Court Jester Watercolour on Paper 25 x 22.75 in. |
Royal Red Watercolour on Paper 24 x 22 in. |
Sunroom Table Watercolour on Paper 21 x 21 in. |
Paradiso Watercolour on Paper 15 x 20 in. | ||||
Spectacular Watercolour on Paper 22 x 27.5 in. |
Sundrenched Watercolour on Paper 22 x 15 in. |
Elégance Japonaise Watercolour on Paper 27.5 x 20.5 in. |
 Summer WeddingWatercolour on Paper 18 x 18 in. | ||||
Retro Pink Watercolour on Paper 16 x 16 in. |
Deco, Hearts and Flowers Watercolour on Paper 20.5 x 15.5 in. |
Raspberry Delight Watercolour on Paper 14 x 10.25 in. |
Ribbon Dance II Watercolour on Paper 14 x 10 in. | ||||
How About Lunch Watercolour on Paper 8 x 12 in. |
Giverny Watercolour on Paper 14 x 10 in. |
Ready for Flight Watercolour on Paper 21.5 x 12 in. |
With Love Watercolour on Paper 9 x 7 in. | ||||
Gossip Circle Watercolour on Paper 7 x 5 in. | Summer Salsa Watercolour on Paper 10 x 15 in. | Pears - Left March Watercolour on Paper 5.5 x 8.25 in. |
Safari - Stepping OutWatercolour on Paper 7 x 5.75 in. | ||||
Day at the Beach IWatercolour on Paper 10 x 10 in. |
Day at the Beach II Watercolour on Paper 9.25 x 7.25 in. |
Arctic Dreaming IV Watercolour on Paper 14.5 x 14 in. | Snow Birds Watercolour on Paper 7 x 11 in. | ||||
Face the Camera Watercolour on Paper 8 x 22.5 in. |
Love Bugs Watercolour on Paper 8.5 x 11.5 in. |
What Partridge? Watercolour on Paper 16.5 x 16.5 in. | Top of the World Watercolour on Paper 17.5 x 9.75 in. | ||||
Arctic Dreaming III Watercolour on Paper 13.25 x 10.5 in. |
Nine Pins Watercolour on Canvas 12 x 16 in. |
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| Artist's Statement: | |
| "Colour and design brushed by a splash of whimsy have always been touchstones of my work. Primarily a colourist, I prefer the juxtaposition of shape and pigment to that of light and shadow. My paintings use stylized images known for their colourful pigment, sense of playfulness and the use of outlined shapes, together creating a image reminiscent of mosaics or stained glass. I continue to be fascinated by still life composition for the opportunity it provides me to rearrange and manipulate form to achieve my desired result. Since becoming a grandmother I have added phantasmagoric creatures to my choice of subject material. Influences from artists such as O’Keefe, Calder, Kandinsky and Matisse, from Japanese woodblocks and aboriginal art, as well as from travel and other adventures, all combine to create a committed and passsionate use of the watercolour medium to express my enthusiasm for life." | |
| Biography: | |
| Orillia based watercolour artist, Prudence Smith obtained a BA from the University of Toronto followed by a Diploma in Child Study leadng to the Child Life Department in the Hospital for Sick Children. The serendipity of a summer art course in Haliburton rekindled a childhood attraction to paint and paper. Over the past 25 years her unique style has primarily evolved along a path of self discovery. Smith has exhibited in both solo and group shows in and around central Ontario. Currently she is represented by Penny Varney, Gravenhurst; Perivale Gallery, Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island; TAG Art Gallery, St Catharines. Her warm and lively paintings are in private and corporate collections in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to her original work, many of the images are available in card stock. Smith welcomes contact at her in-home sudio in Orillia. | |
| Exhibits: | |
| July 18 - Aug 18, 2013, Artist Reception, Sat, Aug 10 from 1-4: Up the Garden Path, Village Gallery North, Rosseau, ON; June 22, 23, 2013; Coldwater and Area Studio Tour, 10 -4 each day, Coldwater Mill, Mill St, Coldwater; June 5-July 13, 17th International Women’s Show, Opening Reception June 6, 7-9 p.m.: OMAH, 30 Peter St S, T-Sat 10-4; May 19 - mid Sept, 2013: Perivale Gallery, Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island; April 6, 2013: Kingsway Lampton United Church Art Show and Sale, 10-4; 85 The Kingsway, Toronto; Dec 4, 2012, 5-9 p.m.: Christmas Show at Penny Varney’s, 114 Muskoka St S, Gravenhurst, until Christmas; Nov 9, 10, 2012 Oro Medonte Artisans Christmas Tour, The White House, 628 Ridge Rd E, south of Oro Station: Nov 9th, 9-7; Nov 10th, 9-5; July 6th(opening 6 - 9)till Sept 22nd 2012, Summer Exhibition at Ridge West Gallery, 953 Ridge Rd, Shanty Bay, Oro Medonte; June 23, 24, 2012 Coldwater Studio Tour, Coldwater Mill, Mill St, Coldwater; June 2011 ongoing, Apple Annie’s Cafe, 101 Mississaga St E, Orillia; Oct 30 and 31, 2009, Lawrence Park Community Church Art Sale, 2180 Bayview Ave, Toronto; July 2-Aug 20, 2009, Woodside Pottery and Gallery, Craighurst; Hours M-F 10:30-5:30; S/S 10:00-5:30; June 2009, Eclipse Gallery, Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville; May 2-June 6, 2009 "Colour and Spirit", a 2 woman show with Marlene Bulas, Coldwater Gallery, 14 Coldwater Rd Coldwater; Sept/Oct 2007 Belonging .... a sense of community, Orillia Museum of Art and History, opening Sept 13th, 7-9; Sept 26, 2007 Group Show at Assante Capital Management Ltd, 66 Coldwater St, Orillia (opening 7-9:30); Aug 25, 2007 Starry Night at The Shadowbox, Peter St, Orillia; June 2007 OMAH and ODAC 2nd annual juried show, opening Sat June 2nd, 7-9, Orillia Museum of Art and History, Peter St, Orillia; phone 705 325 9029; May 5th and 6th, 2007 Artist at Home, 40 Maple Dr, Orillia, 11-5 each day; Nov 17-18, 2006 Oro Medonte Artisans Christmas Tour, St Thomas Church Hall, Line 2, South Shanty Bay Village ON: Fri, Nov 17th, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sat, Nov 18, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Aug 2-Sept 3, 2006 Same Same but Different,Coldwater Gallery, Coldwater ON Opening Reception: Thur Aug 10, 5-8pm www.coldwatergallery.com; May 2006 Artist at Home, 40 Maple Dr, Orillia ON; May, 2005, "Vivace" at COOP Gallery, 112 Scollard, Toronto ON; July, 2004 - Jan, 2005, "Voila", Royal Victoria Hospital, Upper Entrance, Barrie, ON; Mar, 2004/03 - Inside Art, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON; Mar, 2004/03/01/00/1999/98/97 -International Women’s Day Exhibition, Courtfolio or Coach House Gallery, Orillia; Oct, 2003/02/1 - McMichael Autumn Art Sale, McMichael Gallery, Kleinburg; Nov,2001 - Artist at Home, Market Square, Toronto; Apr, 2001 - Counter Point, Acadia Gallery, Toronto; Sept, 2000 - Visual Counterpoints, Double Door Studio, Anton Mills; Apr, 2000 - Paintbox, Diego’s, Toronto | |
| Galleries: | |
| Perivale Gallery, Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON; TAG Art Gallery, St Catharine’s ON; Village Gallery North, Rosseau, ON; Apple Annie’s Café, Orillia ON | |
| Contact Information: | |
| Contact by phone or email: prudence.smith@rogers.com 705 325 9029 | |
| Notice Board: | |
| Coldwater Studio Tour, Coldwater Mill, Coldwater Village: June 22,23, 2013, 10-4, Up the Garden Path, Village North Gallery, 6 Rice St, Rosseau Village: July 18 - Aug 18, 2013, Th-Sun, 10-5; Artist Reception, Sat, Aug 10, 1-4; Retail outlets for card stock: Paperthings, 99 Yorkville Ave, Toronto; MacLaren Art Gallery, Barrie; Jack and Maddy’s, Orillia; Leacock Museum, Orillia; Orillia Museum of Art and History; Street’s Flowers, Orillia; Woodside Gallery Craighurst; Penny Varney’s, Gravenhurst; Perivale Gallery, Spring Bay, Manitoulin | |
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| Calendar: | |
| Jun 22 to Jun 23 Exhibiting in the Coldwater Mill during the 3rd w/e in June as part of the annual Coldwater and Area Studio Tour. Open each day from 10 - 4. For further information check www.coldwaterstudiotour.orgJul 18 to Aug 18 Artist Reception Aug 10 1-4 p. m. Up the Garden Path, a 2 woman art show in Rosseau ON at Village Gallery North, 6 Rice St, just steps from the village’s main intersection. Gallery open Thurs-Sun, 10-5. | |
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