Ian Ridpath - Oil Painter and Web Designer

"Birches and Sumacs" painting sold

2011-11-13T19:24:00.005-05:00

Just sold my "Birches and Sumacs" painting on the weekend. Now onto some new ones for the January show at the new Milton Centre for the Arts. The "Birches and Sumacs" painting was the largest one I have done so far - looks like people like the big ones!

I am always looking to do custom paintings from customers' photos - send me a note via my website at http://www.ianridpath.ca/painting_index.htm

Next Jazz 'n Art at The Gllery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant - Friday, December 2, 2011

2011-11-08T12:47:00.001-05:00

My Largest Painting to Date Completed

2011-11-04T10:26:00.000-04:00

I 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.

Here is an image of the final painting.

Working on "Birches and Sumacs" - October 1, 2011

FASM Studio Tour 2011

2011-09-29T19:58:00.000-04:00

Looking forward this weekend (October 1,2) to the 13th annual FASM Studio Tour. This year we are featuring 48 artists showing at 30 different locations. The artists are showing in Milton itself, Campellville, Action and other North Halton communities.

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.

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.

Come out and see our art and enjoy some apple cider and cookies.

Summer Musings

2011-08-02T09:09:00.004-04:00

Wow - it has been over a month since I last blogged!

Milton Town Hall Show Finished.

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.

Three New Paintings.

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.

Paintings and Sales.

This summer has been productive to say the least and I now have 83 paintings done with 24 sales.

Studio Tour Coming Up in October.

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.

First Milton Town Hall painting sold!

2011-06-30T09:11:00.002-04:00

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.

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.

Every two months they will be showing a new artist. Last show was by Sandra Spagnuolo (http://creatingartnow.blogspot.com/) and the next one will be by Jenny Panda (http://jenny.thepandas.ca/)

Jazz 'n Art at Harrop Restaurant - Wednesday, June 15th

2011-06-14T09:44:00.000-04:00

The next Jazz and Art Night at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gallery-Upstairs-at-Harrop-Restaurant/144371592244299) is on Wednesday June 15th, starting at 7pm.

Listen to some live jazz performed by KELLY MACINTYRE (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000211233884)

and meet local area artists including:

IAN RIDPATH (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Oil-Painter-Web-Designer/203166411012),

Tina Newlove (http://www.facebook.com/tina.newlove),

RICK TAYLOR,

MARIA COSTA (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1378672909),

and jewelery maker

ELVIRA HOPPER (http://www.facebook.com/elvira.hopper).

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 905-878-8161

Oil Painting Shows in Milton

2011-06-02T08:29:00.003-04:00

Hi - 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.

This weekend I am also showing in the Milton Festival on Saturday, June 4th.

Come on out to Milton - there's lots to see!

Art Set Up at the Milton City Hall - Milton Room

2011-05-26T16:18:00.003-04:00

I 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.

Two Month Art Showing at the Milton Room - Milton Town Hall

2011-05-20T10:09:00.000-04:00

I 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.

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.

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!

I am excited about displaying several new pieces, some pieces from the AM Gallery and from the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant.

Jazzin' Art at Gallery Upstairs at The Harrop Restaurant

2011-05-14T14:15:00.002-04:00

A great time was had by all last night at the first 'Jazzin' Art' event hosted by the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant on Steeles Avenue in Milton.

There were about 50+ visitors meeting and greeting four local artists including John Harrington, Marlene Kawalez, Tina Newlove and myself. Artist/Musician Kelly McIntyre entertained on the keyboard and microphone.

Wine and nibbles were served and despite the rain, people really enjoyed the few hours together at the gallery.

The next one is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd. All are welcome to hear and see some great local talent/art in Milton.

Newest Painting Finished and Showing at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant

2011-05-13T16:50:00.000-04:00

Completed 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.

"Autumn River" Oil on Canvas 8" x 10" (c) Ian Ridpath 2011

New Painting finished this weekend

2011-04-17T20:25:00.000-04:00

Just finished a new 24" x 36" pianting this weeked. I started this one last year but wasn't happy where it was going so I left it. Just got back to 2 weeks ago and completed it yesterday at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant.

Here it is:

Painting at the Gallery Upstairs at Harrop Restaurant

2011-04-15T20:11:00.002-04:00

Wow - 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.

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.

"Spring Breakup" (c) Ian Ridpath - 30" x 40" oil on canvas 2011

Here is a picture of two others works showing at the Gallery.

The two paintings (bottom centre-right) are "Crawford Lake" and "Millpond Winter Trail" both are 24" x 36" oil on 2" gallery canvas.

Please do drop by and see these works along with the hundreds of other artworks that Hedi Nowak is showing.

Crawford Lake - new painting completed

2010-11-13T16:02:00.003-05:00

I just finished the new larger version of "Crawford Lake". The subject is a lovely tree setting that I photographed last Fall with sunlight coming from behind it across the lake. Crawford Lake is a Halton Region Conservation area about 20 minutes from where I live.

This oil painting is done on Galley Canvas (2" thick) measuring 24" x 36". The original was done last year and measured 16" x 20". It was sold to a couple who love fairly close to Crawford Lake.

New August Painting - "Glimpse of the River" - large

2010-08-30T07:54:00.006-04:00

I have just completed my latest painting called "Glimpse of the River" - large. It is a larger version of one i did in June by the same name. This piece is 24" x 36" and is done on gallery canvas. The scene is from upstate New York and was originally photographed a couple of years ago. This painting captures the scene as if one is just catching a glimpse of the river from the bank from a clearing.

The painting is for sale for approximately $580.00 unframed with shipping extra.

"Glimpse of the River" - large - 24" x 36" oil on gallery canvas painted by Ian Ridpath, August 2010

Canadian Champion newspaper article on Artist Ian Ridpath

2010-08-13T19:24:00.003-04:00

The Milton Canadian Champion newspaper just published a nice article about me and the AM Gallery. Please read it here: http://www.insidehalton.com/community/milton/article/860142

Thanks to Stephanie Hounsell the Champion reporter for the great article.

Ian

August 2010 AM Gallery Show starts Thursday, August 5th

2010-07-31T18:54:00.003-04:00

The August 2010 AM Gallery in the Milton Mall starts this Thursday, August 5th at 10:00am. The AM Gallery is then open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. See the FASM website at: http://www.fasm.ca/ for details. This month features some new and old artists using media such as oils, water colour, acrylic and more. All items are for sale by the artists themselves and there are no commissions or taxes applied.

New Paintings Showing at the Farmer's Market in Milton

2010-07-27T19:06:00.004-04:00

This Saturday (July 31st) as well as Saturday, August 28th and Saturday, September 25th I will be showing some new paintings during the Milton Farmer's Market from 8:30am to 11:30am. Several artists from FASM (Fine Art Society of Milton) will be displaying their works.

If you can't make it then remember to drop into the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall and Thursday, Friday or Saturday to see not only my oikl paintings but works of Fine Art by several local artists. The Gallery is open from 10am to 6pm each of those days and is located right in the middle of the Mall at 55 Ontario Street South.

CU there!

FASM at the Festival on Saturday in Milton

2010-06-07T13:47:00.003-04:00

It was a great day at the 'FASM at the Festival' on Saturday (June 5) in Milton. The main street was closed off and festivitis took place from 8am to midnight.

FASM had a large tent with many artists displaying 2 or 3 of their works. Crowds were ever present and the traffic through the tent was steady throughout the day. There were no sales that I was aware of but the day was great exposure for the artists.

I was humbled to have received the "People's Choice Award". Members of the public were asked to vote for what they considered the best art(ist?) shwoing on the day. There were over 290 votes registered.

The "Island" is finished

2010-05-29T14:04:00.006-04:00

My "Island" picture is now finished (except for drying and a spray coat of lacquer in a few weeks). I completed it today at the AM Gallery and am pleased with the reslts. It is the largest canvas that I have done so far. I like working on the large ones - more freedom of brush strokes!

Here it is.

"The Island" by Ian Ridpath - (c) May 2010

By the way, the June art showing at the AM Gallery starts on Thursday, June 3 and runs to the end of the month. There are several new artists showing this month. The Gallery is located in the Milton (Ontario) Mall.

Step 6 of my "Island" Painting - nearly done!

2010-05-28T16:11:00.006-04:00

Here is a photo of step six of my "Island" painting. I have added the reflections on the water, highlighted and darkened the trees on the island and highlighted the birch trees on the far shore.

"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath - Step 6

In case you are wondering how big the 30" x 36" painting really is, here is a photo of me working on it today (May 28).

Ian Ridpath working on his painting "The Island" - May 2010

Steps 4 and 5 on the "Island" Painting

2010-05-22T15:03:00.005-04:00

Here are steps 4 and 5 of my "Island" painting.

"Island" - 2010 - Step 4. In step 4 I added a small cottage and birch trees to the far shore and enhanced the trees there. I also added some shading to the trees on the island.

"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 5. In step 5 I further enhanced the trees on the island and started working on the water in the bay and in the foreground.

Island Painting - Steps 2 and 3

2010-05-19T12:31:00.009-04:00

Here are steps 2 and 3 of the painting. Step 2 shows the shorline defined and the roughed in tres on the smal islad. Step 3 further defined the far shoreline, added some detail to the sky and defined the island. The granite rocks were done using a palette knife to accent the smooth surfaces of the rocks.

"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 2
showing the far shorline defined and the trees on the island roughed in. Some more details were added to the sky as well.

"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 3
showing the far shorline further defined and the island itself defined.

New May Painting and 'Island' Painting Progress

2010-05-17T16:39:00.005-04:00

Just completed another small painting called "Twin Birches". It is an oil on canvas 8" x 10" piece in the 'Group' style. I love using the small patches of paint to make a larger image.

Here is a photo of the piece.

"Twin Birches" -May 2010 by Ian Ridpath - 8" x 10" oil on canvas

I am also doing a large canvas as mentioned earlier and I am photographing the various stages. Here is a picture of stage 1 - laying down the backgrounds.

"Island" - May 2010 by Ian Ridpath - Step 1

I have laid down the sky and water backgrounds. The water colour is exaggerated and will be softened later on. The sjy is probably as it will be when the apinting is finished - I may add some more cloud detail.

Completed the last of the April Paintings

2010-05-15T21:37:00.012-04:00

I just completed the last three (of five) April oil paintings. They are now on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Oil-Painter-Web-Designer/203166411012) but will be up on my website (http://www.ianridpath.ca/) soon.

"Shallow Bay" - 2010, 10" x 8" oil on canvas by Ian Ridpath

"From Blueberry Island" - 2010, 8" x 10" oil on canvas by Ian Ridpath

"Pine Tree" - 2010, 6" x 8" oil on canvas by Ian Ridpath

I am now starting a new large painting (30" x 36") thanks to a gift of the canvas from another FASM artist. Thanks Kelly!

It will be a landscape of an island in the Georgian Bay area. I am excited to be working on such a large canvas.

The May AM Gallery is all set to open today

2010-05-06T09:22:00.004-04:00

After scrambling a bit to get all the artists set up, the May AM Gallery in the Milton Mall is now set up and all set to open today (Thursday, May 6) at 10:00am. We have decided to change the opening times from Thursday evenings to Sunday afternoons to all day Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

There are several first-timers at this show and some seasoned artists showing for the first time. Come on out and see some great local art from oil paintings, acrylic paintings, glass works and more.

Since we are in our new, spacious location in the Mall, we can show more works from more artists and the public and artists seem to love the new location.

New Paintings for the May AM Gallery

2010-04-23T14:59:00.002-04:00

I am working on 5 smaller pieces for the May AM Gallery. I thought it might be nice to offer some lower cost pieces along with my reqgular paintings.

I have also almost finished one larger 'cottage' piece that I will be showing in May as well. The new AM Gallery location is GREAT!

On my website, I have added a new page called "Commissions". It is at: http://www.ianridpath.ca/commissions.htm.

On it you will see my fee schedule for doing original oil paintings from photos.

New Arts Milton Gallery location in the Milton Mall

2010-04-01T13:30:00.002-04:00

The Arts Milton (AM) Gallery has been operating as a non-profit, co-op art gallery in the Milton Mall since September 2009.

Now starting our 8th month, we have moved to a larger location in the Mall and continue to exhibit first-class original art by many Halton area artists.

Thursday, April 1st is the opening of the new location with a meet-and-greet starting at 7pm. All are welcome to come out and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments.

Two new paintings for March 2010

2010-03-22T15:20:00.005-04:00

I just completed two new paintings for this month. One is another view across a pond from last year and I call it "Across the Pond-2". The other is called "Rocks in Autumn" and is of some flat rocks bathed in sunlight with the autumn leaves around. Here they are.

April 2010 AM Gallery Invitation and exhibit times

2010-03-21T10:25:00.002-04:00

The Arts Milton Gallery will again be open this month in the Milton Mall. The times are:

Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays from noon to 3:00pm

Thursday (April 1st) is the opening reception - some on out and meet the artists, see their works and enjoy some refreshments.

Here is an invitation for the reception.

First March Painting finished

2010-03-12T17:03:00.002-05:00

Just finished the first of my three 'March' paintings last night while I was on duty at the AM Gallery. When it dries I will put up a picture of it. Tomorrow I will be on duty again and will be working on the second piece.

At the Gallery today working

2010-03-09T08:49:00.002-05:00

I am back to the AM Gallery today to do some work on my next two pieces. Hopefully I can get them finished this week. I always leave the screen that is across the opening of the Gallery open when I am working so that people strolling through the Milton Mall can drop in and ask about painting.

Today sure feels like the first day of Spring - I went for a two mile walk and had to carry my jacket on my shoulder.

Come on Summer!

Online Interview with Ian Ridpath - artist

2010-03-05T08:37:00.009-05:00

Here is a link to an online interview with me at Whopple.com.

Whopple.com is an artist resource that features interviews with hundreds of artists around the world. They also have a free directory listing at their other site Artists In Oils for artists using any medium.

New Website URL!

2010-03-04T16:47:00.001-05:00

Please note that my new Oil Painting website is now at: http://www.ianridpath.ca

Arts Milton Gallery - March times

2010-02-25T06:36:00.004-05:00

The Arts Milton Gallery will again be open this month in the Milton Mall. The times are:

Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays from noon to 3:00pm

Thursday (March 4th) is the opening reception - some on out and meet the artists, see their works and enjoy some refreshments.

Here is an invitation for the reception.

Last of the New Paintings for February

2010-02-22T15:26:00.007-05:00

I just completed the last three (of five) paintings for February. The two smaller ones of the local Milton Mill Pond are going into the Silent Auction on March 5th at the "From Heart to Hand" show at the Milton Sports Centre. Please go to my Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ridpath-Oil-Painter-Web-Designer/203166411012 to get your free invitation. Look under the "Art Show, Sale and Auction" event.

The "Camping on the Lake" painting was inspired by times at camp grounds around Ontario in past years. I have tried to capture the giant-sky and the wonderful wooded shores along our lakes.

The two pictures of the Milton Pond are a set representing the pond from this past October and just this month. They are of the same shore line in both seasons.

Two new paintings for 2010

2010-02-10T19:10:00.006-05:00

I have just completed the next two paintings for this month - I am hoping to do five and put three into the upcoming "From Heart to Hand" art show in March. It is sponsored by Arts Milton and takes place on Friday, march 5th ans Saturday March 6th. All are welcome!

One picture is of a high valley in Colorado that I saw during a three day trip there in October 2007. The valley was at about 6000' and we were close to 6500' at the boot camp that I was attending.

The second one is called "Winter Stand" and is a group of trees on the shore of a dark and cold lake.

Enjoy them and if you are interested in purchasing them, please contact me though my website at: http://www.home.cogeco.ca/~iridpath

First painting for 2010

2010-02-03T14:10:00.005-05:00

I have just completed this first painting for 2010 and will be showing it in the February AM (Arts Milton) Gallery in the Milton Mall.

February Arts Milton Gallery schedule

2010-02-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

The following is the schedule and list of artists that will be showing this month at the Arts Milton (AM) Gallery in the Milton Mall.

ARTISTS:

Wayne Kemp, Suzanne LaSalle, Susan Masson, Janice McDermot, Jenny Panda, Ian Ridpath, Terry Shaw, Lesia Shipowick, Anastasia Tversky and EnricoVarrasso.

TIMES:

Thursdays - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Fridays - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Saturdays - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Sundays - noon to 3:00pm

February Showing at the AM Gallery dates confirmed

2010-01-30T18:49:00.000-05:00

I am pleased to have been selected to show again next month at the Milton AM Gallery - (four in a row). I also managed to sell another painting yesterday and have three new ones on the way. Next months show starts on Feb 5 and runs every weekend until the end of the month!

The Arts Milton Gallery opening event will be on Thursday night from 7-9pm at the Gallery in the Milton Mall. You are all invited to meet the artists and have some refreshments.

January paintings - the beat goes on!

2010-01-24T14:34:00.000-05:00

I started a new landscape oil painting this weekend as I am helping out at the AM Gallery at the Milton Mall this month. I hope to have it finished this coming week and will put it up here on line. Last week I did two small 'snowscapes' but wanted to get back and do some larger landscapes.

January (post Christmas rush) has been rather quiet at the Gallery and I was 'painted out' after doing 6 pieces in November/December. The gallery allowed my three panel spaces in the show this month in exchange for some extra 'staff' time. I combined this extra time with some time to start back painting.

For anyone who has not yet been at the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall - please do drop by and see some great original art by local artists.

I understand the Gallery will also be open next month (the sixth one) and they are looking for some new artists to show.

From 2009 to 2010 - all in the day in the life of a retiree

2010-01-01T18:59:00.000-05:00

Probably everyone who blogs has their take on 2009 and the New Year 2010 that is upon us. I am no exception. Last night (New Year's Eve) my wife and I went out to dinner and then down to our church for a movie, food and fellowship and to bring in the New Year.

Because of the big change in my life in August (I was let go by my employer after 21 years), I found myself a little at a loss of what to do with the rest of my life. And, although I trust I have much more life to live, life after a 42 year career in electronics is somthing I have been thinking about a lot.

I feel so blessed that at this time I am able to persue my oil painting and web designs and have shown locally at a few exhibits - with some success.

To that end I am really excited about the prospects of doing much more painting and designing and turning my 'hobby' into one small stream of income although that is not the prime objective at this time.

I have really been encourgaed from friends and family in both areas and want to make these activities a part of my 'retirement portfolio' - not a portfolio based soley on money but a portfolio of time, talent and treasure.

Some activities I will do will just be for fun and others for service to the church and community and some as a means of adding to the household 'coffers'.

I want to thank all who have encouraged me and wish everyone a blessed and prosperous New Year.

Fifth Arts Milton (AM) Gallery show at the Milton Mall starts in January

2009-12-29T19:58:00.000-05:00

The fifth Arts Milton (AM) Gallery Show starts on January 7th and if the results are anything like the December show, you are in for a treat in terms of original, local art that includes oil paintings, water colours, stained glass, pottery and more.

The kick-off invitation evening is Thursday, January 7th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and all friends are invited.

Then the Gallery is open to the public each Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and each Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. As well the gallery will be open on Thursday evenings from 7:0pm to 9:00pm.

Come on out if you missed the earlier shows. I and nine other artists will be exhibiting some new.

Here are some pictures from the November showing.

AM Gallery in Milton Mall extened to January 2010

2009-12-21T16:53:00.000-05:00

Great News ... the Milton Mall is allowing the AM Gallery to stay open next month as well - January 2010. More artists, more art works! This is really good news for local artists in Halton. This month has proved to be a great month in terms of number pieces displayed and sales! I think almost everyone has sold something.

We started in September with one month-long showing and now we will be going into our 5th month! I don't know about after Christmas bargains, but I do know that the class of works and artists is very high and the pieces are worth every penny the are asking.

Action at the AM Gallery

2009-12-19T16:57:00.001-05:00

Good news yesterday - the AM Gallery sold my "Crawford Lake-2009" painting. It was actually bought by someone I know for her husband for Christmas. Shhhhhhhhh ... don't tell him!

Milton Art Place art competition prize

2009-12-16T16:52:00.000-05:00

I picked up my picture from the Milton Art Place competition and my prize - I chose two canvases and some Liquin. Thanks to Adish and his dad.

Art Competition in Milton last weekend

2009-12-15T16:36:00.000-05:00

Apparently I won a prize in the art competition held by Milton Art Place held last Saturday at 159 Main Street across from their store at 160 Main Street. There were 5 artists exhibiting and not too many from the puiblic were viewing and voting. I suggested that they try again in the new year and make some brochures/flyers etc and distribute them throught they area.

Other than that nothing new in the art scene that I am aware of.

This Thursday night will start the next week of openings for the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall. They will remain open daily until December 24th.

New Oil Painting

2009-12-14T08:33:00.000-05:00

I just finished this painting last week at the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall and now have it framed on display there. It is a scene of the sunlight coming through a forest at about 6am (in the summer) and it just caught the trees and cast interesting purlpe-blue shadows in front of the bright sunlight.

"Sunlight in the Forest" - 2009

Oil on Canvas 11" x 14"

My Day of Rest

2009-12-13T20:11:00.000-05:00

Sundays are my day of rest - even from painting and art in general. I have been pleased by the response to my Facebook Page and my other links - even had an inqiry last Friday from the web for one of my paintings (Mill Pond in Milton). I did a trace and saw that it was from my listing in the MiltonSearch.com Directory - Arts section. (http://miltonsearch.com/milton_arts.html) .

I am going to check with the owners of the Milton Art Place tomorrow and see about the competition yesterday. I hope some people showed up to vote.

Quiet Sunday

2009-12-13T19:34:00.000-05:00

We were at both services today at Harvest Bible Chapel , ushering in the second one. It is good to hear Pastor Robbie's mesages twice. He does make a few subtle changes in each service and the impact is always new. The message was basically on the "Good Samaritan" but the focus was on the why instead of the what. Why did two stop and look and not help and why did one stop and look and help even though they were sworn enemies?

It all has to do with loving God first and then our neighbours.

Art Competition and AM Gallery

2009-12-12T08:49:00.000-05:00

Today is the day of the art competition at Milton Art Place. I hope there are enough entries to have the competition go ahead. The prizes are supplies for the artists - and as one I know how good it would be to be able to gets canvases, paints and brushes free!

Milton Art Place is the newest art supply store in Milton and is at 160 Main Street. If you are in need of art supplies or just want to see some good art please drop by - especially today to vote for your favorite art piece.

Still on the theme of art - the AM Gallery is still on at the Milton Mall - every Thursday evening, all day Fridays and Saturdays and on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 3pm. During the week before Christmas it will be open every day.

Ian Ridpath artist/designer Website News

2009-12-11T16:44:00.000-05:00

I now have my web site up and running. On it you will see my oil paintings and some of my web designs that I have done. There are links to the Fine Art Society of Milton (FASM) and Arts Milton (AM). I wil be keeping you up to date on what is happening with my paintings and web designs as well as bring news about art shows, galleries and other arts events in an around Milton, Ontario.

The URL is http://home.cogeco.ca/~iridpath

Come on in and have a look.