COLOUR, LIGHT AND ATTITUDE
by Ann Gruchy and Andrea Oatway
Saturday, June 7 - Saturday June 28
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Ann Sutherland Gruchy is a visual artist living in North Gower; working and teaching in her Kars studio. She paints in both acrylic and watercolour and is known for her minimalist landscapes as well as her large, bold abstracts.
She has been painting for over 25 years, has served as juror for many art groups. won numerous awards and taught classes and workshops in both watercolour (basic, wc on canvas, monoprints), printmaking, and acrylic/ abstraction, as well as holding regular open studio workshops. Ann is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and an active member the Manotick Art Association. She has also taken part in the juried Glebe Fine Arts Show and Wall Candy NOIR. Her works can be seen at: SANTINI GALLERY, 422 ½ Preston St., Ottawa CARLETON PLACE GALLERY 210 Bridge St., Carleton Place ' I paint trying to capture the light and atmosphere that continuously inspireme. My works are minimalist, abstracted and created spontaneously. I enjoy experimenting with colour, texture and design, as well as new painting techniques.' |
Andrea is a visual artist who primarily paints in watercolour, although does enjoy painting in a variety of mediums. Andrea is an active member of the art community and has been for approximately fifteen years. Andrea has been under the guidance and mentorship of Ottawa artist Ann Gruchy, at her studio in Kars ON since 2010.
In recent years, Andrea has experimented and developed a simple technique that allows her to paint large-scale watercolours. Her process includes stretching watercolour paper onto wood panels before painting. The final works are varnished. This allows the painting to be displayed without the use of glass. By taking various workshops and classes over the last decade or two, Andrea has embraced the world of abstract and loose non-representational imagery, as demonstrated in her work. Although a great deal of Andrea’s work is floral in nature, they are painted in an abstract style, while using negative-space to feature light in her works. 'I am moved and inspired by colour, light and music. My love for colouring outside the lines is also reflected in my work.' |
