Painting of the Month- August 2021
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"I chased her to the pale moon,
and left dusty footprints on the wind,
and she hopscotched the stars,
my heart in her hand,
and though I climbed high, the fires burned my wings,
and I tumbled back to earth,
through the clumsy clouds --
but from the ashy rocks,
I look up again,
and in my providence she smiled and shone,
and gave me one more star for me to wish upon."
-Atticus, Canadian poet
August's painting of the month is "Pale Moon" measuring 36" x 30". This painting is part of The Moon Watchers group show at my newly opened Melt Studio + Gallery.
No matter how far you may travel, you can always look up to find the moon suspended in the night sky. The moon’s silvery light has captivated our imaginations and inspired us to write literature, create music, and make art for thousands of years.
Among the artists throughout history who have been captivated by the moon is German romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich (1774–1840). Friedrich was instrumental in transforming the landscape from a backdrop subordinated to human drama to a self-contained emotive subject.
On August 22nd we will have a full moon. North American fishing tribes called August's full moon the sturgeon moon since the species appeared in high numbers during this month. It's also been called the green corn moon, the grain moon, and the red moon for the reddish hue it often takes on in the summer haze.
At the Gallery, we will be hosting a Celebration of the Full Moon on Saturday August 21. If you would like to join us for this moon-inspired event, please email your request and I will make sure you are on our invite list.
Until then, continue to look to the evening skies and embrace the moon in all its glory.
- Susan
Join me in the County for a unique Nature + Art Experience.
Pause is an 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 my guidance.
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 nature 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. Together we 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.
At the end of the experience, you walk away with a framed ready to hang, encaustic collage.
Dates for this unique nature and art experience are as follows:
August 14th and 22nd
September 4th and 19th
October 2nd (booked) and 10th
For more details click here!
343 County Road 22, Barrack 3, Picton Airport, Picton, Ontario