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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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Winter Small Works Show & Sale

11/21/2018

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I'm excited to be part of the 2018 Winter Small Works Show at the Massey Gallery at the At Gallery of Greater Victoria. I have 3 pieces in it, one of the was Sitting in The Morning Sun which I shared with you a few weeks ago. 

I attended the Opening Reception and it was great to see so many people there.  I think it's always interesting to see how different styles can hang next to each other so well. Mine are the rectangular seascapes which were painted on the boat last summer during our adventures in the Broughtons. Show is on until Jan 31. There are so many treasures for you to enjoy (and take home if you want ;) Make sure you stop by!! 
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Estoy contenta de participar en la Muestra de Obras Pequeñas de la Galeria de Arte de Victoria. Tengo 3 cuadros incluídos en la exhibición y uno de ellos es "Sentados en el Sol de Mañana" que les mostré hace unas semanas. Fui a la recepción de apertura y fue buenísimo ver tanta gente ese día. Siempre me parece tan interesante ver cómo trabajos de distintos estilos se complementan en exhibiciones. Los míos son los 3 paisajes de mar que pinté este verano pasado en el velero durante nuestras aventuras por la Broughtons. La muestra corre hasta el 31 de Enero, pasen a verla! Hay muchos tesoros para que disfruten y para que tal vez se lleven a casa. ;)

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Evening on the Water

9/28/2018

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Evening on the Water - 8x8 - Oil on Canvas
Atardecer en el Agua - 20x20cm - Oleo
Available at South Shore Gallery

As you may know, we spend a lot of time on the water especially in the summer. We get to enjoy weekends or extended times on our sailboat, we typically drop anchor and spend the night in quiet bays. When the activity of the day starts slowing down, the day is over, and everybody gets tucked in for the night, you get to see cosy views like this one. I wonder, are they playing cards inside? Board games, reading? Times like these are usually "unconnected" times, with no or very limited Internet access. That's what we usually do, marathon board games, cards championships that last the whole trip and create good memories. "Evening on the water" is an 8x8, oil on canvas and it's available at South Shore Gallery in Sooke.

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Como ya tal vez sepan, nosotros pasamos mucho tiempo sobre el agua, especialmente en los veranos. Disfrutamos de fines de semana o vacaciones más largas en nuestro velero, normalmente bajamos el ancla y pasamos la noche en bahías muy tranquilas. Cuando se acaba la actividad del día, se empieza hacer de noche y todos y se encienden las luces, se ven muchas vistas como esta. Yo me pregunto, estarán jugando a las cartas o a juegos de mesa, tal vez leyendo? Esto son tiempos "desconectados", con muy poca o nada de Internet. Eso es lo que hacemos nosotros normalmente, jugamos juegos de mesa o hacemos campeonatos de cartas que a veces duran el viaje completo y creamos así muchos buenos recuerdos. "Atardecer en el Agua" es un óleo de 20×20 cm y está disponible en la Galería South Shore en Sooke.


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Spirit Meadows

7/27/2018

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Spirit Meadows - 8x10 - Oil on Birch Panel
Llanos del Espiritu - 20x25cm - Oleo
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"Spirit Meadows" was one of the properties where we painted up at Big Bar Lake back in June. Floyd and Jeannie were very generous in letting us paint from their back deck and Yes, this is the amazing view they get to enjoy every single day!! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous spot!

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"Llanos del Espiritu" es una de las propiedades donde pintamos en el Lago Big Bar en Junio. Floyd y Jeannie fueron muy generosos al dejarnos pintar desde su patio, y si, esta es la vista increíble que tienen y disfrutan todos los días!! Gracias por compartir connnostoros este lugar tan hermoso!
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Scotch Pine

7/24/2018

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Scotch Pine - 6x6 - Oil on Birch Panel
Pino Escocés - 15x15cm - Oleo
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This is one was painted on a quiet afternoon on the East side of Okanogan Lake.  We don't have Scotch Pine in Victoria so I really notice the distinctive colour of the bark and its needles. Beautiful colour!
I had a wonderful time at the Moss Street Paint In last Saturday! Thank you to everyone that came, visited, commented, encouraged and/or  purchased! Your support is always so appreciated!
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Este cuadro lo pinté una tarde muy tranquila en el lado este del Lago Okanogan. No tenemos pino escocés en Victoria, asi que realmente noto los colores diferentes de la corteza del tronco y las agujas.
La pasé bárbaro en la pintada de Moss Street el sábado pasado! Gracias a todos los que pararon,comentaron, alentaron y/o compraron. Su apoyo es siempre tan apreciado!
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Passing By

7/18/2018

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Passing By - 6x6 - Oil on Birch Panel
Pasando - 15x15cm - Oleo
Marcela Strasdas  - $100 (unframed)

Available

Last Early June, I went painting in the interior of our province as I have done the last couple of years. This particular afternoon had busy skies with a storm that kept skirting around but didn't get us! It only started sprinkling a bit as we were packing up!

A comeinzos de Junio fui a pintar al interior de la provincia como he echo estos dos ultimos años. En esta tarde en particular había una tormenta dando vueltas que al final no se largó! Solo empezó a gotear un poco cuando estabamos juntando todo al final!
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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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