Selina Jorgensen: Studio News

I have been working on a little illustration project in support of the Canadian Cancer Society with a fabulous Author, Kate Noble. Now that the book is finished and available to the public, I thought I would share a few pics of the process!

The book is available through all Scotia Bank locations on the island, Hemp & Co., and Country Grocer. Contributions support the internationally acclaimed and accredited summer recreation program, Camp Goodtimes. The camp provides a unique summer experience for children and teens with cancer.

Ah, summer in Victoria at last! And what kind of summer would it be without the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's annual Moss Street Paint-In?

I will be participating this year for the first time and am eagerly anticipating a day filled with creativity and adventure. I hope those of you who are in the area will take the time to stop by my booth (#78) which will be located on Moss Street, between Point Street and Dallas Road.

23rd Annual Moss Street Paint-In

Saturday, July 17th     11am - 4pm  

Moss Street, Victoria, BC

For more information, please visit: http://aggv.bc.ca/art+gallery+paint+in.aspx

We are so lucky to live in a city that supports and incourages the artistic spirit - I am so grateful for growing up surrounded by so many talented people.

Here are some pics of a very successful, art-filled day:

I have been working on a new series exploring coastal forest imagery. Here are some of the new pieces I finished up yesterday!

Wow! What a busy few months! And yet another show coming up:

Summer Small Works Exhibition & Sale

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Saturday, June 26th - Sunday, August 29th

AGGV Art Rental Exhibition Space

Hope you can stop by for a look at an amazing collection of small treasures!

Hello everyone! I contributed a few little pieces for this worthy cause. Sounds like an interesting collaborative show - I am looking forward to it!

SPRING AHEAD Art Festival & Fundraiser

at the Vancouver Island School of Art

2549 Quadra Street, Victoria

 Friday, April 30, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

• $50 Art Sale: 200 small scale ready-to-hang works for sale on a 'cash and carry' basis (Slide Room Gallery)

• Music by DJ Rowan: BaseLounge

• Urbanheart Live painting silent auction: artists will be painting on site in the classrooms - bid on artwork while it’s being made!

• Refreshments available

Saturday, May 1, noon – 4:00 pm

• $50 Art Sale continues

• Music by Craig Paterson, Toby Meis & DJ Desunos

• Urbanheart Live painting silent auction continues

• Watch graffiti artists, TMC 'tender mountain clan' paint the back wall of the school

• Collage Central: Make your own art! All materials provided

Free admission. Everyone welcome.

 Come for the art, the music, the fun and to support a great cause.  All proceeds go to the Vancouver Island School of Art

Sponsored by the Vancouver Island School of Art, Sunset Collaborations, Urbanheart and Cloverdale Paint.

 For more info, call 250-380-3500 or info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

My current show at Discovery Coffee seems to be generating a bit of a (coffee) buzz! I am so thrilled to be mentioned in Carla's Blog: http://1nicething.wordpress.com/ - thank you! Please visit her inspiring thoughts as she strives to acknowlege the small things that create a life.

Just a quick update:

My solo show "Tidepools" is up at Discovery Coffee House (1964 Oak Bay Avenue) so everyone should come have a mocha (the best in town!) and check it out!

It will be up for the next couple of months (April/ May 2010) and work is for sale at reasonable prices. I believe in making affordable art that is accessable to everyone.

Special thanks to Kathleen at Discovery Coffee for helping put this little shin-dig on!

Well, I had an urge to paint an owl. So I painted one. Then another one. Then another one. And so on.....now we have several owls hanging around the house. I fear I am entering a new series, once again. However, change is always good.

Now that everyone has had time to recover from the holiday festivities, I hope calendars are a little less crowded and people will find time to check out this upcoming show featuring my work and the works of a few other talented folk:

FANTASY ISLAND
February 19 - March 15, 2010

"Victoria, with its legislature buildings lit up like the castle from the opening sequence of the Wonderful World of Disney, provides a perfect backdrop for ideas around fantasy and the unreal. This group exhibition will showcase the work of Victoria-based artists whose work delves into the fantastical and the romantic while alluding to a darker subterfuge."

Opening reception, Friday, February 19 @ 7:30 pm
Curator/artist talk, Friday, February 19 @ 8 pm

http://www.slideroomgallery.com

 Below, the preparations begin!

And here is the final product of one crazy afternoon:

My afternoon spent as the Artist in Residence at the Legacy Gallery went really well, considering the weather outside was nasty (rain, rain and more rain). Thank you to all who came out to support me. I hope to do the event again in the spring.

Poloychrome Fine Arts will be hosting an appropriately titled "Wish List" exhibition featuring the work of several gallery artists. The show opens November 29, 2009 and runs until December 31, 2009.

http://polychromefinearts.com/shows.html

Hello! Just a quick note to let everyone know about the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Small Works Show & Sale. I have two pieces in this collection and the show runs from November 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010.  Over 90 artists are participating in the event and works are selling for a reasonable $100 each. Hope some of you can stop by the gallery and check it out.

Hello everyone! With the holiday season fast approaching, I will be taking part in the Legacy Gallery Artist In Residence series. On each Saturday leading up until Christmas, the gallery will be showcasing a local artist. Each artist will be present in the gallery, working on their craft and have additional work available for sale. I will be in the gallery on Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 1-3pm. Please drop by for a visit. I will have plenty of work available for purchasing - the perfect gift for someone who has everything!

Recently, I was invited to donate a piece for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria TRIBUTE Fundraiser. This silent auction took place on November 5th, 2009 and was a great success. Please visit their link to learn more about this exciting evening!

http://aggv.bc.ca/tribute.aspx

With the weather changing, screenprinting in the back (yard) has become a bit difficult. I have changed direction and begun a new collection of work which I have been referring to as my Beachcomber series. I am very excited about how these new pieces are turning out and look forward to a continuing period of growth and discovery.

Finally, I am online! I plan to use this area for updates on upcoming shows of mine and of other artists I love and support. Check in regularly for additional blurbs, links, and thoughts about the art world and my current inspirations. Currently, Polychrome Fine Arts has a couple of my pieces and everyone should go check them out - a great new space for alternative and unique artwork. The University of Victoria Legacy Gallery has re-vamped their gift shop to reflect current art being made in the Victoria area. Some of my smaller pieces have found a temporary home there. Again, please stop by their space as it really is a wonderful achievement for the heart of downtown Victoria. Later, Kids!