The membership of the Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio voted in July to close their doors at the present location of 29 years at 420 O'Connell Road, in Peterborough, Ontario on 30 September 2019.
They will be moving to a new location at Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational Institute (PCVS), located at 201 McDonnel Street, in Peterborough, Ontario where they will no longer have an art gallery and just have a small studio space for the members.
Since I have my own art studio in my home, I have no need to drive into Peterborough to paint. That being said, if they should offer classes that interest me, I may attend.
Today the final pieces to be moved from KAGS have left the building and the Gallery here is officially closed.
I wish them the best of luck with their new location.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Clear Lake V - Cottages
I wanted to finish another drawing, so I pulled out this one that was a part of a series from Clear Lake that was started a number of years ago (see posts on 09 June 2013, 06 May, 06 July and 31 December 2016 and 07 February 2018).
First I put in a couple of chairs by the shade tree at the edge of the lake.
This was followed by adding grasses, rocks and growies along the shoreline.
Lastly, I added a few more ripples into the water in the foreground.
This original 7" x 9" pen and ink drawing when matted and shrink wrapped will be available for $50.00.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork. I hope you will return often.
First I put in a couple of chairs by the shade tree at the edge of the lake.
This was followed by adding grasses, rocks and growies along the shoreline.
Lastly, I added a few more ripples into the water in the foreground.
This original 7" x 9" pen and ink drawing when matted and shrink wrapped will be available for $50.00.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork. I hope you will return often.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Little Lake Trees 1 and 2
Today I set up the display at the 9th Annual Purple Onion Festival held in Millennium Park in Peterborough.
I was joined by fellow artists Jewell Allington, Jane Hall and Emil Varga.
We had a fairly steady stream of people coming through the building throughout the day.
In the afternoon I took a break and walked along the pathway by Little Lake.
I did this drawing of a maple tree with the sun on the lake and the autumn colours in the background.
Little Lake Trees 1
On my way back to the show I stopped at this spot which featured four maple trees with various coloured foliage with the sun lighting up the autumn colours on the far shore.
Little Lake Trees 2
When I returned to the building it wasn't long before I had to take the show down and head back home.
I was joined by fellow artists Jewell Allington, Jane Hall and Emil Varga.We had a fairly steady stream of people coming through the building throughout the day.
In the afternoon I took a break and walked along the pathway by Little Lake.
I did this drawing of a maple tree with the sun on the lake and the autumn colours in the background.
Little Lake Trees 1
On my way back to the show I stopped at this spot which featured four maple trees with various coloured foliage with the sun lighting up the autumn colours on the far shore.
Little Lake Trees 2
When I returned to the building it wasn't long before I had to take the show down and head back home.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Pinto News Illustration August 1981
I came across a copy of the August 1981, which features on the cover the logo I designed for them (see post on 24 November 2015).
It also has an illustration of a Saddle type tobiano Pinto that I did for the News Letter.
Although at that time we didn't have any Saddle type Pintos being exhibited I am pleased that I did do one so that all four types were represented.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and look at the artwork.
It also has an illustration of a Saddle type tobiano Pinto that I did for the News Letter.
Although at that time we didn't have any Saddle type Pintos being exhibited I am pleased that I did do one so that all four types were represented.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and look at the artwork.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Stoney Lake I and II
Today Cindy, Norma and I took the lunch cruise with the new Stoney Lake Cruises.
We boarded the M/V Spirit of the Kawarthas, which is the largest cruise ship in the Kawarthas at 11:00 a.m. and will return at 1:00 p.m.
Needless to say we took our place on the upper deck so we could take photographs unhindered. I found a spot by the pilot house and spent most of my time there until we were called below for lunch.
Lunch consisted of fresh rolls, pasta salad, Caesar salad and a garden salad, chicken with seasoned rice and lasagna. This was followed by a dessert of butter tarts and a variety of freshly baked cookies.
Stoney Lake I
After doing a couple of drawings while below deck, I returned to the upper deck to take more photographs and enjoy seeing some of the over 1,128 islands as well as many of the famous buildings like the Glass House, Church on the Rock and the Ronnie Hawkins Estate to name a few.
Stoney Lake II
Thank you for taking the time to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.
We boarded the M/V Spirit of the Kawarthas, which is the largest cruise ship in the Kawarthas at 11:00 a.m. and will return at 1:00 p.m.
Needless to say we took our place on the upper deck so we could take photographs unhindered. I found a spot by the pilot house and spent most of my time there until we were called below for lunch.
Lunch consisted of fresh rolls, pasta salad, Caesar salad and a garden salad, chicken with seasoned rice and lasagna. This was followed by a dessert of butter tarts and a variety of freshly baked cookies.
Stoney Lake I
After doing a couple of drawings while below deck, I returned to the upper deck to take more photographs and enjoy seeing some of the over 1,128 islands as well as many of the famous buildings like the Glass House, Church on the Rock and the Ronnie Hawkins Estate to name a few.
Stoney Lake II
Thank you for taking the time to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Long Lake XIII-XVI
Since Ron didn't have to go into work today we decided to go canoeing on Long Lake.
It didn't take us very long to get everything together, loaded into the car and get on the road so we could spend the day on the lake.
Long Lake XIII
We paddled up the lake as usual until Ron found a spot to go fishing and once he was settled I got out my sketch book and pencils and started drawing.
Long Lake XIV
It wasn't long before he caught a bass and I stopped to take it off the hook and release it back into the lake.
Once the fish stopped biting it was time to move to another location.
What I like about Long Lake are the beautiful, granite cliffs rising high above the lake; with the many pine and spruce trees growing up out of the cracks in the rocks.
You have to wonder how some of them can grow so tall without a lot of soil for their roots.
Long Lake XV
After we had lunch in a quiet inlet, it was time to turn around and slowly head back to the boat launch.
I continued to work on a couple of sketches as we drifted back down the lake.
Ron was very happy that he caught three bass which made the day enjoyable for him and as for me I had four sketches and a lot of reference photographs to show for my day out on the lake.
Long Lake XV
Now we will pick up supper on our way home for a relaxing end to our day.
It didn't take us very long to get everything together, loaded into the car and get on the road so we could spend the day on the lake.
Long Lake XIII
We paddled up the lake as usual until Ron found a spot to go fishing and once he was settled I got out my sketch book and pencils and started drawing.
Long Lake XIV
It wasn't long before he caught a bass and I stopped to take it off the hook and release it back into the lake.
Once the fish stopped biting it was time to move to another location.What I like about Long Lake are the beautiful, granite cliffs rising high above the lake; with the many pine and spruce trees growing up out of the cracks in the rocks.
You have to wonder how some of them can grow so tall without a lot of soil for their roots.
Long Lake XV
After we had lunch in a quiet inlet, it was time to turn around and slowly head back to the boat launch.
I continued to work on a couple of sketches as we drifted back down the lake.Ron was very happy that he caught three bass which made the day enjoyable for him and as for me I had four sketches and a lot of reference photographs to show for my day out on the lake.
Long Lake XV
Now we will pick up supper on our way home for a relaxing end to our day.
Friday, September 13, 2019
ACEO - Garden Shed 2
Today is the first day of the Creative Hands on Festival and Lois Shaw, Jewell Allington and I were the artists displaying our art work and representing KAGS.
It is being held on the lower level of the Peterborough Square from 13-15 September 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In between showing people how to paint pine trees in watercolour I worked on this painting that I had started a number of years ago while painting with the KAGS Outdoor Painters' Group on location (see posts on 16 May 2016, 29 May and 19 October 2017).
By the end of the day three people went home with lovely little watercolour paintings of pine trees.
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.
It is being held on the lower level of the Peterborough Square from 13-15 September 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In between showing people how to paint pine trees in watercolour I worked on this painting that I had started a number of years ago while painting with the KAGS Outdoor Painters' Group on location (see posts on 16 May 2016, 29 May and 19 October 2017).
By the end of the day three people went home with lovely little watercolour paintings of pine trees.
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.
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