Going Places With the Reed Cooper Bursary

                

 

“Going Places” 

            Thanks to the receipt of the “Reed Cooper Bursary” I will be able to continue my painting journey with classes at Haliburton School of Art in their program of Studio Process Advancement.

            This is an intensive, focused program of studies designed for mid - career artists to develop their skills and build an artistic presence with their work. It has a strong direction towards in studio practice and procedures and practical work that will generate paintings geared towards a theme or solo show.  

            I look forward to this experience with renewed energy and a sense of adventure. I would like to improve my knowledge of materials and techniques to enhance my painting skills and continue to grow in my field.

            The course of study runs for 4 months full time from May until the end of August. As an instructor, I look forward to learning from other professional artists and will be able to share my  knowledge and experiences with my own students.

            Upon completion of the program, I will continue with my paintings of local areas with an emphasis on the Island Lake Trail Project. I hope to have a show that highlights my recent work and benefits the Trail at the same time. This is something that I feel strongly connected to with my recent Plein Air work that I started in the park and in the studio this summer.

            I have several paintings of this area and more inspirations that are just waiting to be put on canvas. The painting “Going Places” was one of these and I look forward to doing many more!