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Fantasy Realms: Illustrations Inspired by Fantasy Literature is now making the rounds of the Greater Victoria Public Libraries. January - Juan De Fuca Branch February - Bruce Hutchinson Branch March - Nellie McClung Branch April - Saanich Centenniel Branch May - Central Branch Branch June - Central Saanich Branch July - Esquimalt Branch August - Emily Carr Branch MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Island Illustrators Society Meetings Topic: TBA - As always, feel free to bring your current illustration projects, ideas, questions and snacks. General meetings in 2013 as below: (Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, 7-9:00 p.m.) Wed, Feb 20, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Mar 20, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Apr 17, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, May 15, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Jun 19, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Jul 17, 7 to 9:00 p.m. (Cancelled for the summer ~ See you in September!) Wed, Aug 21, 7 to 9:00 p.m. (Cancelled for the summer ~ See you in September!) Wed, Sept 18, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Oct 16, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Nov 13, 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Dec 18, 7 to 9:00 p.m. All general meetings will be held at "The Barn" unless otherwise specified - 1885 Lansdowne (access from Watson). Please contact us for directions (map available). All Island Illustrators Society meetings are open to the public and are wheelchair accessible. We ask for a small donation at the door. 
The Island Illustrators Society presents A Naughty & Nice Valentine’s Art Exhibition Festive Opening Reception - Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 7 to 9 pm Eighteen members of the Island Illustrators Society exhibit a collection of seductive and romantic art at the Martin Batchelor Gallery. Come dressed in your foxiest attire and join the festive evening reception that includes high heels, feather boas, passionate guitar by Shota Hori, appies, beverages and prizes! Artists will be in attendance and works will be for sale - they make a perfect Valentine’s gift. Exhibiting artists include: Jenus Friesen, Greg Glover, Beth Dunlop, Itchiman, Kat Camaro, Catharine Campbell, Natalie Shumka, Marlene Howell, Thom Jones, Michael Beseau, Miranda Lawrence, Rick Lick, Colin MacLock, Lorne Miller, Marcia Semenoff, Ivana Seymour, Haren Vakil and Allegra Vernon. Valentine’s Day Fun Night Valentine's Day - Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 to 9 pm Bring your Valentine's sweetheart to the Island Illustrators’ romantic Naughty & Nice Fun Night! See the arousing and flirtatious works of 18 contributing artists. This saucy, sexy evening will offer captivating and often sultry a cappella vocals by Shiri Lamothe, live body painting, sexy photo booth, appies and beverages. Adults only! The show runs until Feb. 27. Martin Batchelor Gallery 712 Cormorant Street 250-385-7919 Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm For more information, contact Jenus Friesen at 250-721-3867 or Greg Glover at 250-704-0011. Artists available for interviews and photos. More images available upon request. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their assistance toward the success of this show: Island Blue Print, Roman Hahn, The Romance Shop, Culinarius Catering, Il Terrazzo Restaurant. 
"A Traveling Illustrated Alphabet" During the summer, the Island Illustrators Society was contacted by the Greater Victoria Public Library, with an offer to display at the Juan de Fuca branch. We had just finished our 25th Anniversary celebrations, two shows and two book launches, but the library venue quickly inspired our members — and the little library spark grew into a plan for an illustrated alphabet. The enthusiasm for the theme has been wonderful. (That's how you can tell a group of full-fledged illustrators!) The first letters that members are working on will spell out the words 'Happy New Year', sending greetings far and wide through the pages of the Times Colonist. We are very grateful to the T/C who have been kindly covering our theme shows for many years. This is a group that loves an illustration challenge. The Island Illustrators Society has been holding an Annual New Years show since its inception 25 years ago. Our first New Years event was held at Market Square — and since then, the group has shown at various inspiring venues such as the Royal BC Museum (during the Emily Carr Exhibit and Circus Magicus), Craigdarroch Castle, St. Ann's Academy, and the Empress Hotel. This season members are busily creating 8 x 8 alphabet pieces with a Canadian nature theme. The first ‘Happy New Years’ message show will run from Jan 4 to 31, 2012 at the Juan de Fuca branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library at 1759 Island Highway. The venue is wheelchair friendly and open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday until 5 p.m. For more venue info contact the library at 250-391-1759 Come February, the complete “Travelling Illustrated Alphabet” Exhibit, featuring 26 letters of the alphabet, will begin its journey to various Greater Victoria Public Libraries including the Central branch downtown. Members who have worked on letters for all or some of the alphabet shows include: Suzanne Destaffany, Wendy Picken, Judy Hilgeman, Beth Dunlop, Joanne Thomson, Debora Smith, Karel Doruyter, Kristi Bridgeman, Olga Lang, Robin Hall, Bryony Wynne-Jones, Dawn Joy Ritchie, Ian Finlayson, Jessica Milne, Dianne Bersea, Kathy Cameron, Marcia Semenoff, Iris Churcher, Allegra Vernon and Haren Vakil. The Society also plans to create books or posters with the images. * Times Colonist Article on the IIS Travelling Alphabet: Click Here Keep watching here for library venue updates.
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| Coastal Moments from the Island Illustrators Society an illustrated writing journal Join forty-four members of the Island Illustrators Society on a tour of Vancouver Island. Be inspired by the landscapes and people who inspire them. Contemplate the words of some of BC's finest poets. Coastal Moments is an illustrated writing journal that takes you on a journey through the colours and nuances of one of British Columbia's unique and beautiful places. Record your own thoughts and feelings as you share in the wonders of this remarkable island. See what the press are saying about it: Beacon Magazine Published by www.oolichan.com. Available in select bookstores. Greater Victoria residents can purchase copies directly from us for $23.95 plus HST, email us at contact@islandillustrators.org for details and pickup location. |
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The Island Illustrators Society ...25th anniversary ...68 studio visits Authored by Mr. Raymond H St. Arnaud A book of photographs and biographies of current and former members of the Island Illustrators Society in Victoria, B.C. during the society's 25th anniversary. The photographs are almost all in the members' studios. Some members have added 'textual snapshots' about the society. |
| Available on Amazon CreateSpace for $29.95 plus tax. Or contact the author for the deluxe edition at starnaud@shaw.ca | ||
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| For further information email IslandIllustrators at contact@islandillustrators.org or
Lorne Miller (President) lorne.p.miller@gmail.com |
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| The Island Illustrators Society was established to foster a greater interest in the art of illustration. The society exists to benefit its members and clients through shared information regarding illustrative techniques, business ethics, and standards. In order to achieve these goals, the society makes partners of practicing illustrators, students, clients, and other interested parties.
Definition: Illustration is a piece of visual information, either drawn or photographed, which usually illustrates an accompanying text. The purpose of illustration is to enhance the ideas presented in the text, or simply, to transmit information or concepts visually. The Island Illustrators Society does not act as an agent, but as a venue for you to contact any one of its members. You are invited to write to us at: P.O. Box 30037, Saanich Centre Postal Outlet, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8X 5E1 For information on how to become a member, click here. Web design and hosting kindly provided by www.BethDunlop.com |