that time of year. 

Below is one the paintings that was in the Mixed Media Show at the FCA Gallery.

The Title is " Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries"

www.lindabell.ca

Thats all for now - Wishing you all a wonderful 2018