When a plan comes together...

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

Last year, Geoff was approached by the Atlantic Salmon Federation to see if he could spruce up the migration map located in the Irving Display Hall located in the organization's interpretive centre.

He jumped at the opportunity.

First, a sketch of the map was created using watercolour paints.

After discussions with conservationists at the ASF, Geoff had the idea to add just a little  more to the map.

Special mural panels were brought into the studio where they were hung and prepped for paint.

The rest, is best described with photos...

Once the majority of the mural was complete, Geoff installed the panels at the Salmon Federation.

 

The final areas were painted...

And a grand unveiling took place...

photo: Tim Ostrem

Below is the self guided mural tour brochure. You can also pick one of these up at the Atlantic Salmon Federation. 

If you are ever in the St. Andrews, NB area, be sure to stop in at the Atlantic Salmon Federation's Interpretive Centre. In addition to being able to "meet" salmon face to face, you can also wander through the beautiful nature trails on the property. It is a must see attraction!

Atlantic Salmon Federation - www.salarstream.ca

Shoreline mural complete!

by Andrea Mulder-Slater


And here's the finished product...

The shoreline mural begins

by Andrea Mulder-Slater

Now that we are settled in our new studio space, out thoughts have returned to art making, in a big way. Geoff has two mural projects coming up. One - in a public tourism space and the other in a downtown St. Andrews business.

Meanwhile, he has just begin working on a mural in a private home. This one is on a wall in a large stairwell/entrance way.

Here's a sneak peek...

Stay tuned for more updates...

Do you need a mural in your home? We can do that :)

http://www.jareaart.com/murals.htm

Water Tank Touch Up 2012

It was 2003 when we, along with a number of high school students, painted the town's water tank...

 

 

 

 

 

Four years went by and the elements took their toll. So, in 2007, Geoff did a mural touch up - to freshen things up a bit...

Now, in 2012, the water tank underwent a complete paint job. The majority of the work was completed by Geoff, with a little help from me (Andrea), Jantje, Gerald Cloud, Jackie Guthrie, Wilma Blokhuis, and the littlest one.

Ta da!

~Andrea

Sprucing up the place

It's been a busy spring for us at Jarea Art Studio. Our focus this winter has been on the construction of our house (complete with home studios). But now that the weather is turning warmer, we've started to focus on sprucing up the studio by the bay. Just this weekend, I tackled the garden while Jantje painted the floor and outside trim. Things are getting brighter!

Speaking of which... Geoff recently completed a private mural in the stairwell of a local home.

Meanwhile, the town's water tank (which we first painted along with a number of high school students in 2004) was due for a touch up. That work is still in progress. Honk at Geoff when you drive by - he might even wave!

Until next time...

~Andrea