Painting of the Month- June 2021

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The painting for the Month of June is a return to my Mystical Lake Series. I love working with this limited palette. The celadon blue and green used are two of my favourite colours. I don't like using black in my work and often use turkey umber green instead. This combination of colours exudes a sense of calm and peacefulness. Something we could all do with more of in our lives and live spaces.

Inspired by the many Lakes of Prince Edward County, my “Mystical Lake” series is my quiet celebration of “the lake” and is the symbol of tranquility in my life. Being by a body of water has always been my 'happy place'. It's important in our lives, now more then ever to reconnect with nature, whenever and wherever we can. Find those green spaces, whether it be in a local park or in your garden or maybe just simply walk out onto your balcony and look to the skies and breathe.

This delicate painting is availble for purchase through my online shop.

I'm happy to annouce that my new gallery and studio space is very close to completion.
Over the next week the final pieces will be put into place.

Here is a list of our upcoming shows in this new space:

Melt Gallery:  Group Show,  Meet the Melt Gallery Artists. Spring\Summer 2021

 

Focus Project Gallery: Solo Show, “Think”  by Sculptor Mary Ann Grainger June 2021


In-Unison Project Gallery: Group Show  “Little Red” various works by artists inspired by the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood”. June 2021


Format Project Gallery:  Vanessa Rieger will be exhibiting her social art project called 
“Funeral for a building: The Coffin Factory”. June 2021.

Showroom :  Selection of art objects, furniture and editions by artisans and local creatives.

The Gallery intends to hold a soft virtual opening on June 12th, 2021 to be viewed online.

We hope to open our gallery to the public on June 18th, following covid-19 protocol and guidelines with a minimum capacity.


Looking forward to seeing you online or safely in person soon.
                                                                                   
                                                                                    -Susan

www.meltstudiogallery.com

Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature. Culminating in bringing that beauty into a piece of art that you created under the guidance of an experienced encaustic artist.The basis of this experience connects you to the healing powers of nature. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shin-rin yoku or more commonly referred to as forest bathing, you’ll be led on a meditative nature walk by a local herbalist. The intention is to help increase your sense of well-being, (physically and mentally), and access the relaxing power of nature. During this meditative walk, your guide will help you to connect to nature, identifying local plants, and teaching you about their medicinal and healing properties. The idea is that you will feel a sense of calm and clarity that will inspire a piece of art that you create yourself.After your nature walk, you will then return to Melt studio, where you will compose a collage encaustic painting. Guided by an experienced encaustic artist, you will create an original art piece using items that you collected during your walk, along with some additional pieces if you choose that will be provided. Allow yourself the opportunity to step back from the cares of everyday life and simply be.

Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature. Culminating in bringing that beauty into a piece of art that you created under the guidance of an experienced encaustic artist.

The basis of this experience connects you to the healing powers of nature. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shin-rin yoku or more commonly referred to as forest bathing, you’ll be led on a meditative nature walk by a local herbalist. The intention is to help increase your sense of well-being, (physically and mentally), and access the relaxing power of nature.

During this meditative walk, your guide will help you to connect to nature, identifying local plants, and teaching you about their medicinal and healing properties. The idea is that you will feel a sense of calm and clarity that will inspire a piece of art that you create yourself.

After your nature walk, you will then return to Melt studio, where you will compose a collage encaustic painting. Guided by an experienced encaustic artist, you will create an original art piece using items that you collected during your walk, along with some additional pieces if you choose that will be provided.

Allow yourself the opportunity to step back from the cares of everyday life and simply be.

Dates for this unique nature and art experience are as follows:

June 25th.
July 10th and 25th
August 14th and 22nd
September 4th and 19th
October 2nd and 10th
For more details click here!