True Patriot Love

Well we've painted a lot of pictures on many different surfaces but this is the first time we've painted on military helmets! This was our job this past week at the Bay Breeze Art Gallery.

We were asked to paint something unique and individual on these helmets to be auctioned off

in Fredericton to help support military families in need.

The mother instinct in Marie Oliver and myself came out with our messages of hope and peace!

Marie painted butterflies on hers with the message< "Butterflies are Free" and mine was a collage depicting the symbolic dove carrying the message of "Peace".

This was special to me this year because our family welcomed home my nephew Cpl. Adam Elfner (age 22) from Afganistan after his first deployment. We were so thankful that he returned safe, although several of his very close comrades did not. Adam is back in university where he is working on a degree in history.

This week marks the start of new art classes at the gallery. There is still room in all the classes so if you are interested please call Adrienne at 548-2160 or Marie at 548-3493. Little Kids classes begin next Saturday.

We're Ready to kick off an all new season of art lessons at the Bay Breeze Gallery

This photo is of Holly, Olivia and Audrey who created a co-operative painting based on Vincent Van Gogh's Stary Night! Great job girls!!!


Hello everyone! Well it is mid-September and it's time to think about how you are going to spend your time this fall and winter!

As some of you may be aware a schedule of fall art classes has been prepared and is in the Northern Light newspaper this week, on the City of Bathurst website and available at the Gallery (new hours 10-4 p.m. daily - Tues. to Sat.)

Just to re-cap:

Marie Oliver and I are offering the following classes:

Marie: Traditional oil and acrylic painting - times to be announced.

Adrienne: Advanced Water-color Tues. 9:30 - 11:30 10 weeks
Beginner's Water-color Tues. 7:00 - 9:00 10 weeks
Formal Drawing Weds. 7:00 - 9:00 10 weeks
Contemporary Acrylic Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 10 weeks or
7:00 - 9:00
Children's Art Sat.
(This class can be separated into 2 groups Little Kids in the morning and
Big Kids in the afternoon).

The cost of all classes, except for children has gone up to $200 for 10 weeks to keep in line with other art classes in the region. The children's classes are $150 and includes materials. If you are a member of the Bathurst Art Society there is a $25.00 discount advantage. Call me at 548-2160 to register or Marie at 548-3493.

We have all kinds of new products for sale at the gallery for pastel painting, oil painting, water-colors, acrylic and drawing. We also have a wonderful new product of canvas and floating frame for excellent prices as well as various formats of new canvases. We have great prices and charge no sales tax! Come and see us.