Lovesick Lake IX

Today with the winds of 23mph (37km) and gusts of 37mph (60km) this morning the winds lifted my patio table and broke the platform as well as moving all the chairs together with the exception of one onto the front lawn.

After I finished the barn chores, I picked them up and moved them to the back of the house where they would not be blown away or damaged.

I decided that I would like to finish this drawing that I sketched last year when Ron and I were out on Lovesick Lake.

















I started with the large pine tree on the island and gradually added the smaller trees, the bushes and the growies at the base of the pine tree. 

Next, I put in the outline of the rocks followed by the shading on them.

Into the background, I added the two islands, followed by putting in the horizon line.

Lastly, I indicated a few of the waves at the base of the main island.

This 7" x 9" pen and ink drawing when matted and shrink wrapped will be available for $60.00.

ACEO - Shades of Spring 1

Today I wanted to finish this painting that I had started a while ago (see posts on 01 March 2017 and 25 March 2018).

I started by mixing a blue grey of French ultramarine blue and burnt sienna and brushed in the shadows onto the left side of the birch tree trunks.

Next, I mixed darks using the shadow colours in different strengths and added a small amount of raw sienna to some of them and added more markings onto the tree trunks and branches to give them shape and definition. 

Lastly, I mixed a green of Antwerp blue and raw sienna and added a tree covered hill in the background and added more grasses.

If you would like more information about ACEO please go to my post on 11 March 2010.

The ACEO shown here is an original watercolour painting using Artist quality Winsor & Newton paint on 140lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. It is priced at $20.00 and sold unframed.

Buckhorn Artists' Group Blog - Show Updates

Currently the shows for the Buckhorn Artists' Group blog have been cancelled during the month of April due to COVID-19.

The Buckhorn Artists' Group wishes everyone good health during these challenging times.

Confirmed Shows for 2020 - April

This is a listing of confirmed shows that I will be exhibiting my artwork at this year and into next year. I will update the list as more shows are added.

A Place For The Arts, 23 Bridge St. W., Bancroft, Ont.
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
19 Feb - 19 Apr 20
22 Apr - 07 Jun 20
10 Jun - 12 Jul 20
01 Jul - 03 Aug 20 Solo Show in The Annex
Opening Reception 11 Jul 20 from 1-4p.m. 15 Jul - 16 Aug 20
05-31 Aug 20 Buckhorn Artists' Group in The Annex
Opening Reception 08 Aug 20 from 1-4p.m. 19 Aug - 20 Sep 20
22 Sep - 22 Nov 20
24 Nov 20 - 15 Feb 21

St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 81 Queen Street, Lakefield, Ont.
Lakefield Creative Arts Group
09 May 20 Mother's Day Show from 10am-4pm
07 Nov 20 World War II Show from 10am-4pm

Northey's Barn Boutique, 1981 13th Line, Selwyn, Ont.
23-24 May 20 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Miskwaa Art Studio and Outdoor Gallery, 250 Edwina Drive,Trent Lakes, Ont.
27 Jun - 31 Aug 20

The Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery, 425 Douro Fourth Line Road, Hamlet of Douro, Ont.
08 Jul - 27 Aug 20 The Buckhorn Artists' Group
Opening Reception 10 Jul 20 from 7-8 p.m.
05 May - 30 Jun 21 The Buckhorn Artists' Group
Opening Reception 07 May 21 from 7-8 p.m.
05 Jan - 30 Mar 22 The Art of Daniel Marlatt and Susan Sydney
Opening Reception 07 Jan 22 from 7-8 p.m.

St. Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
Buckhorn Artists' Group
14-16 Aug 30th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show

Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
Kawartha Arts Festival
05-06 Sep 20 31st Annual Kawartha Arts Festival

As the current shows are cancelled due to COVID-19, I would like to wish everyone good health during these challenging times.