This oil painting is done on Galley Canvas (2" thick) measuring 24" x 36". The original was done last year and measured 16" x 20". It was sold to a couple who love fairly close to Crawford Lake.
The blog of J. Ian Ridpath - Canadian oil painter. I hope that you will find this blog interesting, especially if you are involved with or would like to be involved in the fine arts - particularly in the Waterloo, Ontario Region.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Crawford Lake - new painting completed
This oil painting is done on Galley Canvas (2" thick) measuring 24" x 36". The original was done last year and measured 16" x 20". It was sold to a couple who love fairly close to Crawford Lake.
Monday, August 30, 2010
New August Painting - "Glimpse of the River" - large
The painting is for sale for approximately $580.00 unframed with shipping extra.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Canadian Champion newspaper article on Artist Ian Ridpath
Thanks to Stephanie Hounsell the Champion reporter for the great article.
Ian
Saturday, July 31, 2010
August 2010 AM Gallery Show starts Thursday, August 5th
The August 2010 AM Gallery in the Milton Mall starts this Thursday, August 5th at 10:00am. The AM Gallery is then open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. See the FASM website at: http://www.fasm.ca/ for details. This month features some new and old artists using media such as oils, water colour, acrylic and more. All items are for sale by the artists themselves and there are no commissions or taxes applied.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
New Paintings Showing at the Farmer's Market in Milton
If you can't make it then remember to drop into the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall and Thursday, Friday or Saturday to see not only my oikl paintings but works of Fine Art by several local artists. The Gallery is open from 10am to 6pm each of those days and is located right in the middle of the Mall at 55 Ontario Street South.
CU there!
Monday, June 7, 2010
FASM at the Festival on Saturday in Milton
FASM had a large tent with many artists displaying 2 or 3 of their works. Crowds were ever present and the traffic through the tent was steady throughout the day. There were no sales that I was aware of but the day was great exposure for the artists.
I was humbled to have received the "People's Choice Award". Members of the public were asked to vote for what they considered the best art(ist?) shwoing on the day. There were over 290 votes registered.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
The "Island" is finished
"The Island" by Ian Ridpath - (c) May 2010
By the way, the June art showing at the AM Gallery starts on Thursday, June 3 and runs to the end of the month. There are several new artists showing this month. The Gallery is located in the Milton (Ontario) Mall.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Step 6 of my "Island" Painting - nearly done!
"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath - Step 6
In case you are wondering how big the 30" x 36" painting really is, here is a photo of me working on it today (May 28).
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Steps 4 and 5 on the "Island" Painting
"Island" - 2010 - Step 4. In step 4 I added a small cottage and birch trees to the far shore and enhanced the trees there. I also added some shading to the trees on the island.
"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 5. In step 5 I further enhanced the trees on the island and started working on the water in the bay and in the foreground.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Island Painting - Steps 2 and 3
"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 2
showing the far shorline defined and the trees on the island roughed in. Some more details were added to the sky as well.
"Island" - 2010 by Ian Ridpath Step 3
showing the far shorline further defined and the island itself defined.
Monday, May 17, 2010
New May Painting and 'Island' Painting Progress
I am also doing a large canvas as mentioned earlier and I am photographing the various stages. Here is a picture of stage 1 - laying down the backgrounds.
"Island" - May 2010 by Ian Ridpath - Step 1
I have laid down the sky and water backgrounds. The water colour is exaggerated and will be softened later on. The sjy is probably as it will be when the apinting is finished - I may add some more cloud detail.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Completed the last of the April Paintings
"From Blueberry Island" - 2010, 8" x 10" oil on canvas by Ian Ridpath
"Pine Tree" - 2010, 6" x 8" oil on canvas by Ian Ridpath
I am now starting a new large painting (30" x 36") thanks to a gift of the canvas from another FASM artist. Thanks Kelly!
It will be a landscape of an island in the Georgian Bay area. I am excited to be working on such a large canvas.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The May AM Gallery is all set to open today
There are several first-timers at this show and some seasoned artists showing for the first time. Come on out and see some great local art from oil paintings, acrylic paintings, glass works and more.
Since we are in our new, spacious location in the Mall, we can show more works from more artists and the public and artists seem to love the new location.
Friday, April 23, 2010
New Paintings for the May AM Gallery
I have also almost finished one larger 'cottage' piece that I will be showing in May as well. The new AM Gallery location is GREAT!
On my website, I have added a new page called "Commissions". It is at: http://www.ianridpath.ca/commissions.htm.
On it you will see my fee schedule for doing original oil paintings from photos.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
New Arts Milton Gallery location in the Milton Mall
Now starting our 8th month, we have moved to a larger location in the Mall and continue to exhibit first-class original art by many Halton area artists.
Thursday, April 1st is the opening of the new location with a meet-and-greet starting at 7pm. All are welcome to come out and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Two new paintings for March 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
April 2010 AM Gallery Invitation and exhibit times
Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays from noon to 3:00pm
Thursday (April 1st) is the opening reception - some on out and meet the artists, see their works and enjoy some refreshments.
Here is an invitation for the reception.
Friday, March 12, 2010
First March Painting finished
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
At the Gallery today working
Today sure feels like the first day of Spring - I went for a two mile walk and had to carry my jacket on my shoulder.
Come on Summer!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Online Interview with Ian Ridpath - artist
Whopple.com is an artist resource that features interviews with hundreds of artists around the world. They also have a free directory listing at their other site Artists In Oils for artists using any medium.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Arts Milton Gallery - March times
Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays from noon to 3:00pm
Thursday (March 4th) is the opening reception - some on out and meet the artists, see their works and enjoy some refreshments.
Here is an invitation for the reception.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Last of the New Paintings for February
The "Camping on the Lake" painting was inspired by times at camp grounds around Ontario in past years. I have tried to capture the giant-sky and the wonderful wooded shores along our lakes.
The two pictures of the Milton Pond are a set representing the pond from this past October and just this month. They are of the same shore line in both seasons.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Two new paintings for 2010
One picture is of a high valley in Colorado that I saw during a three day trip there in October 2007. The valley was at about 6000' and we were close to 6500' at the boot camp that I was attending.
The second one is called "Winter Stand" and is a group of trees on the shore of a dark and cold lake.
Enjoy them and if you are interested in purchasing them, please contact me though my website at: http://www.home.cogeco.ca/~iridpath
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
First painting for 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
February Arts Milton Gallery schedule
Saturday, January 30, 2010
February Showing at the AM Gallery dates confirmed
I am pleased to have been selected to show again next month at the Milton AM Gallery - (four in a row). I also managed to sell another painting yesterday and have three new ones on the way. Next months show starts on Feb 5 and runs every weekend until the end of the month!
The Arts Milton Gallery opening event will be on Thursday night from 7-9pm at the Gallery in the Milton Mall. You are all invited to meet the artists and have some refreshments.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
January paintings - the beat goes on!
January (post Christmas rush) has been rather quiet at the Gallery and I was 'painted out' after doing 6 pieces in November/December. The gallery allowed my three panel spaces in the show this month in exchange for some extra 'staff' time. I combined this extra time with some time to start back painting.
For anyone who has not yet been at the AM Gallery in the Milton Mall - please do drop by and see some great original art by local artists.
I understand the Gallery will also be open next month (the sixth one) and they are looking for some new artists to show.
Friday, January 1, 2010
From 2009 to 2010 - all in the day in the life of a retiree
Because of the big change in my life in August (I was let go by my employer after 21 years), I found myself a little at a loss of what to do with the rest of my life. And, although I trust I have much more life to live, life after a 42 year career in electronics is somthing I have been thinking about a lot.
I feel so blessed that at this time I am able to persue my oil painting and web designs and have shown locally at a few exhibits - with some success.
To that end I am really excited about the prospects of doing much more painting and designing and turning my 'hobby' into one small stream of income although that is not the prime objective at this time.
I have really been encourgaed from friends and family in both areas and want to make these activities a part of my 'retirement portfolio' - not a portfolio based soley on money but a portfolio of time, talent and treasure.
Some activities I will do will just be for fun and others for service to the church and community and some as a means of adding to the household 'coffers'.
I want to thank all who have encouraged me and wish everyone a blessed and prosperous New Year.