Introducing… The Head Cases!!!

These Head Cases are certainly presenting a unique state of mind!

A Case of Blue Ho-Humming
A Case of Blue Ho-Humming
A Case of Color Moxie
A Case of Color Moxie
A Case of Corrustination
A Case of Corrustination
A Case of Fruitopian Lyrics
A Case of Fruitopian Lyrics
A Case of Raging Rose
A Case of Raging Rose

These are the latest offerings from the Amy Ferrari Art Print Shop!

We found a way to artfully drape images of my paintings upon a 3D form of a human head, with cool textures added too!  Wow!

All six images are printed on archival paper with archival inks, so with proper care, they will last a lifetime!

I will be offering prints (both framed and unframed) of these Head Cases for sale at the upcoming Ferrari 500 – it’s their debut exhibition!


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Spooked by Triskaidekaphobia???

Does the fear of the number 13 affect you??  Hopefully not!

The Ferrari 500 is an art show popping up this coming Friday the 13 – and it’s less than 2 weeks away!  The only scary part is the possibility that you’ll miss out and forget to come… so mark your calendars!

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It’s really nothing to be scared of – especially since it’s going to be sooooo much fun and a feast for the eyes!

• 17 very friendly, approachable, and un-scary local artists will in be attendance, showing their awesome original art, and they all will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

• All of the amazing art for sale is decidedly affordable, as every item for sale at our event will be priced at the un-scary price of $500.00 OR less!

• Way-Cool Door Prizes!!  Each person coming to the Ferrari 500 will be given a door prize ticket, and you will get to choose your chance from a wide array of donated art, gift certificates, etc. (donated by our artists!)  Believe! Believe in the power and luck of the number 13, and you could be coming home with a wonderful door prize!  Believe!

• Making our community a bit stronger is surely a non-scary and joyful thing to do…  Did you know that 10% of any purchase you make will be donated by the artist to The Working Centre, a Kitchener institution that is making a difference in our community!

• A New Signature Cocktail:  The Formula One!
This pineapple juice and moonshine concoction was crafted by Terry Gibson of Moondance Whiskeys, our event’s provider of spirits!  No, not the scary kind of spirits… it’s OK!  In additional to the tasty Formula One, Terry with be serving up his special selections of wine and beer.

Formula One 970

Developed with rising star Ben Murphy of Murphy’s Law Distillery, Elmira, Ontario, Moondance is a double distilled, triple charcoal filtered corn mash spirit, historically known as Moonshine, the first offering of its type made in Canada using traditional recipes originating from 17th Century Midlands England and further refined in the Hills of West Virginia, USA.

•  Yummy Snacks!
Our 17 artists will also be providing their own signature snacks for the evening.  How can that be scary?!  Nom nom nom!

Friday the 13th?  It’s really a lucky day, with the power to change your life.
Just imagine, you come out to our event in the energizing space of Communitech’s Area 151 Hub, make some new friends with artists, fall in love with a painting, and by purchasing it, you strengthen a worthy community organization (The Working Centre), and bring some visual joy to your home – very lucky indeed!!!

Where:       Communitech, 151 Charles St. W, Kitchener
When:         Friday, October 13, 2017,  from 5:00pm to 9:00pm

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The Ferrari 500 – Mach 2!!

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The Second Ferrari 500 Exhibition (Mach 2!) is at hand!  We had an amazing debut show at Button Factory Arts in February, and remain grateful for all the folks that came out and helped make the show such a success!  In this second rendition, to be held at Communitech on October’s Friday the 13th, we’ll have even more artists, more art, and even more fun…


The Mission of The Ferrari 500 – Moving Art!

The first purpose is to benefit our local art lovers, allowing fine local art to be found and purchased at easily affordable prices.

The second purpose is to benefit local non-profits and/or charities by selling art, and donating a percentage of funds from the sales of art to a local non-profit or charitable foundation.

For this rendition of The Ferrari 500, 10% of all sales will be donated to The Working Centre in Kitchener.

And the last, but not least, purpose of the F500 is to benefit local artists by providing an exciting venue to sell fine art.


The Donation

For the 2nd rendition of the Ferrari 500, we have chosen The Working Centre in Kitchener to be the beneficiary our donations.  We in the Waterloo Region are so fortunate to have a facility where “people have access to tools to create their own work combined with continuous ways of learning and co-operating.”

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The Working Centre in Kitchener

In Ken Westhues book The Working Centre, Experiment in Social Change, he describes the centre in this way. “Two decades later, it has survived as an independent instrument of self-help community development, and has woven itself into the fabric of Kitchener-Waterloo. It has also achieved a certain maturity, coherence and confidence in its approach to work and unemployment and in its conception of itself.”


The Event

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Communitech

Communitech is an industry-led innovation centre that supports, fosters and celebrates a community of nearly 1,000 tech companies. “We support companies at all stages of growth and development—from startups to rapidly-growing mid-sized companies and large global players”… and local artists too!!!  We are very grateful to Communitech for allowing us to use the space in their Hub.

Venue:       Communitech, 151 Charles St. W, Kitchener
Date:           Friday, October 13, 2017,  from 5:00pm to 9:00pm


The Artists….

In this second rendition of the Ferrari 500, these 17 amazing artists will take the starting gate:

Cathy Amos
cathyamos.blogspot.ca

Dominique Cinq-Mars Delay
dominiquecinq-marsdelay.com

Barb Di Renzo
leftaligndesign.ca

Amy Ferrari
amyferrariart.me

Jennifer Gough
mindseyestudioart.com

nik harron
nikharron.com

Desiree Lichty
artbydesi.net

James Nye
jamesnye.com

Nancy Peng
nancypeng.wordpress.com

Roslyn Ramsay
roslynramsay.com

Steven Restagno
stevenrestagno.com

Pamela Rojas
pamelarojas.com

Amy Roger
amyroger.com

Jax Rula
circleworks.net

John Rula
rulart.ca

Julian van Mossel-Forrester
julianvmf.com

Raflar (Ralf Wall)
raflar.com


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New!!! Mini-Lecture Series: Composition Concentration

Clear your Friday evenings this fall!  I’m so pleased to announce that I will be presenting a new mini-lecture series at Homer Watson House and Gallery!

This is an in-depth lecture mini-series (3 two-hour sessions) suitable for both beginners and intermediate level artists. The traditional elements and principles of design will be explored and re-evaluated from the perspective of the viewer. The eye-opening presentations will be augmented with interactive activities and simple exercises for the participants. As well, there will be plenty of question and answer time.

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With a design-based vocabulary, participants will test their critical thinking skills in a special critique exercise during the last session. Participants will evaluate paintings (paintings for critique will be provided), and determine the reasons for each painting’s strengths and weaknesses.

Self-guided exercises for independent study that focus on basic composition concepts will also be provided online and will be available for download in a PDF format.

Whether you’re at the early stages of considering concepts of composition, or perhaps could benefit from a review, come out and enjoy this informal discussion concentrating on composition.  Refreshments will be provided.

Sign-up at: Homer Watson House and Gallery

Homer Watson House and Gallery Art Talks
Course# 17177
Fridays, 7:00 – 9:00pm  $29/$32
September 22, September 29, and October 6


Link to Class Notes & Images on Google Drive.


Woo Hoo!

The ADG Celebrates Two Years!

This is going to be, perhaps, the most special exhibition put on by The Art District Gallery to date.  We’ll be celebrating our 2-year anniversary by hosting a retrospective of our works shown at The ADG thus far.  This means we’ll be showing so many paintings that our only choice will be to display them ‘salon’ style… floor to ceiling art!

And we’re so happy to welcome our newest member, Maria Holland!

Come out Thursday for the art, and enjoy some festive cupcakes and live music!

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Amy Ferrari Art

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Amy Ferrari Art – Online Gallery

I celebrate colour as a glorification of life.  My vision is that vibrant, joyous potential thrives in everybody, everything, and in every situation.

My current work is acrylic on canvas.
The links below will navigate to different categories of my art on my site!


 

Introducing… my ArtMoi Catalog!
I have created website that specifically displays my entire catalog of paintings.
This ArtMoi archival site is extremely easy to navigate, and makes keeping my images updated much less cumbersome… it’s almost automatic!

The Artwork tab takes you to a single place where you find every single painting (a lifetime of work!)  that I have created (minus the pieces I choose not to share online due to a lack of availability of quality images).  Some of these paintings are available for sale, but most are no longer available… you’ll easily be able to see complete image(s) with all the details when click on the thumbnail image.  It’s quite the archival reference!  If you want to get a comprehensive sense of what my art is about, this is the perfect place to browse images. It’s interesting to see how the art has evolved over the years.

Since there are so, so, so many pieces to navigate, ArtMoi happily offers a Collections page which allows me to organize the art into categories they call ‘Collections’.


 

The Collections tab takes you a gallery of all of my usual categories of art. (You can always find my Collections link at the top right corner of this website, right below my ‘home’ link.)  As well, I am listing all of the categories here, complete with descriptions, representative images, and imbedded links which will take you directly to each collection on the ArtMoi site.

 

InkScape Nuance

All Available Paintings

Ready to own a Ferrari Painting?
The above link will take to my collection of available pieces.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

 

Industrial Captivation

This is my most recent special collection.
These paintings are my interpretations of many industrial sites found in Hamilton, Ontario.  Check out the entire Industrial Captivation Story here!

 

The Seasonal IndusTreeprnt

TreeCentricity

TreeCentricity is a special collection featuring all of my tree paintings.
Check out the TreeCentricity Story here.

 

Tree Amigos

Land Shapes

This collection includes my entire catalog of landscape paintings!

 

 

Relearning Gravitational Resistance

Lively Abstracts

This category include all of my pure abstract paintings.
Abstract is my favorite category to create,
as these paintings are perfectly unencumbered expressions of harmony.

 

 

Expressions From the Florescence

This is a special collection featuring of all of my flower paintings.

 

Mechano (ArtMoi Catalog)

Mechano is another special collection of paintings.
This collection features abstracted machines, technology, engines, and vehicles!

 

 

Figures and Portraits

Portrait and Figure work is perhaps the most thrilling challenge of all!

 

Serene Yellow Spaces

Serene Yellow Spaces

This is a special collection about restorative spaces that are both energizing and calming, resulting in an amazing positive atmosphere where good things can and will happen.
Check out the complete “Serene Yellow Spaces” story.

 

 

Vegetationage

This collection features all of my plant centered paintings
that don’t fit into either ‘TreeCentricity’ or ‘Expressions From the Floressence’ groupings.
Many pieces in this group feature abstracted food images.
I’m looking forward to expanding this food-based collection in the near future!

 

 

Loof Love

Commissioned Work

These are some paintings that I’ve created for other people…
What can I paint for you?
Find out more about how to commission an Amy Ferrari Art painting here!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

 

 

Post Pourdown Puddle Party

Available Smalls

This collection of paintings isn’t included elsewhere on my ArtMoi site since these are such minor works.  I decided to include this collection of smaller (smaller than 12 x 12) paintings for those looking for original art that is super-easy to afford.

 

 

Holely Guy    

MUKsters!!!

The MUKsters are coming to you from the whacked mind of Marco Ferrari,
and through my own interpretations in line and color.  It’s mostly a fun and lighthearted view of some of the more inglorious and MUKky facets of being human. More than likely, you’ll be able to relate to some of these guys.
I’ve created a set of coloring pages featuring the MUKsters, as well as some nifty merchandise… Check out the additional MUKky offerings here!

 

         

Googly-Eyed Snarkle Tarts

All 15 Paintings in this collection came from reclaimed canvases from a previous project. The characters came first, as I was enjoying creating these light-hearted beings. Then over some drinks, a few of my friends came up with the silly fart-related names. And eventually, I wrote little poems about each character. All of which became a self-published book – ‘A Big #2″ available from Blurb and I-tunes.
Check out all of  the ‘Snarkle Tart’ offerings here!

 

Dread Dancedoctored

Available Pen & Ink Drawings

Available Pen & Ink Postcards

These little drawings represent the genesis of my journey into art.
I started my creative journey simply by creating these simple doodle-like drawings.
These are not found elsewhere on my ArtMoi site, but I wanted to include both drawing collections here because these are absolutely the easiest Ferrari originals to own.

 

 

SenTrees Of The Grapes

Available Signed Limited Edition Archival Prints

Artist-signed, limited-edition archival prints (archival ink on archival paper) produced by Amy Ferrari Art.  These prints are designed to last a lifetime.

 

Available Googly-Eyed Snarkle Tart Prints  (Signed Limited Edition Archival Prints)

All of the Googly-Eyed Snarkle Tart Paintings have been sold, but happily, prints are available!

 

Available Head Cases  (Signed Limited Edition Archival Prints)

A selection of available signed limited edition prints featuring original painting images virtually wrapped upon virtual head forms.

 

Available Skull Prints  (Signed Limited Edition Archival Prints)

A selection of available signed limited edition prints featuring original painting images virtually wrapped upon virtual skull forms.

 


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Now on Display at Art District Gallery:

Winter’s finally given up, so come on out and enjoy the sunshine as you saunter on over to the Art District Gallery in downtown St. Jacobs to see my latest work in our new exhibition!  It’s on display until May 23.

Art District Gallery
1369 King St. N.
HOURS:
Tues-Thur….11AM-4PM
Fri-Sat ………10AM-5PM
Sundays ………..12-4PM

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Raging Sky Po-e-Tree

24 x 48     •     Acrylic on Canvas     •     $1475.00

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Winter Farmscape Frolic

30 x 20      •     Acrylic on Canvas     •     $800.00

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Fertile Farm Fantasia

36 x 24     •     Acrylic on Canvas     •     $900.00

Art District Gallery Welcomes Diana Erb!

The Art District Gallery is pleased to welcome Diana Erb as our newest member with a flair for abstract expression!  Don’t miss the chance to come out to our next opening reception to welcome Diana and experience the creative vibe of all of ADG’s artists!

Art makes a wonderful Easter gift too – we have a whole wall of smaller pieces that will fit into your Easter basket… and Woo Hoo!…. no calories!ADG_APRIL-14_2017_POSTER_WEB

Color Classes at Homer Watson!

This Spring, I am expanding my reach, and will be teaching my Colour Theory classes at Homer Watson House and Gallery for the first time!

If you’re interested in learning more abut colour theory, you’ll want to clear your Wednesday evenings for the Spring!




I love what I do so much,
It’s hard to not want to share what I’ve learned over the years with others.
I teach in a relaxed atmosphere, with lots of fun and nurturing guidance


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Colour Theory for Beginners  1737

Register Online // Supply List
Adult program with Amy Ferrari
Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm..$136/$151
April 5 – May 10, 6 weeks

This is a very intense 6-week series about learning the basics of colour mixing and colour usage. This class is not best for absolute beginners, but is great for those with at least a small amount of painting experience, and a lot of determination. Students should be 15 years old or older.

The many exercises are fun, enlightening, and quite challenging ways of learning through doing. At the heart of this class is coming to a deeper understanding of color relationships, both in colour theory and in colour usage. Not only will you enhance your ability to understand colour systems, navigate colour space, see colours, match colours, and mix colours; you will also enhance your ability to embolden your use of colour and stretch your abilities to be more accurate, more expressive, and more imaginative with your colour choices.

The entire first session will be dedicated to discussion of colour theory, and there will be no painting during the very first session, as it will be all discussion and demonstrations.  You will receive useful handouts, and you may want to take notes.  Part of the discussion will be the appropriate paints and other supplies to buy and there will be a short list of required acrylic paint colours.

Homer Watson House & Gallery
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener, ON N2P 1H7
Phone: 519-748-4377 Fax: 519-748-6808

 


Further Exploration in Colours  1746

Register Online // Supply List
Adult program with Amy Ferrari
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm..$136/$151
May 24 – June 28, 6 weeks

This class is a natural follow-up for the previous Colour Theory for Beginners (1737).
Students will have the opportunity to put the knowledge and experience gained from the Beginner’s class to use. Colour relationships, colour systems, and ways to get the most out of colour usage are fully explored, with more challenging exercises that transform colour theory knowledge into colour usage expertise.

Homer Watson House & Gallery
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener, ON N2P 1H7
Phone: 519-748-4377 Fax: 519-748-6808

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