Note Cards

The Art of December - 12/04/13: Note Cards 

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

To celebrate the holidays, we've decided to post a photo of a work of art (available for sale in our studio/gallery) each day between December 1st and 24th.

 December 4, 2013

We have note cards of all sorts at the studio. Today, we highlight cards featuring original art by Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder and yours truly (Andrea Mulder-Slater). Note cards are great to keep on hand for birthdays, thank you notes or anytime you need to send a card to a friend or colleague.

Note Cards

by Jantje and Andrea

$2.50 each

Here comes the bride (and groom)...

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

Earlier this year, Jantje was commissioned by the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews New Brunswick, to create a number of sculptures using Bay of Fundy driftwood and recycled cutlery from the historic hotel which has undergone a magnificent transformation.

Bending metal, one tine at a time...

Just this fall, she discovered that her sculptures would be adorning the tables at Braxton's Restaurant and Bar, located in the hotel, and was asked to create 25 more...

A small taste of what's to come...

No sooner had Jantje completed her latest commission when the hotel's manager contacted her with a unique and wonderful request -- to create a wedding themed sculpture as part of a Random Act of Kindness for a husband and wife to be.

Photo: Tim Ostrem

The Random Act of Kindness was a biggie. During their wedding rehearsal at the Algonquin Resort Clubhouse, Peter MacLeod and now wife, Peggy Tucker, were given some terrific news.

Algonquin Resort General Manager Tim Ostrem presented the couple with the news that he had shredded their wedding bill.

Here's a video of the lucky couple as they found out their wedding was "on the house".

What a wonderful, heartwarming gesture...




You can read more about this story at the Algonquin Resort's blog: http://algonquinresort.com/stories-by-the-sea/a-random-act-of-kindness-peter-peggy/

See this story on CanadaAM:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/new-brunswick-hotel-offers-newlyweds-extra-special-wedding-present-1.1570042

Abstract by Andrea Mulder-Slater

The Art of December - 12/03/13: Abstract by Andrea Mulder-Slater
 
by Andrea Mulder-Slater

To celebrate the holidays, we've decided to post a photo of a work of art (available for sale in our studio/gallery) each day between December 1st and 24th.

December 3, 2013

Today we have a photo of a painting by yours truly. It's an abstract inspired by water reflections. Like all of my abstracts, this painting includes a hint of iridescent pigment, somewhere on the canvas.

Reflections: Black/Silver

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

acrylic and molding paste on canvas

30" x 40"

About the artist:
Andrea Mulder-Slater is an artist and writer. In addition to painting the beauty of the land and sea in watercolour, oil and acrylic, Andrea also creates textural abstract colourfields, coffeecolours, mixed media paintings, pottery and floorcloths. When she's not creating art, Andrea writes about art, parenting and life in general. She is co-founder of KinderArt.com and teaches art to children of all ages. Andrea has appeared on television in Canada, USA and Japan, on CBC Radio in Canada and in print worldwide. She received her Fine Arts Diploma from Georgian College and is doing her BFA coursework through Thompson Rivers University. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections around the world.

Checkerboard by Jantje

The Art of December - 12/02/13: Checkerboard by Jantje

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

To celebrate the holidays, we've decided to post a photo of a work of art (available for sale in our studio/gallery) each day between December 1st and 24th.
 

December 2, 2013

Today we have a photograph of a fun checkerboard created by Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder.

Pigs and Sheep Checkerboard

by Jantje Blokhuis-Mulder

Pyrography and Paint

About the artist:
Jantje has been making and creating art for nearly 50 years. Her work reflects her seaside surroundings and her colourful gameboards, collages, paintings, woodburnings and sculptures can be found in collections around the world. In addition to making art, Jantje writes for magazines such as Senior Living, The Outsider and Folk Art America. She is also co-founder of KinderArt.com and teaches art to children & adults of all ages. She has been featured both in print and on television in Canada, USA and the UK.

Lupins by Jackie Guthrie

The Art of December - 12/01/13: Lupins by Jackie Guthrie

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

To celebrate the holidays, we've decided to post a photo of a work of art (from our studio/gallery) each day between December 1st and 24th.

December 1, 2013

Today's piece makes me long for the warm, lazy, hazy days of summer...

Lupins 

by Jackie Guthrie 

acrylic on canvas

16" x 20" 

About the artist:
Jacqueline Guthrie received a B.A. in Painting and an M.A. in Art History from Temple University Tyler School of Art. She has taught at the Delaware County Community College (PA), Temple University and for the St. Andrews Arts Council/International Global Studies Program. As the Fine Arts Project Coordinator at the Office of University Planning at Temple University, Jackie worked with a number of leading artists such as Isamu Noguchi, Alan Sonfist, Richard Fleischner and project architects Robert Venturi and Mitchell/Giurgola. Her artwork is represented in numerous collections n the U.S and Canada including that of Ida Kohlmeyer, the Mississippi Symphony and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Jackie exhibits her work at the Harrison House Gallery in Saint John, NB Canada and serves as President of the St. Andrews Arts Council in St. Andrews NB, Canada.

Visiting The Netherlands, Public Art

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

We are on a trip to Holland to visit family, explore small towns and visit museums and art galleries.

We've been here for just over a week, and now (as with previous visits to this country), we are struck by the absolute abundance of public art.

Whether walking through a community, driving on a roadway or passing through a park, art - mostly sculpture - can be found at almost every turn. Some pieces are controversial, others are widely loved. But whatever your opinion, there's no denying that in The Netherlands, art is not an afterthought, it is simply part of everyday life.

Below is a compilation of snapshots of public art we've seen while traveling in and around Harderwijk, Zeewolde, Swifterbant and Biddinghuizen.

More to come...

Kids & Creativity: Halloween Ghost Pops (art you can eat)

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

Cooking with kids is as creative as painting with kids. And, you can eat your masterpieces!

The other day, while flipping through Alive Magazine, we came across a terrific recipe by Amie Watson. We decided to modify it slightly and give it a try, using items we had around the house. The littlest one was thrilled. Of course.

The ingredients are few and the directions are simple.

What you need:

• Bananas
• Shredded coconut
• Yogurt
• Chocolate chips (or raisins)

What you do:

Cut the bananas in half and insert a homemade ice pop stick in each one. (Or, you could use a toothpick, shishkabob stick or Popsicle stick).

Dip the banana pieces (one by one) first into the yogurt, and then into the coconut.

Embellish with chocolate chips or raisins.

Place in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.

Enjoy the fruits of your labour!

Here's the original recipe: http://www.alive.com/recipes/view/1141/freckled_vanilla_ghost_pops

Here's how to find Amie Watson: http://www.multiculturiosity.com/about/