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June Art Sale and Painting Demo

June feels like it’s arrived quickly and I have a strange feeling I say that every month… Life is full and fantastic.  Here’s what I have to offer…
This month I am having a 20% off Sale on all original artworks.
I share another wet on wet watercolour painting demonstration: See how ‘Sailing‘, one of my favourite pieces from last year, was created and if you watch the slower version you will see a guest appearance from my beloved cat, Bo.
What’s currently on show at The David Giles Art Studios, & all 20% off if you mention this newsletter.
There’s a walk through of the Wanneroo Art Exhibition, which I feel honoured to be a part of – the standard of work is inspiring.
And details of the Lawley Art Auction, coming up Saturday 10 June.
Oh and sorry, no portrait this month…

20% off all ORIGINAL ARTWORKS
for June only

Go to my web site to browse what’s still available & see prices,
remember to take your 20% off. 
Then call or email me to arrange a viewing.
https://sharondclifford.com.au/for-sale/
Enjoy my fourth wet on wet, watercolour, painting demonstration
‘Sailing‘ teaser
View in ‘real time’ at
https://sharondclifford.com.au/wet-on-wet-videos/

Original artwork Sailing is $785 framed – take 20% off price if purchased this month!

lawley art auctionMy work currently on show and for sale at
The David Giles Art Studios
in High Street, Fremantle,
http://davidgilesartistudios.com.au/Artist/
all 20% off if you mention my newsletter
for the month of June only

My ‘Squares’ have me delving into the world of colour geometrically.  How colours ‘feel’ to us always depends on the relationship they are having to each other and in turn that we are having within ourselves as we are viewing them.  These colour ‘landscapes’ create moods and soul experiences for us to have via our sense impressions and in turn give us an inner colour sensation.  Working geometrically there are boundaries between the colours and, with a set colour palette, I’m attempting to create harmonic pieces as I explore the varying tones and hues I can create, each one singing its own unique tune, enclosed in its boundaries whilst also raying out into the whole piece. 

2017 City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards
This exhibition is well worth the trek (if you’re from down my way) or perhaps you’re lucky and live closer… I found the works diverse and inspiring and of a very high standard.  The gallery is lovely to wander around in amongst the artwork and there’s even a buzzing cafe downstairs for you to enjoy a cuppa afterwards. A must see for all art lovers.
For a snippet of a sneak peak of a few works at the
2017 City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards, go to.
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fbU4JkM5xaY

20% off all ORIGINAL ARTWORKS
for June only

Go to my web site to browse what’s still available & see prices,
remember to take your 20% off. 
Then call or email me to arrange a viewing.
https://sharondclifford.com.au/for-sale/

Saturday STUDIO Mornings

Saturday mornings are for creating.  Throw off your weekly grime and enjoy the feeling of sinking into colour.   9-11.30am, $25, Coolbellup. Come and join us and breathe creativity.  Spaces are limited so be sure to book early to secure your place.

SdC Gallery Update

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TOMORROW (Wednesday 17th May) I’ll be at the Moore’s Gallery
from 10-4.

Come & see me & talk all things art!
This exhibition is a great opportunity to find INSPIRATION or purchase amazing artwork at very reasonable prices!

Right around the corner in High Street you can see my new work at the David Giles Art Studios.

(see below for more details)

Currently on Show at
The David Giles Art Studios
in High Street, Fremantle,
http://davidgilesartistudios.com.au/Artist/
  
  
I generally use a whole canvas to explore colour blending, variation and relationship between the colours however recently I’ve been working on smaller squares, sitting side by side, on the one canvas. Here squares of colour converse with their neighbours & as a whole. By altering just one square the artwork can change it’s gesture, expression & mood.  Interesting how powerful a square of colour can be!

These pieces look great individually or grouped together.above from top down; ‘Cool Squares’ acrylic on canvas 460x460mm $350
‘Warm Squares One, Two, Three & Four’ acrylic on canvas 360x310mm $260ea, 2 for $480, 4 for $890
‘Cool Squares small’ acrylic on canvas 410x355m $320
below: ‘Cool Squares One & Two’, 305x305mm $220ea or 2 for $400
PLEASE NOTE, COLOURS ARE SOO MUCH BETTER IN THE GALLERY
    

Artists From The Freedom School At The Moores
‘The Inner Self’

I’ll be in the Moore’s GALLERY all day tomorrow
(Wednesday 17th May) from 10-4.

Moore’s Building, 46 Henry Street, Fremantle
Exhibition open daily from 10am-4pm, on show from 12 – 28 May.
FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
36 amazing artists exhibiting.

May 2017, NEWS

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 It’s an exciting time for me at the moment with much happening artistically: I’ve been busy preparing for not one but two exhibitions – in Fremantle and Wanneroo, as well as the Lawley Art Auction for Mt Lawley Senior High School.  And I’ve also got new work almost ready to hang in The David Giles Art Studios…  So, no watercolor demo this month I’m afraid, but I hope you make time to experience some of my creations somewhere…

Artists From The Freedom School At The Moores ‘The Inner Self’

Opening Night (NEXT WEEK) Friday 12 May 6-8pm.
Exhibition open daily from 10am-4pm, on show from 12 – 28 May.
FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
Over 20 artists exhibiting.  Below is a sneak peak of what I’ll have on show and for sale.

I’ll be manning the exhibition on Wednesday 17th from 10-4. 
I’d love to have a chat, come and see me and all our work, INSPIRATION GALORE!

Come to The Lawley Art Auction 2017

on Saturday 10th June where you will be able to bid for ‘Indigo Landscape’ as well as artworks from many outstanding Western Australian artists.

Catalogue out soon.  Artworks will be available for viewing from 5pm, auction will commence at 7pm

'Indigo Landscape' 115x76cm (acrylic on canvas) $680
‘Indigo Landscape’ 115x76cm acrylic on canvas

The flagship art auction for Mt Lawley Senior High School is in it’s 13th year and the artwork for selection will no doubt be of the highest quality again this year. It is the premier fundraising event for students in the Specialist Visual and Performing Arts and Music programmes at MLSHS, with all funds raised providing the students with course enhancements.  https://lawleyevents.com/

Woman of Seeds

Some of you may have watched my youtube video of ‘Woman of Seeds’ as she was painted.  She’ll be on show & for sale during May/June at the

2017 City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards & Exhibition. 

She’s framed and looking for her new home.

Woman of Seeds
‘Woman of Seeds’ watercolour and pencil on paper 500x350mm (unframed) $690

This exhibition is open from Sat 13 May until Sat 17 June at
The Gallery, Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre,
3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo.
wanneroo.wa.gov.au/artawards

Enjoy a cultural journey & be visually inspired as you view the latest works from Western Australian artists.  Entry is free & artwork is available for purchase.

I’m afraid this opening is invitation only & is on the same night as the Moores exhibition.  I’m hoping to race from Wanneroo to Fremantle in time to get to both openings, anyone with a helicopter your assistance would be most appreciated!).

April’s portrait is called ‘Letting Go’

One of the bodies of work I’ve embarked on this year is to paint a self portrait each month.  I’m looking at how my inner life emerges as I join with colour and create my own image.
This month has certainly felt a lot different as I’ve been attempting to release some of those irky feelings that live within – and ‘Letting Go’ has emerged…

Letting-Go-WEB
Letting Go, acrylic on canvas 500x600mm
for more details go to my “>Facebook page

New work going up at

The David Giles Art Studios
in High Street, Fremantle,
http://davidgilesartistudios.com.au/Artist/
very soon. 
It represents a totally new body of work with many pieces that are smaller and cheaper. 
STAY TUNED!

Saturday STUDIO Mornings

Saturday mornings are for creating.  Throw off your weekly grime and enjoy the feeling of sinking into colour.   9-11.30am, $25, Coolbellup.  We currently have students working in acrylics, pastels and watercolour veiling…

Come and join us and breathe creativity.

April 2017 News

Enjoy my third watercolour painting demonstration

‘Woman of Seeds’

This teaser is very fast

To view a slower, clearer version go to
https://sharondclifford.com.au/wet-on-wet-videos/

She’ll be on display & for sale at the
City of Joondalup Art Awards & Exhibition from May to June (details below)

Two Upcoming Exhibitions in May

And

2017 Artists from The Freedom School at the Moores Biennial Exhibition

at The Moores Building, 46 Henry Street, Fremantle
Opening Friday 12th May, 6-8pm
Exhibition runs from 12th-28th May
Next month I’ll give you a sneak peak of whats going to be on show.

Above is my work currently available at The David Giles Art Studios in High Street, Fremantle,
http://davidgilesartistudios.com.au/Artist/

Portraits
One of the bodies of work I’ve embarked on this year is to paint a self portrait each month.  I’m looking at how my inner life emerges as I join with colour and create my own image.  Moments this month I’ve felt like my inner world was an emotional rollercoaster and so I created ‘Unloveable’.  I must say I think I love her the most, so far…

To watch my portraits emerge Like my Facebook Artist page.
If you’re not a Facebooker you can still see the page as its public – just check each month or watch my newsletter.

Saturday STUDIO Mornings

Saturday mornings are for creating.  Throw off your weekly grime and enjoy the feeling of sinking into colour.   9-11.30am, $25, Coolbellup. Come and join us and breathe creativity.

Autumn has joined us so quickly, was Summer ever really here????

February and March 2017 News

Enjoy my second wet on wet watercolour painting

‘Sailing 3’

This teaser is very fast

 to view a slower, clearer version click on the below link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3ZZE_O7JtE where you can take in and enjoy the detail of the painting as well as beautiful music by Johannes Kornberger, oh and see my CAT, Bo!

SdC 2017 Projects

One of the bodies of work I’ve embarked on this year is to paint a self portrait each month.  I’m looking at how my inner life emerges as I join with colour and create my own image.  What do we see of ourselves when we look in a mirror?  Is this reflected out into the world or hidden behind a facade?  As an artist how do I express this in my work: is each face totally different, can we see the similarity within them, what will I share with the outer world…
To watch my portraits emerge Like my Facebook Artist page (remember to click ‘get notifications’).  If you’re not a Facebooker you can still see the page as its public – just check each month.

The David Giles Art Studios

in High Street, Fremantle, currently has my below work on show and for sale for February and March.

Saturday STUDIO Mornings

Saturday mornings are for creating.  Throw off your weekly grime and enjoy the feeling of sinking into colour.   9-11.30, $25, Coolbellup. Come and join us and breathe creativity.

 

Is summer really coming to an end?  Is that the feeling of Autumn’s cool mornings already arriving?