Previous Show! Jerryann Hamilton & Abigail Hain, “Textures of Mayne”, Show runs until August 20th

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I had a fun afternoon hanging this beautiful show with Jerryann on Friday July 21st, for the “soft opening” the following day. As Abigail was off to Scotland for a few weeks, it was just Jerryann and I doing the placement in preparation for showing to the public, and ultimately, getting everything ready for our “Meet the Artists” night on Friday August 4th, 7 – 9pm.

Jerryann & Abigail (or Abby as she is known to friends) express their creative talents across a broad range of media. Here is a small selection of Abby’s Eco-dyed scarves, and colourful encaustic paintings, and a sample of Jerryann’s intricate shell paintings, and beautiful landscapes

Thus far, the show has been very well-received, by islanders and visitors as well. I am writing this from my home in Kitsilano, getting ready to head back to Mayne Island tomorrow to begin preparations for our Friday night event – which is in two days! Rumour has it that Abby’s husband Alistair is a great cook and will be preparing some of the food for our event…hopefully it doesn’t include fresh Haggis flown in from Scotland!

Another of Jerryann’s gorgeous paintings, a “Talisman” combining painted shell, driftwood, and embedded glass, and another example of Abby’s Eco Dye prints, this time on paper – framed

So, please come and join us for art & refreshments on Friday, the 4th 7 – 9 – it promises to be a fun evening! Shavasana Gallery will be open Friday to Monday (for the long-weekend), and Saturday to Monday for the remainder of the season. See you soon!

Here are Abigail & Jerryann on “Meet the Artists” night…we had a fabulous event with between 50 and 60 people showing up on a warm August evening. Alistair (Abby’s husband) made a delicious selection of savoury treats, Jerryann brought several trays of lovely baked goods and I provided endless fruit punch …a good time was had by all – I think Abby & Jerryann’s smile say it all 😊

Art Opening! Deborah Strong, “Feather & Bone”, Friday August 25, 7 – 8:30pm

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I am pleased to be welcoming Deborah Strong and her beautiful artwork back to the walls of Shavasana Gallery & Café, August 25 – October 1. Her show is called “Feather and Bone”, and is a collection of Drawings which celebrate the life of birds, and Deborah’s love and appreciation of our little feathered friends.

As the attached poster attests, we are having an Art Opening to kick off Deborah’s exhibit at Shavasana Gallery, on Friday August 25th, 7pm – 8:30pm. Deborah will be there mingling with the guests, and we will be having “Light Refreshments” (Nibblies, a fruit punch and free tea and coffee)…please join us! It’ll be great to see you🙏😊

Cheers! …..George

(ps. I’d also like to mention that it was Deborah Strong who offered her Formatting skills to help save my new book project, “All Roads at Any Time”*, when I was mired in Amazon self-publishing hell. Thanks Deborah! I couldn’t have done it without you!🙏

(pps. copies of “All Roads at Any Time” will be available for sale this weekend at the Gallery or online through Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/All-Roads-At-Any-Time/dp/B0CDF2C8T5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1USY8I7D4LBYW&keywords=all+roads+at+any+time&qid=1692744609&sprefix=all+roads%2Caps%2C304&sr=8-1

I’ve just published my new book of Short Stories, “All Roads at Any Time”, which is now available at Shavasana Gallery Café

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I’ve just completed this project, managing to wade through the complexities of self-publishing using Amazon KDP, and am happy to announce that my book of short stories (twelve in all), “All Roads at Any Time”…has been published in paperback form, and is now available for purchase.

What’s it about? Here’s a little descriptive from the back cover:

“This collection shares the experiences of a young long-haired wanderer dodging mass murderers, muggings, revolutions, drug overdoses and other narrow escapes in the 70’s, to the unexpected heroics of a New Wave dilettante in Ottawa, and young dad in Vancouver in the 80’s. It navigates its way through some of the unanticipated side-effects of the long journey to sobriety, and ultimately drops you off on a sweet island of bliss and healing in the current era.”

Writing, which I enjoy, was the easy part. Formatting a WordDoc and cover design were beyond my ken, and I was saved from these struggles by Deborah Strong and Teresa Gustafson of TG Design respectively – for which I am most grateful.

I haven’t yet started work on the eBook version, or the Audiobook, but if you’d like to pick up a paperback copy of “All Roads at Any Time”, there are currently 3 ways to do so. The first way, would be to go to Amazon and buy it directly, just click this link:

https://www.amazon.ca/All-Roads-At-Any-Time/dp/B0CDF2C8T5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HMYB7OI7LN3N&keywords=all+roads+at+any+time&qid=1692293828&sprefix=all+roads+at%2Caps%2C3769&sr=8-1

Or, copies will be available at Shavasana Gallery & Café https://shavasana.ca/  (457 Village Bay Road, Mayne Island, B.C – usually open Saturday through Monday)…I was surprised and delighted to see this happen last weekend when I put out a stack of books:

Or, thirdly, you could order a copy (or copies) through me and I will get it to you either directly (if we are in close proximity), or via mail. The book is $19.95 Canadian and I imagine postage will be $4 or $5 (I haven’t calculated that yet). To reach me directly you can either send me a message through this website, or via email at: gbathgate@telus.net , or give me a call or text at: 604-418-3846.

Cheers! …and happy reading!

George Bathgate

Art Opening! Jerryann Hamilton & Abigail Hain, “Textures of Mayne” Friday August 4th, 7 – 9

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Yes! We are having and Art Opening for Jerryann Hamilton & Abigail Hain’s new show, “Textures of Mayne” on Friday August 4th between 7 and 9 pm.

Although Jerryann and I hung the show a few weeks ago, as a “soft-opening”, Abigail has been in Scotland so we’ve been awaiting her return to have our official “Meet the Artist” night this coming Friday.

Here are a few photos of the exhibit:

Just of a few examples of Abby’s & Jerryann’s varied talents working on fabric, paper, canvas & seashell!

Thus far, the show has been very well-received, by islanders and visitors as well. I am writing this from my home in Kitsilano, getting ready to head back to Mayne Island tomorrow to begin preparations for our Friday night event – which is in two days! Rumour has it that Abby’s husband Alistair is a great cook and will be preparing some of the food for our event…hopefully it doesn’t include fresh Haggis flown in from Scotland!

And here are a few more photos of this beautiful show:

Hope to see you Friday night! Cheers!