30 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 3, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Discover the work of Helen Lucas at the Win Henstock Gallery Christmas comes early this year to Oakville. From November 10th through to the 22nd, we are being gifted with an exhibition on the art of celebrated Helen Lucas at the Win Henstock Gallery, 334 Lakeshore Road East. It was just a few short weeks ago when Andrea Thompson, gallery Director, invited Helen. "I expected her to say no...you can only imagine my surprise when she agreed." As life affirming as her paintings, Helen is thrilled and owes it all to timing. "I believe in `what's meant to be'," says Helen. "It's a short time to prepare for an exhibition, but how many times does a gallery come to you?" Considering the majority of Helen's art is on a very large scale, Win Henstock is the perfect home to host these `larger than life' masterpieces. Opening its' doors to Oakville last June, the gallery is two levels high, boasting windows galore and striking red walls. It is a gallery worthy of the artist. "I love this space...it just feels right," confirms Helen. Helen Lucas is a world-renowned artist famous for her impressionistic flowers. "Flower images are easy to read and they communicate with people," says Helen of her chosen forte. "I create images that people will understand." Making her home, life and work in the country, Helen continues to evolve as an artist in her beloved studio. "I feel I'm heading down a more spiritual path and thinking of incorporating doves into my floral work maybe," she says engagingly. It was at the age of 60 when this artist had a re-awakening. "I recognized there are people on the side of life - and there are people on the side of death," Helen explains. "I want my paintings to be on the side of life, and that only comes with people reacting to them. I want to hear them go `ahhhh'." Oakville...come and `react' on November 10th - a night of celebration with the artist. Here you will meet `the flower that will forever continue to bloom', Helen Lucas. And with that, this writer goes `ahhhh'. `The only measure to exceed the master of her art...is the flower that blooms within Helen Lucas' heart' Quote by Janice Ford-Spencer on Helen Lucas Artist, Helen Lucas; Win Henstock Gallery Director, Andrea Thompson and owner of gallery, Win Henstock. Happy Holidays! This Holiday season, starting DECEMBER 1, 2006 feast on the most delicious selection of Coriander Green's ALL YOU CAN EAT exclusive Gourmet dishes. Lunch 12-2:30 Monday - Sunday ($14+ tax) Dinner 5-10 Monday - Thursday ($24+ tax) Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5-10 ($30+ tax) Reservations 905-338-2540 Book your Christmas Parties. Regular menu, Catering, T ake away and Gift Certificates available as well. Canadian Sound is Oakville's exclusive dealer of Pioneer Elite products. Fall Sale Say hello to the leading edge of plasma technology. Never has so much passion, style and technology been packed into a slimmer space. Don't take our word for it. Visit our showroom and let your eyes judge for themselves. Hurry In! Selection Won't last. 342 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE 905 338-2540 85 Navy Street. Oakville, Ontario. Canada L6J 2Z2 Telephone: 905.844.7600 www.canadiansound.com Fabulous Fashion Exceptional Hair Colour Requires Exceptional Advice Painting from the Private collection of Helen Lucas Reception Fri., Nov. 10 6-9 p.m. Artist Present continues through Nov. 22 Come Visit Promotional Offer ole Desire 107 Thomas Street Oakville $ Call Today. Valid For New Clients. Redeemable with this Ad. 30 f for Wash, Cut & Style or FREE Wash, Cut & Style with any Colour or Highlight Service Win Henstock Gallery 334 Lakeshore Rd. East Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J6 905-844-5711 905-844-7653 338 Church St. 905-337-1713 (Sole) e