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And That's a Wrap  for this Year's Paint In!!

7/23/2019

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Wow.... what a wonderful day I had at the TD Art Gallery Paint In yesterday. So glad to see people that I haven’t seen for a while and to meet so many new people. Thankful for Several paintings going to new homes and new connections that I’m looking forward to! Very grateful for my helpers, the Art Gallery and for all the volunteers that make this event possible. Thank you so much!
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Wow... qué día fantástico que tuve en la Pintada de la Galería. Muy contenta de haber visto gente que hace mucho que no veo y haber conocido tanta gente nueva. Agradecida de que varios cuadros encontraron hogares nuevos. Estoy también muy agradecida a mis ayudantes, la galería de arte y a todos los voluntarios que hicieron este evento posible. Muchísimas gracias!

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TD Art Gallery Paint In 2019: It's Happening again!

7/15/2019

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The time has come again for the wonderful TD Art Gallery Paint In on Moss Street. This year I am #108 and will be on the corner of George and Moss, about a couple of blocks away from Dallas Rd. (55 Moss St to be precise!) It is always a fun-packed event with art for everyone! Keeping fingers crossed for good weather! July 20, 11 till 4. Come and say hi!


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Ha llegado de nuevo el día de la maravillosa Pintada de la Galería de Arte en la calle Moss. Éste año soy la número 108 y voy a estar en la esquina de George y Moss, a un par de cuadras de la calle Dallas. Es siempre un evento hermoso lleno de arte para todo el mundo! Estamos cruzando los dedos para tener buen tiempo! 20 de julio, de 11 a 4. Pasen a saludar!
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As Time Goes By

7/13/2019

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As Time Goes By  - 18x36 - Oil on Canvas
Como Pasa El Tiempo - 45x91cm - Oleo
Available at South Shore Gallery in Sooke.


In the last year or so I have gotten into the habit of trying the same subject several times, different formats, different sizes and/or palettes and I love the explorations this sends me in.... it’s always a road to new discoveries but most of all it satisfies my curiosity when I say for instance ‘what would it look like if’.... I’m always curious... this particular painting was inspired by a watercolour I did on the boat last year, tried it an 8 x 10 oil, then said, what if I do it square, oooohhh I like this, I want to make it bigger which turned into what if I try it long and skinny and voila. That was a bit of the thinking process behind it. I like this format! And doesn't it look good in that room?? Hope you like it!


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Estos últimos años me he puesto en el hábito de tratar el mismo tema varias veces, en diferentes formatos, diferentes tamaños y colores y me encantan las exploraciones en la que termina… Siempre es un camino hay nuevos descubrimientos pero más que nada satisfacer mi curiosidad ya que digo por ejemplo como quedaría si… Siempre tengo curiosidad... Este cuadro en participar fue inspirado por una acuarela con gouache que hice en el velero el año pasado, despues un óleo de 8 × 10, después dije y si lo pinto cuadrado?, ooohhh me gusta, lo quiero hacer mas grande, y después me pregunte y si lo hago alargado? Ese fue más o menos el proceso 😂..... Me gusta este formato! Y no queda hermosa en esa habitación?? Espero que les guste!


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Fun on the Water

7/8/2019

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Fun On The Water - 10x10 - Oil on Cradled Panel
Diversion en el Agua - 25x25cm - Oleo Sobre Panel
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Available at Genoa Bay Gallery

So blessed to live in a place where these are the views you can see any time! Coming from a very Mediterranean city (close to a thousand km East or West to the ocean!), I love living by the sea! I did this plein air painting last May while at the Sidney Boat Show. We were invited by Art Sea to paint during this event. It was lovely day with inspiring views. You can see this painting at Genoa Bay Gallery, I'm excited to share you can see some of my coastal art in this great gallery! Stop by, see the art, walk the quaint docks and have lunch or dinner at the restaurant, the food is delicious!


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Tengo tanta suerte de vivir en un lugar donde tenemos vistas como estas todo el tiempo! Me encanta vivir cerca del mar y lo aprecio especialmente ya que vengo de una ciudad muy mediterránea, cerca de 1000 km hacia el este o éste para llegar al océano! Hice este cuadro este mayo pasado durante la Exhibición de Barcos de Sidney. Fuimos invitados por Art Sea para pintar durante este evento. Fue un día hermoso con vistas inspiradras. Pueden ver este cuadro en la Galería Genoa Bay, donde recientemente empecé a mostrar mis cuadros! Pasen a ver arte, caminen por los muelles y almuercen o cenen en el restaurant, la comida es estupenda!

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    Marcela Strasdas

    I am an artist living in Victoria, BC, Canada. I love to paint the beauty around me, capture moments and memories. I paint because the process gives me immense pleasure and joy. I paint because it allows me to remember places I have been to, moments I have lived. Just like music can in an instant transport you to a different time, my art has the ability to take me back in time and place and put a smile on my face. I paint because it allows me to imagine my next trip or my next walk in the woods. It mean it to be an invitation for you to pause and just simply enjoy the moment. Hope you enjoy my art!
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