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 June.
If you get a chance please come out and visit them at one or all of the shows.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Summertime
Although today is overcast with the promise of more rain and thunderstorms in the forecast it is a wonderful 72F (22C) with a breeze blowing which helps keep the mosquitoes away.
I received confirmation yesterday that one of my paintings "Through the Storm" (see posting on 19 April 2013) was accepted for the juried show at The Lindsay Gallery which is held 03-26 June 2014.
I wanted to paint today and came across this painting in my portfolio of a Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) that I had started many years ago. It didn't need a lot of work for it to be finished as there were only that a few wild grape leaves on the fence rail that needed their final layer of colour.
After a couple hours of work on those leaves and a few other spots throughout the painting I was finally happy with the results.
I received confirmation yesterday that one of my paintings "Through the Storm" (see posting on 19 April 2013) was accepted for the juried show at The Lindsay Gallery which is held 03-26 June 2014.
I wanted to paint today and came across this painting in my portfolio of a Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) that I had started many years ago. It didn't need a lot of work for it to be finished as there were only that a few wild grape leaves on the fence rail that needed their final layer of colour.
After a couple hours of work on those leaves and a few other spots throughout the painting I was finally happy with the results.
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.
This original 15" x 22" watercolour painting when framed will be available for $1,480.00.
This original 15" x 22" watercolour painting when framed will be available for $1,480.00.
Monday, June 2, 2014
In the Shade
I was a hot 82F (28C) and very humid feeling like 93F (34C) day, thankfully the breeze kept the air moving and prevented it from becoming unbearable.
I worked in the garden this morning before it got too hot and put out a couple of hummingbird feeders. I put one in the lawn garden and another from the maple tree at the front of the house.
It certainly didn't take long for the hummingbirds to find the feeders. It is always nice to have them around, especially when I am working outside.
I pulled this painting out that I had started earlier this year (see posts on 15 January, 24 February and 19 May 2014).
I added more leaves to the maple tree and a little more colour to the grass.
This original 2" x 3-3/4" watercolour painting when it is framed will be available for $65.00.
Thank you for coming to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.
I worked in the garden this morning before it got too hot and put out a couple of hummingbird feeders. I put one in the lawn garden and another from the maple tree at the front of the house.
It certainly didn't take long for the hummingbirds to find the feeders. It is always nice to have them around, especially when I am working outside.
I pulled this painting out that I had started earlier this year (see posts on 15 January, 24 February and 19 May 2014).
I added more leaves to the maple tree and a little more colour to the grass.
This original 2" x 3-3/4" watercolour painting when it is framed will be available for $65.00.
Thank you for coming to look at my artwork and I hope you will return often.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Confirmed Shows for 2014 - June
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.
Kawartha Arts Network - Art On Kent, Lindsay, Ont.
KAN
08 May 14 - 05 Jun 14 Exhibit Exchange with Gallery in the Attic
Opening Reception 09 May 14 Evening - 7-9pm
03 Jul 14 -02 Aug 14 Member's Show
Opening Reception 05 Jul 14 from 1-3pm.
04-27 Sep 14 Reaping and Gathering
Opening Reception 06 Sep 14 from 1-3pm.
02-25 Oct 14 Water, Water Everywhere
Opening Reception 04 Oct 14 from 1-3pm.
30 Oct 14 - 22 Nov 14 Abstraction and Contraptions
Opening Reception 01 Nov 14 from 1-3pm.
27 Nov - 10 Jan 15 Affordableism
Opening Reception 29 Nov 14 from 1-3pm.
Norwood Skillet, 4247 Highway 7, Norwood Ont.
28 May - 24 Jun 14
MacKelvie Gallery, Keene, Ontario
PioneerVillage
29 May - 26 Jun Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene, Ont.
The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
LindsayGallery
03-26 Jun 14 Annual Juried Show
18 Nov - 19 Dec 14 Members' Christmas Show and Sale
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
08 Jun - 03 Jul 14 Summer Sizzle
Opening Reception 08 Jun from 1-4pm.
10 Aug - 04 Sep 14 Figuratively Speaking
Opening Reception 10 Aug 14 from 1-4pm.
21 Sep - 16 Oct 14 Carnival of Colour
Opening Reception 21 Sep 14 from 1-4pm.
02-20 Nov 14 Outdoor Painters' Show
Opening Reception 02 Nov 14 from 1-4pm.
St Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont
BuckhornArtistsGroup
09-17 Aug 24th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show
Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
KawarthaArtsFestival
30-31 Aug 14 Kawartha Arts Festival
Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at some of these shows.
Kawartha Arts Network - Art On Kent, Lindsay, Ont.
KAN
08 May 14 - 05 Jun 14 Exhibit Exchange with Gallery in the Attic
Opening Reception 09 May 14 Evening - 7-9pm
03 Jul 14 -02 Aug 14 Member's Show
Opening Reception 05 Jul 14 from 1-3pm.
04-27 Sep 14 Reaping and Gathering
Opening Reception 06 Sep 14 from 1-3pm.
02-25 Oct 14 Water, Water Everywhere
Opening Reception 04 Oct 14 from 1-3pm.
30 Oct 14 - 22 Nov 14 Abstraction and Contraptions
Opening Reception 01 Nov 14 from 1-3pm.
27 Nov - 10 Jan 15 Affordableism
Opening Reception 29 Nov 14 from 1-3pm.
Norwood Skillet, 4247 Highway 7, Norwood Ont.
28 May - 24 Jun 14
MacKelvie Gallery, Keene, Ontario
PioneerVillage
29 May - 26 Jun Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene, Ont.
The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
LindsayGallery
03-26 Jun 14 Annual Juried Show
18 Nov - 19 Dec 14 Members' Christmas Show and Sale
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
08 Jun - 03 Jul 14 Summer Sizzle
Opening Reception 08 Jun from 1-4pm.
10 Aug - 04 Sep 14 Figuratively Speaking
Opening Reception 10 Aug 14 from 1-4pm.
21 Sep - 16 Oct 14 Carnival of Colour
Opening Reception 21 Sep 14 from 1-4pm.
02-20 Nov 14 Outdoor Painters' Show
Opening Reception 02 Nov 14 from 1-4pm.
St Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont
BuckhornArtistsGroup
09-17 Aug 24th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show
Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
KawarthaArtsFestival
30-31 Aug 14 Kawartha Arts Festival
Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at some of these shows.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Plein Air with John David Anderson
Today is the first day of the John David Anderson workshop at KAGS. I had taken a workshop with him last year (see postings on 27 and 28 October 2013) and wanted to return and see what new things he would be showing us this weekend.
We spent the day painting "en plein air" which translated from French means: in the open air.
For me this was a new experience as I usually paint outside with watercolour paint instead of acrylic. I learned quite quickly the many differences, especially since the acrylic paint tends to dry a lot faster outside in 78F (26C) when in the sun.
Not to mention that the beautifully landscaped home on the river where we were able to paint had a small koi pond that I was painting. Unfortunately I often was distracted and constantly stopped to get photographs of the fish as they glided through their underwater home.
I will post this painting once I have finished the rocks and added a little more detail into the water.
Thank you for looking at my artwork.
We spent the day painting "en plein air" which translated from French means: in the open air.
For me this was a new experience as I usually paint outside with watercolour paint instead of acrylic. I learned quite quickly the many differences, especially since the acrylic paint tends to dry a lot faster outside in 78F (26C) when in the sun.
Not to mention that the beautifully landscaped home on the river where we were able to paint had a small koi pond that I was painting. Unfortunately I often was distracted and constantly stopped to get photographs of the fish as they glided through their underwater home.
I will post this painting once I have finished the rocks and added a little more detail into the water.
Thank you for looking at my artwork.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Ships - Three Works in Progress
For the first time my Smoke kitty isn't in the barn to greet me asking for her food to be put in the tray. It is unusual for her to miss a meal. Perhaps she is just running late and will show up tonight.
Today I put out my hummingbird feeders and we will see how long it takes them to come around regularly.
Wind in My Sails I
I pulled out these three sketches of the tall ships that I had started last year. I put in the water and wave patterns below the ships first.
Next I added the hulls of the ships and some of the sails that I knew where in the position where they belonged.
Ghost Ship I
I will have to go back into the drawings and make sure the sails and rigging is where it should be positioned and get the outline of the hull correct.
I will post each of these drawings at a later date as they are completed.
Phantom Ship I
Today I put out my hummingbird feeders and we will see how long it takes them to come around regularly.
Wind in My Sails I
I pulled out these three sketches of the tall ships that I had started last year. I put in the water and wave patterns below the ships first.
Next I added the hulls of the ships and some of the sails that I knew where in the position where they belonged.
Ghost Ship I
I will have to go back into the drawings and make sure the sails and rigging is where it should be positioned and get the outline of the hull correct.
I will post each of these drawings at a later date as they are completed.
Phantom Ship I
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Paint Out at Lang Pioneer Village
Today we had out paint out and show set up at the MacKelvie Gallery at Lang Pioneer Village.
I chose to take two of my cow paintings (see postings on 11 and 13 May 2014) to hang in the Gallery and this is where they are being displayed.
I spent the rest of the morning going through the Village taking reference photographs and sketching things that I would like to paint at a later date.
It was nice seeing a lot of the volunteers in period costume wandering through the village and working in some of the buildings.
I will post my sketches and paintings at a later date as I complete them.
I chose to take two of my cow paintings (see postings on 11 and 13 May 2014) to hang in the Gallery and this is where they are being displayed.
I spent the rest of the morning going through the Village taking reference photographs and sketching things that I would like to paint at a later date.
It was nice seeing a lot of the volunteers in period costume wandering through the village and working in some of the buildings.
I will post my sketches and paintings at a later date as I complete them.
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