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Renann Isaacs Gallery Show: "Seeing Red"


Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art is a beautiful new gallery at 31 Quebec Street in Guelph, Ontario.  I was invited to show in Renann's second  exhibition, "Seeing Red", which opened February 5th, during a heavy snowstorm.  The snow didn't stop the artists and collectors from attending.  The gallery was packed, right up until closing time. With a terrific art program at the nearby University of Guelph, the area is rich with talented artists like Ron Shuebrook, Stu Oxley, Tammy Radcliff, Pearl Van Geest and Cheryl Ruddock.  I was delighted to be included in this exhibition and was even more delighted when my painting: Poem Series 1065 sold before the opening!

Poem Series 1065   cold wax/oil on panel  © Janice Mason Steeves 2010



The exhibition " Seeing Red"  runs until March 30th. Call the gallery at 519-821-9068
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  1. Susan BuretFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations Janice. It's a beautiful work.

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  2. Art school in MelbourneJune 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    It's a beautiful work.Your art is magical activity.Your art is just fantastic.Really awesome work.

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