Plein Air BC

WINNERS :: Grand Prix of Plein Air Challenge

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:56:52 +0000

Even with the rain, the 3rd annual Grand Prix of Plein Air Challenge hosted by Alfonso Tejada at the 2010 Harmony Festival was a success. Twenty three (23) artists came out to paint and to get to know each other.

Four awards were given out at the end of the three hour painting competition. First Place: Louise Nicholson; Second Place: Violet Taylor; Third Place: Kathryn Wright; Honourable Mention: John Hofman.

Congratulations to everyone that came out that day and endured the rain.

Annual Sidney BC Plein Air Paint In Winners

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:05:26 +0000

At the Annual Sidney BC Plein Air Paint In held on Saturday July 31st, 2010, juried by Robert Genn, Ron Wilson was awarded first prize for his work 'The Boondocks'. If you have time, head on over to Ron's Blog.

Second prize went to Ken Faulks and Deborah Tilby was awarded third prize.

Congratulations to the three winners and kudos to everyone else for getting out there and painting!!!

Back From Holidays

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:11:13 +0000

I am back from three weeks in France and one week in Whistler so you should see more frequent updates on the site from now on.

Now, time for me to get painting!!!

DF Gray Annual Open Studio

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:20:10 +0000

When: August 28 and 29; 10am – 6pm

Where: 1300 Grafton Avenue, Errington, BC

Always a (plein air) work in progress, 2010 figures from life and his Winter Olympic marathon on view with other pastels painted on the East coast of Canada's West coast.

Grand Prix of Plein Air Challenge

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:13:48 +0000

Come and paint in a competitive but friendly event.

When: Saturday, August 7th; 10am to 1pm

Where: Registration at The Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Ave & 14th St. in Ambleside, West Vancouver (604-925-7290)

Cost: $35 +HST

Prizes and reception for participants!!

Please contact Alfonso for more information.

Alfonso Tejada Plein Air Demo

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:05:58 +0000

Plein air demonstration with the participation of the audience

When: August 1st; 2pm to 6pm

Where: At the arts tent in the Harmony festival ( Ferry Building grounds on Ambleside West Vancouver).

Final product to be auctioned off.

Please contact Alfonso for more information.

Alfonso Tejada at Ferry Grounds

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:58:03 +0000

Come and paint with Alfonso and other artists at the ferry grounds during the Harmony Festival

When: Saturday August 3th; 10am to 4pm

Where: The Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Ave & 14th St. in Ambleside, West Vancouver

Please contact Alfonso for more information.

Michael King in Kitsilano

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:33:24 +0000

CANCELLED

Plein Air Expeditions with Michael King

When: September 11 & 12

Location: Kitsilano

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.

Liza Visagie at Queen Elizabeth Park

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:30:37 +0000

CANCELLED

Plein Air Expeditions with Liza Visagie

When: September 4 & 5

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.

Liza Visagie at Queen Elizabeth Park

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:27:59 +0000

Plein Air Expeditions with Liza Visagie

When: July 24 & 25

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.