<![CDATA[ANNE MCCARTNEY AWS(DF),CSPWC,NWS,SDWS,TWSA - Blog: News and Events]]>Mon, 13 May 2024 23:49:00 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Galleria Esdé and second place in the International Watercolor Contest 2020]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:30:30 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/galleria-esde-and-second-place-in-the-international-watercolor-contest-2020
January was an exciting month. At the opening of Galleria's International Watercolor Contest 2020, "Florería" not only took second place over all but was also awarded the LabourLimea Prize, an offer for another exhibition. to say I was over the moon would have been an understatement. 
Thank you the Gallery for all the hard work putting this exhibition together but also to the many jurors who were responsible for the selection of pieces to be exhibited. 
This is what was written about this piece:
"Florería, A deep perspective vision combined with a great play of light and shadow make this work a masterful construction."
]]><![CDATA[Artist of the Month]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/artist-of-the-monthPicture

December of 2019 I was invited to join the roster of artists
represented by Art Gallery of St. Albert, Sales and Rental. 
​I'm so pleased to be part of this talented group.
In January, as introduction, they named me
"Artist of the Month" and the St. Albert Gazette put together this
terrific article of my work.
​A huge thank you to them all!
]]><![CDATA[Alberta Society of Artists-Geometry]]>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:29:52 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/alberta-society-of-artists-geometryPicture
So happy to be included into this Juried travelling exhibition with the Alberta Society of Artists!
"Reflections"
Watercolour
22"x30"
​For all the details on dates and locations
see below
​The Alberta Society of Artists presents, 'Geometry'. We know that line, shape, form, pattern, symmetry, scale, and proportion are the building blocks of both art and math. Geometry offers the most obvious connection between the two disciplines. Our theme challenges the artist to explore the parallels in their own work between geometry and art.
Thu Mar 8 2018 -
​Mon Apr 16 2018
Northern Jubilee Auditorium
11455-87 Ave, Edmonton, AB
Reception:  Saturday, April 7, 2018 2 pm - 4 pm 
Guest Speaker,
Megan Dyck, MFA  3 pm ​​
April 28  - June 2, 2018
Calgary Central Public Library
Main Floor Gallery
616 Macleod Trail S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 2M2
October 1 - 31, 2019
Western GM Drumheller Art Gallery
Badlands Community Facility
80 Veterans Way
Drumheller, AB 
Reception: TBA 
Nov 23 - Dec 22, 2019
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
14737 20 AVE
Crowsnest Pass, AB 
Reception: TBA
]]><![CDATA[Come one, Come all!]]>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:19:08 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/come-one-come-allPicture

​The Artelier Studio Artists
invite you and your guests to a 
Meet and Greet 
holiday show and sale

A fun afternoon to discover
​original fine art and crafts on
Dec 17th, 3-6pm
Artelier
10007-80 Ave Edmonton, Alberta


I very much look forward to seeing you on the 17th and giving you the grand tour of my new studio / gallery space

Happy holidays to you and your family
Anne McCartney 

]]><![CDATA[International Exhibtions]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:07:02 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/international-exhibtionsIt is always exciting to be part of an international exhibition, to see what other artists from around the world are creating is such a treat. I have had the honour of taking part in quite a few to date. I find what makes the experience priceless is if you are able to attend the opening. Not only are you able to see the art but you are often able to meet the exhibiting artists. My favourite memories of an opening are from a show last year in Greece, organized by the same person as this one, George Politis. It was wonderful to be part of the fun and creative group of exhibiting artists, who were all so warm and generous. I am saddened by being unable to travel to Greece this time around, but my hopes are that there will be another in the future that I will be able to attend.
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Such a thrill and an honour! Many thanks to the French Art Magazine, Pratiques des Arts, for publishing such a lovely article on yours truly.  
]]><![CDATA[Where has the year gone?]]>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/where-has-the-year-gone
Hard to believe it’s been about a year since I last sat down to write. What a wonderfully busy year it’s been. I’ve had amazing opportunities to exhibit my work in such locations as Bulgaria, China, Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton) Greece, and the Unites States, (NYC, San Diego, Kenosha). I was even able to pick up a couple of awards along the way. I’ve met so many magnificent people at the exhibitions I’ve been able to attend; it’s been wonderful to make connections like that. I’ve been fortunate enough to be published several times this year, which is always a thrill. I’ve had a blast teaching; workshops and privately. I love to spread the wonders of watercolour, as it’s such a cool medium! Volunteering for Fort Edmonton and the Historical Society, painting their carousel rides has also taking up some time since spring. It’s always enjoyable doing this work but the special part for me is painting along side one of my daughters, who is helping out as well. Now, as fall is done and winter is here, I find myself back in the studio excited by some new pieces that I see taking me in a new direction, more details later. :)
On a personal note, one of my favourite things this year was witnessing one of my daughter’s getting married. What a joy to see this young couple so ready and happy to start their new life together.
So, as I mentioned, life is busy and wonderful… I hope this year has brought you many happy moments as well, and the new year to come is full of wonderful surprises and constant wellness.
Wishing you all a great holiday season.
]]><![CDATA[Great Start to the New Year!]]>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:05:38 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/great-start-to-the-new-yearPicture
We started our year with an amazing trip to Africa. I came back with loads of pictures and loads of inspiration. While travelling I received some wonderful emails which re-enforced that I am never very far away from my work in the art world. I was notified of two publications of my work: one in a Chinese Art Magazine, and one in an American Art magazine (International Artist). I was also notified of a sale (one of my pieces in China) and of acceptance into an exhibition in Bulgaria. What a great month all around. I love that I can travel half way around the world and still feel so in touch with my passion for art.
This is a piece that I finished just before my departure to Africa. It was inspired by a trip to Japan. I loved the detail of her Kimono, and the drama of the light, so those are what became important to emphasize. Hope you like it.
]]><![CDATA[AWS in NYC!]]>Sat, 23 Jan 2016 03:10:02 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/aws-in-nycPicture
"The Annual Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society is juried by Signature Members who have been elected by the AWS membership. It is the purpose of the Society to promote the art of painting in water media and to exhibit works from the best contemporary watercolor artists. " http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.org
Yippee! I was finally accepted...and can't pass up on the opportunity to take it all in with a trip to NYC. 
I sent this piece off today and I hope to follow in April, to be there for the awards dinner on the 15th, should be quite the celebration.


]]><![CDATA[I'm off to China!]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:12:08 GMThttp://mccartneyartworks.com/blog-news-and-events/im-off-to-chinaPicture
I would like to share some exciting news. I have been invited to participate in two shows in China in December and since they just happen to run at the same time, I have decided to go over and celebrate! The first show is a juried exchange with the National Watercolor Society of America, of which I am a member, and the Shenzhen Watercolour Society. The show runs in China for a couple months and then moves to California for two more months. The Shenzhen International Watercolour Biennial (the second show) is huge for me. It started as an international competition in watercolor with about 4000 people entering from around the world. I was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the 100 people outside of China to be invited to participate in this exhibition. I am thrilled to be able to attend both openings.

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