Well many weeks have passed since the first news of the spread of COVID-19 and I have to say, the world is a different place. I have been focusing on the good on all my channels – in hopes to spread some creativity, love and light in this unprecedented gloomy time. I have been continuing my work on a series of oil paintings done of some of my favourite mountain ranges around the province, and I am enjoying the challenge of this medium in a more structured setting.

Jasper Palisades – oil on canvas 24″ x 48″ 1800.00

I have also been offering some LIVE demos and events on both of my social media channels of Instagram and Facebook. These are often painting themed and offered as more of an information session with the odd painting session thrown in.

I am also welcoming the opportunity to work on a few new Skillshare online workshops. I have posted two workshops to date and will be adding more in the coming weeks. Visit my page here https://www.skillshare.com/user/samanthawc

I hope you are all staying well and healthy.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

I am welcoming a new year with some time back in my studio! It has been a busy January and I am excited for some upcoming events.

Landscape Conversations Exhibition 

For the Month of February and March – visit my Landscape Exhibition up at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. I will be hosting a closing reception on March 19, 7 – 9pm. This exhibition features 8 of my landscape paintings from the conversations series. This pieces are highly textured and very vibrant!

New Workshops

This winter, I have scheduled a bevy of brand new workshops in the Edmonton Area and have several lined up for Calgary as well! Visit my workshops page for more information.

Online Shop Update 

I have filled up my online shop with some beautiful new paintings done in acrylic and oil and continue to add pieces as they dry. I like to always mention that each piece is an original – so no two are the same. Visit my Online Shop to take a peak at these new works.

After finishing a ten day retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico – I am inspired to create a new series of works using Williamsburg oil paints on Canvas. This landscape was so inspirational for me, and I cannot wait to work from all of my small studies. Throughout the retreat, I focused on creating works with a new color palette and really expressing the landscape through the physicality of the paint itself. By working with other visual artists in a beautifully lit studio, I was able to reflect on my work and really express this new series. Stay tuned for updates on these pieces.

Early Fall light – Acrylic on Birch Panel 20″ x 20″ 750.00

Solo Exhibition by Alberta based award winning artist Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Come out and explore her dramatic textural representations of the western landscapes – from the prairies to the mountains and take in a day of art.
“Landscape Exposed” will be up for only one day – June 15, 2019.
This exhibition will showcase brand new landscape works in both acrylic and oil.
Wine and treats will be served and an Instagram Wall will be featured!

Location

June 15, 2019

12 – 4pm

Tickets

This is a ticketed event – though tickets are free – you must have one to get in!

Exhibition Tickets 

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Samantha Williams-Chapelsky at samanthawilliams@live.ca

The borders that connect us – acrylic on birch panel 36″ diameter 2000.00

This summer, after a series of special events and pop-ups, I have begun to continue my work on a new series. This typically means I start about 3 series of works and continue until I find a subject matter that I want to pursue.

Watercolors

I have enjoyed this season working in QoR watercolors, a highly pigmented line of watercolors from Golden Artist Colors. Though I have stuck to painting on traditional supports such as Arches Cold Pressed and Hot Pressed Papers – I have enjoyed the versatility of mark making with the vivacious colors and the portability of this series.

Textured Acrylics

As always – I continue my work with abstracting acrylic landscapes based on my travels through British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. I have switched my main texture to be Golden Coarse Molding Paste for a few weeks to experiment with a harsher texture, and I have also included metallic pigments into the landscapes.

Prairie Fall – Acrylic on Panel 20″ x 20″ 750.00

Cloud formations – Acrylic on Panel 24″ x 36″ SOLD

I am dusk – Acrylic on Panel 20″ x 20″ 750.00 (Available at Adele Campbell Fine Art)

I am grass – Acrylic on Panel 20″ x 20″ SOLD

Prairie Drift – Acrylic on Birch Panel 12″ x 36″ 800.00

The vestiges of us – Acrylic on birch panel 30″ x 30″ SOLD

I am canola – Acrylic on Panel 20″ x 20″ SOLD

Oil Painting

Another medium? yes of course! I absolutely love working in Williamsburg Hand-ground Oil Paint. The color variations are so rich and beautifully granulated.

After a short but beautiful vacation to the island of Kauai – I have completed 15 original watercolors painted on location.

These originals have just been listed for sale on my online shop – so please visit my Shop to snag these little pieces before they are all gone.

New Works 

We walk the horizon – Acrylic on canvas 24″ x 48″ 2000.00

Found Object Study in Green – Acrylic and Wood on Birch Panel 10″ x 10″ 250.00 (Currently at Crescent Hill)

We walk the horizon – Acrylic on Canvas 36″ x 36″ SOLD

I always find myself creating new works in my studio to avoid the cold of the Alberta winter. These pieces are a continuation on my “Conversations not spoken” Series and are beautiful and dramatically textured landscape paintings.

NEW Upcoming workshops

Mixed Media Landscape Workshop – March 10, 2018

Using Golden QoR Watercolors, GOLDEN acrylic paint and PanPastel Soft pastels, spend the day creating a one of a kind layered landscape painting. This course will cover a variety of techniques of layering mediums and using multiple types of paint and media in one painting.

The instructor will provide one 6” x 6” study board, One 24″ x 24″ Birch Panel, all painting materials for use during the class including Golden Fluid Acrylics, QoR watercolor paint, Golden Grounds and PanPastel soft pastels. Brushes and tools will also be provided for use during the class.

Some acrylic experience is necessary

For more information, visit Mixed Media Workshop

I will leave the light on – Acrylic on Birch Panel 24″ x 24″ 1100.00

Make up your mind – Acrylic on Canvas 36″ x 36″ 2500.00

I am in the light – Acrylic on Canvas 36″ Diameter 2500.00

We crumble into the blue – Acrylic on Canvas 36″ x 36″ 2500.00

NYC – Affordable Art Fair New York City March 2018 

I will be heading off to New York City to showcase my work alongside fellow artist Jenny Keith at the Affordable Art Fair in March.

for more information on the Affordable Art Fair, visit AAFNYC2018