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ARTIST EXPRESSES PASSION FOR GODERICH |
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Multi- media artist Reta Ross will be the featured member of the
Goderich Co-op Gallery during September. Born and raised in
Goderich, she has a passion for the town, its scenery, its beaches
and simply the 'lay of the land'. She truly believes that Goderich
is the prettiest town in Canada , a statement often attributed to
Queen Elizabeth or some member of the Royal family, none of whom
have ever visited Goderich. Reta feels that this sentiment is
accurate and Goderich scenes are her favorite artistic subjects.
Essentially self-taught, Reta has completed courses in Charcoal sketching, pastels, acrylic, and watercolour, by reading self-help books and "flying by the seat of my pants". Multi-tasking, Reta raised three children while enjoying a 28 year career at Volvo Motor Graders (formerly Champion Road Machinery).
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The years of experience in Marketing gave her a solid knowledge of photography, visuals and graphics. Early retirement allowed Reta to pursue her passions or visual art and literature. Last month at the Goderich Art Club show in the C.P.R. station, Reta was the featured artist. The encouraging feedback and positive attention generated by her display of Goderich paintings has inspired her to choose some of the same works to hang in the Goderich Co-op's member wall for the month of September. Be sure to drop by the Goderich Co-op Gallery , Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the gallery is always staffed by a working artist. You might also visit Reta's art ( along with the other member artists) at www.gcgallery.ca .
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