Back to the blog life :)

Dear friends,
Sorry for the long silence!
Now I am back and will try to announce all the paintings and events I've missed and be consistent in future :)

1. August 29, 2015 I too part in the White Rock en plein air painting competition! During the massive wind storm that hit the Lower Mainland on Saturday, 21 local artists were painting outside and that was a great challenge. After all, I'm the 1st place winner!!! SECOND time (first was in 2013)!

 Stormy Wind.White Rock

oil on deep canvas

15"x30"

As the painting was covered with the dust, sand and insects, being painter during the storm, I've tried  to clean it out and refresh the paint and look what I got in the end :)

2. September-October 2015 I've organized four en plein air painting sessions for the Guild members in some of the most picturesque places of the City of Burnaby: Burnaby Mountain Park, Burnaby Central Park, Metrotown and Deer Lake Park.

here are my sketches...

 Burnaby Mountain Totem Pole

oil on canvas board

11"x14"

SOLD 

 

 Central Park Pond

oil on canvas board

11"x14"

 Central Park. Pond Island

oil on canvas

11"x14"

SOLD 

 

Metrotown in the Rain

oil on canvas

16"x20"

Deer Lake Park

oil on canvas board

11"x14"

SOLD 

 

3. September 19, 2015 Stiveston Grand Prix of Arts annual en plein air challenge. It was held under the heavy rain smoothly and comfortably. All the amazingly organized locations were equipped with the tents. Spots were picked by pooling number of the bowl. I was lucky! My spot was right in front of the fish market. Rainy day, fish boats, water what else I can dream about!? I was not a winner, but I got an amazing experience and sold my painting.

 

 Fish Market. Stiveston

oil on deep canvas

12"x24"

SOLD 

4.  And finally...October 23-25, 2015 Burnaby Artists Guild Fall Show

10 my paintings got new homes :) while I was enjoying meeting some of my good friends and art lovers. Thanks to everyone who came to visit the Show!

 

Grand Prix of Art, Delta 2015

Today I took part in the plein air art contest that was first organized in Delta (Ladner). That was a great challenge for all my family due to a very hot day.
I'm not a winner though my painting was sold at the show. I got very good feedback from my viewers and spent an unforgettable day. Ladner was amazing! Beautiful street views and very nice people. It was seems as all the neighborhood came out to check artists' work. One lady mentioned that she has never seen her street in purple color like I've painted on my canvas, but now she can see it everywhere. I love it!
The old car was staying right in front of my location and gave me the image of the old city view.
Here are some photos of the day...

 Vibrancy of Time

16"x20"

oil on canvas

SOLD

"Small, Smaller & Smallest"

June 9 - 21 Federation of Canadian Artists "Small, Smaller & Smallest"at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island:1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7

Upcomong Art Shows

I'm very proud to invite you for three upcoming group Art Show where my paintings will exhibit with many other great art works.

•   June 3 - 25 Artdream Studios presents "Artists Without Borders" Show opening is on Wednesday, June 3rd  6-8 pm  At the Charles Clark Gallery @ Strange Fellows Brewery 1345 Clark st. Vancouver. Supporting Artists with Disabilities.

• June 9 - 21 Federation of Canadian Artists "Small, Smaller & Smallest"at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island:1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7

• June 23 - August 16 Federation of Canadian Artists "Summer Gallery" at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island:1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7

I'd like to announce that since now you can find "New" button in the menu of my website irynakharina.com to check the most recent paintings and plein air works. Also you can fallow me on the facebook. Feel free to leave your comments

Art Across the Pacific

Burnaby Artists Guild Spring Show

You're invited to our spring show

 "Beautiful Burnaby" 

March 27 to March 29, 2015. 

at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Parkway, Burnaby
We'll feature original art and art cards, as well as a raffle for a beautiful painting of Deer Lake and a name-the-abstract contest.
Friday, 7 - 10 pm; 
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission & parking. On bus route

Some rescent, ongoing and upcoming Art Shows

Dear friends,
You all are invited to attend some Shows where I exhibit some of my new paintings.

Recently finished "Artist's Choice" Art Show of the Federation of Canadian Artists where my painting "Still life with the lantern" was sold.

Feb17-Mar 16, 2015  "Landscapes" Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery:1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7

March 27-29, 2015 “Beautiful Burnaby” Burnaby Artists Guild Show. Shadbolt Center for the Arts: 6450 Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2J3  (Poster coming soon :)
                                   

                                    

                                    

More petite paintings!!!

Still looking for the Christmas Gifts Ideas!?
"Positively Petite"

 Miniature Exhibition 2D and 3D miniatures by multiple artists. This miniature exhibition runs  November 13-December 19, 2014 

 

 Angel Cat

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Movember Fish

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Snorkeling Cat

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Lets celebrate!
3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Member of the Midnight zone riding club

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Anonymous Art Show!!! Comming soon!!!

If you still looking for the best ever Christmas Gifts find out about this event:
anonymous-art-show

Positively Petite Miniature Exhibition & Sale

"Positively Petite"

 Miniature Exhibition 2D and 3D miniatures by multiple artists. This miniature exhibition runs  November 13-December 19, 2014 

 Opening Gala is on  Thursday, November 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. 

 

    Friends, family and general public are welcome.


Place des Arts
1120 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam, British Columbia
V3K 1G2
T: 604.664.1636 | F: 604.664.1658


This year my paintings are not just about FISH...

 

 Still Hungry:(

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Carmen

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Fishy, fishy, fishy...

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Romantic Letter

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

 

 

Got you!

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

 Sleepy Fish

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

You are My Best Gift Ever!

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Burnaby Artists Guild Fall Show!!! Everyone is invited!!!

Dear Friends, art lovers and collectors,

I am happy to invite you again to the Burnaby Artists Guild Fall Show 2014.

As usually our Show takes place at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts October 24-26, 2014.  Please feel free to invite your friends, family, co-workers, and classmates to our Art Show. 

Please find all details in the poster

Opening Reception is on Friday 24, 2014

7pm-10pm

Sincerely,

Iryna

"Nature Inspired" Art Show!

Dear Friends, art lovers and collectors,

I would like to invite you to the Burnaby Artists Guild "Nature Inspired" Art Show.

It takes place June 21-July 12, 2014 at the Deer Lake Gallery (right beside the Shadbolt Center).  Please feel free to invite your friends, family, co-workers to our art show. 

You can find the details on the invitation card and poster attached below.

Let's enjoy this Summer together!

Opening Reception is on Saturday June 21, 2014

2pm-4pm

 

 

"Flowers & Foliage" Art Show!

Dear friends,

I'd like to invite you to the group Show were you can find my paintings among the other excellent pieces by the Federation of Canadian Artists members .

 

May 27th - June 8th

Celebrate all of nature's artistic flourishes!

 This seasonal exhibition showcases works

   from member artists with the subject matter of

   flowers and foliage.

   Come and see not only the different varietals,

   but also the different approaches,

   styles and mediums each artist 

   uses in portraying naturally beautiful subject

   matter.

Burnaby Artists Guild Art Show!

Dear Friends, art lovers and collectors,

I am happy to invite you again to the Burnaby Artists Guild Spring Show 2014.

It takes place April 4,5,6 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (as usually). This year more then 30 local artists participate in the event. Please feel free to invite your friends, family, co-workers, and classmates to our art show. Let's celebrate the beginning of Spring together!

Opening Reception is on Friday 4, 2014

7pm-10pm

"The Art of Being Together" Art Show

Dear friends, my painting "Floral Wreaths" became a finalist of the Art Contest "Art of Being Together". Art Show"The Art of Being Together" is on Thursday April 3, from 5:00 - 9:00pm at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Tickets are $25. 

You can find here more information on the organization L'Arche Greater Vancouver.

 

 

Floral Wreaths

30"x 30"

acrylic on canvas

My small achievement!

Participating with my two paintings at the juried art show "Artists Choice 2014" of the Federation of Canadian Artists I was highly surprised to win "FCA Second Prize Award"!

White Fascination

20"x 20"

oil on canvas

FCA Second Prize Award

SOLD

http://artists.ca/show/artists_choice_2014/29/white_fascination/0

"How much is the Fish?"

 This is my "2013 Funny Fish" collection that is the second year  artistic experiment. You can find all these pieces and more at the Positively Petite 2013 Art Show. Opening gala will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Place des Arts. Last year collection got a numerous positive feedback and was successfully sold out.

Welcome to the Show!

 Have I ever met you?

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Glorious Salmon

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

 Flirty Sole fish

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD

 Expecting One

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

 Romantic Octopus

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

  

Wise Mud skipper

3"x3"

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Walking in the Rain
3"x3"

acrylic on canvas
SOLD