MEET THE ARTISTS
CAROL SCHLOSS
Pastel Artist
"I approach my work with a sense of purpose and responsibility.
I want to learn, to grow, to challenge myself. To that end I will
push limits, break a few rules, try new techniques. I think the
animating force of my work is color. Drawing provides the bones
and framework, but to enhance the color, I play with values and
complements, layering and underpainting to approximate reality
in an impressionistic way."
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Spring Barnyard
Elaine Alfoldy watercolour
Coming Home
Andy Alfoldy watercolour
ELAINE AND ANDY ALFOLDY
Watercolour Artists
We opened the original Alfoldy Gallery in 1982, along Kootenay Lake. Since 2001 it has been in Erickson, 5 minutes east of Creston on Highway 3 in a little house at 3917 Highway 3. We enjoy painting while at the gallery. Interesting visitors have come by over the years letting us know about their lives while we paint or just stop and listen.
The Gallery is open by appointment or by chance.
Phone 250 428 7473 [our home]
or 250 428 0688 [ the gallery when we are there]
We are happy to have your visit so be in touch.
ILDIKO KISS
Alcohol Ink Artist
Hailing from the far reaches of southwest Hungary, Ildiko has been painting since the early 1980s.
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She moved to Creston several years ago, but it was only in the last few years that she discovered alcohol inks. She fell in love with the range of colours and movement, and is looking forward to further developing her style in the medium.
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JENNY STEENKAMP
Oil Paint Artist
Born in Namibia, Africa Jenny's paintings are always about colour and the enticing fragrances of fruits, flowers, damp forests and the smell of rain.
Jenny's inspirations come from an inner feeling whisking her away on a wonderful Journey of beauty and peace.
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https://www.facebook.com/jennysteenkamp.fineart/
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KAREN ARROWSMITH
Watercolour Artist
In warmer months I like to paint in Plein Air. This brings me close to nature and I try to put those feelings into my work. In the winter, I do more detailed work and watercolor and acrylic abstracts.
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LAURA LEEDER
Watercolour Artist
I love creating colourful, beautiful art that brings joy into our homes and happiness into our hearts. I believe art is meant to be shared with others and I choose to do so in a joyous and lighthearted way.
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SARAH MILLER
Glass and Textile Artist
Sarah Miller is a self-taught glass artist living in West Creston, BC. When she's not in her studio playing with glass, she is likely working in her garden, thinking about playing with glass. She has recently begun to explore the world of art quilts.
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http://www.sarahmillerglass.com/
BETH SWALWELL
Mixed Media Artist
A Mixed Media artist, taking art classes in the US and Canada for the past 20 years, Beth has immersed herself in her own discovery and practice.
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Beth sees her Art Barn Studio as a space for everyone to access, no matter what challenges they face.
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ART GROUPS
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IMAGES ART GROUP
The Creston Valley artists behind the annual Images Art Show & Sale, this group consists of:
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Andy and Elaine Alfoldy
Laura Leeder
Jim and Howard Smith
Eileen Gidman
Sarah Miller
Ute Bachinski
Jenny Steenkamp
Guest Artist: Andrea Revoy
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While the annual show has been postponed indefinitely, Images Art Group seeks out opportunities for showing their work, which consists of watercolours, oils, acrylics, photography, pottery and glasswork.
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CROSS COUNTRY SEEING TOUR
An annual self guided tour of some interesting artist studios in the Creston Valley.
Paintings, Pottery, Sculpture, Silk Fashions, Photography, Quilts, Stained Glass, Papier Mache, Knit and Crochet, Fibre, Felting, Watercolours.....by artists:
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Jim and Howard Smith
Carol Schloss
Laura Leeder
Andy and Elaine Alfoldy
Ute Bachinski
Ann Miller
Warren and Emily Clark
Andrea Revoy
Karen Arrowsmith
Anne Fetterley
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https://www.facebook.com/Cross-Country-Seeing-Art-Studio-Tour-1811969818897988
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GALLERIES AND MORE
The Tilted Brick is a non-profit gallery that offers exhibition and other presentation opportunities to professional contemporary artists at any stage of their career, and connects the local community with new artwork in a welcoming environment.
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"We value art as a conversation starter, as an opportunity to share in a new perspective, and as an invitation to a deepened understanding of our common humanity. We value the context of the non-profit formal gallery space as a venue where artists can share their work in ways they would choose for themselves, without the constraint of market considerations or restrictive conditions. We value the art-viewing audience as participants in the thoughtful exchange that makes contemporary art vital, relevant, and impactful in the broader community."
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Please email tiltedbrickartspace@gmail.com for more information.
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CRESTON'S MINIATURE ART GALLERY
Creston's newest, and definitely smallest, art gallery is located outside the Art Barn Studio at 805, 25th Avenue South.
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The Gallery is open every day (weather permitting) from 10 am to 6 pm.
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https://www.facebook.com/Crestons-Miniature-Art-Gallery-102432111991240