Jacqueline Steudler Art

Summer seems to be a time of contemplation. Everything slows down a bit. There is no rush in the heat of the day anymore. Brushstrokes are softer. So it seems in my creative world. I just got an invitation to my friends opening in Switzerland. For many years she has been my art teacher in Switzerland, she inspired me to see the human body (of any shape) as sacred, she brought dancers to the studio to teach us to capture movements with speedy brushes, she went outside with us to indulge in the colours of a vibrant city, through her I enhanced my ability to see colours everywhere. She inspired me to find my own creative voice, to not give up, to stay on track, to push boundaries, to be myself, and to try harder. She always kept true to herself. If you are near by visit Maria Kaegi’s new show in Baden (near Zurich, Switzerland).

What keeps me from creating new paintings in the summer? Yes, it is the beautiful sunny weather and the books. This year my summer reading list includes the following books: 'The Virgin Cure' by Amy McKay, which draw me into the 19th Century New York. Amy McKay is able to recreate the mood and the places so vividly that I sometimes smelt the muddy streets and thought I heard the carriage rattle by. I'm enjoying right now 'When God was a Rabbit' by Sarah Winman: funny, sad, uplifting, and thoughtful. Waiting to be read are the following novels by Gillian Flynn:                 

My Mother 1956 I’m glad that I was able to visit my mother and see that she is well cared for. It wasn’t easy to help with her household break up and letting go of many memories of a strong woman that kept her family together with lots of love and compassion. The task brought my brother and I closer together again and I developed a new respect for him and his carrying personality. Now that I’m back in my own home, I’m grateful for all the people that continue to support and love me. Thank you Mam for all you have given to us.

Spring Into Summer Luncheon June 24 JUNE 24 11am to 2pm.  Spring Into Summer Luncheon $8 for a variety sandwich plate, sweets and beverage. no reservations required. Gallery 215 is a visual art gallery located in Selma, Hants County along the scenic Highway 215 heading towards the Bay of Fundy. It is owned and operated by the Maitland and District Development Assn and is open mid June to mid October. The Gallery represents 50 Nova Scotia artists. WEBSITE: www.artgallery215.com

Atlantic Moon by Jacqueline Steudler, oil on canvas I just finished the new website this week. Please enjoy at: www.jacquelinesteudler.com They called it the super moon. Once a year the moon is closer to the earth than any other day. You might have seen it last night. It was amazing.

What a great turn out this afternoon! Many enjoyed to rearrange, take down, put back up, select paintings, and made some last moment adjustments. In the end it was up to me to take it all down. Hard task after two month of continues interaction. Thank you all at the Ross Creek Centre for your help and support. Thank you Katimavik members and Lindsey. Chris O'Neill and Ken Schwartz you are the best!