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Barbara Kopeschny, Artist  (AFC)

www.natureartists.com/artists

 

 

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Professional Info
 

Barbara is a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation.    "The Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) - formerly the Worldwide Nature Artists Group (WNAG) - is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world. The Foundation represents the world's leading collective of nature artists and an unparalleled pool of artistic talent focused on nature. The organization's mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity, sustainability and environmental education through art that celebrates our natural heritage." 

 

“I am very proud of my participation in Artist for Conservation, as their efforts support my own commitment to protecting and celebrating the rich habitat and wildlife that defines our Canadian wilderness.”

2010 - present

Direct Study
 
Master Artist Seminar
with Master Wildlife Artist Robert Bateman

A life changing seminar in working so closely with Bob, exploring ideas and techniques that make a successful painting and fostering creative conceptualization for a strong work of art.

Hollyhock on Cortes Island, British Columbia


Educational & Creative Week Workshop
with Artist Bruce St. Clair 

Acrylic & watercolor techniques, concepts, onsite sketch, photography fieldwork 

Canadore College  -  North Bay, Ontario


Mountsberg Raptor Photography Workshop
with Photographer Raymond Barlow

species habitats/habits, dynamic images, photoshop editing, organizing & images workflow

Campbellville, ON

  

Muskoka Center - Wildlife Photography Workshop
with Photographer Raymond Barlow

Settings, composition, movement and creative photography

Muskoka Wildlife Centre, Muskoka, Ontario

 

Watercolors Week
with Watercolorist Lorraine Tunley

Techniques and Theory in Composition

Ganaraska, Ontario

Wildlife Workshop Week - (Painting & Photography & Wildlife Centre).
with Jan Martin McGuire Artist & James Hines Photographer

Hinkley, Minnesota, USA  

 

Workshop (Awaken New Energy in Drawing & Painting)
with Artist Richard McDiarmid,

Victoria, B.C.  

 

2010 - present

Exhibitions
 
2013

 

Science Art-Nature - Windows on Evolution Virtual Show - California, U.S.A. -  February 12 - 21, 2013

 

Huronia Festival of the Arts - Barrie, ONT - August 3-5

 

Friends of Killarney Summer Art Show - Killarney, ONT - July 27 & 28

 

Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show - Bracebridge, ONT - July 19 - 21​

 

Dockside Art Festival - Gravenhurst, ONT - August 16 - 18

 

Inspired by ART GALLERY & GIFTS - Barrie, ONT  November 30 - December 1

 

 

2012

 

C.A.S. Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - Barrie, ONT - October 6 - 8

 

Artists for Conservation - International Exhibit of Nature in Art, Virtual Exhibit - October 12 - 21​

 

Dockside Art Festival - Gravenhurst, ONT - August 17 - 19

 

Huronia Festival of the Arts - Barrie, ONT - August 4 - 6​

 

Friends of Killarney Art Show - Killarney, ONT - July 28 & 29

 

Orillia Museum of Art & History - All Ontario Juried Art Show - July 3 - August 18

 

Art Appreciation Gallery - Barrie, ONT  -  Novembre 29 - 30



2011

 

Art Appreciation Gallery - Autumn Show - November 20

Artists in the Garden - Barrie Home Show - September 10 & 11

Barrie Spring Art Tour – Barrie, Ontario - June 3, 4 & 5, 2011

Orillia Museum of Art & History -All Ontario Open Juried Art Show - May 19 - June 28 - Orillia, ONT

Art Appreciation Gallery - Spring Show - April 15

Science Art-Nature  -  Bringing Symposia to Life Virtual Exhibit   U.S.A.  – February 17 – 21, 2011

 

Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser  -  Orillia 2011

2010

 

Artists for Conservation - International Exhibit of Nature in Art, Virtual Exhibit - Oct. 29 - Dec 31

 

Buckhorn Fine Art Festival  -  August 12 - 15, 2010  - Buckhorn, ONT

Bibliography
 

The Art of Conservation (An International Exhibit of Nature in Art) Book 2010  p.94 | p. 95

The Art of Conservation (An International Exhibit of Nature in Art) Book 2012  p.112

 

Collections
 

  • Barbara's work is held in many private collections in Canada and United States.

  • City of Barrie - City Hall - Municipality Art Collection - Barrie, ONT - 2011

  • City of Barrie, Mayor Janice Laking presented World Skating Olympians - Elvis Stojko, Kurt Browning and Brian Orser with a signed, Limited Edition Print of Morning Spirit  - Barrie, ONT - 1998

  • Commission Paintings (The Last Supper  &  Christ Praying)  -  Pleasantview Nursing Home - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONT

  • Several commission works in private collections.

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© 2019 by Barb Kopeschny  - All rights reserved.   

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