On Exhibition Art Walk - Beautiful Birch

Over the milk counter there is always an opportunity to offer a selection of small items. Sharon, the owner allows me to permanently display my art cards in this area and this year I arranged some birch slice paintings and a few mountain landscapes next to them.
They range in price from $35 and make a lovely display.

Sea Dean Annual Solo - Different Strokes
18 August - 15 September 2018

Lake Country Coffee House
10356 Bottom Wood Lake Road (Next to Lake Country Art Gallery)
Lake Country BC Canada

7am - 4pm Daily (8am Sundays)
Sea will be on site during Art Walk  8 and 9 September

I’ve been going at break neck speed to get ready for this exhibition. Almost every piece is new, and this year I have many large works including Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Digital and 3D pieces. I will be available all weekend during Art Walk, so that you can ask about the inspiration for your favorite pieces. And if the weather co-operates I may even be giving some demos. Drop in and meet the artist.

Frida loves pumpkin spiced lattes 👀☕️🍂 This cold weather has got us in a fall mood, so we’re bringing pumpkin spice back early! While you’re sipping on your pumpkin spiced latte, check out the amazing art we have on our walls by @blueskyredearth! We LOVE her work❤️‼️

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On Exhibition - Birch Lake

Every painting in this exhibition, which I’ve entitled “Different Strokes”, is either brand new or massively tweaked. When I finished hanging the exhibition today, I was exhausted and the cafe was closing, so I didnt manage to get photos, however, This is a tweaked painting from one of my favorite displays which includes five birch slice paintings, a couple of ipad drawings and a couple of small mountain paintings.

The original version of this painting looked a bit empty, so I added an island and stand of trees. I’m quite happy with the result. The birch slices are $39 which is a bargain considering the amount of work in sourcing, sealing and painting. Only available at the exhibition, or can be reserved for shipping after 15 September when the exhibition closes. The holidays are coming and this would make a wonderful gift.


Sea Dean Annual Solo - Different Strokes
18 August - 15 September 2018

Lake Country Coffee House
10356 Bottom Wood Lake Road (Next to Lake Country Art Gallery)
Lake Country BC Canada

7am - 4pm Daily (8am Sundays)
Sea will be on site during Art Walk  8 and 9 September

I’ve ben going at break neck speed to get ready for this exhibition. Almost every piece is new, and this year I have many large works including Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Digital and 3D pieces. I will be available all weekend during Art Walk, so that you can ask about the inspiration for your favorite pieces. And if the weather co-operates I may even be giving some demos. Drop in and meet the artist.

Birch Lake

BIRCH LAKE
4" approx. Canadian Birch Slice
Archival Seal
Use with small easel or attached hanger
$49 + Shipping



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A local lake view painted on a sealed natural Canadian birch slice.

Birch Vineyard

BIRCH VINEYARD
Acrylic on 4" Round
Natural Birch Archivally Prepared
Ready to hang or display on a mini easel
$49

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Another little round painting reflecting our local wine culture. The series is currently only available by email.

Birch View

BIRCH VIEW
4" approx. Birch Slice
Archival Prep
Use with small easel or hanger attached
$49 + Shipping



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I've been obsessed with finding a way to paint round for a couple of years now. Round canvases are available, but they are either cheaply made or well over the point where I can still make a small profit. I've spent hours trawling the internet for inventive options from drink coasters to embroidery hoops, but nothing gives the quality appearance I want to achieve. These natural birch slices were one option I found and ordered a box to test.

The slices are naturally aged, but the natural gasses would seep into the painting and affect the colors if they weren't treated first. I used GAC 100 to seal them and then clear gesso to give a better painting surface. This is a time consuming and expensive process because the dry wood sucks in the product. I resolved to go to the hardware store to investigate another sealing option, but I dont think it would be archival.

My round obsession probably originates from one of my favorite paintings being round, The Sea Hath it's Pearls by William Henry Margetson. I have this painting on my to do list and I'm always thinking about how to approach the frame, which is an integral part of the success of the painting. Some prints use a generic roccoco frame and others paint it on the canvas. As the crabs are an integral part of the success of the painting, I think this is the best option. Another option would be to obtain a plain round frame and carve into the wood, or coat with many layers of plaster and carve into that. I'll keep you posted on this project.

Birch Blossom

BIRCH BLOSSOM
4" Round Birch Slice
Archivally Prepared
$49

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This is part of my new NATURE SERIES painted on slices of birch which have been dried and then painstakingly treated with archival product. There is a fair bit of texture in this piece as well as peekaboo glimpses of the rings and sawcuts.

Birch Blossom is painted with acrylic including some Pebeo Acrylic Binder in Violet Iridescent as well as touches of Violet/Blue, Red/Blue and Orqnge/Yellow Iridescent Dyna. These are part of my collection of new toys.

Each slice has a hanger, or can be displayed on a small easel.