The beauty of such unspoiled areas is that the artist can return to a treasured spot again and again in order to capture its many moods. In the Town Hall show Flynn has included four paintings from the Terra Nova area, although he seems particâ€" ularly fascinated by its "broad expanse" in winter. "That‘s the thing about landscapes â€" they‘re living," he says. "We‘re looking at something in transition. They‘re not petriâ€" fied, not statues. They change daily." Flynn, who started painting in his forâ€" ties, remains an avid outdoorsman who enjoys travelling, skiing and scuba diving. The demands of painting onâ€"site limited to mosquito bites, though, often hikes overland through any . weather conditions to find the sc wants. The more exotic is not nece better. "Lake of Two Rivers is one of my favorite spots worldwide ... and I‘ve been to five continents," he says. "There is a certain peace about it: two rivers, a lovely beach, swimming and canoeing." ularly fascinated by its "broad expanse" in _ City. Although influenced by the likes of winter. Emily Carr and Blake Debassige, he incorâ€" "Autumn is the most difficult to paint porated a love for Oriental art â€" notably but I‘m interested in winter. I‘m one of the _ Sumiâ€"e â€" into his westernâ€"styled work. few people in southern Ontario who likes The Town Hall show is a guided tour of origin of civilization." An avid student of the cultures he comes in contact with, Flynn has yet to incorporate figurative elements into his work. Despite the positive response he‘s received from the exhibition Flynn has no plans whatsoever to cool his heels. His next stop? Newfoundland and the Eastern Arctic. Sheridan College hosts Summer School of the Arts "That‘s the thing a they‘re 1living," he says something in transition fied, not statues. They c Flynn, who started Whether you are an aspiring artist or practicing profesâ€" sional, you will find something of interest during this year‘s Sheridan College Summer School of the Arts. Celebrating its third year of operation, the Summer School of the Arts offers 72 workshops, credit and nonâ€" credit courses in calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, furniture, glass, graphic design, illustration, literary arts, media arts, mixed media, painting, papermaking, photography, printâ€" making, sculpture, textiles, and xerography, as well as, two intensive programs in classical animation and comâ€" puter animation/computer graphics. The Summer School of the Arts is designed to foster a mltiadetiab ie onâ€"site aren‘t though, and he gh any and all d the scene he not necessarily Flynn was born in Ottawa in 1926 and as a Canadian army officer his early travâ€" els took him to the United States, Korea and Japan. Later business interests affordâ€" ed him further opportunities to see the world. In 1968 Flynn started painting at Albert Rousseau‘s Galerie Libre near Quebec City. Although influenced by the likes of Emily Carr and Blake Debassige, he incorâ€" porated a love for Oriental art â€" notably Sumiâ€"e â€" into his westernâ€"styled work. winter," laughs Flynn, who says May is his most cherished time of year. dynamic community in which participants can develop their individual creativity and their practical and concepâ€" tual skills in a challenging, supportive environment. The intensive workshop format acts as a catalyst for personal growth and interpersonal exchange. Instructors are well respected, practicing artists, craftspeople, designers, and educators who are committed to sharing their knowledge, experience, and expertise. Handsâ€"on experience, as well as, demonstrations, slide lectures, critiques, and group disâ€" cussions play an integral part of the workshops and coursâ€" es. Sheridan College has a reputation for excellence in art Oakville painter Roger Flynn: Expressing the "essence‘"‘ of landscapes. 16"x80" Flynn‘s subsequent travels to Nigeria, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ireland, Greece and a variety of other European nations. In subâ€"Saharan Africa â€" especially Zambia and Malawi â€" Flynn was provided with whole new levels of inspiration. "You apply the same principles to the landscapes of North America but the colâ€" ors are so different," said Flynn. "The rocks in Malawi made me feel I was at the origin of civilization." An avid student of the cultures he comes in contact with, Flynn has yet to incorporate figurative elements into his work. Hillview or Evergreen SHEEP MANURE COW MANURE POTTING SOL _ Manure 18 k Potting soil 30 L. TNG SOL é 18 k 1 ng soil 30 L education. The Summer School of the Arts program proâ€" vides unique expertise and international class facilities to a broad range of adults and, in the Workshop For Teens series, 14 to 18â€"yearâ€"old participants. Running from May until August, everyone is welcome to participate in the workshops and courses this summer. Indulge in a oneâ€"day, weekend, fiveâ€"day, or 10â€"day handsâ€" on, intensive workshop/course and enjoy yourself this summer at the Sheridan College Summer School of the Arts. For more information, please call (416) 845â€"9430, ext. 2610. Hillview or Eve%(em ‘3 br gn 30 litre b Top Soil,alaanure, P'eat Flat of 12 All colours Fresh Daily "I will probably address that later on, but for me it‘s the land, the peace of the land," said Flynn, who is currently in the process of writing his life story. Manâ€"made structures, while rare in his work, do appear from time to time. One particular favorite are churches. "I like the architecture. 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