Lawrence Willson
Another Summerville native, Lawrence Willson will serenade us with his soothing guitar tunes.
Laura Forrester
I am a mixed media visual artist who works primarily with paints, usually acrylic or oil but will often incorporate other media to embellish and exaggerate within my work. These media include sculpture, photography and collage which are used to compliment my painting practice.
Even though I have had success working full-time as an artist for about 8 years, I decided that when my kids started school in September 2019 that I would return to my studies at St Thomas University. I graduated with distinction with an Interdisciplinary Honours Degree with a concentration in Visual Art and was hired as a Teacher’s Assistant in 2021.
Ever inspired by history, without the context of tradition, I look to historical artists that I admire to draw inspiration for my own expression, which works to deepen my own connection to history and connection. My work is constantly evolving as I reach new depths of understanding into my own experience and place in my world.
My work often features a strategic use of bold colour and brush lines. My subject matter is usually organic, mostly people and plants and painted in a way that shows their ephemeral nature.
https://www.lauraforresterstudios.com
Natalie Chanel
Natalie Chanel is a textile historian and mixed media artist who grew up in South Carolina. As a child, she was drawn to colourful patterns on her great-grandmother’s quilts and the stories that accompanied them. Chanel has been creating with her hands from early childhood and her love for art has taken many different forms over the years. As an artist, Chanel aims to create mixed media pieces that represent a multilayered aesthetic by combining her love for architecture, cultural anthropology, and environmentalism. Working with natural materials represents both complexities and the simplicity of nature. Chanel's work incorporates culturally relevant found materials and features a variety of man-made ephemera. The geographical wall art is inspired by her international travels and the notion of upcycling materials through a sustainability lens.
https://rusticauraart.com/
Natalie Chanel
Introduction to Cyanotype Printing
Wednesday, August 16th, 10am to 1pm
Join photographer and mixed media artist, Natalie Chanel for a hands-on photography workshop using one of the oldest alternative photography printing techniques (1942). Cyanotype, or sun-print, is a unique and exciting printing process using a mixture of iron compounds and oxidation to create a vibrant Prussian blue negative ground. We will work with the sun as our UV light source and the weather will determine the intensity of the cyanotype prints produced. This process is a great opportunity to experiment with a simple and historic sun-printing medium. The chemicals are non-toxic and inexpensive and have minimal setup requirements.
During the workshop, you will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Chemical preparation: You will learn how to prepare the necessary chemicals for the printing process.
Paper selection: You will be guided on the process of choosing the appropriate paper for your prints.
Coating and drying techniques: You will acquire techniques for coating the paper with the prepared chemicals and ensuring proper drying to achieve optimal results.
Paper exposure: You will understand the process of exposing the coated paper to light or other light-sensitive materials to create the desired image.
Print development: You will learn the techniques and procedures for developing the prints, bringing out the desired tones and contrasts.
During the workshop, you can use naturally sourced botanical items such as dried flowers, leaves, feathers and translucent fabric or digital negatives. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will leave with completed cyanotype prints and a photograph print of your choice.
Capacity: 15
Cost: $75 per person, including all materials*
Location: Festival Site - 1873 Route 845, Summerville
Registration: Please e-transfer $75 to Payment@SummervilleArtFestival.com. Be sure to enter your name and the workshop you are registering for in the Interac e-transfer MESSAGE box.
*Your participation in the workshop will be confirmed when payment has been received. We understand that circumstances may change, but kindly be aware that refunds will only be issued if there is a waiting list.
Natalie Chanel - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Artist Statement
Natalie Chanel is a textile historian and mixed media artist who grew up in South Carolina. As a child, she was drawn to colourful patterns on her great-grandmother’s quilts and the stories that accompanied them. Chanel has been creating with her hands from early childhood and her love for art has taken many different forms over the years. As an artist, Chanel aims to create mixed media pieces that represent a multilayered aesthetic by combining her love for architecture, cultural anthropology, and environmentalism. Working with natural materials represents both complexities and the simplicity of nature. Chanel's work incorporates culturally relevant found materials and features a variety of man-made ephemera. The geographical wall art is inspired by her international travels and the notion of upcycling materials through a sustainability lens.
https://rusticauraart.com/
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Alison Davidson
Alison Davidson lives and works in Uptown Saint John and can often be found enjoying the heartbeat of the city, a colourful inspiration for any artist. Prior to Covid she enjoyed a studio and gallery space as a member of the Union Street Art Collective. She has since transitioned to her home studio on historic Orange Street.
Alison is experimental in her style, always working to evolve and express through colour, with the goal of conveying energy through her works. She is also described by some as Saint John, New Brunswick’s Maud Lewis - not so much for her painting style, but for her unpretentious approach and vibrant pallet. Her work can be found in public and private collections across Canada.
https://www.instagram.com/allee_dav/#
