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New Art work for July 2007

Its been a long time since I have added anything new to my blog. I have been very busy painting and teaching but most of all spending time with my first grandson James. I have to admit it has been hard for me to focus on anything else in the past few months. And I have to confess I'm perfectly happy with that. Its been just too much fun watching my grown children look after their children and I love being a part of that world. Its been such a blessing.

But now while James and his Mom and Dad are away on vacation I am taking time to post some new paintings I have done. I hope you will enjoy them.

Lake of the Woods

Acrylic on Textured Board

Arbol de Oro

Acrylic on Textured Board

Moon shadow Trees
Acrylic on Board

Garden Mood
Acrylic on Canvas

Riverside

Acrylic on Textured Board

Irises
Acrylic on Canvas

Valle Vistoso
Acrylic on Textured Board

Contemporary Local Scenes

Trees in the Hills

Acrylics on Textured Paper

We have been blessed with a variety of land formations very near to where we live. Within an hour or two we can cool off in large lakes and sun tan on the whitest of sandy beaches. We can drive along ribbons of highway and watch spectacular prairie sunsets right on the horizon. We can view breath taking heights in the Pembina Hills or in the Riding Mountain National Park....the results of a fault line which runs north and south just a short distance west of us.

Shelter Belt

Acrylics on Textured Watercolour Paper

When you live in the same area as long as I have you can begin to see the scenery around you as ordinary and boring. It often takes a visitor from outside the area to remind us how beautiful and refreshing our visual surroundings really are. In this set of paintings I wanted to take an ordinary prairie scene and paint it the way I really feel about it. With a basic composition it is amazing how you can take advantage of its simplicity and create a contemporary piece of art full of colour and excitement.

Continuing the Black Vase Series

Black Vases in Metallics

Acrylics on Water Colour Paper

Black Vase with Yellow Flowers

Black Vase with Red Flowers

Black Vase with Orange Flowers

Acrylics on Textured Water Colour Paper

More New Works

Collage of Leaves and Hand Made Paper

I have been enjoying the art of collage. A very different perspective to creativity. I find that I can concentrate more closely on composition and colour value without having to deal with drawing skills here. It is very rewarding and I have learned more about shape and other elements of design by doing these works of art.

Pears in Metallic

Acrylic on Paper

Three Pears in a Row

Water Colour on Masa Paper

A New Direction and New Works of Art

Yellow Field Poppies and Red Field Poppies

Acrylic on Textured Watercolour Paper

I have experienced an incredible two years exploring a new direction I took in my art. It has been very successful for me in so many ways and because of this I plan to spend more time working and exploring this kind of creative art work.

Prairie

Paper Collage

The decision to leave my traditional style of work for awhile and look into other techniques, mediums, subject matter and colour palettes was actually a very frightening thought. But I ignored the feelings and went foreward with as much courage as I could pull together. It was a whole new world for me. I had to awaken a very sleepy creative mind and I found that very difficult because I had to change the way I saw the ordinary. This wasn't an area I spent alot of time in and expressed when I was creating my traditional works of art. It was like learning to walk all over again. Using creativity and imagination did not come natural for me at all.....so I had alot of difficult work ahead for me to do.

Art Instruction Workshops

Poreto Morelos Mexico
For the past twenty years, Wendy has instructed watercolour and oil painting workshops.
When Wendy teaches she wants her students to feel a contagious enthusiasm toward the work they will be creating. Wendy believes in creating an atmosphere of social fun and laughter among the group in her workshops. She incourages the freedom to share ideas and experiences, while at the same time paying strict attention to hard work and dedication to the learning process.
Wendy specializes in teaching the basic elements and principles of design and composition. She includes art theory, incourages creativity and individualism, and demonstrates application and technique. Wendy strives to keep up with the changes in art technology, materials and tools so that she can pass on to her students the most up-to-date information available.
Her short demonstrations bring to light the glory of colour, luminosity, light energy and shadow. Also, how to establish a strong and interesting compostition.

Lake View Resort, Gimli
If weather permits and circumstances allow Wendy will make every effort to take her students outdoors to paint.
In the near future Wendy will be available to teach acrylics. She will let you know when this will happen.

Wendy is usually booked up several months in advance with workshops, classes and private lessons, so make sure you contact her well ahead of the time you plan to have her instruct you or your group.

Places Wendy has taught:
The International Peace Gardens Art Camp in summer in North Dakota USA.
Wendy instructed watercolours at the Peace Gardens for 6 years. She also served as their art director for the last two years.
Riding Mountain National Park.
The Neepawa Art Festival.
Kenora, Ontario.
El Dorado Resort Hotel located in the Mayan Riviera of Mexico.

Places Wendy presently teaches at:
Several Art Groups in Winnipeg and many small towns throughout Manitoba.
Near Cancun in Mexico in winter.
The Forum Art Institute in Winnipeg. 1-204-235-1069
The Gimli Art club in Gimli. 1-204-642-8317
Local Colour in Winnipeg. 1-204-667-4524
Steinbach Art Centre, Steinbach. 1-204-346-1077
Starbuck art Club, Starbuck. 1-204-436-2448
Artist's Emporium Art Store, Winnipeg. 1-204-772-2421

Mexico Influence

BLACK VASE SERIES

These three paintings are watercolour on paper. Each painting is 8"x8"

I'm sorry these paintings are sold.

They are available in Geclee (not limited) 8"x8" or 10"x10".

MEXICO CITIES

Taxco, Playa Del Carman, Accapulco

These paintings are original watercolours. Each painting is 8 1/2"x81/2"

They are availabe for purchase, unframed at $250.00 each.

To purchase these paintings please email Wendy Kroeker at

wendykroekerartist@yahoo.ca

Contemporary Art

TREES

Original paintings are watercolours. Each mineature painting is 5"x5"

The original paintings are available from the Woodlands Gallery in Winnipeg.

For prices and purchasing you can call Jenny at the Gallery.

1-204-947-0700

MORRIS RIVER IN GOLD

Original paintings are in Acrylic on three separate panels.

Each panel is 8"x8" $645.00/set

I'm sorry this set of paintings are sold

Giclee reproductions(unsigned) are available for purchase

8"x8" or 10"x10"

New Work

FIELD POPPIES

Original acrylic paintings on three separate canvas panels

10"x10" each $475.00 for the set

I'm sorry, these paintings have sold

They are availabe in giclee (unsigned) 8"x8" each.

ENGLISH GARDENS

Assinibione Park, Winnipeg

Original painting Oil on canvas 16"x20" $895.00

I'm sorry this painting has sold

Availabe in Giclee on canvas 16"x20" L/E 50 A/p 5

New Work

Sun Rise Series
The original of this contemporary piece of art was painted in watercolour on Masa paper. There are three images to the set. Each image is 8"x8".
Giclees reproductions (unsigned) are available in sizes 8"x8" or 10" x10".
Sorry, the original set sold.

About Wendy Kroeker

Canadian artist, Wendy Kroeker knows that throughout the ages artists have greatly influenced the world, and have had a powerful ability to change the way people think about their environment, social issues, religion and the quality of life. Because of this, Wendy's greatest pleasure as both an artist and instructor is to evoke peace, joy and positive thinking through the aesthetic and creative images of her work. Wendy believes that although we live in a world of stress and pain, there is sill an abundance of beauty revealed all around us by God's handiwork, as well as by His enduring love and goodness to us.

Wendy's Experience
A professional watercolour and oil painting artist and a member of the M.S.A.,
Wendy received her diploma in Applied Arts at Red River College in 1975 and worked in the advertising and printing industry for several years. She has been teaching and painting for over 20 years. She is a well known and respected art instructor in both watercolour and oil throughout Manitoba.
Wendy has served and continues to serve on various art committees and juries who are concerned with the development and success of all artists.

The Nature of Her Work
Her traditional oil and watercolour paintings creatively express the beauty of the Manitoba landscape thus attracting the attention of visiting tourists from around the world.
Presently, Wendy has been exploring a more contemporary and abstract form of painting, which she is enjoying very much. She is also working in acrylics and mixed media. She finds this change stimulating, inspiring and very satisfying.
Wendy feels this exercise is helping her develop and improve her visual and creative skills. She plans to explore and develop this work for the next few years.
Wendy has participated in numerous exhibits throughout the prairie provinces and has won awards for her work including a projects grant from The Manitoba Arts Council.
Her work can be found in private and corprate collections throughout Canada and many other countries. Wendy has received a commission from the Canola Council of Canada to do a painting for the Government of Japan. Also from Manitoba Agriculture, The Mayor of Winnipeg and The Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation .

Galleries and Art shows
Some of her original paintings are available in limited edition lithographic reproductions or giclees which have been signed and numbered. Her original works which includes watercolours, acrylics and oils, also giclees and lithographic reproductions and art cards are displayed and are available for sale in these fine art galleries and at major Manitoba Art Exhibitions.
Rose Lane Cafe, Rosenort MB
Manitoba Art Expo, Assiniboia Downs in November.
Scattered Seeds , Assiniboia Downs in April.
The Woodlands Gallery, Winnipeg MB

Wendy Kroeker can be reached:
By phone: 1-204-746-8100
By email: wendykroekerartist@yahoo.ca