Last night was the 'Members critique night' .... and they came is large numbers.

It was a packed room with all the members criticising and contributing to other members paintings. Some of the members who (were bold enuough and) took centre-stage to present their paintings for criticism were Nada Annan, Lesia Tymochenko, Vishal Misra, Luba Repar, Christa Adler, Anu Vittal and Hooshang Zahiri. Thank you all for taking the efforts.

To bring structure to the critiques' John highlighted the key areas that everyone should address (in the least):

• Composition
• Colors
• Contrast
• Carefulness
• and Creativity

So began the evening of comments and discussions. Visit the link for images from the evening ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/8558516@N03/

Plans were also finalized for the 'Painting in the park - Part two' to be held on October 13 at the Jack Darling Park.

Series: "Know our Member Artists"

RON SYPHER

I started painting in oils in my teens and switched to acrylics in 1978. Until I retired from banking in 1994 painting was a part-time hobby. My retirement allowed me to concentrate on my art and I attended several artist workshops. My work has been in various shows including the juried shows at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, the Art Gallery of Peel and the Novotel Mississauga, and was featured artist at a local art gallery. I had the pleasure of teaching acrylic art at Springbank Arts Centre from 1996 to 2005, which helped me to gain even further insight into this medium. I am Past President of the Mississauga Art Society, and a member of the Mississauga Arts Council, Visual Arts Mississauga, Central Ontario Art Association and the Art Gallery of Mississauga.

I paint a wide range of subject matter, with emphasis on landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes. My paintings bring out the vivid, vibrant colours of acrylics, while capturing the serenity of the scenes. The acrylic medium is best suited for my style of painting, with its fast drying medium, versatility, and varied techniques, which enhance my paintings. I enjoy the versatility of acrylics as it allows full freedom in creating the realistic style of my paintings. The majority of my work is inspired from photos, and every painting is an original. I also do commissioned paintings for clients.

More information on my paintings can be found on my website http://www.ronsypher.com/. or email me at ron.sypher@sympatico.ca.

Member Exhibit !!

ART SHOW AND SALE
You are invited to a journey of color and imagination.

Please join visual artists:
Luba Repar and Nada Annan on September 28-29-30 at The Riverwood Park
1475 Burnhamthorpe Rd W at Credit Woodlands

Opening Reception:
Friday: 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

When Nada discovered oil painting, it was love at first stroke, because it allowed her the chance to translate inspiration into instant colour. Every oil painting she does is an exploration, combining focus with intuitive freedom. Her career began by copying from impressionist artists under the tutelage of known experts in the field.

As she got more and more involved in her art, she took some art classes, and then joined the Mississauga Art Society. She enjoys painting still life, landscapes and figures and is noted for her use of deep and rich colours.

Nada is passionate about her art. “I want people to see in my paintings the beauty of the structure that they may walk by every day and might never notice. As with my still life painting, I hope to evoke a smile or feeling of calm for my viewer”.

Her works have been included in numerous group and one-person shows and her art has been exhibited in a number of galleries.

To find out more about Nada, view her works, and learn about her upcoming shows and endeavors, you are invited to visit her website at http://www.nadaannan.com/ and you can email her at nadaannan@rogers.com.

Another evening of creativity !!!

Last evening was another fun evening of painting !!!

The topic this session was 'Still-life' and we thank John Toth for all his efforts in setting up the subject and providing with all the fun music and songs too .... attached are a few images from the evening :)

Link to the photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8558516@N03/

Kick-off to the New Year!!!

The Mississauga Art Society (MAS) held its first meeting for the year 2007-2008 this last thursday. The meeting kicked off on a welcome note from the President, Anu and the Treasurer Ron Sypher.

Vishal went over the agenda items previously discussed at the Executive Planning Meeting and agreement was reached on many a key decisions. The membership also grew in strength as three new members were welcomed into the Group - David Clark, Dev Ramcharan & Vera Saiko.

But it was not all just business ... as the members finally got down to painting and having some fun .... over some coffee cake and Pie !!!

By the end of the evening, John Toth was working on the attached image (above) ....

Series: "Know our Member Artists"

JOHN TOTH is an accomplished artist in both watercolours and acrylics as well as an avid photographer. A member of the Mississauga Art Society for 15 years, John's art and subject matter capture the entertaining and interestingly different scenes.

Particularly noted for his scenes of boats, people and buildings, you can expect the more challenging pieces from John's imagination.

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Painting in the Jack Darling Park

What a beautiful start to the weekend !!! Members of the Art Society got together at the Jack Darling Park last saturday morning and were 'Painting in the Park'.

The passerbys were all treated to the visual delights that the artists were creating in all mediums - Oil, Acrlyics and Watercolors.

For images please check:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8558516@N03/