Cortes Schoolhouse Gallery: First Art Social Event of 2024!
For #artists and #aspiringartists alike!

Come and be inspired by Mel Williamson's presentation and demo.

April 20 2024 2:00 to 4:00
Mansons Hall (Pioneer Rm)
By Donation

Mel Williamson lives and paints on Salt Spring Island, BC, where she creates work in a variety of genres, including the human figure, landscape, and still life. Her work has been described as “impressionistic, fresh and honest” and has a unique expressive quality, through bravura brushwork.

Mel will start by giving us a brief slideshow of great painters, to discuss their influence on her. See how their loosest strokes provide clarity, both of sight and feeling. Following will be a painting demonstration where we can watch Mel work in an “alla prima” method. This approach works no matter the subject, and whether working from life or from a photograph. From general to specific, from dark to light, and from thin to thick, Mel will showcase some of the best properties of oil paint. And it is fun to watch! Starting with only abstract shapes (no tracing!) and ending with a representational painting, Mel's fresh brushmarks gradually come together to make a realistic image.

Cafe-style setting, refreshments and goodies provided

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