Goward House Painters
A Display of the Works of Goward House Artists

April 30^th through June 2^nd; 9 to 4 Weekdays

A part of the Cadboro Bay Studio Tour: 11 to 5, Saturday & Sunday, May 22^nd & 23^rd

	Evelyn Sisler Beaton	Since the age of ten I have studied and practiced art forms with varying degrees of intensity. Always very aware of my surroundings, I delight in the patterns, colours, moods, and rich variety of the natural world. I express and share this interest through watercolour.
	Benita Blundell	Benita was born and raised in the rural town of Maple Bay, just north of Victoria in British Columbia. Influenced to start drawing by her grandmother, Benita soon discovered she had a talent for impressionistic art. Benita attended the Vancouver School of Art and over the years has continued to study and practice impressionist watercolours. Her studies and search for new subjects have taken her through Canada, Asia, Europe and South America. Her work has been exhibited in the Broadmead Gallery, the Sooke Fine Art's Show and in many private showings. Benita continues to enjoy experiencing her work through the eyes of others and hopes that you find her work reflects your memory of a special time and place that is often overlooked.
	Erika Boye-Pecoraro (Swan Lake)	Erika Boye-Pecoraro draws on her background of N. German folk art in some of her stylized paintings which demonstrate a love of bright colours, imagination, and humour. A variety of influences and themes may be detected in her works such as the naïve often featured in children’s art, beach scenes on the Baltic Sea, popular literature, and stylized landscapes which reflect colours and forms of German Expressionist paintings. Since retirement Erika has enjoyed a several art classes in the Monterey Seniors’ Center and participates actively in the Goward House artists’ painting sessions.
	Mary Brackenbury (Autum Colours)	I took early retirement from teaching in order to attend the fine arts programme of the University of Alberta. Since moving to Victoria in 2002 I have divided my creative time between painting and writing. My work is basically semi-abstract, oil on canvas.
	Charlene Brown	Charlene Brown took up watercolour painting briefly as a teenager at the Banff School of Fine Arts, then didn't get back to it until she was living in the Middle East in the 1990s. There, she wrote 'travel painting' articles for the Gulf News and the Khaleej Times. Some of her work can be seen on her website www.painteverymountain.ca. She now does mixed media and computer paintings as well as watercolour.
	Audrey Campsall	Early retirement brought me to Victoria and the happenstance meeting with Ninaugh Molson 4 years ago has brought me back to art in the form of Chinese brush painting. A gracious but exacting method of painting, as well as the learning of the use of many different methods, brushes, papers, silk, mounting, silk and papers matting, framing etc. give me many pleasant hours exercising my talent. Many of my paintings have been created with children in mind and for children including, of course, my own children and grandchildren. I am a Director of the Oak Bay Community Artists Association.
	Arlene Davey	After retiring from many years of teaching Fine Art at the secondary school level, I was delighted to discover the refreshing world of Chinese Brush Painting. It has been great to learn some of the traditional techniques of this style of painting. I am fortunate to have studied with Nenagh Molson and John Nip who were inspiring teachers. Chinese Brush Painting presents variety in all aspects, and I love the freshness of the direct quality of the brushwork. The use of unique papers and the intricacies of mounting the finished paintings add challenges which always provide interest and a feeling of accomplishment when completed.
	Charles Dool	I initially studied art at Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, 1962 - 1965 but didn't pursue painting until I retired to Victoria in 1994. I concentrate on BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR in various forms; i.e. no background, a simple wash, or a fully-painted background. The main goal is to strive for accuracy, so while some of my paintings may look more like a flower landscape, I make a point of including at least one flower up close to include detail. My paintings have now travelled to 11 Countries and 5 Provinces."
	Barbara Downie	I am a native Victorian and a Chartered Accountant, now retired. I've been a keen photographer all my life and this interest led me into painting. About 20 years ago, I began pencil drawing and watercolour painting, eventually turning to Chinese Brush Painting in the early 1990's and Chinese calligraphy a few years ago. My fascination with this inspirational and challenging medium continues today. Fortunately, I have been able to study under many wonderful artists here in Victoria, most recently under Mr. John Nip. Having participated in many local art shows and sales, including Studio 30 shows at Mayfair and Hillside malls, Oak Bay Library, Monterey Center, and Goward House, I'm still enjoying painting and am looking forward to sharing my work at the next shows.
	Peg Francis (Roses)	Peg has been a hobby painter for more than 30 years, attending classes in Victoria taught by Stephen Lowe, Memory Beck, Ed Harris and Glenn Matthews. She has had pictures in a number of shows and Saanichton Fairs, and has won six ribbons at various times. She says she likes to "generally paint understandable subjects in cheerful colours" but lately has had fun doing abstract pictures, often with a geometric foundation. Peg has lived in Saanich for over 50 years and raised three sons and a daughter. After retiring from teaching she was able to devote more time to her love of this creative hobby.
	George Fraser	George Fraser was born in Ayr, Scotland and came to Canada in 1957. His first exposure to art was in Toronto in 1958 and he moved to Victoria in 1963. In 1991, George retired and devoted more of his time to his passion for painting and began to explore the use of watercolour. He continues to experiment with different mediums; however oils continue to be his favourite. When George is not painting he enjoys walks, gardening, music and most of all spending time with this family.
	Ann Gibbard Grass Wren	I was born in Victoria and educated in Victoria and Vancouver but lived away for almost forty years before returning “home” to retire. I have studied drawing with Michael Cavanaugh and Elizabeth Spragg, print making with Vesa Peltonen and Chinese brush painting with Nenagh Molson, Andy Lou and John Nip.
	Joe Girard	The inspiration for my paintings comes from the many scenes viewed and photographed while on camping trips throughout Western Canada and from the many magical days spent on the waters of our Western shores. Boats and things nautical become favourite subjects as well as the inspiration of the antics of the “critter” world I remember so fondly from my rural upbringing.
	Mickey Girard	I grew up in rural Alberta. My aunt, a teacher, was very instrumental in awakening and nurturing my interest in art. "Prairie" and "West Coast" settings, "Flora" and "Fantasy" are all interesting subjects to me.
	Karen Horn	I am a mixed-media artist, painting mostly in water-colour, but have also used the mediums of acrylic, pastel and latterly collage. I am a member of the Pandora Arts Collective in Victoria and have had two solo shows and three group shows in their Fernwood gallery and have won eleven awards in two annual Saanich Fair art shows. I have also had several shows in two art galleries in Toronto. I have recently become a member of Goward House.
	Irene Khurana	I was born in Switzerland where I studied architectural design. I later persued studies in graphic design and worked as a commercial artist. Since completing a Visual Arts degree at UVic I have worked and experimented with a variety of mediums. I practice sketching, drawing, and painting landscapes, still life, and portraiture in particular. These I execute spontaneously from life, mainly in pastels, in rapid renderings to instill a sense of immediacy, to capture the feelings and mood of the particular person and particular moment.
	Laurence Kitching Forest Sunset	Many different things interest me. My hobbies include talking to nice dogs, reading, art history, painting in water colours and acrylics, as well as cooking, photography, and listening to light classical music.
	Jim McFarland Companions in Bloom	Jim McFarland lives and paints in Victoria, British Columbia. His subjects are taken from real life and are usually painted on site. Loose and unconfined movement of the brush, as well as paint that is bold and lively typifies his work. An active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, with numerous exhibitions. He currently paints with the portrait group at Goward House.
	Bill McKechnie Rose after Rain	Bill is a retired sea captain with many years experience with various steamship lines. He has traveled the world and collected many a yarn to engage his listeners with. His hobbies include painting, photography and his beloved Scotland.
	Barb Mekelburg Cat Nap	A recent retiree determined to spend time in pursuits both new and challenging, I find Chinese brush painting totally captivating. The deceptive simplicity of composition, the endless surprise of black ink on white paper, the way of the brush.all intrigue and inspire. Discovering the Studio of Harmonious Endeavours as a weekly venue for artistic support and encouragement so soon after introductory instruction in this ancient art was fortuitous. My painting journey has just begun, and it is indeed fun.
	Anne Millar	I was born, grew up and live in Victoria, British Columbia. I became interested in crafts at a very early age, creating Shell pictures and jewellery along with many other crafts. My mother became interested in Ceramics and China Painting and passed along that interest to me. I had the opportunity to delve into Porcelain art in 1977 when a teacher came to Victoria three or four times a year to teach. I was introduced to Porcelain Artists of the Great Northwest (PAGN) and attended their school every two years from 1979 – 1999. It was a wonderful experience and I took classes with many great teachers. I was a member of International Porcelain Artists and Teachers, Porcelain Artists of the Great North West and the World Organization of China Painters for many years, and was a founding member of the local club, The Dogwood Porcelain Painters. I started painting in the Medium of Water Colour in 2000 and find that I bring a lot of my Porcelain Art techniques to this art form. As well, I now bring water colour techniques to my Porcelain Art. It is very rewarding.
	Nicholas Naunheimer	I began to take Art seriously in 1990, attending the Ontario College of Art for evening and weekend courses. In 1994, I began to work with Graham Bibby at the Studio Academy in Toronto. I consider Graham to be the principal influence in my development as an artist. Until my retirement in 1996, I taught Physics and Chemistry in Ontario Schools. I also served for many years with The Governor General's Horse Guards - an armoured reserve regiment based in Toronto. I have shown with the following Art Organizations: Goward House Artists, Saanich Peninsula Art Council, Sooke Art Show, The Federation of Canadian Artists, The Don Valley Art Group (Toronto), The Equine Art Guild, and The Canadian Wildlife and Animal Group
	Mary Piggot	Acrylic and watercolour's are my favourite medium. I enjoy painting on canvas, paper, wood, glass and pottery.
	Dorothy Roberts	I was born in England but have lived in Victoria since 1968. After a busy career in the health services, raising a family and doing volunteer work, I became interested in learning to express myself through art. I was drawn to study oriental painting by the use of white space, and the methods used to express the chi of the subject through a minimum of brush strokes, and the beauty of the calligraphy. I have studied with professional artist Nenagh Molson and with noted calligrapher John Nip. For several years I have been a member of The Studio of Harmonious Endeavour, a group of artists experienced in Chinese brush painting who meet at Goward House in Cadboro Bay to paint together in a atmosphere of mutual encouragement and critique. Chinese brush painting is my passion, I have collected a number of books on the subject and my goal is to improve my skills through constant practice.
	Shirley Roberts	I enjoy painting old cars, children and Mother Nature in all her stages. The flow of colours together with paint textures inspires me to bring nature to life in a new way-on paper. I have participated in many art workshops and classes, and as a result have gained knowledge and benefited from the sharing of ideas and techniques. In so doing I have been fortunate to meet many delightful artists and enjoy doing shows with them.
	Irene Stephenson	I have been painting Watercolours, since retirement in 1995, for the Joy and Bliss of the Doing
	Atholl Sutherland-Brown	As a geologist one frequently sketched rock outcrops or landscapes to reveal structures that the camera could not reveal. On retirement the pleasure in drawing was enhanced by colour expanding to water colours. An engaging hobby.
	Ruth Sutherland-Brown	Sketching is a personal joy – but appreciation of art by others has been a life long love.
	Bonnie Walmsley	I became interested in Chinese Brush Painting a few years ago when a family friend invited me to join a class she was going to take. Not having any experience with art, I discovered this to be a great way to relax and have fun. I also found the history and symbolism behind it to be very interesting. Painting with this group has been great for fun and companionship, knowledge sharing and inspiration.
	Harald Wetklo	Harald was a business owner and professional dental technician of thirty years. Busy in his practice, he did always find time to pursue photography and spend time in nature. For the past six years he has committed himself to exploring the medium of water color. Harald has studied with several local artists including Alan Mark Cross, Rita Edwards, Rehona Farrell, Rodger Garbutt, Ann Hunter, Natalie Shumka, Joanne Thomson, Deborah Tilby and Jim Wispinski. Landscapes, seascapes and florals are some of his favourite subjects. Some art work develops for him spontaneously as an abstract. Lately he started to paint with the acrylic medium.