ART HISTORY TALK  Thursday, March 3rd, 7-8:30 pmArt Through the Ages PART II:  ROMAN ART with Ewa ChwojkoIn this art talk Ewa examines how the ancient Roman artists ‘borrowed’ from the Greeks, put their own twist on it, and thus achieved immortality! Their architecture, sculpture and painting has been inspiring artists ever since. MEMBERS' MEETING + PRESENTATIONS: Wednesday, March 9th, 7 pm Stay connected, informed and enlightened: Join us for monthly Membership updates on current and upcoming events, followed by two short presentations by Eva Folks and Linda McIntosh.Linda, a mixed media artist, art educator and MGA Communications Manager shares her transformational experience with the Art2Life Creative Visionary Program in Mallorca, Spain for a week-long painting workshop in a beautiful, remote retreat.  Free to all MGA Members. A zoom link to the meeting will be sent out next week.  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:Recording for Momin Khan Demo (February Members' Meeting )https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AVEy-w13Z77DZvqWxJPpyv_AtF2hFZOE/view?usp=sharingIn this demo Momin painted a cityscape, demonstrating geometrical drawing skills, perspective, proportions, composition and figure drawing.Monthly demos following our Members Meeting are recorded and available on our website markhamartists.orgMEMBERS GALLERYCarolyne Pascoe TWS As well as painting representationally in her watercolour paintings, Carolyne has enjoyed venturing into the world of abstraction, print making monotypes, acrylic and mixed-media studio work. She has studied with many renown artists, has taken numerous workshops as well as organizing them for many art organizations.  Her paintings, which have received many awards, have been exhibited and sold at numerous juried shows in Toronto and throughout Ontario and can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, USA., Europe, Asia and Australia.  Navaho Inspiration 34"x26" Abstract AcrylicLinda Picerno Kalianteris   Once summer arrived and my two boys were out of school, I knew I had to keep the momentum going, so I bought a pochade box and started oil painting at the go kart track. It wasn’t long before word spread amongst the Go Karting community, and so began the "motorsport" commissions.  I paint a lot of things, and I see every painting as an opportunity to learn and grow and improve.  Portraits/ Landscapes/ Still lifes / Motorsport... the subjects change, but my goal is always to find the light, and to use colour and brushstrokes to tell a story within my painting.  Porch Pumkins8"x10"oil on wood panel 20"x20" commission, 6"x8", oil on wood panel  MARCH CHALLENGE: Let in the Light "As we work to create light for others we naturally light our own way." Join the March Challenge!   SUBMIT HERE       THE LOOK OF LOVEFOR EARS AND EYES: Podcasts and Books for Visual ArtistsArt for All: The Curious Sketchbook with best selling author Danny Gregory  Creative inspiration and advice to help you stop procrastinating and start making stuff.The Jealous Curator: Art for Your Ear with Danielle You'll hear first-hand from talented, successful, full-time artists (who also happen to be regular people with hilarious stories) BEFORE they’re in the Art History books.How to Sell Art: The Abundant Artist with Cory Huff  Cory Huff is committed to dispelling the myth of the starving artist and has excellent podcasts on the subject. His podcasts feature interviews with successful artists who impart valuable advice on the business of art.The Art History Babes:  Corrie, Nat, Ginny, & Jen  A discussion of all things in visual culture where topics outside the realm of established art history are discussed. Learn To Paint with Kelly Ann Powers  Interviews with a different artist each episode. Discussions of all aspects of painting from composition, to colour mixing to materials and more. Very helpful if you’re interested in painting techniques. Talking With Painters with Maria Stoljar   Australian Painters talk with Maria about their life and their art.  I find this podcast very enjoyable. It’s relaxing and fun to listen to other artists talk about their lives. Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood  Listen to top artists, authors, and visionaries share their insights, nitty gritty details about their creative process, and what really goes on behind the scenes. Ranked among the top 30 educational podcasts in the world, with more than 840 five-star reviews worldwide. ACRYLIC by Rita IsaacGet creative with acrylic, the world's most versatile paintPacked with over 40 essential techniques and creative ideas, this practical guide reveals how to get the most out of acrylic paint, in all its forms. Easy-to-follow instructions and examples by some of the best artists working today, Acrylic is guaranteed to inspire, whatever your ability.Available at Markham Public Library • Forget the rules and have fun • Do find like-minded folks to play with • Do play without caring about the outcome • Do play often • Do make mistakes (lots of them!) • Don't worry about what anyone says • Don't show your treasures to folks who don't get it • Don't tell yourself you're too busy, old, unschooled, untalented, etc.CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2022     MARCH                                                                                         Wednesday, March 02 PEERING IN Members' Critiquewith Susan Weiss 7:30 PM Thursday, March 03       ART TALK with Ewa Chwojkozoom 7-8pm Wednesday, March 09      MEMBERS MEETING + PRESENTATIONS: •  Eva Folks demonstrates a new design foran H-frame easel developed at home • Linda McIntosh shares her experience at a Destination Workshop in 2021 zoom 7pm Wednesday, March 16 PEERING IN Members' Critiquewith Lynn Ross 7:30pm  Tuesday, March 22       PAINT LOUNGE: paint with a group         easels available for use 1-4pm Thursday, March 24       ART TALK with Ewa Chwojko zoom 7-8pm Wednesday, March 30  PEERING IN Members' Critiquewith Susan Weiss 7:30pm     APRIL                                                                                                Wednesday, April 06      MEMBERS' MEETING + DEMO with Ernestine Tahedl (Abstract)         Grace Anglican Church, 7pm Thursday, April 07       ART TALK with Ewa Chwojko zoom 7-8pm Tuesday, April 12       ART TALK with Ewa Chwojko ART TALK with Ewa Chwojko PAINT LOUNGE - paint with a group  Copyright © *2022, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.