Friday, May 10, 2013
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Collecting Leaves
I am trying to collect leaves to try and start a project with my Grade 1 and 2 making animals out of assembling and glueing leaves of different shapes, colours and sizes together. I have been on the hunt for leaves and today was my most amazing leaf hunt day. I realized that my plan to try an teach leaf art to my students has pushed me to look much more closer and deeper in to the shapes, colours, size and life of the leaves around me. It's incridible how many hues of reds, pinks, oranges, coppers, greens, browns, yellows, burgundies and much more you see.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
creativity
There is a co-relation between passion & anxiety, emptyness & depression, and creativity. To create is to be in the unknown space between the above and manifest the unknown in the form of something physicsal (art) or a thought or an emotion.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The space in-between
‘Who are you?’ asks Richard Pochinko, the pioneer of Canadian clowning. ‘A pause. A look out the window. A stutter. A laugh… that's your clown,’ he says, ‘… that little place between the thought and the feeling… what do you do? You laughed… that is what allows you to be human.’ (as cited in Hefferman, 1998)
The place between a thought and a feeling is where the “ringmaster”, the observer, or the consciousness resides. Rita Irwin (2003), in her article “Towards an Aesthetic of Unfolding Insights Through Curriculum”, states that “it is in this in-between space that…complexity [is appreciated] alongside simplicity, and uncertainty alongside certainty,” and that “these spaces are attuned to invention and the possibility of poetic wisdom” (p. 64). In other words, learning happens in the tension of the space between certainty and uncertainty, and that individuals can create this space through play, and the experience and possibilities that go along with it.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Eastside Culture Crawl
come on out and check out the Culture Crawl at the Old Foundry Building at 1790 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, B.C.
It's this Fri 18, Sat 19 and Sun 20 of November 2011
check out the site http://www.eastsideculturecrawl.com/
This year there are amazing artists at the Old Foundy Building with lots of art on display.
Join us
It's this Fri 18, Sat 19 and Sun 20 of November 2011
check out the site http://www.eastsideculturecrawl.com/
This year there are amazing artists at the Old Foundy Building with lots of art on display.
Join us
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Creativity
Emptyness leads itself to creativity. The circle is whole and complete, but empty. It's blanketed by layers of complexity. Some might never expereince the emptyness and others my encase it by filling the gaps of time.
When I encountered the emptyness, I was conditioned to be scared and feel depressed but now I am making peace with the emptyness as something positive that leads itself to creation. It's whole and perfect in its infinite imperfection. That's something to be taught in an expereintail way. The question is how? Something that is empty needs to be full to understand its emptyness, so the complexity is unavoidable if not nessecary to creativity and life.
When I encountered the emptyness, I was conditioned to be scared and feel depressed but now I am making peace with the emptyness as something positive that leads itself to creation. It's whole and perfect in its infinite imperfection. That's something to be taught in an expereintail way. The question is how? Something that is empty needs to be full to understand its emptyness, so the complexity is unavoidable if not nessecary to creativity and life.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Culture Days: Artistrun Collective QR Code Art Show Reception
Saturday, October 1 · 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Old Foundry Building
1790 Vernon Drive
Vancouver, BC
The Artistrun Collective QR Code Art Show takes place during the second annual Culture Days to raise community awareness, accessibility and public engagement through the use of QR codes at the Old Foundry Building for the free reception on Saturday, October 1, 2011 (3 pm to 9 pm) at 1790 Vernon Drive, Vancouver across from Unitow.
In addition to the sign-in book on October 1, guests are encouraged to scan the Artistrun Collectiv...e QR Code on location for a chance to win free art and prizes!
At the historic Old Foundry Building, the public will also meet the diverse Artistrun Collective: Liza J. Lee, Carolyn Kramer, Stacy Sakai, Rojia Dadashzadeh and James Landecker. The group will unveil four newly commissioned collaborative art works on wood panels to demonstrate the “mashup” of individual art styles and mixed media, along with over 40 original art pieces. Auret Esselen will provide a live singing performance during the reception. Sponsors include Fuzion, Vancouver Foundation, Prosyna Communication, Pacific Coast Information Systems (PCIS) and Sound Therapy Radio.
For more information, visit http://artistruncollective.org/.
In addition to the sign-in book on October 1, guests are encouraged to scan the Artistrun Collectiv...e QR Code on location for a chance to win free art and prizes!
At the historic Old Foundry Building, the public will also meet the diverse Artistrun Collective: Liza J. Lee, Carolyn Kramer, Stacy Sakai, Rojia Dadashzadeh and James Landecker. The group will unveil four newly commissioned collaborative art works on wood panels to demonstrate the “mashup” of individual art styles and mixed media, along with over 40 original art pieces. Auret Esselen will provide a live singing performance during the reception. Sponsors include Fuzion, Vancouver Foundation, Prosyna Communication, Pacific Coast Information Systems (PCIS) and Sound Therapy Radio.
For more information, visit http://artistruncollective.org/.
Monday, July 18, 2011
From Start to Finish: Abstract Painting in Acrylics and Mixed Media
Aug 2011 (TORONTO) THREE DAYSDates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Aug 5th, 6th, 7th. 10 - 5 PM.
From Start to Finish: Abstract Painting in Acrylics and Mixed Mediacourse taught by Rojia DadashzadehLocation: 224 Wallace Avenue studios, Toronto
Registration: info@rojia.com
www.rojia.com
(647) 800 6750
Cost: $495.
Workshop Description:
Each participant will experience working on three wood panels as we take you on a creative journey sharing our art making process with you from start to finish.
Students will be encouraged to explore language, colour, composition, nurture emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas.
A slide show presentation of modern art will be given with discussion and emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form, symbolism,the representation of motion ,and the superimposition of images in the organization of space in abstract paintings.
Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth.
Media will include heavy body acrylics, mixing and pouring mediums, moulding pastes and gels, and professional grade MSA or Polymer Varnish. Various materials and mediums, for example, coloured pencil, crayon, and inks will be introduced and used to experiment with different techniques during the process.
The workshop will include plenty of demonstrations and time for students to work.
Students will get to:
Beginners and experienced students are welcomed
From Start to Finish: Abstract Painting in Acrylics and Mixed Mediacourse taught by Rojia DadashzadehLocation: 224 Wallace Avenue studios, Toronto
Registration: info@rojia.com
www.rojia.com
(647) 800 6750
Cost: $495.
Workshop Description:
Each participant will experience working on three wood panels as we take you on a creative journey sharing our art making process with you from start to finish.
Students will be encouraged to explore language, colour, composition, nurture emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas.
A slide show presentation of modern art will be given with discussion and emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form, symbolism,the representation of motion ,and the superimposition of images in the organization of space in abstract paintings.
Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth.
Media will include heavy body acrylics, mixing and pouring mediums, moulding pastes and gels, and professional grade MSA or Polymer Varnish. Various materials and mediums, for example, coloured pencil, crayon, and inks will be introduced and used to experiment with different techniques during the process.
The workshop will include plenty of demonstrations and time for students to work.
Students will get to:
- Experience taking an idea from Start to Finish with our support and guidance
- Experiment with new paint colours and mediums provided in the workshop by our sponsors
- Learn how to prepare wood panels for painting
- Learn how to apply paint to panel
- Learn the fundamental of colour mixing and create their own colour mixing tables
- Create depth and texture by via scratching and electrical sanding techniques
- Experience group discussion on creative process and the journey of making abstract art
- Varnish the result painting with professional quality archival products
- Learn tricks & tips on wiring the back of their paintings for hanging
Beginners and experienced students are welcomed
Saturday, July 2, 2011
switch to drawing summer solution
I am in Toronto for most of the summer and I packed my bag full of art supplies for the 3 day abstract painting with acrylic and mixed media workshop that I will be teaching in Toronto in August. My dilemma is not being able to paint on large scale panels for the summer, but I just recently came across an artist whose abstract drawing I really admire. Her name is Rebecca Horn. I do a lot of drawing on my paintings but I haven’t completely devoted my time to drawing on paper. So my plan for the summer is to devote my time experimenting and drawing with water colour, ink, graphite, mixed media, fabric and papers. The good news is that I can draw as large as I want and It will be easy to transport the drawings back to Vancouver for the November Eastside Culture Crawl.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Where to find inspiration for your art
One of the best ways to reignite the creative flame is to look up some of your favourite artists that the artist in you resonates with. One way I look for new artists that I might add to my library of inspirational artists is to look up galleries and go through the artists that they represent and discover some new talents that inspire me. Another way is to look at some of the modern art magazines. Here are a few of them to look up:
Border Crossings
Modern Painters
Canadian Art Magazine
Another way to get inspired is to dedicate a day to go to the portion of the city where you can find a concentrated number of galleries and explore them. Here are a few areas of Vancouver with concentrated number of galleries:
Granville street
Granville Island
Main Street
Culture Crawl (a three day festival in November with 400 artists and 50 studios open to public)
Border Crossings
Modern Painters
Canadian Art Magazine
Another way to get inspired is to dedicate a day to go to the portion of the city where you can find a concentrated number of galleries and explore them. Here are a few areas of Vancouver with concentrated number of galleries:
Granville street
Granville Island
Main Street
Culture Crawl (a three day festival in November with 400 artists and 50 studios open to public)
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
How to grow as an artist
For while now, I have been thinking about making some intentional changes and exploring new techniques, tools and materials in my creative process. Back in the days, my professor at university would talk to us about intentionally sabotaging our paintings in order to create a puzzle in the creative process. I understand where he comes from; when we let go of the fear we face in the process of our work and are being open to making mistakes along the way, the magic happens. As artists we can get caught up with the same habitual techniques, methods, materials, and concepts and forget to push ourselves. In order to grow, we need to sabotage our repetitive habits and surprise ourselves.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Opus art supplies in Vancouver v. Blick art supplies in Los Angeles
I am on a one week art exploration in California. I decided that I wanted to find out the main art supplies stores in L.A. and so I ended up at Blick at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Colby. The store was a bit bigger than the Opus store in Granville Island. I explored every single isle in the store and these are some of the a few things that I found intriguing:
I've been looking to find this amazing triangle shaped palette knife that I have from Bob Ross collection from Michael's (a craft store in Canada) and Opus just doesn’t' carry it. I found another brand name of the same palette knife at Blick.
I found these giant size oil sticks/oil pastels at Blick. They are about 3/4 inch thick which are great for large scale paintings.
I've been using disposable colour palette at Opus for over a year now. the biggest size they have at opus is 12x 16. Guess what size I found at the Blick? 24x30! I was tempted to buy one, but it wouldn't fit into my luggage; so, I didn't.
And I have been going to so many galleries on this trip and I noticed that the works generally here are extremely large scale. It puts my large scale paintings to shame. And as a result I found that at Blick they have more collections of larger scale canvases, but not a bigcollection on wood panel, which is what I love to paint on. The paintings are mostly done on canvas here.
I've been looking to find this amazing triangle shaped palette knife that I have from Bob Ross collection from Michael's (a craft store in Canada) and Opus just doesn’t' carry it. I found another brand name of the same palette knife at Blick.
I found these giant size oil sticks/oil pastels at Blick. They are about 3/4 inch thick which are great for large scale paintings.
I've been using disposable colour palette at Opus for over a year now. the biggest size they have at opus is 12x 16. Guess what size I found at the Blick? 24x30! I was tempted to buy one, but it wouldn't fit into my luggage; so, I didn't.
And I have been going to so many galleries on this trip and I noticed that the works generally here are extremely large scale. It puts my large scale paintings to shame. And as a result I found that at Blick they have more collections of larger scale canvases, but not a bigcollection on wood panel, which is what I love to paint on. The paintings are mostly done on canvas here.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Creativity
I had a great workshop this weekend with a few amazing individuals and would like to share with you what I shared with them, which I beleive is the core to our creativity
By paying attention to your impulses, inner child, the innocence you were all born with, trusting your intuition and simply allowing yourself to play, you are entering the infinite realm of creativity. This creation is not just about the physical manifestation of paint on canvas, it’s about life. Each one of us at any given moment is creating our reality and our life as a whole. So I invite you to grand yourself a freedom to play along, create and flow.
Creative process is about the relationship between mind and matter; physical manifestation of our perception at any given moment. Our reality and self changes every moment. Example: you might look at a painting you did a while ago and have a hard time believing you did it. That’s because your reality and presence back then was different than now. It always changes and you flow with the change and therefore you create in the process.
I‘d like to bring your attention to what I like to call a “Creative Play”.
Creative play is a play which brings us closer to the innocent-childlike, and spontaneous exploration of ourselves and the world, before our mind steps in to judge, justify and restrain our flow.
I learned a little bit more about this when I attended a workshop on clownology back in September.
I learned a little bit more about this when I attended a workshop on clownology back in September.
The goal of creative play is to get out of the constraining and controlling mind and into the impulse of the moment. It is to experience the freedom to create, explore, express, learn, grow and experience the creative flow without constraint, condition and judgment.
We are going to focus this weekend on the creative play and help you get in touch with your innocence.
By paying attention to your impulses, inner child, the innocence you were all born with, trusting your intuition and simply allowing yourself to play, you are entering the infinite realm of creativity. This creation is not just about the physical manifestation of paint on canvas, it’s about life. Each one of us at any given moment is creating our reality and our life as a whole. So I invite you to grand yourself a freedom to play along, create and flow.
Creative process is about the relationship between mind and matter; physical manifestation of our perception at any given moment. Our reality and self changes every moment. Example: you might look at a painting you did a while ago and have a hard time believing you did it. That’s because your reality and presence back then was different than now. It always changes and you flow with the change and therefore you create in the process.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Three-Day Abstract Painting Workshop ON SALE %40 off for the LAST 2 SPOTS
From Start To Finish: Abstract Painting Workshop On Panel In Acrylics And Mixed Media
May 27th, 28th, and 29th
Three-Days
With Rojia Dadashzadeh NEW!!
Location: 1790 Vernon Drive, Old Foundry Studios
Registration: info@rojia.comwww.rojia.com
$495 for for only $299
Each participant will experience working on three wood panels as we take you on a creative journey sharing our art making process with you from start to finish.
Students will be encouraged to explore language, colour, composition, nurture emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas.
A slide show presentation of modern art will be given with discussion and emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form, symbolism, the representation of motion, and the superimposition of images in the organization of space in abstract paintings.
Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth.
Media will include heavy body acrylics, mixing and pouring mediums, moulding pastes and gels, and professional grade MSA or Polymer Varnish. Various materials and mediums, for example, coloured pencil, crayon, and inks will be introduced and used to experiment with different techniques during the process.
The workshop will include plenty of demonstrations and time for students to work.
Students will get to:
• Experience taking an idea from concept to completion with our support and guidance
• Experiment with new paint colours and mediums provided in the workshop by our sponsors
• Learn how to prepare wood panels for painting
• Learn how to apply paint to panel
• Learn the fundamental of colour mixing and create their own colour mixing tables
• Create depth and texture by via scratching and electrical sanding techniques
• Experience group discussion on creative process and the journey of making abstract art
• Varnish the result painting with professional quality archival products
• Learn tricks & tips on wiring the back of their paintings for hanging
Rojia Dadashzadeh
Artist and Art Instructor
Founder of www.rojia.com
Play! Create! Flow!
info@rojia.com
604 916 5677
For more information, visit www.rojia.com
May 27th, 28th, and 29th
Three-Days
With Rojia Dadashzadeh NEW!!
Location: 1790 Vernon Drive, Old Foundry Studios
Registration: info@rojia.comwww.rojia.com
$495 for for only $299
Each participant will experience working on three wood panels as we take you on a creative journey sharing our art making process with you from start to finish.
Students will be encouraged to explore language, colour, composition, nurture emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas.
A slide show presentation of modern art will be given with discussion and emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form, symbolism, the representation of motion, and the superimposition of images in the organization of space in abstract paintings.
Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth.
Media will include heavy body acrylics, mixing and pouring mediums, moulding pastes and gels, and professional grade MSA or Polymer Varnish. Various materials and mediums, for example, coloured pencil, crayon, and inks will be introduced and used to experiment with different techniques during the process.
The workshop will include plenty of demonstrations and time for students to work.
Students will get to:
• Experience taking an idea from concept to completion with our support and guidance
• Experiment with new paint colours and mediums provided in the workshop by our sponsors
• Learn how to prepare wood panels for painting
• Learn how to apply paint to panel
• Learn the fundamental of colour mixing and create their own colour mixing tables
• Create depth and texture by via scratching and electrical sanding techniques
• Experience group discussion on creative process and the journey of making abstract art
• Varnish the result painting with professional quality archival products
• Learn tricks & tips on wiring the back of their paintings for hanging
Rojia Dadashzadeh
Artist and Art Instructor
Founder of www.rojia.com
Play! Create! Flow!
info@rojia.com
604 916 5677
For more information, visit www.rojia.com
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Joy Of Painting with Rojia Dadashzadeh at Beaumont
JOY OF PAINTING
SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
FRIDAY The 13th, 2011
Doors at 8:30pm – Classes 9pm SHARP
316 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1
www.rojia.com
info@rojia.com
604 916 5677
With Rojia Dadashzadeh
@ The Beaumont StudiosSCHOOL OF THOUGHT
FRIDAY The 13th, 2011
Doors at 8:30pm – Classes 9pm SHARP
316 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1
Come on out and play with colours and tools and make your own abstract painting to hang on your wall.
No experience needed! Just a will to play! create! and flow!
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Apply paint on panel with palette knife.
- Paint with 2-3 colours that are in harmony with one another.
- Scrape and draw in to wet paint with a few tools such as nail, wood skewer and fork.
info@rojia.com
604 916 5677
Monday, May 2, 2011
Goergia Straight 2011 Interview: Portrait of an Artist: Rojia Dadashzadeh,
Portrait of an Artist: Rojia Dadashzadeh
By Stephen Thomson, April 25, 2011
Rojia Dadashzadeh
"Rebirth I" by Vancouver abstract painter Rojia Dadashzadeh. Little Gems, an exhibition of acrylic and mixed-media paintings by both Dadashzadeh and Chaney, runs at the Beaumont Studios [316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver] until May 3.
The Straight spoke with Dadashzadeh by phone about her art.
What do you like about abstract painting?
“I like the idea of being able to access that inner child by just playing and giving in to your intuition and allowing some of the impulses to come through.”
What is the key to doing it well?
“The key is allowing a lot of mistakes to happen….If you have fear then you cannot be successful.”
How does your creative process work?
“I notice that I get inspired a lot by the seasonal colours….I start with colour and from then on I work with the composition and different shapes and then at the very end I really play with the idea of letting go and then getting into that childlike mindset where you just grab a pencil and then you just doodle.”
Portrait of An Artist is a new feature on Straight.com that profiles local visual artists. Suggest an artist to profile in the comments section below or by sending a message via Twitter to twitter.com/thomsonstraight.
http://www.straight.com/article-389084/vancouver/profile-artist-rojia-dadashzadehhttp://www.straight.com/article-389084/vancouver/profile-artist-rojia-dadashzadeh
Free Demo at Opus Art Supplies, Granvile Island, May 14th
Multimedia Canvas with Deb Chaney and Rojia Dadashzadeh
Location:
Granville Island Sat, May 14th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
You will learn:
1. Colour mixing techniques such as tinting, shading, and toning.
2. How to incorporate polymer medium, retarder, and heavy moulding paste
3. Various techniques such as glazing, etching, and wet removal.
Deb has been teaching workshops in California and Vancouver since 2008. Her contemporary abstract art is held in collections throughout the world. Learn more at www.debchaney.com
Rojia is an award winning artist and has been painting and gallery represented since 2000. Her Work is in many collections including various TV shows and publications. Learn more at www.rojia.com
http://www.opusframing.com/how/demos/multimedia-canvas-0
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Georgia Straight Artist Interview
With the Little Gems exhibition on at the Beaumont Studios, Georgia Straight's writer, Stephen Thomson, is doing an interview on my art, the exhibition and the teaching of the abstract painting workshops. I am so stocked!!!
Rojia Dadashzadeh Artist and Art Instructor
Founder of www.rojia.com Play! Create! Flow!info@rojia.com604 916 5677
Founder of www.rojia.com Play! Create! Flow!info@rojia.com604 916 5677
Friday, April 15, 2011
Little Gems Exhibtion April 21, 2011
At The Beaumont Gallery
With Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney
Please come join us at the opening reception on thursday April 21 at 8 -11 pm and see the artists in action. Drinks and snack are available.
With Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney
Please come join us at the opening reception on thursday April 21 at 8 -11 pm and see the artists in action. Drinks and snack are available.
The beaumont Studios
316 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1
Monday, April 11, 2011
Abstract Painting Party! April 14th
Come join abstract painters Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney for a joint dynamic abstract painting demonstration on a series of
panels. You wil seel three paintings transform as they use mixed media and acrylics to create layering, texture, and depth into these art works.
You will learn;
1. Colour mixing techniques such as tinting, shading, and toning.
2. How do incorporate polymer medium, retarder, and heavy molding paste
3. Various techniques such as glazing, etching, and wet removal.
“ We have invited Abstract/multi-media artists Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney (www.rojia.com) to guest host the first 30 minutes of the class. Then it will be us, a bunch of canvas’s, a bunch of brushes, a plethora of paints and our imaginations… Oh and there will be wine and beer.
address:
THURSDAY: Abstract Painting Party! April 14th.
“ We have invited Abstract/multi-media artists Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney (www.rojia.com) to guest host the first 30 minutes of the class. Then it will be us, a bunch of canvas’s, a bunch of brushes, a plethora of paints and our imaginations… Oh and there will be wine and beer. address:
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