NZ Art Guild South Island Members exhibition


I will be involved in the 2nd annual NZ Art Guild South Island Members exhibition and have included some bearish things, a couple of my tie bags, a series of photoblocks and 1 large stripey painting.

Hot off the sewing machine... New Bearish Things

Hot off the sewing machine... New Bearish Things!


#61 For Sale $35


I had a request for some Kiwiana Themed Bears so here they are:

#62 - The Buzzy Bee - SOLD

#63 - Jandels - FOR SALE

#64 - Pohutukawa - FOR SALE

#65 - Harakeke and Saddlebacks - FOR SALE


N.B. the material for these ones is quite a bit more expensive so the Kiwiana Bearish Things Range of this size/shape will be $40
(Approx 25cm high, 16cm wide)

If you are interested in purchasing your own bearish thing please email me.
I can also make to order and different materials, sizes and shapes are available please email me to discuss:
tanya@nzartguild.co.nz

Ngatahi - NZ Art Guild 2009 Collaborative Project

NZ Art Guild 2009 Collaborative Project "Ngatahi"


for more details about this artwork and our current exhibition including the charity auction please visit our website http://www.nzartguild.co.nz/

NZ Art Guild Annual Exhibition "Out of the Blue"

Exhibition now on:


"Out Of The Blue"
NZ Art Guild Annual Exhibition
Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland


The following Bearish Things will be available at the exhibition:





Update:

6 Bearish Things sold within 24 hours of the exhibition opening! Hurry while stocks last!
Or
email me for images of current available stock

tanya_dann@xtra.co.nz
(tanya_dann)

Charity Art Auction and Exhibition

"Chocoholic" by Tanya Dann
One of 12 Artworks being auctioned off on the night

NZ Art Guild and Mental Health Foundation of NZ proudly present
"Out of the Blue"
Charity Art Auction and Exhibition

Opening night: Thursday 2nd July 2009 at 6:30pm – Free entry – All welcome
Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd and the Promenade,Takapuna, Auckland
Exhibition Open: 2nd - 30th July 2009. Mon to Fri 9 - 5 & Sat 10 - 4

Featuring the NZ Art Guild 2009 Collaborative Art Project
“Ngatahi”
a fantastic, single artwork created by 61 artists which will be revealed on opening night and auctioned off at this one of a kind, not to missed charity event

Well known NZ artists - Nancy Frazer, Sophia Elise, Tanya Dann, Beate Minderjahn, Jennifer Christiansen, Julia Dungan, LisaSarah, Natahsa Wheeler, Alison Mulgrew, Jane Bold and Terri Dangen - have also donated fantastic artworks which will auctioned.

100% of the proceeds from the art auction will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation of NZ

To coincide with this event 42 artists from around NZ will be having a month long exhibition of original, diverse artworks depicting "Our Country, Our People, Our Culture"

We would be delighted if you would join us in the opening celebrations of this fantastic charity event - please forward this invitation on to your friends, family, colleagues or anyone else who may be interested.

For full details about this event and to view the auction catalogue go to http://www.nzartguild.co.nz/ and click on the MHF Charity Auction button.
Or take a virtual tour http://www.gallerycentric.com/ (sponsored by Gallery Centric)

The Tie Bag

Ok its been a while since I last posted... lots has happened including giving up art school and returning to University to do my Masters in Forensic Textiles. This unfortunately has not left much time at all for art - but I have managed to squeeze in a couple of paintings and a few textiles pieces for a couple of exhibitions, the first of which was on last weekend (The Original Art Sale) in Auckland - I didn't sell anything at that one and the second starts on Thursday - the annual NZ Art Guild Exhibition (I'll add the details in the next post!!!)

My feature piece in this exhibition is this hand-made/hand-stitched bag made from mens ties. I'm super proud of this peice, it is the first in a collection of bags which will be created out of recycled materials. This collection evolved out of a desire to create art that didn't just hang on the wall but was interactive and could be enjoyed in different ways.



I'm always happy to take commissions for similar pieces. Each one will be completely unique and individual.
Please contact me via email tanya_dann@xtra.co.nz (tanya_dann)

Photo Of The Day - Day 66

Number 66 - 20th Dec 2008

I started Dog sitting today, this is Floyd, he's the first of 2 dogs that will be staying with me over the xmas holidays.

I will be taking a break from my photo of the day over the xmas holidays but will try to continue to add to my collection sometime early in the new year.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break. Take Care and thankyou for viewing my blog.

Photo Of The Day - Day 65 - Photoblock Sample

Number 65 - 19th Dec 2008

I got the first of my photoblocks made today. This image is an example of the finish product - for details about sizes, prices and some of the available images please click on the title of this post. Ordering can be done by emailling me tanya_dann@xtra.co.nz

Photo Of The Day - Day 64

Number 64 - 18th Dec 2008

This moth was hanging out in my bathroom. I tried playing round with the lenses but the lighting wasn't quite right to get the results that I wanted.

Photo Of The Day - Day 63 (Latest Artwork)

Number 63 - 17th Dec 2008

"Elemental Memory"
Acrylic and Gouache on handmade stretched canvas
200 x 800mm

Managed to get some painting in today - this is the second piece in my expressive series (the finished image of the first one is below.


"Discombobulated"
Acrylic and Gouache on handmade stretched canvas
200 x 800mm