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Commissions stifle creativity HERALD March fl ism Local artist prefers to chose her own subjects ELLEN MELTON native of Toronto became Interested in art at an early age by drawing all the time Encouraged by teachers from grade 11 on Mrs Melton went on to study art in high school and later took nigh l school courses While studying at Sheridan College this artist studied life drawing an which lay dormant until her children were older Now with more time to devote art Mrs Mellon has developed life drawing oil and waler color style The artist s interest in oils was stimulated night school while living In Brampton Now Mrs Melton enjoys the quieter atmosphere of this locale and would love to live right out in the country Mrs Melton has taught a beginners oil course in Urn mol en which she enjoyed but found time consuming During one winter Mrs Melton taught an oil class for beginners at our local craft shop Colcraft This artist creative nature needs lime expand mental concepts and she says I am of my lime in order to devote myself to my own art form The si If ex press Ion through Mrs Melton art work keeps her a happy unfilled personality Mrs Melton has been a member of the Georgetown Palette and Pencil Club for nine years She enjoys a regular night out with fellow artists which she feels stimulates her art style This communication with other artisans is a worthwhile sharing of knowledge GROWTH EJSPFRIENCE rank Black fellow member In the Palette and Pencil Club and well known artist is a close friend of Mrs Melton The featured artist look lessons from Mr Black in water color technique for four years She considers this to have been a meaningful growth experience and very worthwhile as her work Is seen Application approved A Terra Colta resident application raise his house Inches and construct a twocar garage has been approved the Credit Volley Conservation Authority executive committee Committee approved the application on the condition that site plans for the house raising and garage construction be submitted to the authority lor approval To raise the house which la located on the Credit River Mr Mark Evans intends a foundation Award winner Ken of Georgetown in his third year of civil engineering at the University of Waterloo has won the JancsF MaciarenLtd Award worth to the recipient Mr Chow was of the 16 students attending university to awards offered by a number of industries and the Snnlord len Foundation for best term reports in cooperative education program JOSEPHS MENS HAIRSTYLIST IS FOR EVERYONE Long A Short Toot AROUNDI J01BPH OFFERS THE FINE ART OF HAIR SHAPING Professionally Done Modern Styles At Reasonable Prices 8770322 MOORS PARK PLAZA Tui IN DO Saturday I too CLOSED MONDAYS Capture a Memory Clip Bring Me For A Professional 8x10 Colour Portrait With this Ad Regularly GET ACQUAINTED WITH J OUR NEW COLLECTION OF COLOUR BACKGROUNDS lor llMita In Fnw I Km Any Mot I MARCH WED THURS SAT IN THE MARKET PUCE MOM SAT any several places in the area Along with family responsi Mrs Melton does not have lime to take courses now but does include sketching sojourns with a group of artists These sketch trips are set up by Laura Dittnch from Acton who arranges these jaunts once a week in the summer and autumn Sometimes they view old mills spots near Terra or a gallery where they view the art show then sketch out doors When on holiday Mrs Melton rarely sketches but she takes photographs which she uses later as subject matter for her hobby As an artist always interested in nature Mrs Melton looks forward to the day when she can haven sketching holiday acquire material to work from over the winter months Coupled with the artist flair mentioned Mrs Melton enjoys crocheting while watching the box Sculpting is also a new interest which she hopes to develop further She finds this an new dimension and the membership of Palette and 1 Club may now avail themselves of the Credit Valley Artisans kiln as their club is newly affiliated with Credit Valley Artisans who have the facilities to work in clay While the writer visited Mrs Melton showed her port folio pen and pencil sketch water color scenes and flowers and an abstract acrylic nude the latter a commissioned work This artist 1 to develop her own topic wh is creative and will sell lo people If they like it rather than do commission work brings pressure that stifles crcativl ARTISTIC FLAIR Ellen Meltons artistic flair came from her mother who paints in oils Her brother as a child drew animals and Mrs Melton he was the one who nurtured my interest in animal study This same brother had talent for sculpt which he never pursued A sister Julie a resident of Georgetown works in and has a craft boutique In town Mrs Melton s children arc interest in the arts as one daughter Cheryl is a dancer and specialties m jatcond top She studies dance at the Brian Larry starting with a group called Blue Steel and he is now vocalist with a group called Exit who rehearse at a Milton home Another daughter jura Is a crafts person who is a sociable young woman and avid render A younger daughter Kim has been Involved In dramatics at school and her sister Diane is an avid tap dancer and has aspired to the super advanced class under Monique of regardi large seen design in the field of theatre which Mrs Melton considers a completely different art form one she may explore some time in the Mrs Melton is an associated Ha I Ion Hills Arts Council through her member ship in Palette and Pencil Club and she hopes the Art Gallery will become a reality as part of the Library Theatre- Gallery complex Mrs Melton went on to say it would be nice lo have one place in town des gnnted to show art from many artists on a rotat basis Money could be made by renting such space out to other artists for art shows she added As her enthusiasm built Mrs Melton went on to praise the Art Gallery at the Civic Centre in Bramalea Mrs Melton would like to see permanent sculpture as part of the outdoor decor of the proposed Arts complex ENCOURAGEMENT Her regarding the Arts Council of Hills included great encouragement to those working lo bring a stronger awareness of art this community Mrs Melton was supportive by saying the Arts Council can create a stronger voice among the arts people Hilts and will offer all artisans an umbrella under which they may meet and develop all during the year In this area An interesting conversation sensitive artist and a community minded resident Mrs Melton made her art form come alive for the writer and her water colors Intrigued me as they are developed with soft muted tones and Interest ing shading Watch for this artist til work wherever you meander in the Hills color in the studio I her Moore Park airraid photo SRoyalThist First in homes First in service VENDOR REDUCEDAGAIN Is comfort your goal then this 3 bedroom 2 storey Is for you Huge kit with walkout sharp room Immaculate and finished to perfection Call Susan Carrier you will be pleased you did START YOUR 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