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letter from the editor The sun shone vividly that Saturday. After four full weeks of 16 hour work days, and the final production hours of the Spring April/May issue underway, something felt different. Blue sky and fluffy clouds still out at 7pm, I boiled water for rice pasta with last night’s leftover tomato sauce. I poured myself a treat of chocolate almond milk over ice in a wine glass, in preparation of writing this letter. Oddly, my birthday eight months away was the expiry on the carton. Is this a good or bad sign, I wonder? The positive in me says good, and a DEFINITE reminder of one year older. Possibly a sign that here we are, it’s Spring, another season of newness, a year of change! I think that was precisely it—a time to celebrate change. With that, I proudly share with you our fresh Spring look. What do you think? Please write to me and let me know – elissa.vaf@gmail.com.

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HOW TO: BUY ART

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COVER FEATURE ARTIST: RICK L. SILAS

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LOVE HAPPENS… IN THE PRESENT MOMENT

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COLOUR SPLASHING

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RESULTS OF MY RAW FOOD MONTH

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Art is everywhere in Victoria. Locals know it, visitors know it, and artists certainly know it. But how many of us actually buy art? I would guess that it’s not a large percentage of Victoria residents, and yet it’s not as though we have any objections to owning something cool and pretty. So what’s up? TITLE: Bridget in a Cafe ARTIST: Jenny Hainsworth SIZE: 8 1/2� x 11� MEDIUM: Pastel

Chris Tyrell, an instructor at Emily Carr University and author of a pile of acclaimed books and articles on the art business, says that the biggest obstacle to buying art is not financial but psychological. It’s lack of confidence in one’s own ability to choose art well. Since art rarely has intrinsic value (unlike, say, jewelry), but is often chosen purely on a basis of taste, we feel very exposed when we buy and display art. Two main things can relieve this anxiety, Nigel or no Nigel, and unlock your ability to make excellent art purchases: a little knowledge, and a lot of respect. The knowledge part is something you can acquire over time, and there are a lot of paths in becoming versed in fine art. But the respect thing is just a decision you make and stick with. You decide to respect art, and you don’t look back. But for heaven’s sake, don’t respect all art. Only the good stuff! How do you know the difference?

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First I need to define the term “art”. I’m talking about original visual art — that is, painting, sculpture, or ceramic — that has actually had the artist’s hands on it. So, not a reproduction. (Intaglio prints are an exception; they are prints made personally by the artist through a studio process — lithograph, mono-print, etching, etc.— and they are certainly considered original art.) If you are serious about collecting art, you must buy originals. Originals have value because they are unique and handmade, and they look far better than reproductions. A pervasive myth is that the criteria for what makes good art are arbitrary and silly. We’ve all heard it: “but my kid could do that!” If you’ve said it, please don’t tell me. There are objective standards for good art – yes, even the stuff you don’t understand—just as there are functional and elegant descriptors for food and wine. Imagine someone who has no respect for the culture of wine,

and scoffs at the language sommeliers and other experts use to describe it. Will that person ever be able to judge, choose, and appreciate wine? Of course not! Respect is the key. In the next issue of Victoria Almost Free, I’ll be exploring some of the real and muscular criteria collectors use to judge and purchase works of art. These criteria can help you spot art worth having, whether you find it in a café or a gallery. Spoiler alert: you are about eight zillion times more likely to find decent art in a gallery, and later I’ll explain why. Jenny Hainsworth is an artist and musician living in Victoria with her geranium Henri. You can see some of her art at www.rabbitinthedirt.wordpress. com as well as on posters about town for the stunning choral group Ensemble Laude, and at Full Circle Studio Arts.

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Rick L. Silas has been a working artist for over thirty years in Canada. After five years of formal art studies, in Montreal and Calgary, he abandoned traditional mediums in favor of contemporary materials.

I believe my work is filling a very large gap in the use of new mediums in the fine arts. Most conventional art schools teach mediums that are centuries old; oil painting, printmaking, water colour, pen and ink, and many more in sculpture such as wood, metal and stone. When budgets allow rather than introducing new processes and contemporary materials schools add computer generated imagery into the mix. Although this is a great medium I cannot help but wonder what Leonardo Da Vinci would have created with liquid polymers and tempered glass. When I finished my formal education back in 1981 I decided to take a different approach and started experimenting with more contemporary mediums such as reclaimed tempered glass, resins, spray paints and assorted plastic films. Over the last three decades I have developed many new techniques using a combination of these materials. With these resources I have developed what I believe to be new artistic mediums in 3-dimentional fine art painting, sculpture and functional works. The techniques I developed for painting on glass are multidimensional in appearance and can be created on canvas or board, as well. My patented formula for bending glass without heat allows

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me to create large glass sculptures without the limitations faced when using heat. This has allowed me to earn a living from the sale of my work. I have also received some notoriety for my inventions including being featured on The Discovery Channel where I created a sculpture using my patented formula for bending glass without heat. I was offered a deal on the popular television show The Dragons Den, and I have had numerous published articles, local, national, and international, and many radio interviews. I have many visions yet to create which I hope I can accomplish in this lifetime. As well as teaching some of these techniques. I reside with my wife and daughter and have a studio and gallery in Sidney, British Columbia Canada. BE GREEN Rick Silas, Artist / Inventor Creator of Silastial速 Glass Inc. Public Studio, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC T: (250) 656-9370 www.coldbentglass.com

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When we are present our true authentic self will be revealed. moment we need to end the internal war we battle with ourselves that withholds us from the light that is forgiveness. You can choose to release everything now in this moment. Make peace with the past and nourish the present because love is always in the present moment. Without love for ourselves, we are likely to continue with the patterns of the

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and the true source of all our physical, emotional and spiritual energy. This love ignites a spark within each of us. Is the love from within you manifesting itself as a small single flame; or is it a roaring fire nourished by glowing embers that burn bright even in your darkest hours? It doesn’t matter what your situation is, the choice is always yours. ∎ Victoria Holmes Spa Owner and Life Coach Dedicated to helping you live a happier, healthier, more abundant life. Heal Your Life Workshops and Life Coaching www.rejuvenateyourlifecoaching.com

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As I entered the first week, with the help of Ingredients Organic Market & Cafe, and their Raw Food Chef Shelagh Franklin, I learned just how interesting and challenging this journey would be. I learned my raw staple foods, altered the recipes I love into a raw alternative like Pad Thai, vegetarian sandwiches on rawgals, cream of mushroom soup slightly warmed, creamy tomato sauce over zucchini noodles, Thai green curry, etc. The first week I struggled with

energy levels and consumption of enough calories. Creativity turned challenges into inspiration and I am now working on a recipe book. As the first week turned into the second and to the third, things became easier. I noticed better energy levels, an increased sense of alertness, a lighter jump in my step during exercise, better digestion, solid sleeps, and a new-found excitement for counting my daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Now that I am done the challenge I have

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Get inspired on your journey of self discovery at the 4th annual Energy Expo celebrating alternative medicine, The place to shop for Mother’s Day. Support spirituality, energy healing and metaphysics. women around the world and right Professional holistic practitioners, energy here in our community by shopping for healers, shamans and psychics from around Mother’s Day at Ten Thousand Villages, 1009 Vancouver Island will join forces to offer Government St. A percentage of all sales will their services, knowledge and gifts for a support Bridges for Women Society. Bridges weekend of experiential delight. Amazing for Women Society, now in its 25th year, workshops and presentations are all provides specialized employment training included in your admission fee. programs and support to women who have 140 Oswego Street experienced abuse, violence, or trauma.

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African, Caribbean, World Music & Dances, Join Victoria’s Ensemble Laude for a Food, and more. Gastronomie, Beauté, special Mothers’ Day concert at beautiful Exposition-vente, Jeux, Ateliers de danses, Providence Farm in Duncan. With concerts Musique et plus. at both 2 pm and 4pm, everyone has Centennial Square a chance to catch this stunning group perform their new spring repertoire of Admission: choral masterpieces from around the world. (17) $20; (18-19) $5 per day See you there!

Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Admission: $10 - $15

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VICTORIA FLEA MARKET

Victoria’s urban indoor flea market offers an incredible array of unique vintage and quality hand made things from local artists and entrepreneurs. Flea markets are the original green business and the VFM offers the citys best pickers in a beautiful, clean and comfortable setting. Every Sunday morning through the winter at the Leonardo daVinci Hall.

195 Bay Street, at corner of Wilson St. in Vic West Admission: $2 for adults, children free

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