"DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE EDGE"

The humorous "tongue-in cheek" stories and anecdotes of Noel Martin, Poet, Painter and Raconteur, describe his transition from the Corporate World of facial and toilet tissues to the far more serious issues of the Art World at Bridges Gallery on Thursday, November 27.

For future events/workshops, etc., please visit the Bridges blogspot http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/.

FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY - BRIDGES GALLERY, OWEN SOUND

All are cordially invited to
Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound
to celebrate the Gallery's

FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

The Gallery is proud to present:

Art Team Canada Award Winning Collection
From Art Metropolis 2008
at the Museum of European Art,
Clarence, New York

Featuring:
Judy Gray, Carol-Ann Barrett, Eleanor Pauling,
Kent Wilkins, Noel Martin,
Seamus Culligan and James Culligan

From Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Through Sunday, Dec. 7th 11am to 5p.m.

Please join James Culligan and Eleanor Pauling for the Gallery's anniversary party on Thursday, Dec. 4th 7pm to 9pm. R.S.V.P. 519 470 2099

http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/

FRONT COVER OF THE SEPTEMBER 2008 ISSUE OF CURIOUS - THE TOURIST GUIDE

Front cover of the September 2008 Issue of Curious the Tourist Guide
"Split Rail" by Noel Edward Martin

Noel came screaming into the world on a cold January morning in the little town of Lewisporte, Newfound-land. Creative from as far back as he can recall, amongst his earliest memories are those of drawing cartoon characters from comic books even before he began attending school. Today he credits his drawing and painting skills to natural talent which has been enhanced by constant practice and doodling which he always indulges in whenever there is a pen and paper near. While spending almost his entire adult life in Ontario, Noel's working career, however, was not in the field of art. Although enjoying it as a hobby, it was not until after retirement that he would turn to oil painting with such passion. He has often been described as a narrative painter and his beautiful paintings reflect his life experiences in a wide variety of subject matter. He also enjoys writing poetry and has had some of his work published.

These days Noel's paintings can be viewed at Bridges Art Gallery in Owen Sound (http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/) and from time-to-time various other exhibitions in the Grey/Bruce area including the Meaford Hall Galleries. He is a member of the Meaford Creative Arts Association (http://www.meafordcreativearts.blogspot.com/), the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts and Art Town, Owen Sound. Incidentally, the "artinmartin" is derived from his unique signature Noel Martin.

View Noel's beautiful artwork at these 2008 events:
May-September
Art Town's Third Thursday Artist Studio Tour, 4-9pm at Bridges Art Gallery, Owen Sound
October 4 - 26
Double Exposure Art Show & Sale at Meaford Hall

To check out Noel's "painted poetry" and where it is currently being shown, go to
http://www.artinmartin.blogspot.com/

Email: artinmartin@gmail.com Telephone: 519-376-0450

ART METROPOLIS ART SHOW, MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART, CLARENCE, NEW YORK

Smokymotion by Carol-Ann Barrett

Blue Herons by Noel Martin

Noel and Carol-Ann both have paintings in the ART METROPOLIS ART SHOW AND SALE at the Museum of European Art (10545 Main Street, Clarence, New York) celebrating the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander.

Opening Reception of ART METROPOLIS and the Grand Opening of the Scupture Garden of Alexander is scheduled Sunday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m. The show is scheduled from September 7 to October 31, 2008. http://www.meaus.com/

The Museum of European Art's collection includes works by Dali, Moore, Picasso, Warhol, Chagall, to name just a few.

Noel and Carol-Ann are honoured to be a part of this prestigious event.

Curious - The Tourist Guide - April and September Edtions

Noel is very pleased to announce that two of his paintings have been chosen for the front cover of the April and September issues of Curious - The Tourist Guide. They are "The Hole in the Wall Gang" and "Split Rail #2". There will also be a short bio inside. Make sure you pick up a copy.

The images shown are the exclusive property of the artist and may not reproduced in any form without the written permission of Noel Martin.

The Hole in the Wall Gang

Split Rail #2

Continuation of "In Harem's Way"

Noel has finally finished his adventure story "In Harem's Way". Please see posting dated July 4, 2007 below to find out what happened.

Carol-Ann's latest paintings

The images shown are the exclusive property of the artist and may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Carol-Ann Barrett.

Daisies (acrylic on wood)

Daisies 2 (acrylic on canvas)

Daisy Chain (acrylic on canvas)

Poppies (Acrylic on wood)

"SANCTUARY" (Acrylic)

(Chantry Island, Southampton)

The Rankin River (Oil and Acrylic)

(Near Oliphant)

Golden Meadow (Oil)

(11th Line, Meaford Township)

Everywhere a chick chick (#1)

Everywhere a chick chick (#2) (Oil)


The following pictures are of a tin painted (acrylics) front and back with scenes from around Owen Sound. One side depicts the Owen Sound Harbour and the other side Inglis Falls. This tin was donated to the Ontario Teachers Association for a fundraising auction. The tin was painted upside down because this was to be the base for a hurricane lamp.

Chickadee and Blossoms (Oil on wood)

Glacier Footprints (Oil)

(Wreck Island, 30,000 Islands)

Sundown Solitude (Oil)

"Muffin's" Sign

Frozen Creek (oil)

(Blue Mountains area)

No Fishing (oil)

(Blue Mountains area)

The Golden Shore (oil)

The Melting Sun (oil)

Reflecting Pool (Oil)

Hazelbury Manor, Wiltshire, England

Clematis and Daisies (Ceiling Tile donated to the Meaford Hospital for the Hospital Auxiliary fundraising)

Poppies and Daisies (oil on wood)

Noel's painting "Berried Posts" chosen for Meaford Hospital Christmas Card (2007)

Noel was very excited to have his painting "Berried Posts" chosen from the many submissions for the 2007 Christmas Card from the Meaford Hospital Foundation.

Noel's latest paintings

Fast Good Again Tonight?

The above painting was donated to the "Fur Ball" held at Lora Bay a fundraising event for the Cat Sanctuary being built in Collingwood.

Orchard Creek

These Buds for You (Oil)

Noel would like to acknowledge Stephanie Yuill who is currently in Yellowknife, NWT who kindly gave her permission to use her photograph for reference on the painting "These Buds for You". Thank you Steph.

Southampton Silhouettes (Oil)
Yellow Falling (Oil)

Gros Morne Moose (Newfoundland) (Oil)

Chantry Island (Southampton) (Oil)

Jack Pine Frost (Oil)

Night Shadows (Oil)

Wallflower (Oil)

This painting has been donated to Cottage Country Crafts in Collingwood for their fundraising event with proceeds going to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

McGregor Bay (Manitoulin Island) (Oil)

McGregor Bay (Manitoulin Island) (Oil)