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(INTRODUCTION OMITTED) There were nearly two hundred pictures on exhibition, groups of china painting, hand woven rugs, Batick work, decorative shades, rich embroideries, Aztec feather work, and modelling. The writer regrets that limited space permits special mention of only a few examples from each group. There were a number of attractive flower studies - "Yellow Roses," by Mrs. A.M. Winlow, is a picture poem of subtle light, splendidly handled, and one of the best things at the exhibition. "Peonies," by Mrs. Verral, is an exquisite composition of dewy flowers. In the realm of still life there is a beautiful fruit study by Mrs. Maw. And a delightful interior by Mrs. Pollok. Among a group of well-done animal pictures are: "Lo Hop Toy," by Miss D. Thompson; "Setters" by Mrs. F. Cox; "Champion" by Mr. G. Thorn (sic). Some ambitious compositions in figure-painting are: "Wood Nymphs," by Miss M. Peck; "Portrait," by Mr. J. Scott, A.B.W.S.; "Study of Bermuda Children," by Mrs. E. Peplar; and "Studies from Life," by Mrs. Creery. In the larger realm of landscape subjects are: "Mount Babel, Moraine Lake," by Mr. T. Fripp - an artist who excels in interpreting the stormy aspects of nature, the wind-swept and cloud-draped wild glacial regions of British Columbia; "The Edge of Burnaby Lake," a restful picture, poetic in color and atmosphere, by Mr. R.S. Tytler (sic); "A Breezy Day," by Major R.E. Leslie (sic); "Queen's Beach, Jervis Inlet," full of atmosphere by Mr. D. McEvoy; "Dawn of Day," a lovely picture, by Major Fowler; "June," by Miss M. Pollok, a picture with a fairy-like foreground of dandelion clocks; "View at Savary Island," by Miss M. Wake; "Douglas Fir," by Miss M. Shearman (sic); "Northumberland Coast," by Mrs. A.J. Pilkington; "The Coming Storm," full of life, by Mrs. Gilpin; "Venetian Scenes," by Miss W. Ross; "The Lost Lagoon," by Miss Conran; "Early Spring," by Miss Wrigley; "Caulfeilds," by Miss Beldon - a harmonious composition; "Savary Island," by Miss H. Bachelor (sic); "Beech Trees" by Mrs. Hartley; "Marble Head," by Mrs. Bissett; "Sister Marguerite," by Mrs. A.M. Stephen - a bust in plasticine, remarkable for the spiritual expression of the face, and the artistic handling of the robes of the order. Artistic rugs and rich embroideries by Mrs. Hartley; Batick and hand-painted shades, by Mrs. C.B. Jones. (SECTION OMITTED) The success of this exhibition is due to the splendid organizing ability of the Sketch Club's enthusiastic secretary Mrs. Gilpin, and her assistants, and the hearty co-operation of the members in sending in their work. The social gatherings at the Sketch Club this season have been the means of promoting a spirit of good fellowship among the devotees of art. |
| British Columbia Monthly. "Semi-Annual Exhibition of the Vancouver Sketch Club" by Bertha Lewis (Vol. XXIII, No. 6 January 1925): Canadiana, https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.8_06940_69.5 |