Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve really felt a change of season: the weather snapped cooler (I finally found my boots), winter courses have been scheduled and the OSA Holiday Fundraising Art Sale is now on!

Ottawa School of Art Annual Holiday Fundraising Art Sale!

November 17 to December 4, ByWard Market Campus: 35 rue George St.

A wide range of unique and affordable, original works of art created by OSA students, instructors, and local artists – an opportunity to see and purchase works by established and up-and-coming artists in our community: https://artottawa.ca/annual-holiday-fundraising-art-sale/

 

My book Eighteen Pieces – Shipping for Christmas!

Eighteen Pieces is in stock and shipping worldwide for $29.95 CAD – check out the details and order direct: https://www.davidkearn.com/the-book-page/

Pick it up at the National Gallery Bookstore, Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa School of Art or order through your favorite bookstore worldwide: ISBN 978-1-7778104-0-5.

 

Winter Term Teaching Schedule

Our winter term schedule is now out: studio classes and workshops with the OSA and zoom classes too: https://www.breakabrush.com/workshops/

 

John Fleetwood-Morrow

RCAF photographer painted wartime Europe’s hardships and humanity. Now a documentary shares his Second World War story (Thanks Ann): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-john-fleetwood-morrow-photographs-war-documentary/

Artemisia Gentileschi

Nude painting to be restored and digitally unveiled: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/13/artemisia-gentileschi-nude-painting-allegory-of-inclination-restoration-italy?

Piet Mondrian

Hanging upside down for 75 years: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/oct/28/mondrian-painting-has-been-hanging-upside-down-for-75-years?

 

Wet and Dry Colour

Colours change between their dry and wet states. One reason is the colour you see is a result of the surface texture as well as the inherent colour of the pigment – and there are other factors too! Both watercolour and acrylics dry a little darker than the wet state. Watercolour pencil colour is dramatically activated by water. Other mediums show some more subtle changes. Oil is the closest wet or dry, but not exactly! If you are looking for a particular effect it’s always a good idea to have a test surface to try out before using in earnest.

Break-a-Brush!

David & France