tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21567244621764280112024-02-19T02:01:24.311-05:00J. Ian Ridpath - Canadian Oil PainterThe blog of J. Ian Ridpath - Canadian oil painter. I hope that you will find this blog interesting, especially if you are involved with or would like to be involved in the fine arts - particularly in the Waterloo, Ontario Region.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-79336616577368877302020-04-26T16:40:00.004-04:002022-01-21T16:53:17.292-05:00Moved to Waterloo in August 2019 - Back to PaintingApologies for my late reporting that my wife and I moved from Ottawa to Waterloo late last summer. Since moving, I have not been able to find suitable studio space to paint. But, since the COVID-19 has raised its ugly head and I am forced to self-isolate, I have started back painting using our spare 'office' room in our apartment.<br />
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I am working on a Bible Series depicting Biblical and Spiritual topics in a 'cartoon' style that simplifies the subjects yet shows the important aspects of them. This is quite a departure from my 'impressionistic' style that I have used on my landscapes for a quarter century.<br />
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Here is the first one called "The Lion and the Lamb".<br />
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The Lion and the Lamb (oil on canvas 12" x 16") c Ian Ridpath 2020</div>
<br />J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-52506288803460433942018-11-10T21:33:00.002-05:002022-01-21T16:53:43.859-05:00Some New Paintings for 2018I am attaching several paintings I did over the Spring and Summer at the Nepean Sportsplex here in Ottawa. There was a Spring showing sponsored by the Nepean Fine Arts League (NFAL) at which I was able to show several of these pieces.<br />
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Although I didn't sell any works, it was a good feeling to get back to painting after about three years.<br />
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Here are a few of the 2018 vintage!<br />
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Birches and Sumacs - (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</div>
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Autumn Foliage - (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</div>
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Rocky Shore - (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</div>
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Westpark Birches - (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</div>
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Along the River Bank <span style="text-align: center;">- (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</span><br />
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Standing Alone Pine <span style="text-align: center;">- (c)2018 J.Ian Ridpath</span>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-74148547758222352642018-01-10T15:40:00.003-05:002018-01-10T19:05:47.749-05:00Looking Forward to Using My New Studio SpaceI am thrilled that it is only a few days until I get to use some studio space at the Nepean Sportsplex. To get ready for it I have prepared 7 canvases in our condo's Hobby Room. Up until a few days ago I didn't know we had such a room!<br />
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There is no outside light in the room but it is well lit with fluorescent lights and is very spacious. I guess it has mainly been used by woodworkers and other hobby activities. I will try to dry my pieces there but will have to be aware of sawdust and dirt form other users.<br />
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I have checked all my supplies and all the oil paints are still good (although the tops were a little hard to get off), the low odor brush cleaner is good as is the Liquin. All the brushes are in good shape as well. Remember, I haven't used these items for over three years!<br />
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Also, just got my membership card from the Nepean Fine Arts League (<a href="http://www.nepeanfinearts.com/">http://www.nepeanfinearts.com</a>) and will hopefully be participating in their shows and events coming up this year.<br />
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I will update this blog when I get some paintings done.<br />
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IanJ. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-14698817900525445932017-11-13T19:15:00.001-05:002017-11-13T19:22:39.834-05:00Back to Oil Painting after a Three Year Hiatus<h3>
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So pleased to announce that I have acquired some studio space here in Nepean (Ottawa) at the Nepean Sportsplex starting January 12, 2018. Can't wait to get back painting!<br />
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For those who didn't know, my wife and I moved to Ottawa in July 2016 from Burlington... now after more than a year, I am set to get back to my favorite pastime - oil painting. Looking forward to the new year coming. I will post any new paintings as I complete them.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-2136467624652289792015-07-15T21:08:00.000-04:002017-11-13T19:16:20.405-05:00Changing Web PresenceAfter a few months of having our website 'off-the-air', I am pleased to announce that it is back online at <a href="http://www.ianridpath.ca/">www.ianridpath.ca</a>. I also have several Social Media sites (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Fine-Art-Oil-Painter/203166411012" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://ianridpath-artist.blogspot.ca/">Blogspot</a>) for all my art activities including new paintings, news etc.<br />
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I am presently not painting as I am still trying to find some studio space in Burlington/Oakville at a reasonable price. FREE would be great! I have the remainder of my paintings shown locally in my condo building but hope to get back to painting this year.<br />
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Thanks for all the encouragement that I have received over the past months to get back into painting.<br />
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Ian RidpathJ. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-13615533162821982062013-05-09T08:31:00.001-04:002013-05-09T08:31:27.718-04:00Move to BurlingtonFinally completed our move from Milton to Burlington. It gets harder every time - must be an age thing. As I write this I am looking out our condo window and seeing a vista from south of Hamilton Harbour to West Oakville including the escarpment! <br />
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I have had to sever ties with the Gallery Upstairs in Milton and I will be making
contact with either the Oakville Art Society or the Burlington Art
group to get to know artists down here and to see if there is any studio space in this area. <br />
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In the meanwhile, all my canvases and unsold paintings are in storage in our locker along with my paints and materials. I am hoping it won't be to long before getting back to painting!J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-67190346345733075702013-02-17T16:27:00.003-05:002013-02-17T16:39:39.672-05:00Winter 2013 UpdateWow - it is hard to believe that it has been seven months since I made my last posting. Time just has a habit of running away. I have kept up to date my own website (<a href="http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm" target="_blank">Ian Ridpath Artist</a>) and my Facebook Page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Fine-Art-Oil-Painter/203166411012" target="_blank">Ian Ridpath-Fine Art Oil Painter</a>) but I guess I have neglected this blog!<br />
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Since July I have done several paintings that I will show here and have tried several new techniques. Several paintings that I have done since last summer involve using the palette knife to a greater degree. I started a series of palette knife painting with the theme of birch tress. Some have already sold and some are still in the works.<br />
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It has been really great using the <a href="http://thegalleryupstairs.com/" target="_blank">Gallery Upstairs</a> on Steels Avenue in Milton as my studio. Hedi Nowak has been so gracious to let me use the space in the red barn to create my art works.<br />
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Here are a couple of the 'Solo Birch' series paintings.<br />
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"Solo Birch - 1" Oil on 2" gallery canvas (36"H x 36"W) (c) 2012 by J. Ian Ridpath<br />
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"Solo Birch - 2" Oil on 2" gallery canvas (48"H x 32"W) (c) 2012 by J. Ian Ridpath</div>
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There are two more in the works showing two birches again using the palette knife. It is good to try different techniques!</div>
<br />J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-24513020204307232462012-07-20T15:03:00.002-04:002012-07-20T15:06:36.950-04:00Painting "Rattlesnake Point" by Ian Ridpatrh SoldMy "Rattlersnake Point" painting sold at the <a href="http://www.thegalleryupstairs.com/">Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant</a>. It was hung in the restaurant itself. Thanks Hedi!<br />
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"Rattlesnake Point" (c) 2012 by Ian Ridpath - 16" x 20" oil on 2" gallery canvas</div>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-81634654048961242392012-07-01T15:55:00.002-04:002012-07-01T15:55:26.357-04:00Three New Paintings for June 2012Just completed three new smaller painting for June 2012. They are all oil paintings with two done on canvas board and one done on canvas. These three were done while serving in the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall.<br />
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"Autumn Stand" - 14"H x 11"W oil on canvas (c) 2012 Ian Ridpath</div>
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"Rocky Shore" 8"H x 10"W oil on canvas board (c) 2012 Ian Ridpath</div>
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"Rocks in the Channel" 11"H x 14"W oil on canvas board (c) 2012 Ian Ridpath</div>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-26648267695896204142012-05-04T20:01:00.001-04:002012-05-07T08:37:15.910-04:00New Painting Recently CompletedJust completed a new piece. It is entitled "Millpond Trail - Late Summer" and is a 16" x 20" oil on standard depth canvas. This trail is the same trail that I painted last year in the winter time. It is on the South side of the Millpond and is sometimes called the Jaycee Trail. The winter painting is shown on my website: <a href="http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm">http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm</a> <br />
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<br /></div>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-16685667844201189622012-04-14T19:12:00.000-04:002012-04-14T19:12:02.863-04:00Newest Oil Paintings - 16 x 20 on 2" Gallery Canvas - a Nice ChangeI have enjoyed doing a couple of paintings in march using my favorite size (16" x 20") but now using the wider 2" gallery canvases. The extra width allows the painting that goes around the edges to give an even greater 3D effect.<br />
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I am still painting out of the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant on Steeles Avenue in Milton but not as much as I used to. I have a new one on the way that I hope to have completed by the end of April. All my larger canvases can been at the gallery there both upstairs above the restaurant or in the barn alongside the restaurant<br />
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Drop by and see me or take a browse through the hundreds of painting on display be other local artists.<br />
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Here are the two new ones.<br />
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I am always looking to do custom paintings from customers' photos - send me a note via my website at <a href="http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm">http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm</a>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-43790088436302091202011-11-08T12:47:00.001-05:002011-11-08T12:49:07.810-05:00Next Jazz 'n Art at The Gllery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant - Friday, December 2, 2011<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://ianridpath-artist.blogspot.com/2011/06/jazz-n-art-at-harrop-restaurant.html"></a> </h3><div class="post-header"></div>The next Jazz and Art Night at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gallery-Upstairs-at-Harrop-Restaurant/144371592244299" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pa<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ges/The-Gallery-Upstairs-a<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>t-Harrop-Restaurant/144371<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>592244299</a>) is on Friday, December 2 at 7:00pm.<br />
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Listen to some live jazz performed by KELLY MACINTYRE (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000211233884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pr<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ofile.php?id=1000002112338<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>84</a>) <br />
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Several local artists including myself will be there showing some of our latest works. Come on out and meet them and have a great evening listening, talking, looking and enjoying!J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-1455311539015568272011-11-04T10:26:00.000-04:002011-11-04T10:26:51.050-04:00My Largest Painting to Date CompletedI have now completed my largest canvas entitled "Birches and Sumacs". It is an oil on canvas work measuring 36"W x 48"H on 2" gallery canvas. I started it on the Studio Tour weekend of October 1st and have worked on it sporadically for a total of about 12 hours. It is now drying and is on view at The Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant at 345 Steeles Avenue East in Milton.<br />
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Here is an image of the final painting.<br />
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The tour is a self-drive tour on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and again on Sunday, October 2nd over the same times.<br />
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I will be showing at the first stop on the tour along with three other artists, Sandra Spagnuolo, Marlene Kawalez and Barbvara VanSickle at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant on Steeles Avenue in Milton.<br />
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Come out and see our art and enjoy some apple cider and cookies.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-41370757225591189172011-08-02T09:09:00.004-04:002011-08-02T09:13:38.111-04:00Summer MusingsWow - it has been over a month since I last blogged! <br />
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<u>Milton Town Hall Show Finished.</u><br />
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On Thursday July 28 I took down my show at the Milton Town Hall. I managed to sell one painting (the first ever at the Town Hall showings) and now have all those pieces spread out between the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall and the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant. The painting that sold was of Mt,. Nemo on the escarpment and was purchased by a Town Hall staff member.<br />
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During June and July I did three new pieces - one was a new version of "Standing Alone", one was of a view from Mt. Nemo in the winter time and the third is ongoing of the Milton Falls by the Milton Millpond. It should be finished soon. I can only get to work on pieces a few hours a week between Thursdays and Saturdays.<br />
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This summer has been productive to say the least and I now have 83 paintings done with 24 sales.<br />
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It is only two months until this year's Studio Tour. I am gearing up by wanting to finish at least five more paintings. I will be showing at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant (in the Red Barn) with Sandra Spagnuolo, Marlene Kawalez and Barbara VanSyckle. We are the first listed artists on the brochure listing and it should be a great two days. The self-drive tour is on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 from 10am to 5pm.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-16936537840777447422011-06-30T09:11:00.002-04:002011-06-30T09:16:23.398-04:00First Milton Town Hall painting sold!Just found out that one of my Escarpment paintings ("Mt. Nemo") that is hanging with my show at the Milton Town Hall in the Milton Room sold to one of the staff.<br />
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I am going over at noon today to take it down and present it to her and then put up a new painting entitled "Guelph Colours". Anyone who is visiting Milton can drop into the Milton Room (unless there is a meeting going on) and have a look.<br />
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Every two months they will be showing a new artist. Last show was by Sandra Spagnuolo (<a href="http://creatingartnow.blogspot.com/">http://creatingartnow.blogspot.com/</a>) and the next one will be by Jenny Panda (<a href="http://jenny.thepandas.ca/">http://jenny.thepandas.ca/</a>)J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-16465741776456600122011-06-14T09:44:00.000-04:002011-06-14T09:44:07.125-04:00Jazz 'n Art at Harrop Restaurant - Wednesday, June 15thThe next Jazz and Art Night at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gallery-Upstairs-at-Harrop-Restaurant/144371592244299" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/pa</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ges/The-Gallery-Upstairs-a</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>t-Harrop-Restaurant/144371</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>592244299</a>) is on Wednesday June 15th, starting at 7pm.<br />
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Listen to some live jazz performed by KELLY MACINTYRE (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000211233884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/pr</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ofile.php?id=1000002112338</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>84</a>) <br />
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IAN RIDPATH (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Oil-Painter-Web-Designer/203166411012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/pa</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ges/Ian-Ridpath-Oil-Painte</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>r-Web-Designer/20316641101</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>2</a>), <br />
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Tina Newlove (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/tina.newlove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ti</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>na.newlove</a>), <br />
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RICK TAYLOR, <br />
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MARIA COSTA (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1378672909" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/pr</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ofile.php?id=1378672909</a>), <br />
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ELVIRA HOPPER (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/elvira.hopper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.facebook.com/el</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>vira.hopper</a>). <br />
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Bring your friends for a night out and find a unique piece of art to call your own.Free Admission. For more info call the gallery at 905-878-5408, if you'd like to book dinner for the night contact Harrop Restaurant at 905-878-8161J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-41519014193667642932011-06-02T08:29:00.003-04:002011-06-02T08:31:18.793-04:00Oil Painting Shows in MiltonHi - just thought I would let you know that I am showing my oil paintings at the Milton Room , Milton Town Hall all through June and July as well as at the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall every weekend through June and at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant in Milton on a permanent basis.<br />
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This weekend I am also showing in the Milton Festival on Saturday, June 4th.<br />
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Come on out to Milton - there's lots to see!J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-3412629107014106952011-05-26T16:18:00.003-04:002011-05-26T16:19:59.813-04:00Art Set Up at the Milton City Hall - Milton RoomI have just completed my set up of 14 works at the Milton Town Center (City Hall) in the Milton Room. The display will be up for all of June and July. Some photos were taken by Terry Rammell and when I get them I will put them up.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-17309029073827957272011-05-20T10:09:00.000-04:002011-05-20T10:09:41.739-04:00Two Month Art Showing at the Milton Room - Milton Town HallI will be setting up next week for a two-month showing of about 16 pieces in the Milton Room, Town Hall in Milton. The work will be available for viewing starting Thursday, May 26 and will be up until the end of July.<br />
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The Milton Room is used by Milton Town staff and others for official meetings and public get-togethers. It is a beautiful room right inside the new Town Hall on Mary Street in downtown Milton.<br />
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As a matter of fact, the Annual General Meeting of the Fine Art Society of Milton will e held on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00pm in tat room! <br />
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I am excited about displaying several new pieces, some pieces from the AM Gallery and from the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-42954645442363223182011-05-14T14:15:00.002-04:002011-05-14T14:18:55.543-04:00Jazzin' Art at Gallery Upstairs at The Harrop RestaurantA great time was had by all last night at the first 'Jazzin' Art' event hosted by the <b>Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant</b> on Steeles Avenue in Milton.<br />
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There were about 50+ visitors meeting and greeting four local artists including <b style="color: blue;">John Harrington</b>, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Marlene Kawalez</span></b>, <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Tina Newlove </span></b>and myself. Artist/Musician <b style="color: #b45f06;">Kelly McIntyre</b> entertained on the keyboard and microphone.<br />
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Wine and nibbles were served and despite the rain, people really enjoyed the few hours together at the gallery. <br />
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The next one is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd. All are welcome to hear and see some great local talent/art in Milton.J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-40512307128124813162011-05-13T16:50:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:50:38.743-04:00Newest Painting Finished and Showing at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop RestaurantCompleted my latest 'miniature painting (8" x 10"). It is called "Autumn River" and was inspired by my larger "Glimpse of the River" that I painted last year. This little painting is already sold but is hanging at the gallery.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAw5Qyg9wDNaspSoxrSM7r7mMtHnxMeZbCq8JeMP2GIuRqYswJMNALrl6mA1NJBbw-rp-4fYAeVGT3wSSieWxbfNRkzSIRzJc6Kp-Ud-w3jpVzZOYub9cS2sg5U2INPb2yDfmFOWN-Mbt2/s1600/pine-tree-2011-step3-small.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAw5Qyg9wDNaspSoxrSM7r7mMtHnxMeZbCq8JeMP2GIuRqYswJMNALrl6mA1NJBbw-rp-4fYAeVGT3wSSieWxbfNRkzSIRzJc6Kp-Ud-w3jpVzZOYub9cS2sg5U2INPb2yDfmFOWN-Mbt2/s320/pine-tree-2011-step3-small.JPG" width="219" /></a></div><div align="center">"Pine at the Point" (c) 2011 Ian Ridpath. 24"W x 36"H oil on 2" gallery canvas</div>J. Ian Ridpathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10798590765280492830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156724462176428011.post-13411940471980570152011-04-15T20:11:00.002-04:002011-04-15T20:16:59.695-04:00Painting at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop RestaurantWow - it has been a while since I bloggeed! I have done some new paintings and am showing them at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restuarant on Steeles Avenue in Milton. I am also painting there on most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from around 10am to 2pm.<br />
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Here is my latest completed work callled "Spring Breakup". It is large 30" x 40" oil on 2" gallery canvas. I like this rendition because of its starkness of line and form. The vertical birch trees are in stark contrast to the horizontal rocks with the ice stripes in the grooves of the rocks. The ice breaking up on the lake occupies the central portion of the painting. The far shore and the sky fade off to the distance for depth.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcIUKnkKPzb8wggY2o3FQ4PeFc3uDDVqYqCSE5RK67TAwngWa41531JxenPu0sUAMXtwmvB8AZZo1qlBdMAybxRVVzR5gzbHYMBj9hVXFXWPjVAmgRsHLr7yeg8_R-ugC0zACpk31y3cO/s1600/spring-breakup-step5-small.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcIUKnkKPzb8wggY2o3FQ4PeFc3uDDVqYqCSE5RK67TAwngWa41531JxenPu0sUAMXtwmvB8AZZo1qlBdMAybxRVVzR5gzbHYMBj9hVXFXWPjVAmgRsHLr7yeg8_R-ugC0zACpk31y3cO/s320/spring-breakup-step5-small.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Spring Breakup" (c) Ian Ridpath - 30" x 40" oil on canvas 2011</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a picture of two others works showing at the Gallery. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Please do drop by and see these works along with the hundreds of other artworks that Hedi Nowak is showing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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