Art in the Time of COVID-19
Adelyn Nichol
Killarney, Manitoba
An Exercise in Fabric and Thread Painting
Medium: Fabric and thread
I painted the flowers on and then thread painted on my sewing machine.
Scrappy Table Quilts #1
Medium: Assorted scrap material
Scrappy Table Quilts #2
Medium: Assorted scrap material
Fractures times Nine - The Circle of Time
Medium: Fabric with embellishments
Single image of the Nine Fractures
Medium: Fabric with embellishments
Tomasz Skorupa
Poland
"Access Denied"
This photograph is from my family town, Kluczbork, where I was born and brought up. The picture presents Early Gothic Evangelical Church from the XIII century.
Joan Kemp
Killarney, Manitoba
Purple Hat
MEDIUM: Alpaca/Merino Blend wool
Knitted Cowl
MEDIUM: Alpaca/Merino blend wool
Katharine Bruce
Holmfield, Manitoba
Outdoor Fun
MEDIUM: Snow, warmth, sun and joy
The Park (Diptych)
MEDIUM: Acrylic with collage on canvas - each piece 4’x5’ unfinished
“Lock Down” Knitting
MEDIUM: Wool
Using yarn from Wolseley Wool in Winnipeg. I realized I was going to run out and had to improvise. Thankfully I had some Alpaca yarn from Joan Kemp’s Turtle Mountain Alpaca, saved my day!
Mildred Mitchell
Killarney, Manitoba
My husband and I were going through pictures from our past summer holidays when our sons were younger. Both sons recognized where the picture was from when I showed them my drawing. At the time we were amazed by the giant boulders that had been under water the year before.
Pine Point Rapids, Whiteshell Provincial Park
MEDIUM: Charcoal/graphite
Don Engbrecht
Boissevain, Manitoba
Dragonflies
MEDIUM: Various steel
The dragonfly and hummingbird scenes bring me spring fever. The dragonfly and hummingbird both, bring us joy and wonderment.
Dragonflies up close
Hummingbird
MEDIUM: Various steel
Hummingbird up close
Daisy Chain
MEDIUM: Various steel and dishware
This picture is unique. A local Boissevain artist creates these amazing representations of flowers from antique dishes and plates. My goal was to experiment with using glass and steel together in a sculpture.
Jill Sawatzky
Killarney, Manitoba
Amanda and Levi
MEDIUM: 11x14 Graphite Pencil
Grandpa and Me
MEDIUM: 11x14 Graphite Pencil
Sam MacCool-Garber
Toronto, Ontario
Sam is a 12-year-old animator and budding artist trapped at home during COVID-19 in Toronto, Ontario with his two Moms, big sister and dog Phyllis. He is passionate about animation and taught himself to make animation videos on his own after learning from experts he follows on YouTube. His first video that went “viral” was “Dancing with a Papaya”. After his Mom shared it on Facebook, he was asked to animate a video by the kid’s band The Kerplunks which led to “Dino Rap”. His latest video is an exploration of pandemic boredom and is called “All my sanity is blowing away”.
His YouTube channel is called “Crappy Animations” and he would love it if you would subscribe at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZQKIkZRyCyo3Gfp-tfCzg
Dancing with a Papaya
MEDIUM: Computer Animation
Dino Rap
MEDIUM: Computer Animation
All My Sanity is Blowing Away
MEDIUM: Computer Animation
Tatiana Soteropoulos
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus
Currently living in Columbus, Ohio
Dream(e)scape
MEDIUM: Mixed media on wood: soy wax, ink, acrylics, handmade paper
Dimensions: 20” X 20”
Betty Sawatzky
Killarney, Manitoba
Pizzicato
MEDIUM: Charcoal
I’ve used a photograph of this violin maker tuning his violin, or doing ‘pizzicato’ which is Italian for ‘tuning’ a stringed instrument. A violin maker is called a luthier
In the original picture he was younger and in a t-shirt. So I put him in the long sleeved shirt to play with the folds and creases and to date him back in time. And I’ve aged him with grey touches to his hair and more wrinkles on his face and hands.
It was a fun piece to do with all the different dynamics; the folds and wrinkles of the clothing, the strength yet tenderness of the luthier’s hands and arms, and the violin itself with hard lines in contrast to the soft shadows but strong emotion on the violin maker’s face.
Kevin Tschetter
Killarney, Manitoba
Here are two Star Wars paintings they have been done during the pandemic. Both are done in acrylic paint on 24x36 canvas. Solo and Chewie was completed on April 19 and Obi Wan and Anakin was completed in May 1. Just in time for Star Wars day. May the 4th be with you!
Solo and Chewie
MEDIUM: Acrylic
Obi Wan and Anakin
MEDIUM: Acrylic
Eunice Buhler
Killarney, Manitoba
The 30 Year Quilt
MEDIUM: Material
Pauline Ireland
Melton Mowbray
United Kingdom
Beaded Adornments
MEDIUM: Beads
Special Note
The Heritage Home for the Arts had hoped to hold beading workshops this summer with Pauline. Unfortunately it is very unlikely she will be able to travel to Canada this year. However, she has included some reference materials which are available at our very own Killarney library if you would like to introduce yourself to the art of jewellery making and beading. You can also contact us by email at ktmartscouncil@gmail.com and if we have the pattern you are interested in available, we can share it with you!
Judy Danard
Killarney, Manitoba
The Fluffle
MEDIUM: Acrylic, 24 x 36
My biggest Rabbit painting - lots of time for painting.
COVID-19 Sewing Saviours #1
MEDIUM: Cloth and elastic
ARTIST: Anonymous - Sent to a PMH recipient
Pat Vera
Brandon, Manitoba
Blossoms
Medium: Acrylic
I doodle during meeting. Often my doodles are what you see in the black. However, I took a picture at the lake and my son Ben thought I should paint it. It was of a tree outlined against very blue, evening sky with a small, crescent moon. Now you know why this isn’t what was first in my head. My husband Daryl thought it looked like winter. I thought the branches looked naked. Ergo the blossoms.
Modge Podge
I was experimenting with mod podge.
I transferred an old vanity postcard I picked up in Cuba to a board. It worked! Even the yellow I added transferred. Then I used tissue paper and acrylic to make the frame.
Starry Night Interpreted
Medium: Acrylic
Dot Art #1 & #2
Medium: Acrylic
Abandoned
MEDIUM: Mixed medium
Marble
Medium: Alcohol inks
Night Sky Over Forest
MEDIUM: Alcohol inks
Playing with Paints
MEDIUM: Acrylic and oil
Here I was playing with paint to see what it would do. There are many layers on this. I even used a bit of oil paint. I’m not finished.
Jim Hawkins
Killarney, Manitoba
A Season of Killdeers
Medium: Photography
Keith Letts
Killarney, Manitoba
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic I tried two new projects. Since I usually carve birds, I thought I'd try an animal. Here is my attempt at a carving a squirrel. I also took an air brushing class at the Heritage Home for the Arts so I took a stab at air brushing. I guess I'm missing work since I attempted to air brush a couple of eyes. Lots of fun trying new things that are out of your comfort zone. Room for improvement but that's what makes it fun and challenging. Don't be afraid to try something new. Have fun and stay safe.
Squirrel!
Medium: Wood carving
The Eyes Have It
Medium: Air brush
Brenda Mitchell
Killarney, Manitoba
Button Caps for the Front Line
MEDIUM: Cotton
Larry Brown, writer
George Wale, photographer
Brantford, Ontario
I have collaborated with photographer George Wale and we have put together a series of photos and flash fiction stories. This is a project spurred to life by the virus and its impact on everyday life. George sent me the photos and I wrote the stories, based on what each photo suggested to me.
Flash Fiction #1
MEDIUM: Photography and written word
We awoke to the shining sun. It streaked the bedroom floor. The coffee-maker, programmed to begin brewing before we were up, apparently had done its job, the rich smell of dark roast perfuming the house. We both smiled. By the time I returned with two steaming mugs of coffee cloud had covered the sun. My wife was propped up on one elbow on the bed. “The sun,” she said, “where is it?” Then rain spat on the windows. It turned to hail, peppering the windows, tinging off the glass. We watched in silence. “Dad,” called a girl's voice, and my wife said, “Who the hell is that?” I wondered the same thing.
Flash Fiction #2
MEDIUM: Photography and written word
Judah Harder
Killarney, Manitoba
Judah is 12 years old and is keeping busy by navigating the many changes this pandemic has brought into his life.
Rainbow Loom Bracelets
MEDIUM: Plastic cord
Clay Food
MEDIUM: Clay and paint
Nature's Self-Portrait
MEDIUM: Sticks and stones
Painting
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
Amelia Harder
Killarney, Manitoba
Amelia is 8 years old and is a feisty and creative young girl who loves try new art mediums!
Homemade Puffy Paint
MEDIUM: Secret!
Glitter Slime
MEDIUM: Secret!
Paintings 1 & 2
MEDIUM: Acrylic on wood and canvas
Stained Glass Windows
MEDIUM: Homemade chalk paint
Marbled Easter Eggs
MEDIUM: Secret!
Pom Pom Ducks and Rabbits
MEDIUM: Kit
Olivia Harder
Killarney, Manitoba
Olivia is one of our 2020 high school graduates who has been keeping busy with her baking, art, school work and helping out at home. You may also recognize Olivia as one of our summer students from last year!
Birds Nest Cookies
MEDIUM: Baking
Decorative Signs
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas and wood
Elyana Rowley
Killarney, Manitoba
Elyana is 8 years old and is a regular at the Heritage Home for the Arts. When she is not busy doing school work at home, she is making art!
Loving Hands
MEDIUM: Paper
Mark Ireland
Killarney, Manitoba
Grain Elevator
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board
16 X 12
Summer Highway
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
20 X 16
Autumn Farmyard
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
20 X 16
Ice Fishing Huts
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas
14 X 11
Tim Lawson
Killarney, Manitoba
Common Redpoll
MEDIUM: Wood carving
Loon
MEDIUM: Wood carving
Flamingo
MEDIUM: Wood carving
Sharp Shinned Hawk
MEDIUM: Wood carving
Flora Cantlon
Killarney, Manitoba
Focaccia
MEDIUM: Rosemary and love
I 'soul'ation cards by Ty Gwyn Ink
MEDIUM: Pen and ink, watercolour pencils
Marlon Tripp
Killarney, Manitoba
Oak Leaf Bar
MEDIUM: Recycled granary and wood
Judy Hildebrant
Killarney, Manitoba
The COVID-19 Bake Off
MEDIUM: Baking ingredients, love, and comfort!
Jane Ireland
Killarney, Manitoba
The COVID-19 Bake Off Take 2
MEDIUM: Baking ingredients, fear, trepidation, love, and comfort!
Strawberry Cream Cake
Lassy Bread
Newfoundland
Hilton's Doubletree chocolate chip cookies
Bacon and cheese scones (made with Tristan Ireland)
An Ireland/Mitchell Joint Venture
Killarney, Manitoba
A little carpentry, sewing and reupholstery
MEDIUM: Repaired stool, fabric and lots of staples!
Sarah Ireland
Melton Mowbray
United Kingdom
Oh Matron!
MEDIUM: Yarn
David Pepper
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Presence of absence: Soo in Lockdown
MEDIUM: Photo
Free use: by donation to Killarney Food Bank