2024 Sumi-e artists of Canada EXHIBITION RESULTS

Award winning artJapanese Sumi-e
Written By Laura Beaton

I am beyond words and filled with gratitude for being awarded 1st prize (The Ruth Yamada Award) in this year’s annual and exhibition at the Sumi-e Artists of Canada (SAC). There were many fabulous artists in contention and I extend my deepest respect for their talent.

I first earned my seal in 2011 and ever since, it has been a journey of exploration on all levels of my life.

I wish to express my gratitude to Gary Bist, President of the SAC, who along with Connie Bist, are co-chairs of this event. Volunteers made this event a success.

Along with receiving my certificate, I was gifted with a gift certificate by the Japanese Paper Place.

This show is also running on Sunday November 10th from noon - 5pm. Visit the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 6 Sakura Way in Don Mills. Lots of free parking.

Domo arigato!

Laura Beaton

Laura is a Canadian award winning Visual Fine Art Artist.

She studied Asian art under Masters in Mississauga, Toronto, and in China and mixed media/acrylics under Halina Wyluda-Kazmierczak and Mila Duric

Her 2-dimensional art are fusions of ancient painting techniques and her own creations using acrylics and mixed media. Painting in each medium enriches the other.

Her works transcend cultures and are in permanent and private collections in China (RPR, as well as in private collections), Africa (His Royal Highness Edward Wambuzi Colombus, Uganda) and throughout the USA and Canada.

With her University of Toronto OTC (Ontario Teacher’s Certificate) Laura taught business at the college and high school levels. She co-founded a Mississauga-based consulting business in 1996 where she honed her business skills. Laura has regularly volunteered her time to coach artists relative to the business of art.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and in China. Laura exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario – Portraits of Resilience, Art Gallery of Mississauga, the Qi of Water, and interviewed by Focus Mandarin, OMNI TV. Previous interviews include Lucid Gallery (USA), Camoes TV, Stella’s Studio, ep 36; Modern Mississauga, Radio 960AM – Arts Report.

Laura was invited to create the art ‘Dovetailing’, the title track of Jacelyn Holmes’ jazz CD.

2021 brought honorariums and most recently “From the Ashes Art Exhibition”. The show is an intersectional feminist public art exhibit, show casing artist interpretations of realities faced by those who identify as women in Canada.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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