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As I began my first steps into the field of visual arts, over the years, my journey has, also, encompassed oil pastels, ceramics, tole painting, acrylics, drawing and pen and ink.

In 1998, when I was introduced to oils at the Fraser River School of Arts, I was "hooked" and found that working with a medium such as oils was truly a pleasure to create a painting with and, to this day, am continually delighted with my choice.

I am an Active Member of the FCA-FVC and have shown my artwork in their many venues and Juried Shows around the Fraser Valley.
These shows have included the Langley Centennial Museum, Mission Art Gallery, Kariton Art Gallery, Abbotsford City Hall, Surrey Art Gallery, Place des Arts, and the White Rock Art Society.

In 2010 I, also, started my own jewelry business called Glitz and Glamour Jewelry and you will find me selling my jewelry pieces in many of the festivals and craft shows throughout the Valley. Please visit my jewelry website at: www.reeth.shawwebspace.ca to see what’s available and where my next show will be.

I will be at the Anonymous Art Show, in North Vancouver, for their Opening Reception, November 22, 2012.

Time: 7:00-9:30pm...

Please copy and paste the link to view more information about this show...

http://nvartscouncil.ca/events/anonymous-art-show

Hope to see you there.

Federation of Canadian Artists -
Fraser Valley Chapter -
Ft. Langley Museum - FCA Juried Show -
July 31-Sept 13, 2004
Dianna Ponting Award for the
People's Choice Award - "Let's Play Ball?"

My first step into visual arts began in 1998, with a humbleness of learning how to do it and how to create what you see before you. I loved the the way the oil paint moved beneath my brush and the continuous challenges that color evoked in each of my paintings.

I am inspired by my travels, my garden and my family life photography and I begin my paintings by evaluating what has touched my heart and through a series of drawings and color choices, I begin the glazing procedures to build up my paintings to represent a realistic piece of artwork. I have learned that, sometimes, I'm even in the mood for abstract art and pallet knife painting which gives quite a different effect from the norm and gives me a different challenge to work with.

At this point in my life, I am intrigued by the way light gives life to a painting and I pursue all sorts of venues to try to capture this and to create a mood to touch the viewers heart.

Trying to capture the beauty and essence of life around me, be it still life, florals, nature scenes or portraits, is a never ending pursuit of my heart and soul and, with it, brings a deep sense of satisfaction when I am at work behind my easel.

For most of my artwork, I try to convey a feeling of peace and tranquility, and my goal, as an artist, is to create paintings that bring about an emotional response from the viewer and, at the same time, inviting the viewer to bring it home with them.

News Story:

I just want to let you know that one of my stolen paintings "Harbouring Great Memories" was returned to me on November 2nd, 2012...

Please read all about it in the Vancouver Sun.

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/year%sleuth%finds%stolen%painting/7510738/story.html

Also, more write-ups on the recovery of my painting.

The Langley Times

http://www.langleytimes.com/news/177385151.html?c=y&curSection=/&curTitle=BC News&bc09=true

The Langley Advance

http://www.langleyadvance.com/entertainment/Stolen recovered/7504010/story.html

Ottawa Citizen:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Stolen recovered sharp eyed year sleuth/7505999/story.html

ARCA - Association for Research into Crimes Against Art

http://art-crime.blogspot.ca/

The Province

http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Stolen recovered sharp eyed year sleuth/7505999/story.html#axzz2Bxp670vi

MyArtClub.Com - Cam Anderson’s blog site

http://www.myartclub.com/blog.php?a_no=1&rep=3100

And, Global TV did a short story on the 5:00 and 6:00pm news, on Monday, November 12, 2012... You may watch the clip here:

http://www.globaltvbc.com/langley artist re-united with a stolen painting thanks to the efforts of an 11-year-old auction buff/6442752553/story.html

I’m including the site for Stolen Paintings. If you see anyone of these paintings, please contact your local police...

http://www.myartclub.com/Group.php?C_No=40

Thanks,

Reet

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