Blog contributers are members of The Cumberland Lifers drawing group and other drawing groups in the Comox Valley and between Qualicum Beach and Campbell River. Posts are drawings, info and notes or links to items of interest regarding figurative drawing and painting.

The current drop-in sessions of Cumberland Lifers meet weekly on Thursday evenings 7pm-9:30pm during winter until beginning of March. Cost is $10 usually, sometimes less depending on turnout. For more info and to get on our emailing list contact cpowsey@shaw.ca


If you are interested in drawing with the Comox Life Drawing Group contact info@marinerslookout.ca

If you are interested in the Campbell River Open Studio drawing group contact contact@crartgallery.ca

If you are interested in the TOSH Qualicum Beach life drawing group contact qbtosh@shaw.ca

If you are interested in life drawing at The Muir Gallery in Courtenay contact info@comoxvalleyarts.org

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Two shows opening in near future in Comox and Courtenay:

That's Lifer Aline Hoffart top left in the invite below...



and:

Comox Life Drawing Group's annual exhibition at The Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox:


'The Human Form'

March 31st - April 19th

Opening Reception: Saturday April 3rd




Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Wednesday, March 24, 2010



Originals Only Information Session


(Of course, you'll miss drawing if you attend the info session...but you can always come to drawing and get information online at www.originalsonly.ca)

Reaching out to visual artists

Whether you are an emerging or seasoned artist, here’s your opportunity to find out more about the Originals Only Art Show program that has become one of the Comox Valley’s premiere art events.

On Monday, March 29 from 7 pm to 9 pm, the Originals Only Group of artists will be holding an information session in the Comox Community Centre at 1855 Noel Avenue in Comox.

“ While Originals Only is going into its 9th year of operation,” said Joe Smith, a member of the organizing committee, “ we felt that because of the influx of new artists to the Island, this would be an ideal time to put on a ‘show and tell’ event that explains the program and provides an overview of how artists can get involved.”

Originals Only was created as an opportunity for visual artists working at all levels to learn from each other and provide them with a venue so that they can showcase their work, It was also designed to provide the general public with an opportunity to learn more about the creative process, styles of art and meet face to face with the artists.

Operated under the auspices of Comox Recreation, the program has been very successful and now attracts participants from across Vancouver Island, the outer islands and Powell River. On average there are now 60 to 70 artists who take part in a summer art show that is held the second weekend in August at Marina Park in Comox, which has become a major attraction for both tourists and local art lovers. In addition a winter show is held at the community centre in Comox where up to 50 artists can participate

With funding cuts to many arts programs, Originals Only is self-supporting and does not rely on government grants to sustain itself. “ I think that is the key to our success,” said Smith. “ Whatever we do as part of the program, we rely on the participants to take on a task and when it comes to holding an event, there is a nominal fee which covers expenses. With this current round of cuts to the arts, it is essential that artists work together within the community to ensure programs do not die.”

The Originals Only shows are open to participation by visual artists working at all levels. To find out more about Originals Only you can visit the website at www.originalsonly.ca

Better still, plan on attending the information night where you will have the opportunity to speak directly with some of the participating artists, ask questions and peruse displays that help explain the program.

For further information about this release contact

Joe Smith

250-335-2578

joesmith@shaw.ca

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

First post from a new Lifer......




Are Live Nudes Art?



A video on a current art exhibition by Marina Abramovic in NYC here.

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Ronald Searle is 90. A marvellous interview with Searle and a bottle of champagne here. As well as his marathon career as an illustrator and cartoonist, Searle documented his internment in a Japanese prison of war camp with drawings and sketched at Nazi war crime trials.
Blog contributers are members of The Cumberland Lifers drawing group and other drawing groups in the Comox Valley and between Qualicum Beach and Campbell River. Posts are drawings, info and notes or links to items of interest regarding figurative drawing and painting.

The current drop-in sessions of Cumberland Lifers meet weekly on Thursday evenings 7pm-9:30pm at the The Cumberland Junior School January 20th to April 28th. Cost is $10 usually, sometimes less depending on turnout. For more info and to get on our emailing list contact cpowsey@shaw.ca


If you are interested in drawing with the Comox Life Drawing Group contact info@marinerslookout.ca

If you are interested in the Campbell River Open Studio drawing group contact contact@crartgallery.ca

If you are interested in the TOSH Qualicum Beach life drawing group contact qbtosh@shaw.ca

If you are interested in life drawing at The Muir Gallery in Courtenay contact info@comoxvalleyarts.org