By the Canal

I have pulled out a number of autumn paintings that I had started a while ago and will be finishing them over the next couple of days.

This is one I did on location when a group of us went out to paint by the canal in Bobcaygeon, Ontario a couple of years ago.












The only thing that was needed to complete this painting was to darken the water and add some shadows onto the rocks.

This original 6" x 9-1/4" watercolour, when framed will be available for $175.00.

Thank you for coming to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.

Confirmed Shows for 2012 - April

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

The Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough Ont.
5-7 Apr Peterborough Garden Show

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
15 Apr - 03 May 12 People and Portraits
Opening Reception 15 Apr 12 from 1-4pm.
25 May - 07 Jun 12 Figuratively Speaking
Opening Reception 25 May 12 from 1-4pm.
10-28 Jun 12 Unfolding
Opening Reception 10 Jun 12 from 1-4pm.
23 Sep - 11 Oct 12 Our Town
Opening Reception 23 Sep 12 from 1-4pm.
28 Oct – 15 Nov Outdoor Painters' Group Show
Opening Reception 28 Oct 12 from 1-4pm.
01-22 Dec 12 and 03-10 Jan 13 Christmas Show
Opening Reception 09 Dec 12 from 1-4pm.

St Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont
BuckhornArtistsGroup
19-21 May 24th Annual Among Friends Art Show
11-19 Aug 22nd Annual Shades of Summer Art Show

St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Lakefield, Ont.
02 Jun Artists in Bloom

Cobuurg Waterfront Festival, Coburg, Ont.
Waterfrontfestival
30 Jun, 1-2 July The Lions Club Art Show and Sale

Settlers' Village, Bobcaygeon, Ont.
SettlersVillage
13-15 Jul 8th Annual Bobcaygeon Fine Arts Festival

MacKelvie Gallery, Keene, Ontario
PioneerVillage
30 Aug - 04 Oct Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene, Ont.

Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
KawarthaArtsFestival
01-02 Sep Kawartha Arts Festival

Kawartha Artists' 2nd Annual Paint Out
14 Sep Griffins Greenhouses, 3026 Lakefield, Rd. Peterborough, Ont. 10am - 4pm and
14 Sep Horlings Garden Centre, 3056 Lakefield, Rd. Peterborough, Ont. 10am - 4pm
15 Sep Elmhirst's Resort, Keene, Ont.10am - 4pm
16 Sep Peterborough Riverview Park and Zoo, Peterborough, Ont. 10am - 4pm

Algonquin Park, Whitney, Ont.
Algonquin
03 Nov 12 - 26 Jun 13 Algonquin Palette

Buckhorn Artists' Group Blog - Show Updates

I have updated the Buckhorn Artists' Group blog with a listing of shows some of the various artists in the Group are exhibiting their work in during the month of April.

If you get a chance come out and visit them at one or all of the shows.

Abandoned

I enjoy doing paintings of the many barns in the area. Unfortunately many of them are left to the elements and are gradually falling down or being torn down when they become damaged during a storm and it is very costly to insure them for their replacement value.

This is the first painting for the start of another 30 Day Challenge. I will continue to post the painting I finish each day during the course of the month. I hope you will return often to see the postings.

I would like to thank returning collector Mrs. Margaret Legace of Alliston, Ontario on her purchase of this original, framed 5" x 7" watercolour painting.

OSWOA - Bare Branches 1

I woke up this morning to the ground covered in a light layer of snow. We have been fortunate to have such a mild winter this year with very little snow.

The maple trees along the front fence line no longer have any leaves hanging onto the branches anymore due to the strong winds storms we have been having lately.

I thought it would make an interesting painting.

If you would like more information about OSWOA please go to my post on 12 March 2010.

The OSWOA shown here is an original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Windsor & Newton paint on 300lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. It is priced at $40.00 and sold unframed.

ACEO - Quiet Reeds 1

It won't be long before the cattails in the marsh start their new growth as the old brown ones from last year are pushed out and fall into the water to be carried away.

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 Windsor & Newton paint on 300lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. It is priced at $20.00 and sold unframed.

Gardening I - A Work in Progress

Today I was at KAGS for the Still Life class this morning.

The gardening display was brought in by Gail and Carol.

I chose to do one half of it, with the pink gardening hat, green gardening boots, gloves, a begonia and an old watering can with forsythia.

I will post this painting at a later date once more of it is completed.

I am looking forward to next week when we will have a silver tea set with china cups.

Thank you for looking at my artwork.