RETREATS:
2023 - SORRENTO RETREAT
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC
September 14, 15, 16, 17, 2023
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September 14, 15, 16, 17, 2023
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Valerie Rogers, Nature & Wildlife Artist
In this hands-on two day Valerie Rogers workshop participants will be painting natural realism. It will be all about how to create a satisfying painting that generates a feeling of connection with an animal featured.
It will be focused on the use of light with lost and found edges to define the subject and ground it in the nature around it.
In our planning we will consider what details are the most important to include in our artwork and what to discard or minimize. Our questions will be.... What is the special moment in time that this painting will represent? What materials to use and how to prepare both our surface and drawing before beginning to paint? What will be our colour scheme and why? Then we will jump in and enjoy creating.
Techniques will be demonstrated throughout the workshop followed by time for participants to ask questions and then apply the techniques themselves. It will be a fun workshop - all about creating artwork that shares our appreciation of nature and wildlife.
Valerie Rogers is a naturalist painter. Her art reflects her intense fascination with the natural world. She feels there is a magic in recognizing another life form and paying it the respect it deserves. Her paintings focus on the nature and wildlife of Canada. She has recently won the 2023-24 Pacific Salmon Stamp competition and has been awarded Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year twice and GOBC Artist of the year also. The sale of her artwork supports the conservation of North American wildlife and their habitats.
Valerie Rogers Nature & Wildlife Artist
rogersart@shaw.ca
www.valerierogers.com
It will be focused on the use of light with lost and found edges to define the subject and ground it in the nature around it.
In our planning we will consider what details are the most important to include in our artwork and what to discard or minimize. Our questions will be.... What is the special moment in time that this painting will represent? What materials to use and how to prepare both our surface and drawing before beginning to paint? What will be our colour scheme and why? Then we will jump in and enjoy creating.
Techniques will be demonstrated throughout the workshop followed by time for participants to ask questions and then apply the techniques themselves. It will be a fun workshop - all about creating artwork that shares our appreciation of nature and wildlife.
Valerie Rogers is a naturalist painter. Her art reflects her intense fascination with the natural world. She feels there is a magic in recognizing another life form and paying it the respect it deserves. Her paintings focus on the nature and wildlife of Canada. She has recently won the 2023-24 Pacific Salmon Stamp competition and has been awarded Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year twice and GOBC Artist of the year also. The sale of her artwork supports the conservation of North American wildlife and their habitats.
Valerie Rogers Nature & Wildlife Artist
rogersart@shaw.ca
www.valerierogers.com
2022 - SORRENTO RETREAT
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC
September 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2022
September 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2022
2021 - SORRENTO MEMBERS RETREAT
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC
September 16, 17, 18 & 19th, 2021
Instructors;
Roberta Coombes - Pastels
Louise Ducharme - cold wax and oils
The Retreat was a fantastic time for the twelve members who attended. Sharon Isaaks did an amazing job organizing this great event. From the two workshops to evening games and comradery, the laughs were never ending! Thank you Sharon and Nancy Vince for making this happen!
September 16, 17, 18 & 19th, 2021
Instructors;
Roberta Coombes - Pastels
Louise Ducharme - cold wax and oils
The Retreat was a fantastic time for the twelve members who attended. Sharon Isaaks did an amazing job organizing this great event. From the two workshops to evening games and comradery, the laughs were never ending! Thank you Sharon and Nancy Vince for making this happen!
PREVIOUS YEAR'S WORKSHOPS:
2019 - SORRENTO WORKSHOP
A fall WORKSHOP in 2019 was held at the OACS Sorrento Centre Retreat, guest instructor, Debbie Milner Lively.
Everyone enjoyed the workshop, it was a great success and some amazing paintings came out of it. Well done artists!
Everyone enjoyed the workshop, it was a great success and some amazing paintings came out of it. Well done artists!
2019 - Christmas Luncheon
We had a great turn out at O'Keefe Ranch, the buffet was fabulous. Thank you to our President Sharon Isaaks for organizing this event and to JoAnn Rasmussen and Sherise Martin for making up the surprise gifts for everyone.
2019 - Artists Retreat and Workshop- Sorrento Centre
Sharon Isaaks organized this wonderful Artist's retreat for members of the Okanagan Artists of Canada Society.
The Retreat was so successfull Sharon has booked it again for the next year.
The Retreat was so successfull Sharon has booked it again for the next year.
2018 - Retreat and Wine Tour
May 31 - June 3rd - Osoyoos
Another great retreat, 11 members enjoyed a wonderful getaway. Gail Hall wrote a fun descriptive poem capturing the events of their trip. the_osoyoos_retreat.docx
Another great retreat, 11 members enjoyed a wonderful getaway. Gail Hall wrote a fun descriptive poem capturing the events of their trip. the_osoyoos_retreat.docx
2018 - Year End Luncheon
Cattlemen's Club Restaurant, O'keefe Ranch luncheon, June 13th.
Buffet Lunch included: Homemade Soup, Salads, Hot Dishes - Macaroni and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Desert Table, Tea or Coffee - $17.95 plus tax & tip
The buffet was fabulous, excellent homemade meal! The luncheon, 50/50 draws and prizes were organized by the Executive. Thank you for such a wonderful year!
Buffet Lunch included: Homemade Soup, Salads, Hot Dishes - Macaroni and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Desert Table, Tea or Coffee - $17.95 plus tax & tip
The buffet was fabulous, excellent homemade meal! The luncheon, 50/50 draws and prizes were organized by the Executive. Thank you for such a wonderful year!
2018 - Christmas Luncheon
Temptasian Restaurant , Anderson Way, Vernon B.C.
Christmas Sock Exchange. "Buy a pair of adult garish coloured/patterned socks.If you are handy at knitting a pair, why not. Stuff one of them with an assortment of small treats. (ex. wrapped candy, chocolates, gum, or cookies, nail file, funny items, etc.) Put the matched sock inside. Tie the sock up with a bow, do not wrap. IF YOU COME WITH A SOCK/YOU GO HOME WITH A SOCK.
Christmas Sock Exchange. "Buy a pair of adult garish coloured/patterned socks.If you are handy at knitting a pair, why not. Stuff one of them with an assortment of small treats. (ex. wrapped candy, chocolates, gum, or cookies, nail file, funny items, etc.) Put the matched sock inside. Tie the sock up with a bow, do not wrap. IF YOU COME WITH A SOCK/YOU GO HOME WITH A SOCK.
Header art: "Time to Refresh" by Christine Kashba
OKANAGAN ARTISTS OF CANADA SOCIETY
All artwork copyright © 2023 of the artists
All artwork copyright © 2023 of the artists
We respectfully acknowledge that our Okanagan Artists of Canada paint and create on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan.
May we tread ever so gently on this land.
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May we tread ever so gently on this land.
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