This painting was done in the dead of winter! I was dreaming of the days of laundry blowing in the breezes. Now they're here! The photo reference for this was taken on Manitoulin Island last summer, with some additions to it: for instance, the barn, and the Hudson's Bay blanket! This painting is now on display at the Southampton Arts Centre.
The L. E. Shore Library's Gallery is now hosting a show called "Colour Frees the Soul", highlighting several of the artists from the Saugeen Artists Guild, of which I am a proud member! It's awesome that they are showing it virtually as well, with bios from each artist. You will also see jewelry and pottery exhibited. Of course, you could go to the library to see the works, which is far better. Here is the information: (And by the way, that's my painting in the photo!)
Click here on "Colour Frees the Soul" for the link to the virtual tour, and scroll down.
These were painted for the winners of auction certificates. One of the auctions was for Mission Zimbabwe, which is the organization that supports foster children, among other projects. We have had a foster child in Zimbabwe for many years now. The second one was for The Deck Drop-In, which is part of YFC Youth Unlimited. It is an honour to support both of these worthwhile ventures in this way.
Before Christmas arrived, I completed three fun commissioned paintings that I would love to share here, now that they have been delivered! I have noticed that many folks enjoy a bit of whimsy in the work they choose, which I am glad to incorporate. The first two are done in that style, which comes easily to me. The third is an animal portrait, which is so different! That kind of painting needs to be accurate, because we all know how a cat (or a dog or a cow) is supposed to look. If a nose is out of place, we instantly recognize that something isn't right, and we can end up focusing on that detail. Animal faces are a lot of fun to do though. After I have the drawing done in chalk on a dark background, I like to do the eyes first. They are so important! And then it feels like they follow me as I paint the rest of the face.
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"Taking the Scenic Route" acrylic 30 x 40 |
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"Louie" acrylic 12 x 12 |
A Christmas gallery and gift shop is ready for customers to come and enjoy the work of 22 artists from the Saugeen Artists Guild, based in Hanover, Ontario. The art includes paintings, jewelry, pottery, and metalwork, as well as lots and lots of handmade notecards. Several of my own paintings are there, and you might be able to spot them in the last photo. If you live nearby, come and visit! Hours and address are below. Please note four sponsors who are supporting us.
If you live within an hour or so of Blyth, Ontario, you would enjoy an afternoon there visiting the Wild Goose Studio Canada, a lovely gallery and gift shop run by Hans Veenvliet and Cindy McKenna. It's right across from the well known Blyth Theatre. I am honoured to have some work hanging there for the month of October. Fellow artist Silvana Virdiramo has work there as well. I highly recommend this beautiful gallery! Here is what you might expect to see:
