Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Jazz Night for CKR GLOBAL combines with Hope International Charity Event

I recently had the opportunity to attend a dressy evening “thank you” event and fundraiser.  I brought one of my original paintings to add to the many other original and hand crafted items that were part of a silent auction featured throughout the evening to raise funds for Hope International, a registered world-wide charity assisting developing nations with their varied concerns.
What a way to spend a weekday evening—high atop the Vancouver Art Gallery with the late afternoon sun shining into the crowd on the “Rooftop” reception gallery.  Those who mingled in the crowd had a great view of downtown Vancouver, good wine and even better hors d'oeuvres while listening to a live jazz trio.
The evening was well attended with many friends and clients of CKR GLOBAL having the opportunity to relax and look good out of the office as well as personally being able to contribute to Hope International by taking home some very attractive, unique items from the silent auction.  Check out the Hope International website to see how you can help too at http://www.hope-international.com/index.php
Here is a better look at my original 16 X 24 Oil painting entitled "West Coast Solitude."
"West Coast Solitude" - Original Oil 16" X 24"


Monday, June 11, 2012

FLAGSTOP GALLERY SUMMER OPENING!


I am pleased to have been selected by a jury of members to be part of the Fort Langley Artists Group, FLAG, for short.  We are a multifaceted collection of 20 women, mutually supportive, and eclectic in our artistic creations;  from pottery, photography, to watercolours, oils and acrylics, there is much to see when visiting our Gallery.

The Gallery, named the FLAGSTOP, is the original structure that comprised the waiting room, ticket office and baggage room for the Canadian National Railway (CNR) train stop that Fort Langley relied upon in days gone by.

It is a charming, rustic setting for a gallery loved by all who know it in the Lower Mainland of B.C. and also by many visitors from distant countries.  On one weekend recently I had the pleasure of speaking to a couple from Venice, another family from Germany and folks from Holland all having a chance to hear about the station's history from the Heritage Society of Fort Langley. 

"Flaggies" as we call ourselves mind the Gallery during the summer weekends but some of us can be seen during the week painting en plein air on the platform or in the gardens. Tourists wander the picturesque grounds, kids play on the 19th Century rail cars, while modern locomotives rumble speedily by for destinations somewhere else in Canada.

Its a romantic and inspiring spot;  come visit if you an.  Great art works to see as well.