Nancy Newton From the Sea / From the Past - ADEL 2023

Interaction of Sound and Brushstroke; Chinese and Western Landscape Painting Across Time and Space Alan Yang -  Interpretive planning Autumn Song, Mixed Media Drawing "Autumn Song" presents Nancy Newton's unique interpretation of the autumn landscape through mixed media painting. The artwork encompasses traditional elements of Chinese ink painting , reflecting reverence for nature. It is created with different brushstrokes and lines , conveying the tranquility and change of autumn, as well as the vitality of trees through seasonal transitions. —————————— 1. What would happen if we attempted to mimic these diverse brushstrokes with sound? One of the sound techniques commonly employed in the film industry is known as 'Foley.' This art, which played a pivotal role in the early days of sound cinema, is named after the sound artist Jack Donovan Foley, born in 1891. Foley artists, or sound designers, must employ their imagination to faithfully recreate the necessary s...

  The Wonder From The Sea/ From The Past      I had the great pleasure to focus my energy on Nancy Newton's show From The Sea/ From The Past , that was shown at Propeller Art Gallery September 16 - October 1, 2023.  Unfortunately the show isn't available in person anymore, but there are still videos and pictures online that allow you to view the show. Recently I even located a podcast that Nancy, as guest, stared in that really helped me experience her work, and the exploration and experimentation that sparked her past works. Nancy Newton, Flying Over , Mixed Media Collage, 2023     Some of  Nancy's work takes inspiration from R. Murry Schafer's Dream-e-scape which is a 20 minute long orchestra song. She also works with patterns and visual aspects found in beach objects, but mostly, for From the Sea, from shells that were created in marine ecosystems.  She first started to sketch shells in her sketchbook, and, in doing so, realized...

Cosmic Shell Sculpting Nancy Newton, In Harmony, Mixed Media Collage , 17 x 23,  Propeller Gallery Nancy Newton's exploration of the cosmic connections between seashells and the universe served as the inspiration for this workshop.  Participants will create their own cosmic shell sculptures, using seashells as a medium to express their personal connections with nature and the cosmos.                                                             Nancy Newton, Sea Foam, Ceramic, 6.5 x 10, Propeller Gallery             Materials Needed: Seashells (collected in advance or provided) Air-dry clay or modelling clay Acrylic paints Paintbrushes Wire Hot glue gun and glue sticks Natural materials (e.g., small stones, driftwood, or sand) Protective aprons or clothing Workshop Steps: Collective...

  Exploring Audio in Art                                                  Newton, Nancy,  Snowy Perch , Mixed Media Drawing, 36 x 28 inches Nancy Newton derives inspiration from other forms of art, such as the “free-flowing” interpretations of music to create intricate, abstract mixed media pieces. Throughout From the Sea/From the Past, Newton demonstrates an affinity for creating interpretive works inspired by fellow artists.  Nancy’s method of interpreting and illustrating music in her work resonated with me as I can’t paint in silence. Whether it be music, a show, or nature sounds, I need to listen to something to paint. Naturally, sound influences my work heavily. I’d invite audiences to experiment with sound in similar ways.  Audiences are encouraged to create artwork in response to a piece of audio; a favourite song, an alarm, a voice, a ...

Representation: What Does it Take?  We all have our own way to represent things, and imagery stirs different reactions in different people.  So how are we able to visually communicate?  The language we use to portray things often means more than the image itself.  Warm Breeze, Mixed Media Collage , 21.75 x 21.5 inches Nancy Newton                                                                                                                                          Topaz Lake, Acrylic on canvas; 3 x 4 ft                ...

                                                              Land and Tracks  Hannah McGourty  My interpretative strategy to explore Nancy Newton’s art practice is a drawing exercise that involves studying one's own impact on the land and studying Nancy Newton’s specific drawing practice.  Nancy’s expresses great respect and reverence for the land, she also has mentioned a love for figure skating. I saw an instant visual connection between her drawings and the carvings left on the ice after skating. I thought this was a beautiful connection to our tracks and the marks we make on the land when we travel. These drawings specifically interested me through the line work and pattern, and how they reminded me of carvings on the ice after skating.  For my interpretative plan, participants ca...

Find Your Story Nancy Newton: Transcendence       Nancy Newton's Transcendence shows a great depth of space as well as an interesting use of colour and, because of its accessible and flowing style, it allows the audience to connect and draw their own conclusions. Although the painting is abstract, the feeling of the sea and water moving is obvious which means the artist was successful in creating movement in the artwork. The colour scheme seems carefully chosen with the blue throughout the whole image and just a small amount of yellow and reds peaking through which all add to the dimension of the piece. Nancy uses a very similar technique in all of her art work but I was specifically drawn to this one because it brings me right into the ocean. For me, the ocean is a place that is chaotic as well as calming all at the same time. Every piece of artwork in this exhibition tells a story and allows the audience to connect and create their own narratives. Once upon a ti...