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Woodbine Heights Artsfest

Woodbine Heights Artsfest 2019 

Woodbine Heights Artsfest; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias
Original Spiritual Landscapes by Denise Gracias

I am so excited to participate in my first Christian Visual Art Exhibition. Along with the art exhibition, there will be a play, concert and variety show.

Please see below for details:

Where:  Woodbine Heights Church – 117 Woodbine Avenue (at Sammon) Woodbine Heights

When:   Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5 – opening at 10:00 am.  

 

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Joys of Solitude

Joys of Solitude – A Celebration of Spiritual Landscapes – Solo Exhibition at Ajax Town Hall

 

Joys of Solitude; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias
Joys of Solitude by Denise Gracias at Ajax Town Hall

Joys of Solitude; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias

 

For the third year, I am pleased to display several  acrylic paintings that encapsule the joys of solitude in nature with God. If you are in the Ajax area, please drop by and check them out.

 

Place: Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Street, Ajax, Ontario Directions

Ajax Town Hall

Dates: 21/March to 25/April/2019 (Monday to Friday 830 am to 430 pm)

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Joys of Solitude; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias
Joys of Solitude by Denise Gracias

Christmas Show – Cedar Ridge

Silent Night Holy Night by Denise Gracias – Cedar Ridge Christmas Show 2018

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Members Exhibition – Christmas Show

 

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre will be holding their Christmas Exhibition. “Silent Night Holy Night” was displayed. 

Dates: 4-1/Nov/18

Place: Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
225 Confederation Drive

Cedar Ridge Creative Arts Centre

 

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Spiritual Landscapes Solo Exhibition

McLean Community Centre -Spiritual Landscapes – By Denise Gracias

 

Joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Morning Meseta by Denise Gracias

 

Deep Greens; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias
Deep Greens by Denise Gracias

I was very pleased to showcase several of my favorite spiritual landscapes. These landscapes were inspired by my travels in Spain and in Canada. They are places of solitude where one can connect with oneself as well as with God. 

Date: 6/Sep/18 – 11/Oct/18

Place: McLean Community Center,  95 Magill Drive Ajax, Ontario L1T 3K7

 

See below: 

McLean Community Center

Ajax Creative Arts

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“Early Start” Receives Special Merit

AGS Awards “Early Start” Special Merit

What is the Art Guild of Scarborough?

Joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Early Start by Denise Gracias

I learned about the Art Guild of Scarborough at Cedar Ridge Creative Arts Centre  . Many artists were members and talked about shows in Scarborough. I was interested  but the waiting list was very long.  So, I did not bother to inquire.  However, one day I thought , “what the heck” and sent an email asking for membership. I was promptly told that my name was added to “the list”.  I was pleasantly surprised when not years, but three months later I was given the chance to join. Membership cost $90 per year and included weekly meetings where artists do demonstrations, have work critiqued, etc. 

My First Jurying Night

I lugged 4 large heavy paintings to the first jurying evening. Artists rushed around trying to find a spot against the walls of the large room.  Hours later, we would return to see the verdict. A painting facing us was accepted and given the honour of an “Arthur” Stamp on the back. This would mean the paintings can be included in the art shows.  Paintings facing the wall were rejected. I was nervous. but thrilled when I returned to see that three of my four landscapes were accepted. “Early Start”,   given  a Special Merit stamp as well.  As a  self-taught artist, who struggles with confidence, this was an unexpected blessing.  

A Supportive Creative Group

You may think that the atmosphere is pretty cut throat, as artists want their paintings to get the best spot and of course to be chosen. However, I found it very warm and supportive. A lovely young woman who came with her mother (both artists), helped me carry my paintings up.  My Special Merit award was met with hugs and congratulations.  I look forward to growing with this group of local artists.  Already, I know so many people and have met so many artists in a variety of genres.

For more information on this painting or others by this artist, check out Spiritual Landscapes

Paint What You Love – Ajax Creative Arts

Paint What You Love – Ajax Creative Arts 

Featuring Two Original Paintings by Denise Gracias

 

The paintings below were featured in the Ajax Creative Arts “Paint What You Love”

 

Send Out Your Light O Lord; joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Send Out Your Light O Lord by Denise Gracias

 

Date: 28/Jul/18 to 23/Aug/18  

 

Handmaid of the Lord; joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Handmaid of the Lord by Denise Gracias

Place: The Kent Farndale Gallery, Port Perry in the Scugog Memorial Public Library

231 Water St., Port Perry, ON

            

 

Kent Farndale Gallery

Ajax Creative Arts

Reception: 28/July/18 – 2-4 pm

 

 

Ajax Creative Arts Juried Exhibition – McLean’s Community Center

Ajax Creative Arts Juried Exhibition – McLean’s Community Center: Featuring “Pink Lemonade” by Denise Gracias

 

I am pleased to advise that “Pink Lemonade” was chosen for the following Ajax Creative Arts Juried Exhibition. Details are below:  Ajax Creative Arts Juried Exhibition – McLeans Center 

 

Pink Lemonade; joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Pink Lemonade by Denise Gracias on display at the McLean Community Centre
Pink Lemonade; Joyful art; Original Painting; Denise Gracias
Pink Lemonade by Denise Gracias on display at the McLean Community Centre

Date: 29/May/18 to 7/July/18

Place: McLean Community Center,  95 Magill Drive Ajax, Ontario 

“Pink Lemonade”  was inspired by a still life display of real yellow lemons, freshly cut, in a glass.  I enjoyed painting its quirkiness but warmed up the painting with pink.  

For more information on this painting or other similar paintings by this artist go to Other Inspired

Tranquility -11th Annual Contemporary Art Juried Exhibition

Tranquility -11th Annual Contemporary Art Juried Exhibition – Featuring “Morning Meseta”

 

 

Joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Morning Meseta by Denise Gracias

 

joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Morning Meseta at the Museum of Northern History

I was thrilled to learn my painting was accepted into this exhibition on tranquility.

This painting celebrates the joy of simplicity and just being. Every blade of grass is unique
with commonalities to the others, painted with the attention and dignity it deserves. The
early morning sky is separated with white space from the plains, enhancing the sense of
separation, yet constant awareness of God, Our Creator. The sameness and richness of the
grass provides a refuge for the viewer to “drown” in peace, love, comfort and joy under
the watchful eye of God.
 
joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Museum of Northern History, Timmins, Ontario

 

Date: 6/April- 5/May/2018 

Reception: Saturday, 7/April/2018 from 1-3 pm.

Location: Kirkland Lake Museum of Northern History

 
 

For more information on this painting or other similar paintings by this artist, go to Spiritual Landscapes

Camino Landscapes -Solo Exhibition -Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Camino Landscapes -Solo Exhibition -Toronto Public Library – Fairview

Almost There; Joyful Art; Denise Gracias
Almost There by Denise Gracias

 

 

joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Forest Grandeur by Denise Gracias

I was pleased to have the opportunity to display several of my landscape paintings at the Toronto Public Library at Fairview January 2018.  I showed acrylic paintings inspired by my “camino”, an ancient 800 km walk from the south of France to north eastern Spain.  Despite sore feet, the sweltering heat, the monotony, I gathered several gems of beauty each of the thirty five days. I was very grateful to the Ontario Arts Council for providing Exhibition Assistance that paid for the framing of several paintings. I thank Dionne Simpson, a Dionne Simpson, a mentor and friend for suggesting I apply. 

Date: 2/Jan/18 – 31/Jan/18

Place: Toronto Public Library, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, OntarioToronto Public Library – Fairview

 

For more information on the landscapes or other paintings by this artist, go to Gallery

 

joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias

 

We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

 

 

Scarborough Arts’ Something Different: 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition

“The Yearning” by Denise Gracias on display at the Scarborough Arts’ Something Different: 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition;

 

joyful art; exhibition; Denise Gracias
The Yearning by Denise Gracias, on display at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Three Paintings by Denise Gracias included in BIG ART BOOK

I am pleased to advise that the following 3 of my landscapes are included in BIG ART BOOK:

For more information on these or other similar paintings by this artist, please go to Spiritual Landscapes

Joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
Morning Meseta by Denise Gracias
joyful art; original painting; Denise Gracias
The Yearning by Denise Gracias

 

 

 

 

 

Send Out Your Light O Lord by Denise Gracias

 

Digital Book:

 

Purchase Scarborough Art Book 2017

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition Dates: 2/Dec/17 – 18/Dec/17

Exhibition Location: Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation DriveCedar Ridge Creative Arts Centre

 

Reception, Publication Launch, and Awards: Saturday, December 2, 2017, 6-8PM at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

 Scarborough Arts – Something Different Exhibition

 

For more information, visit Scarborough Arts – Big Art Book

 

 

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