Jill Segal's Newsletter

Summer/Fall 2007

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Greetings Friends,

Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying the glorious warm weather and taking advantage of the longer days to paint, walk outdoors, relax and have time for rest, renewal and joyful fun activities.

Since the last newsletter I have been involved in many exciting things.

In May I was in Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. It is a beautiful coral island, with white beaches, turquoise water and amazing coral reefs.

I have been showing my paintings at a gallery on the island “Art Provo”. This trip was an opportunity to visit the gallery, and acquire inspiration, snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing.

This summer I have been working on six new large multimedia “Coral Reef” paintings, which I am excited to share with you.

Once again in July I taught my workshop “Watercolour- exploring alternative techniques”, at the Haliburton School of the Arts and had a great time with a wonderful group of enthusiastic students.

This School is a fantastic facility, offering all kinds of interesting creative courses in all the arts. It is a hive of creative energy for six weeks during the summer. Everyone who attends finds the courses and environment fun filled. and stimulating. www.HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts.ca

I participated in one of the programs, “Meditation and Creativity” taught by Molly Swan, who is an exceptional teacher. In this course we learnt about Insight Meditation and were exposed to many different drawing media, and painting in water colour.

For me this course reinforced the relationship between meditation and creativity. It emphasized the importance of taking time to look and see what really is, not what we believe we see.

So often we live and believe in illusions. This course was a wonderful opportunity to be still to quiet the mind and connect with one’s true creative self.

Here are some interesting quotes on seeing.

“Art does not reproduce what we see. Rather, it makes us see.” Paul Klee .

“‘Still in a way, nobody sees a flower really. It is so small. We haven’t time and to see takes time -like to have a friend takes time.” Georgia O’keefe.

“The real voyage of discovery consists not of seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust.

If you would like to read more about meditation and creativity, I recommend the "The Zen of Seeing", by Frederick Franck.

FUTURE ARTIST’S AND PHOTOGRAPHER’S MAGICAL JOURNEYS

Our Trip to South Africa in February 2008 is now full, and we are in the process of organizing a fascinating trip to Bali in February 2009. I will keep you posted.

Enjoy the rest of the summer,
Please contact me if you require any further information,

Blessings,
Jill Segal

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Upcoming Classes, Workshops, & Events

My Fall classes will be starting in October and the schedule is as follows:

CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS WITH WATERMEDIA (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) :

DATES: October 11 - Dec 6, 2007 (9 classes.)
There will be an extra make-up class for missed classes December 13 or Dec 20.
This will be confirmed.
TIME: Thursday 9.30 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
FEE: $270
LOCATION: My studio (18 Prince Edward Blvd, Thornhill)
Please contact Jill at jill@jillsegal.com or phone 905-731-3834

In this course we will explore creative expression, using water based media of your choice ie fluid acrylic, heavy bodied acrylic, watercolour and mixed media (watercolour crayons, oil pastels and collage). Teaching by demonstration, discussion, individual attention and critique.

Alternate weeks may be an independent study session, following on from the previous week’s assignment. Creativity, fun, uniqueness and personal expression will be emphasized.

Please contact Jill at jill@jillsegal.com or phone 905-731-3834 to register.

ART SHOW

Images Inspired by Peru a show of original art and photography, by participants of the Artist’s and Photographer’s Magical Journey to Peru, October 2006.

LOCATION: Marvelous Edibles Restaurant , 120 Laird Drive Toronto (Eglinton and Bayview) (416) 425 7623
WHEN: Friday Sept 14 –Fri October 26, 2007
Opening reception Sunday Sept 16, 3-5pm

This will be a great opportunity to share the excitement and inspiration that participants experienced in Peru. It is also an opportunity to find out about this trip, if you would like to join us in Peru on a future journey.

For invitation see http://www3.sympatico.ca/r.jones/Peru/

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Enjoy the rest of the summer everyone!

Jill Segal

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