I’m part of a group of artists called the “Plein Air Ensemble” that goes on two trips every year. The group is made up of about 30 artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
The trip this year occurred in early April. We went to the Laurentians in Quebec and stayed at “La Centre Touristique de la Petite Rouge.” It is a beautiful area but the weather gave us rain, wind, some snow and very little sun. I worked on 15 paintings on site. In the following 3 weeks, I finished them at my studio, and they are on the web site now.
It is a great place for landscape painting and everyone who went had a fabulous time. There was even some evening entertainment. The artists that went had a lot of painting opportunities and it was a very successful trip.
In March 2009, I participated in the four-day Toronto Art Expo with 300 other artists. It is Canada’s largest indoor exhibition for fine art and is held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I displayed about 20 paintings in my booth.
Many of our invitees attended including some very old and dear friends. Lots of visiting and photo taking occurred. Thousands of people attended the show. I had lots of help setting up and taking down from my son-in-law, brother and sister-in-law.
It was a very successful show and thanks to everyone who helped out.
March 19, 2009 – Kanata Kourier-Standard – page 12
Vase fleuri, oil, 18” x 24”
Local artist John Mlacak will exhibit his paintings at the upcoming Toronto Art Expo show in Toronto from March 19-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Also available in PDF format.
I will be at the Toronto Art Expo from March 19 to 22. This is Canada’s largest indoor exhibition for fine art, and I am delighted to be able to participate.
The show takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre:
- Thursday, March 19, 4 to 10 pm, the “Opening Night Gala”
- Friday, March 20, 11 am to 8 pm
- Saturday, March 21, 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday, March 22, 10 am to 7 pm
For more information, you can go to their web site www.torontoartexpo.com, where I also have my own page.
I worked with a local Cub troop to teach them about painting. I provided a wide variety of materials and supplies, and some basic instruction. The cubs had a great time making their drawings.
