A perfect opportunity to support Wildlife Rehabilitation and two of the past vendors at The Reflections of Nature Art Show. 

VENDORS AT REFLECTIONS 2022

 We have an exciting and diverse line-up of vendors for our 2022 Reflections of Nature Art Show & Sale. Be sure to stop by and check them out!

2022 Vendors (arranged alphabetically)

Artists in Canada

Chisels & Chips (Rick Hounjet)

Dandelion Framing

Dave Crook

Friends of Saskatoon Afforestation Areas

Glen Scrimshaw

Living Sky Rehab

Nature Society

Peevers Art

Prairie Sculptors Association

Saskatoon Painters

Saskatoon Parrot Rescue

Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association Sale Booth

Saskatoon Wildlife Federation

Trees of Silver Western Art & Gallery (Kim Rose)

Wear our Heritage (Sheila Schmutz)

Wildlife Rescue Society of Sk

Woodworkers' Guild

Reflections of Nature - Door Prize

Make sure that you enter to win the door prize when you come to The Reflections of Nature Art Show - a trip for two on the Wheatland Express Excursion Train. 

www.wheatlandexpresstrain.ca 

Passing of Leroy Royer

 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the April 14, 2022 passing of long time SWAA member and great carver Leroy Royer. Deepest condolences to his wife Rina. 

For more information his obituary can be viewed online at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/saskatoon-sk/leroy-royer-10719873

Bob Gander is Moving

Bob Gander is moving 2 provinces away - he is a talented and active member of our association and we will miss him. Attend the Grosvenor Park United Church fundraiser next Saturday to pick up a piece of his work. He has donated 20 large carvings and 50 smaller ones to their cause. This is free to attend, but register with Eventbrite prior to going so that they have an idea of how many people to expect. 

Martie Giesbrecht - Artist of the Month for April 2022

 Congrats to Martie Giesbrecht - April's Artist of the Month. 

Since 2 shows have been cancelled due to Covid, we are allowing Junior Artists to register their work based upon their age when they completed the piece being entered for 2022 only. Previously Junior entered their work based upon their age at registration. This may mean that some Juniors are able to enter work into two levels - we are looking forward to having lots of entries! 

 

ARTIST TRADING CARDS AT REFLECTIONS OF NATURE

The Artist Trading Cards will be a return item at Reflections of Nature 2022 with  trading cards depicting wildlife or nature. 

There will be two divisions: Photographs and Painting & Mixed Media

As well, to kick start the process we are having two challenges:

- Winter or Spring cards due May 31

- Summer or Autumn cards due August 31

These cards will be shown on the website, then displayed at The Reflections of Nature Show to be traded at the end along with the other cards.

BOTTLE DRIVE

 

Craig Hubbard has arranged a year-round ongoing province-wide opportunity to support the Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association by using a fundraising service offered by SARCAN.

Simply take your boxes or bags of bottles, cans and milk cartons to Sarcan. Go to the “Drop & Go” section and hit ENTER on the screen. Put in our phrase: carve a bird (no capitals needed, no quotation marks, just need the spaces). Hit ENTER and confirm your donation is going to SWAA. Print off your labels and attach to your boxes or bags.

ARTISTS: Bring your receipt to The Reflections of Nature Art Show and Sale when you register your art on October 21 between noon & 8 pm at Hall E Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. For each receipt of $10 or more you will receive $2 off your registration fee.

We are concentrating our efforts for a month-long April fundraiser. But this opportunity to save money at registration is available all year.

Reflections of Nature Art Show & Sale

Plans are underway for our next show on October 22 and 23, 2022 with artist registration and setup on October 21. 

Bob Gander - Artist of the month for February 2022

Our February 2022 SWAA Feature Artist is Bob Gander. He is a talented artist who has won several ribbons at Saskatoon's Reflections of Nature Show, the Brant Festival in Parksville, BC and at the International Wood Congress in Ohio.

Bob has been a valuable member of The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association:  

- a member of the planning committee for Reflections 

- volunteering and organizing the displays at Reflections

- acting as MC at Reflections

SWAA Members' Online Store

 We have new pieces up for November - be sure to check them out.

"African Nobility"
By Connie Lasko

"Bison - New Arrivals"
By Craig Hubbard

          

Bachelor's Bouquet
By Harvey Rebalkin

"The Watcher"
Photo by Lilian Donahue

"Ripe for Harvest"
By Martie Giesbrecht

Be sure to check them all out: 

https://wildlfeart.blogspot.com/p/swaa-member-store.html

And - while you are at it - check out our space on Artists in Canada:

https://artistsincanada.com/saskatchewan/gallery/swaa-saskatchewan-wildlife-art-association-16402/

Any sales made on our Members' Online Store page are between the artist and the customer. SWAA does not charge any commission. 

CLICK HERE if you are a member wishing to participate. 

You MUST be a current member of The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association to take part. 

CLICK HERE if you would like to join or renew your membership with The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association.

REFLECTIONS 2021 - Cancelled

 Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Reflections of Nature Show for 2021. 

We will announce the new dates within the next week or two. So - stay tuned! 

REFLECTIONS OF NATURE - Carving Workshops

Learn carving techniques with "One of the Bobs" at the Reflections of Nature Art Show 2021. 

Bob Gander will be conducting a beginners workshop on Carving a Feather on Saturday afternoon, October 23 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Bob Lavender will host a session on Carving Realistic Eyes on Sunday morning, 
October 24 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 

Click here to learn more.

Passing of Robert (Bob) Merkle

I am sure that many of the SWAA members will know Cam's father Bob Merkle.  He has attended all of the Reflections of Nature Shows that I can remember; and he loved to meet and speak with the artists. 

Our deepest condolences to Cam & Lori. 

https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-bob-merkle-1083060544

SWAA Members' Online Store - Summer Pickings

We have added more items to the SWAA Online Members' Store for the summer!

Here is just a sampling of what is there:

"Pride of San Diego"
Pastel by Harvey Rebalkin

"Away We GO"
Photo by John Van Cleemput

"Early Morning Light"

Acrylic by Beth Campbell

Saving the cutest for last: 

"Come On Brother. We Got This"

Photo by Lilian Donahue

AND SO MUCH MORE! Be sure to check them all out!

https://wildlfeart.blogspot.com/p/swaa-member-store.html

Co-op Gift Card Fundraiser

Cathleen Mewis is spear heading another fund raiser - this time selling Co-op gift cards. They will be available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations and are accepted at all Saskatoon, Martensville, Warman, Colonsay, Watrous, Hepburn, Rosthern, Dalmeny and Waldheim locations as well as all participating Co-op locations on Western Canada. Gift cards may be used for everyday consumer goods such as food, pharmacy, pump gas, liquor, hardware and lumber.

If you are not a SWAA member (or don't know a member) you can still participate and purchase a gift card by emailing Cathleen Mewis at cmewis@shaw.ca. This fund raiser will run from August 1 - 21 and is an easy way to raise funds to purchase a trailer to store our wooden art display boards.

For more information visit the website at:

http://saskwildlifeart.com/Fundraising/Co-op.pdf

July SWAA Members' Online Sale

So many talented artists belong to this association! This is what some of them submitted for the July Online Sale Page.

June Member's Online Store

The Member's Online Store was updated on June 1 with a whole new lineup of paintings and photography. Visit the store for more information on the following pieces. https://wildlfeart.blogspot.com/p/swaa-member-store.html

Saskatoon Sunset Skyline by Cathleen Mewis

Northern Wanderer  by Connie Lasko

Blue Morpho by Harvey Rebalkin

Hitchhiker by John VanCleemput

Northern Reflections by Judy Kasdorf

Beauty Remains by Martie Giesbrecht

Midnight Snack by Beth Campbell

Mystery Magnolia by Sheila Tysdal

Grizzly by Terry Minter

Visitor by Lilian Donahue

The SWAA Member Online Store for May now active

Don't miss the exciting line-up that SWAA Members have for the May Online Store. A few pieces that a collector has for sale are also featured there - 1/2 of his sales will be donated back to SWAA. 

This is just a quick sampling - visit the online store to see more:

https://wildlfeart.blogspot.com/p/swaa-member-store.html