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OAA Spring Studio Tour 2012

Garden anemones, spring time painting

Oshawa Art Association Spring Studio Tour

I hope you will be able to make time for the Oshawa Art Association Spring Studio Tour 2012 if you happen to be somewhere in Ajax, Whitby or Oshawa around the next weekend. Spring Studio Tour takes place on May 5th and 6th between 10 am and 4 pm. I have my own art studio where also my art classes take place.

Art tour is a worthy experience

I have no doubt that everyone will enjoy this art tour, there are lots of interesting paintings to look at and possibly buy in order to use as a gift for the upcoming Mother’s Day. What can be more valuable as the joy of giving? I have also numerous floral paintings. They serve as a great gift and are always much appreciated.

Art is timeless

Live flowers wither and cake gets eaten up, but a nice painting will always remind the gift receiver of you, your relationship or friendship. Art is a very delicate thing. We can live without it, but we shouldn’t.  No other decorations can ever compete with art.

White spring blossoms, watercolor
Spring apple blossoms, watercolor by Inese Poga

Support for art is important

Artists don’t actually complain too much. We create, teach others how to draw and paint and work diligently every single day. However, times are tough, and it is so easy to make somebody’s day when buying their painting. That is a huge support. So, think about it, and support your local artists, because these are folks, who really need that. Artists appreciate your interest, and small investment in art can go long ways.

Apple tree blossoms
Anemones in pink

Get advice from trusted source

Such tour is absolutely free, and my art studio, for instance, will have more than exhibition of paintings. I will offer advice on art materials, explain differences between art classes and workshops, introduce new class schedule, new types of art classes. I will also give watercolor demonstration and challenge you to try watercolor washes or drawing on your own. Last year’s tour was well attended, and I think, benefits were mutual.

Garden anemones, spring time painting

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New Year, new art and new experience

Art studio, watercolor paintings

Happy New Year!

The new year should make us richer with new ideas, intentions and goals, help us better understand ourselves and never let us down, as we go through our life and this time.

Summer and watercolor, paint more

I woke up this morning and suddenly realized how happy I was. There was nothing to complain about. The morning was crisp and sunny, it almost seemed like spring.

I could spend the entire day as I wish. Nothing was hurting me, there were no regrets about the previous day. I had a complete freedom over my decisions and intentions, and the day was just about to start. It was like a promise, and I had no doubts this promise will be kept.

What is holding us back when we are unable to turn our dreams into reality? Small issues, big issues or issues which might not be even existing?

In fact, it is very simple in most cases:

Identify what is disturbing you, and get rid of it.

When it’s impossible to get rid of it, try to handle it in the best way.

Fruit still life, watercolor
Fruit and berries, watercolor 61 x 46 cm or 24 x 18 in

My African violets are in full bloom, three are purple, one is pink, and one is white. They blossom every year around this time, and that’s when I paint them.

Watercolor painting, floral
Love in purple 1, 24 x 18 in or 61 x 46 cm

I have added a few views from my art gallery.

I hope it will be a good year with many new paintings. Enjoy!

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Welcome to art studio of artist Inese Poga!

Art supplies for watercolor painting

Art studio

Art studio is a necessity for any visual artist. I am lucky to have a real place which displays my art and has become not only my studio, but also my personal art gallery. I intend to post all news and events which will take place in my art studio and art gallery in this blog. I will share my painting tips, techniques and my thoughts about art and creativity, as well as present my art philosophy here.

acrylic painting, flower painting

It starts in spring

The weather has not been too nice this spring, but summer hopefully will bring more sunny days for outdoor painting. Painting from reality is the best way to get in touch with both: painting and nature. The settings are very suitable for creation of art, so is the season.

Inspiration for my watercolor and acrylic paintings

My watercolor and acrylic paintings are often based on scenes just outside my studio. The huge backyard offers plenty of subjects for painting. There are more and more fresh ideas originating in my head as everything blossoms and gets more beautiful outside.

Art studio, large watercolor
Sunny spring creek, watercolor painting on Arches watercolor paper, full sheet, 29 x 22 in or 74 x 56 cm.

Enjoy creativity of my art studio and my art blog

I hope everyone joining me at my art studio will have great time, gain very useful experience, acquire good painting skills and become excellent in drawing. I also hope you will return to this blog again and again to get new inspiration and to possibly buy some art.

Art studio, still life
Still life with pansies, watercolor painting on Arches watercolor paper, full sheet, 29 x 22 in or 74 x 56 cm

I love going large

I paint very large watercolors, full sheet and larger, and they exceed 1 meter 20 cm with frame in height and are about 80 cm wide , as well as large and medium size acrylic paintings up to 30 x 40 in or 76 cm x 1 m and 2 cm. The Blossoming orchard is on display in Europe. Well, and I am in Canada.

Spring orchard, acrylic painting
Blossoming orchard, acrylic painting on canvas, sold

To welcome my most favorite season – spring, I painted the wild blue forest anemones. Blue anemones are the first messengers of spring. They symbolize all that is alive and starts thriving again.

Blue anemones, watercolor painting
Blue forest anemones, watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, full sheet, 29 x 22 in or 74 x 56 cm.

Still life is what I paint excellently. I love the shapes, I adore contrasting colors. Still life offers numerous variations in color and composition.

Art studio, still life with pears painting, watercolor
Still life with pears, watercolor painting on Arches paper, 24 x 20″
Art studio, garden painting
Garden works, watercolor painting on Arches watercolor paper, full sheet, 29 x 22 in or 74 x 56 cm

See you around

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at my art gallery and art studio,  and this also means a very warm “Hello!” to my future online friends, fellow artists and art collectors. I am attaching link to my Fine Art America site.

Art collections by Inese Poga