Show on daily from 10am to 4pm at the Cathouse Gallery
5430 Island Hwy W. Qualicum - 250-937-9991
Join us on Jan 27 after 3pm for a "Meet the Artist / Wrap Party"
For almost 10 years now, the Cathouse Studio has hosted regular drawing/painting sessions with live models and up to a dozen artists per session. There has been a consistent core group for all those years. Encouragement flows freely, fostering a supportive environment where artists exchange ideas and techniques. The 2-hour format is a change from the regular life drawing formats. Our models sit for 50 minutes, with a 20-minute break where we get to look at each other's work, exchange ideas, and catch up on the news, then the model poses for another 50 minutes usually facing the opposite direction.
Our First Cathouse Studio Drawing Session, Nov 2014, Lexia modeling
Each artist uses their favorite medium for the evening, ranging from graphite, through pastel and conte, to watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Some full body figures, most of them portraits. Each artist's style and character comes through in their work ranging from realistic to abstract.
Cathouse Drawing session with Model Sherry Samis and Jessi Epp on guitar
Sometimes it gets a little squishy, but we all manage to fit in, Model, Victoria / Ray LaMontagne - Jolene
Our models generally come from the local area. I go 'trolling' for models. I'll see someone in a restaurant or pub that has 'it', or ask local musicians, store owners, or personalities. There are some ridiculous times when a model has had to cancel last minute and I've rushed out to the local pub and dragged back the evening's model with a promise of "$40 and a beverage of your choice". This technique has been surprisingly fruitful. Over the years we have had over 400 models with very few repeats. We have often been treated with live music from our local musicians who have consented to be models for us
The FRESH FACES FROM THE CATHOUSE SHOW features 8 of the regular session artists. Art show of portraits from live models.
Take a quick walk through of the show.
In the Fresh Faces show, eight diverse artists showcase unique pieces stemming from the drawing sessions. Each artist using approx 8 feet of wall space, creating a visually dynamic and diverse display.
Sheena McCorquodale
Acrylic on Canvas & Conte on Paper & Pastel on Paper
Margaret Shorter
Acrylic on Canvas & Hardboard
Gordon Lafluer
Graphite on Paper
Pat Palmer
Charcoal on Paper
Peter Leclerc
Graphite & Pastel on Paper (reproductions)
Irene Orrom
Acrylic on Board
Alex Carr
Graphite & Watercolor on Paper
Melanie Barnes
Graphite & Watercolor on Paper
Join us for a 'Meet the Artist / Wrap Party on Saturday, Jan 27, 2024