Goward House
A Seniors' Activity Centre in Victoria B.C.
ART SHOW
August 26 – September 28 2016
GOWARD HOUSE PORTRAIT PAINTERS PRESENTS…
Face in Face
The Artists
JESI BARRON CAROL KOEBBEMAN IRENE KHURANA ELEANOR KOBLEY
MIKE LEAVY EDITH LOOKER DELIA SANSOM RON WILSON
JESI BARRON
I’m presently a member of ALFrescos Plein Air, Victoria, BC. and the Saanich Peninsula Group. On Tuesdays I attend the Goward House Portrait painting sessions Born Montreal, Quebec: I attended art classes at the museum run by Arthur Lismer when I was a child. I could hardly wait for Saturday mornings. Moved to Victoria B.C. at the age of 13 yrs. and continued my interest in the arts with much encouragement from my teacher, Ina Uhthoff. I went to the Vancouver School of Art 1962-4. and attended many workshops. Studied with Dan Jarvis.
I enlisted in the RCAF in 1952 and did many Art Projects for them.
The Artist’s Work
Mainly I enjoy painting out of doors weather permitting, The capturing of light in oil or watercolor in nature; and observing the expressions in people have been my whole life interest.
CAROL KOEBBEMAN
I have been painting since 2010. I have found the process of making a painting to be the most challenging, intimidating and rewarding process I have ever experienced. I love the wealth of colours that my paints create, the feel of the paint and the illusion of space that a painting can capture.
Personal website: ckoebbeman.com
The Artist’s Work
By developing my use of colour and texture and integrating it with figures or portraits, I hope to create an ambiance that resonates beyond the primary image; specifically, the mood or feeling I’m wrestling with at the time my brush touches the canvas.
IRENE KHURANA
I was born in Switzerland where I studied architectural design. I later persued studies in graphic design and worked as a commercial artist. Since completing a Visual Arts degree at UVic I have worked and experimented with a variety of mediums.
The Artist’s Work
I practice sketching, drawing, and painting landscapes, still life, and portraiture in particular. These I execute spontaneously from life, mainly in pastels, in rapid renderings to instill a sense of immediacy, to capture the feelings and mood of the particular person and particular moment.
ELEANOR KOBLEY
I have been involved in the visual arts for many years in Victoria, B.C. Canada, where I was born. Painting and drawing were always present and important to me throughout my childhood and continue to give me joy. In 1981 I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria.
I have recently joined the portrait group at Goward House and enjoy having different models to study.
Throughout the years I have participated in many group exhibitions such as Watermark Printmakers Shows, juried exhibitions and commercial gallery presentations..
The Artist’s Work
I like to paint in both acrylics and watercolours as I enjoy the unique properties of each. I enjoy going outside to paint as through the process, I am transported to a new situation of discovery. I get excited when I can solve an unusual composition problem or include a new colour combination. My subjects are studies of rural areas on Vancouver Island and closer observations of local plants in their seasons.
MIKE LEAVY
After many years in information management, I am now enjoying the focus, immediacy and personalization of full time (well, I do the odd crossword too) painting in acrylics and oils.
I love the spontaneity and time challenge of painting with the Goward House Portrait Painters Group on Tuesday afternoons. One sitting is it: sometimes I like the result and the sitter does too; other times I like it and they don’t; and occasionally, I don’t and they do….
I’m also an active member of the Victoria chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Personal website: Mikeleavy.com
EDITH LOOKER
When I first came to Victoria on an extended visit in 2005, I was overwhelmed by an environment that sang to me. Able to walk from the house, that has become my home, to the beach and armed with a small sketch pad, a tiny water bottle, brushes and pens, I headed out on walks to sketch shore birds, beach scenes, and remarkable trees.
I stumbled upon the Al Frescoes and have been painting along side these brilliant artists ever since, gleaning information and support as I explore landscape and technique. Through their connection, I started dropping in on the portrait sessions at Goward House, yet another venue in which to practice and learn.
DELIA SANSOM
My interest in painting all subjects has been my life’s passion. Whether it be portrait, landscape or still life. There is a wonder everywhere I paint and draw in all mediums.
I welcome enquiries: delia537@shaw.ca
RON WILSON
Ron’s works have been exhibited in galleries in Sidney BC, Calgary AB in Canada and in Friday Harbor, Washington State USA, and in South Africa. Ron was born of British parents in South Africa in 1939. Ron is a Canadian, resident in Victoria BC.
Personal website:Ron Wilson
The Artist’s Work
Ron works in pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and oils. He paints portraits, figures, wildlife, landscapes and seascapes.
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