Kirsten T. O. Sheffield - painted batik
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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

2022
2022 Sidney Fine Art Show cancelled

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 to 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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"A Chance Glance"
ArtSea Gallery, 2021
2 artists








"Travels Through Batik"
ArtSea Gallery, 2019
solo show










"Travels Through an Artist's Eye"
Tulista Gallery, 2016
2 artists






"Fusion"
Abbotsford Art Gallery, 2014
8 artists










"Small Works Show"
Abbotsford Art Gallery, 2017
8 artists

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Art 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
 


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


The art of framing my batiks!

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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
604-858-7813


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