ARTIST OF THE MONTH
joined the Art Group – Strathroy Caradoc soon after moving to Strathroy a year ago. Elva enjoys nature, walking in the woods, and observing ev - erything around her. Whether it’s light streaming through a tree, clouds traipsing across the sky, or water droplets adorning a spider’s web, these elements of beauty make their way into Elva’s art. She has started ex - ploring intriguing architectural elements, like doors and win - dows, as well. Elva knows from experience that if you want to paint, all you need to do is try. “Don’t let the fear of not being good enough hold you back,” she says to anyone searching for their inner artist. “There’s always something valuable in whatev - er you create, even if it’s simply a learning experience.” If you'd like to see more of Elva’s artwork visit: www.theartgroupstrathroy.com
Finding Your Inner Artist Elva Walther always appreciated art. She spent many hours visiting galleries and museums, admiring the artists on display. She had al - ways assumed that she had no nat - ural ability herself and, therefore, believed she couldn’t paint. It turns out that all Elva needed was a little encouragement and time to find her inner artist. A conversation during a visit to her favourite gallery in Oakville prompt - ed the owner to persuade Elva to try their watercolour print-making class. “Having an interest but no talent made the prospect daunting,” explains Elva. “But when I tried it, I was hooked immediately.” (226) 998-8703 Enhance Physical Health, Confidence and Self Esteem with Sifu Carlos Ferraz
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After retiring from her career with a customs brokerage, Elva had the time to turn the seeds planted from the print-making class into a new passion. “It felt like an exciting new world was suddenly available to ex - plore,” she adds. Kung Fu & Tai Chi School EXPERIENCE MARTIAL ARTS AND WELLNESS BOOK A TRIAL CLASS AT https://kungfu-taichi.ca Dedicated classes for children • Day Camps Classes for teens, adults and seniors. Elva eagerly tried anything that looked interesting. She watched YouTube videos and took classes in several mediums like acryl - ics, charcoal, coloured pencils, and alcohol inks, but watercolour won her heart. "It's magical how the colours blend and flow on the paper. The unpredictability is very appealing.” Even now, as an accomplished artist with work hanging in a for - mer exchange student’s house in China, Elva pushes herself to learn new techniques, including taking a wood carving class at the Strathroy Museum. “I’m still a student of art with much to learn, but I love that.” Another way Elva nudged her inner artist into the open was by joining painting groups to get inspiration and guidance. She
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