Roaerie Studio

The New Art Patron - You!

2012-01-05T23:42:00.000-08:00

I started off this series of posts asking a question about whether patronage of art and creative pursuits belong only to the very wealthy 1% of individuals or, if the other 99% per cent of citizens have a role in supporting the arts. My last post looked at the historical state of affairs around art patronage - one that involved the wealthy and powerful and supported a few select artists while

Art Patrons

2011-12-18T21:41:00.000-08:00

The term "patron" derives from ancient Rome and denoted a citizen who protected a recent immigrant to Roman territory. This idea of protecting and fostering gradually became associated with the arts as powerful and wealthy individuals and institutions sought to exhibit works showcasing and supporting their own world views. Families like the Medici in Renaissance Europe are well know for their

Hard Times for Artists ...

2011-12-16T18:35:00.000-08:00

Since the 2008 economic downturn, otherwise known as financial nightmare to many, there has been lot of discussion in the arts community about its effects on the ability of fine artists to earn a living from their efforts. Artists comprise a rather rare breed of entrepreneur in that they have to navigate all the perils attached to any small business venture, but are usually driven far more by

Roaerie Studio Artworks

2011-11-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

Limited Time Promotion 25% discount on all prints and art cards! Sign-up for e-mail updates from Roaerie Studio Artworks and receive a discount code good through February, 2012 on all Roaerie Studio reproductions and art cards. Go to the Contact Page, enter your name, email, and the word, SUBSCRIBE in the "Comments" section. Check your inbox for a message with your discount code.

Sold!

2011-11-22T19:08:00.000-08:00

It's gratifying to know that the art one spends time making is appreciated enough that some one else wants to take it home with them. I don't think about whether or not a piece will sell when I'm painting it. I do think about whether it's turning out as a good painting. I sometimes feel a little sad when I finish a piece because it means the bonding process between me and the painting is over.

Opening reception "A Gesture of Pears" Feature Show

2011-11-13T21:32:00.000-08:00

If you missed the opening reception, you can still view the show until November 30th, 2011.Nanaimo Arts Council GalleryNanaimo North Town Centre off Rutherford Road

Feature show

2011-11-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

Tea and left over Halloween candy never tasted as good as this afternoon. My feature show, "A Gesture of Pears", at the Nanaimo Arts Council throughout November, was hung this morning. Lots of work to get it right but, I am so grateful to both Ed Chan and Audrey Verhaar, who took time to help arrange and position the paintings. This afternoon I was around town distributing posters to help

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Pears symbolize body language

2011-10-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Pears symbolize body language

Thoughts from Georgia

2011-10-15T11:30:00.000-07:00

Georgia O'Keefe is one of my heros. Not only as a artist, but as a measure of what we can aspire to as human beings. She had the strength to follow her own heart and others followed her, or not -- she still kept to her own path. In these troubled times, these are powerful words to remind us that whatever our situation in life, we can be true to ourselves. "I found myself saying to myself… I

A little sample

2011-10-09T21:51:00.000-07:00

Where did Thanksgiving weekend go? I've been getting ready for the 3rd annual Art Sale at the Nanaimo Golf Club for a few months -- making sure I would have a good selection of small pieces just right for holiday giving. It felt like there was lots of time and now --- it's just two weeks away! I was in a sort of Halloween mood after seeing the moon rise through my neighborhood trees when I did

Support your local artists!

2011-10-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

October 23th, 201110 AM to 3 PMNanaimo Golf Course2800 Highland Blvd.Nanaimo. B.C.

A Different Way to Create: watercolor pencils and crayons

2011-09-27T18:54:00.000-07:00

Every artist develops a preference for certain materials. If you ask ten artists what type of paint they use, you will likely get ten different answers. I found a new, well new to me, brand of watercolor pencil and crayon this summer that I am excited about sharing with you. Faber-Castell makes sets of watercolor pencils and crayons that give rich tones and are self-sealing, although to be on

Viewing artwork

2011-09-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

Why make art? There are a lot of endeavors that come with less frustration and are easier to master. But, if like myself, you are an artist invovled in creating images, part of the process hopefully includes someone beside yourself to look at them! So what about our viewers? People that feel drawn to go to galleries and museums, people that we may never have direct contact with, but whom we

Save the Date

2011-09-21T17:27:00.000-07:00

Just a quick reminder that the annual Art Sale is happening at the Nanaimo Golf Club on October 23, this year. We had a wonderful turnout last year and proceeds of items from the delectable bake table all went to aide the Salvation Army. Nanaimo Golf Course 2800 Highland Blvd. 10 AM to 3 PM October 23th, 2011 This year I'm going to have a number of small originals, collectable original art

Just think! a painting in your pocket ...

2011-08-12T12:57:00.000-07:00

or your wallet, messenger bag, etc. Impossible? Not if you collect ACEO art cards. These little gems are only 2.5 X 3.5 inches in size - about the same as a sports trading card, only instead of being mass produced, each one is an original work in miniature. I recently decided to challenge myself to producing some pieces in this tiny format. Using watercolor pencils, crayons, and ink, I

Roaerie Studio Artworks

2011-08-05T22:17:00.000-07:00

After too many hours in front of the computer (always means fewer hours painting!), my new website is up and live on the world wide web. [deep breath of relief] I'd be pleased if you'd have a look, and am always interested in your comments!

Monet continues to inspire

2011-07-28T21:18:00.000-07:00

Giverny, France 2008 When we think of what an artist leaves as a legacy, it's usually the body of work he/she has amassed in a lifetime that comes to mind. Images of paintings, sculpture, or fancifully displayed found objects (think Duchamps) float in our mind's eye. Claude Monet left a legacy that continues to inspire and amaze both artists, collectors, and casual observers. But he also

Life in the Pond Art Prints by Carla Stein - Shop Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints at Imagekind.com

2011-07-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

Life in the Pond Art Prints by Carla Stein - Shop Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints at Imagekind.com

Ever rent a painting?

2011-07-18T21:15:00.000-07:00

The idea of renting a painting sounds a little out of place. But in this fast moving world tastes change quickly, too. The rental program at the Nanaimo Art Gallery gives you the option of changing the visuals in your home or business space on a monthly basis. You support local artists and the rental fees are 100% tax deductible. Of course, if you fall in love with an art work, your rental

New watercolor

2011-05-23T22:29:00.000-07:00

A thank you gift for a friend who helped me deer-proof my backyard. He's a koi enthusiast, but the herons that frequent his backyard pond have taken most of his fish. I think this one will have a better chance to stay safe and sound! "Being Koi" watercolor on paper Copyright 2011 Carla Stein

Art in the Parks 2011

2011-05-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

A painting evolves

2011-04-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

You may recall having seen the value study for this painting posted a while ago. I thought it was going to be part of a series based around an Alice and Wonderland theme. But creativity is caprious, at least, mine is. The urge to explore Wonderland left, but the value study remained, starring at me each time I went into my studio. I suppose I could have gessoed over it, but there was

*Poem Gallery Unveiling & Readings

2011-04-10T16:44:00.000-07:00

Words as art? The art of words? Mostly images come to me visually, but they also manifest as verbal paintings, more commonly called poetry. I haven't shared much of my poetry, but the idea of a bunch of poems all being on display in a window at a public venue seemed to combine the verbal and the visual in a unique way, so, I was hooked. Poetry is, of course, meant to be heard, which leads to

New app for iphone brings it home!

2011-03-27T18:05:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to be able to say to collectors interested in buying my artwork: "Take it home, live with it for a while". It isn't the most practical of ideas though for the artist or the prospective collector. Fortunately, Imagekind.com has come up with a great solution. Their new app for iphone allows you to see how the art you are thinking of buying will look in your own home. So if

Art for Wildlife -Nanaimo Art Gallery - Downtown Nanaimo

2011-02-20T13:40:00.000-08:00

detail of "Safety" acrylic on canvas copyright 2010 Carla Stein donated to Art for Wildlife Living on Vancouver Island we can easily become immersed in the rich natural heritage that surrounds our comparatively small outposts of human settlement. OK, perhaps, I should re-phrase that. Our formerly small human settlements. As more people move to the Island, there is greater pressure on

It's going to be a 'ducky' year.

2011-01-03T18:34:00.000-08:00

Living on the 'wet' coast I sometimes (translation: very seldom) find myself nostalgic for a frosty winter day. One where the sun is almost blinding, the ground crackles underneath your footsteps, and you can barely feel your fingertips courtesy of temperatures in the minus range. Well, my bout of reverie for a winter wonderland has been obliged! 2011 got off to a chilling start and one of my

Rainy Night

2010-12-17T17:05:00.000-08:00

The sun gave us a break today from all the rain that's been falling, but I couldn't get an image of the highway while driving home during a recent deluge out of my head, so I attempted to capture the feeling in this small abstracted watercolor. It's only five by seven inches and I just let myself play with traditional watercolor, some new watercolor pens, and a touch of watercolor pencils

No HST at The Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery

2010-12-09T23:03:00.000-08:00

In these tight economic times it may seem like a stretch to spend money on fine art. But art might become one of the better investments you can make, especially if you purchase the works of an emerging artist. These pieces tend to be available at prices far less than what can be commanded by an established artist. This means the work you collect from an artist who is just starting to market

Lantzville - Gate

2010-11-26T15:25:00.000-08:00

The expression 'farm-gate' is now commonly used when referring to purchasing fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products directly from a farmer at the site of production. Nothing new -- farm stands have been around as long as there have been farmers, but in the 21st century everything seems to need some special cache in order to be valued and appreciated. So now we have 'farm - gating'

2010-11-11T15:43:00.000-08:00

Carla will be showing recent work at the Christmas Craft Sale at the Jonanco Workshop. Also featuring: Quality Craft Jewelry, Quilts, Carvings Sat. Nov. 13 10 AM - 4 PM. Jonanco Hobby Workshop at the Corner of White Rapids & Nanaimo River Road.

The holiday season is upon us!

2010-10-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

What a busy day it turned out to be at the Nanaimo Golf Club Art and Craft Sale today. Despite the high winds last night that left us with grey skies and soggy roads this morning, there was a steady flow of rain-coated umbrella-carrying souls looking for a visual treasure or a special item like a handmade quilt to keep the chill off. Good friends visited and chatted making the hours fly by. New

Spooky! Invitation at Zazzle.ca

2010-10-11T18:29:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving has been a time to catch up, spend some quiet time with family and cook some yummy treats. The stuffing was moist with a little crunch from the celery and full of savory flavours including parsley from this year's garden. It is still sending up new shoots and should last at least another month before taking it's winter nap. The cranberry sauce made from local fruit grown in

Nanaimo Arts Council Autumn Showcase

2010-10-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

You are invited! Please consider this my personal invitation to attend The Autumn Showcase at the Nanaimo Arts Council in North Town Centre Mall (formerly known as Rutherford Mall to longtime residents of the area). The theme is 'Islands' and will be on display throughout October, 2010. It's going to be a wonderful opportunity to see many different artists and styles of painting and I'm happy

To everyone with a creative spirit...

2010-09-17T11:50:00.001-07:00

Some words to remember when you wonder why: "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore

The series progresses ... Meanwhile out in the garden

2010-09-12T18:02:00.000-07:00

Alice has been exploring Wonderland and has stumbled on some rather odd mushrooms ... The value study in progress for the next in my Alice series ..... The sunflowers I found among one of our local farmer's offerings lured me to take a break from Alice's journey. Although the flowers themselves have now been recycled as a treat for some deer that visited the backyard today, I will have some

Artisan Market

2010-09-03T13:56:00.000-07:00

Come out and visit my booth at the Artisan Market in Qualicum Beach tonight - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. West 2nd Avenue In the Coastal Community Credit Union Parking Lot

new series

2010-08-27T20:35:00.000-07:00

I've started a new series based around an Alice in Wonderland theme inspired by my cousin, Paula. Alice wasn't sure where she was going when she followed the rabbit and I'm not sure what this series is going to evolve into. Already thinking of tons of images (too many mushrooms for dinner, perhaps? ) Some images may wind up being mixed media, some abstract. Will keep posting them as they

New Gallery

2010-08-22T22:11:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased to announce that Smashin’ Glass & Anything Art in Parksville, B.C. is currently hanging "Playday" as part of their gallery offerings. Notebooks featuring this image on the cover are also available along with an assortment of my art cards.

Help! This painting needs a name ...

2010-08-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

Have some creative energy to spend? My latest painting needs a name. Suggest a title (along with a story if you like because every picture tells a story) and leave it as a comment on my blog or on Facebook. The original painting will be on display August 4th and 11th at the Art Faire at Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo. You can also submit your idea for a title at my booth on those dates. After

Woodgrove Art Faire

2010-07-23T12:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who visited Roaerie Studio's booth at Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo this past Wednesday. I'll be back at Woodgrove on July 28th. If you haven't entered the draw to win a free print of "Forest Path" or 'Starfish", drop by the booth and fill out an entry form. It's that easy!

New painting today -- Title: 'Safety' (acrylic on canvas)

2010-07-17T18:33:00.000-07:00

Another new location to find Roaerie Studio Tote Bags

2010-07-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

If you are in Qualicum Beach, you can now find Roaerie Studio Tote Bags at Arbutus Emporium #3 - 133 West Second Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-2455. At $12.00 each they are a truely affordable way to own a reproduction of one of my pastels

Up close and personal

2010-07-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

Two paintings now on display at Buzz Coffee in Nanaimo. If you have seen the digital image and wondered about the original, here's an opportunity to see everything in detail and enjoy a coffee along with the view! P. S. Both paintings are for sale. If you would like to see one gracing the walls in YOUR home or office, please e-mail me. info@roaeriestudio.com

A new place to find images and products from Roaerie Studio

2010-07-07T13:53:00.000-07:00

(front cover of new notebooks)seascape paintingsRaintree Emporium in Coombs, B.C. (across the bridge right after the Goats on the Roof Market ) is now carrying my tote bags and notebooks featuring the above seascape scene.

Art Faire!

2010-07-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Some pictures of the booth at the Woodgrove Centre Art Faire on June 30th, 2010

You are Invited!

2010-06-27T13:01:00.000-07:00

Come out and visit the Roaerie Studio Booth at the Art Faire on June 30th, 2010 at Woodgrove Centre in North Nanaimo. Inkjet prints, tote bags, giclees, notebooks, greetings cards and originals will be available for purchase. Questions about my artwork, want to know how to hang an original, or want to order a larger giclee image? Let's talk!

2010-06-03T21:05:00.001-07:00

Shop for a personalized gift at Zazzle.

'Tide's Out' tote bags are available again!

2010-05-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.zazzle.ca/take_me_to_the_beach_bag-149036733217141635

New today -- Relativity

2010-05-24T17:52:00.000-07:00

Trying to look at something from a different viewpoint --- "making the familiar strange". Large rocks on a nearby beach seen from a kneeling stance seem to become mountains while the Coastal Mountains in the background fade off into cloud-like structures. I experimented with a very narrow palette and used modeling paste to add texture to the rock formations..... Would love to hear your

New acrylic work

2010-05-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

No more obsessing!

2010-04-25T23:33:00.000-07:00

This is a first for me! Less than three hours to finish this one after Brian Simon's encouraging workshop!

2010-04-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is from a photo I took during the herring run this winter!

2010-04-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

Foxgloves -- acrylic 22 X 28

2010-04-19T19:05:00.000-07:00

Five full days of painting on amazing Quadra Island last week! This was the first effort during a workshop with Brian Simons at Firesign Art and Design Studio.

New outlet for tote bags!

2010-03-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

Roaerie Studio tote bags are now avaialble at THE MARKET (on Wharf Street in downtown Nanaimo). Stop by for some excellent fresh veggies, fruit, or last minute items you forgot to pick up for dinner and carry home all your good stuff in a Roaerie Studio tote bag of you choice. What a bargain-- reuseable art for only $12.00!

Signs of Spring

2010-03-06T23:18:00.000-08:00

Roaerie Studio now has a website!

2010-02-13T22:56:00.000-08:00

The web site is up and working! Click on the link to have a look. Please be patient, it may take a few days before you will be able to make purchases from the website. Your feedback is always appreciated. What do you think of the new site? http://www.roaeriestudio.com

Old Friends

2010-02-05T23:16:00.000-08:00

It's the beginning of a new year - a new decade. A good time to look forward, but also a time to reflect on things past. This painting is about old friends: memories of a day in Santa Fe. On a cold Vancouver Island morning, it helps to remember what the hot desert sun feels like on bare shoulders.

A winter moment

2010-01-24T13:34:00.000-08:00

Driving home one afternoon along HWY 19 --- the sun was starting to set and the fog was beginning to roll across the fields to kiss them good night. I would have liked to stop and capture the scene in that moment, but traffic did not permit doing so with safety and I had no materials (and no camera) with me! So this effort in watercolor on paper was done from memory.

Pastel Experiment!

2010-01-09T22:51:00.000-08:00

pears pastels

The way I think about making ART!

2010-01-09T00:21:00.000-08:00

Check out this article about my art in The Navigator. Here's the link: http://www.thenav.ca/pages/pdfs/issue1.pdf

2010-01-08T23:01:00.000-08:00

Roaerie Studio Tote Bags are now at Shades of Green in Parksville (117 Craig Street) !!

Check out the Roaerie Studio group on Facebook!

2009-09-28T13:20:00.001-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=139974099343

Available from Roaerie Studio

2008-12-27T16:58:00.000-08:00

Stylish 100% jute tote bags featuring a transfer print of Tide's Out. Contact roaerie@yahoo.com for purchasing information. THESE ARE ALL SOLD.

Tide's Out

2008-11-24T17:28:00.000-08:00

Oil on Canvas Walking along Parksville Beach i noticed a couple seated close together. They appeared lost in the view. Who can blame them?

Original photograghs from Vancouver Island

2008-08-31T20:39:00.000-07:00

Watercolor on paper

2008-08-31T19:25:00.000-07:00

A sampling of oil, watercolor. pastel, and acrylic work

2008-05-06T22:06:00.000-07:00

all images copyright of the artist Carla Stein

Glass Ball -Still Life (oil on canvas board) 18.5 in. X 22.5 in.

2008-05-06T21:48:00.000-07:00