Awards
Sidney Fine Art Show
People's Choice Award, Runner-up, Sail Past - Prevost Island, 2018 People's Choice Award, First Place, Solitude - Longbeach, 2017 Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work - MAJOR CATEGORY, Summer Shadows, 2015 People's Choice Award, First Place, Summer Shadows, 2015 Exhibitions, Shows and Competitions
2021
The Batik Guild Celebrates 35 years with Calendar Competition July The Batik Guild is an International guild begun in 1986 in Great Britain. With hundreds of batik artist members, a celebratory calendar was created to promote the guild internationally. Waltz of the Waves was one of 12 paintings selected for publishing. ArtSea Gallery, Two Person Show, Sidney, BC, Canada July 9 to 15 A Chance Glance, featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Wayne Peterson Kirsten sold 4 framed originals 2021 Sidney Fine Art Show cancelled 2020 Chilliwack Museum and Archives, Chilliwack, BC, Canada October 5 to December 24 Creative in Quarantine - Exhibition of work created during the 2020 pandemic year. 2020 Sidney Fine Art Show cancelled 2019 ArtSea Gallery, Sidney, BC, Canada February 2 to 7 Taste of Tulista - Exhibition of artists showing in the upcoming 2019 season at the ArtSea Gallery. ArtSea Gallery, Solo Show, Sidney, BC, Canada Aug 16-22 Travels Through Batik - original batiks and giclees, 10 framed originals sold Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 3 paintings entered & accepted, 1 sold 2018 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 3 paintings entered & accepted, 2 sold Runner Up People's Choice Award 2017 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 3 paintings entered, accepted & sold People's Choice Award 2017 The Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Small Works Group Exhibition November 19 to December 9 Select group of artists: painters Min Ma, Hong Zhu, Donna Zhang, Kirsten Sheffield, Pieter Molenaar and sculptors Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall 2016 Tulista Gallery, Two Person Show, Sidney, BC, Canada July 5 to 10 Travels Through An Artist's Eye - featuring Kirsten T.O. Sheffield and Serena J. Trinder Kirsten sold 6 paintings Artexpo Milan 2016, invitation received, Milan, Italy Sept 8-15 Although I couldn't go, it was an honour to be invited Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 3 paintings entered, accepted and 2 sold The Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Sixth Annual Contemporary Art Show November 2015 Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada Painting on the Edge 2015, Federation of Canadian Artists exhibition August Juried International exhibition hosted by the FCA. Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 3 paintings entered, accepted, sold Colin Graham Award for Innovative Work People's Choice Award 2015 The Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Fifth Annual Contemporary Art Show November 2014 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October Juried show, 2 paintings entered, accepted, sold Abbotsford Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC, Canada November 21 to December 12 Fusion - Forth Annual Contemporary Art Show Select group of artists, painters Min Ma, Hong Zhu, Donna Zhang, Kirsten Sheffield and Pieter Molenaar and sculptors Vance Theoret and Shannon Ravenhall 2013 Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC, Canada October First time entering (any show) the SFAS Juried show, 1 painting entered, accepted, sold |
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(two images immediately below) "Small Works Show" Abbotsford Art Gallery, Nov 19-Dec 9 2017
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(two images directly above) "Fusion" Abbotsford Art Gallery, 2014
Education
1992 Bachelor of Arts (First Class) in Art History
1990- 1992 University of Victoria, Art History Department
1989- 1990 University of Victoria, Visual Arts Department
1988 Oxford University Polytechnic, Art of the Airbrush
1986 Fabric Workshop, Carol Sabiston
1986 Oil painting for permanent display in foyer of Check TV Victoria - organized and selected by Bill Porteous
1985 Watercolour Workshop, Rita Edwards
1992 Bachelor of Arts (First Class) in Art History
1990- 1992 University of Victoria, Art History Department
1989- 1990 University of Victoria, Visual Arts Department
1988 Oxford University Polytechnic, Art of the Airbrush
1986 Fabric Workshop, Carol Sabiston
1986 Oil painting for permanent display in foyer of Check TV Victoria - organized and selected by Bill Porteous
1985 Watercolour Workshop, Rita Edwards
Memberships
2021- present The Batik Guild - International guild of 120 members from North America, South America, Australia, Europe and Africa
2014- present The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
2015 - 2020 Active Status Federation of Canadian Artists
2014 - 2015 The Abbotsford Arts Council
2021- present The Batik Guild - International guild of 120 members from North America, South America, Australia, Europe and Africa
2014- present The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
2015 - 2020 Active Status Federation of Canadian Artists
2014 - 2015 The Abbotsford Arts Council
The art of framing my batiks!
I have developed a framing solution that emphasizes the organic, natural aspects of the batik by particularly highlighting the 100% cotton on which the works are painted while maintaining conservation parameters - I was very fortunate to have the expertise of the Whiterock Gallery in Whiterock, BC, which specializes in framing challenges. With the help of their designer, Amy, and framer, Byron, we envisioned a system of dry-mounting the cloth, leaving the raw edge exposed and creating a subtle shadow effect thus emphasizing the fabric. This definitely draws attention and distinguishes my work from other mediums. As conservation is of great importance, Amy and Byron confirmed that the dry-mounting glue was conservationally sound and would have no adverse affects on the artwork and, if required, the batik can be easily removed, undamaged.
I brought this framing concept closer to home where it was realized by Annette Sanders of Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing in Chilliwack, BC. After several preliminary tests and design adjustments, Annette has become my "Framer of Choice". She is exceptionally competent with the technique, while sharing my perfectionism. Never satisfied until I am, Annette is the framer I recommend to my patrons buying unframed pieces.
Julie Anne's Art & Custom Framing
http://www.julieannesartandframing.com/
#4-45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 5P9
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