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.
Kawartha Arts Network - Art on Kent, Lindsay, Ont.
KAN
27 Oct 16 - 08 Jul 17 Wall of Small
Opening Reception 29 Oct 16 from 1-3p.m.
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
16 Aug - 10 Sep 17 Faces and Figures
Opening Reception 20 Aug 17 from 1-4p.m.
13 Sep - 08 Oct 17 150 Years of Canada's History Featuring Peterborough County
Opening Reception 17 Sep 17 from 1-4p.m.
25 Oct -12 Nov Outdoor Painters' Show- Rural Outlook
Opening Reception 30 Oct 17 from 1-4p.m.
29 Nov - 22 Dec 17 and 03-14 Jan 18 The Winter Show
Opening Reception 03 Dec 17 from 1-4p.m.
27th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show, St Matthews Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
17-20 Aug 17 Buckhorn Artists' Group
28th Annual Kawartha Arts Festival, Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
02-03 Sep 17
Extendicare, 860 Alexander Court, Peterborough, Ont.
06 Nov 17 - 01 Jan 18
Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at one or all of these shows.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Sunset Island I, 3 and 4 - Three Works in Progress
Today I taught a class at The Point in Young's Point, Ontario with Cindy Allan and Norma MacEachern as my assistants.
I showed the group the one Cindy and Norma had worked on with me (see post on 26 May 17) earlier this month.
I did a small painting of the sky and water for the group using mixtures of raw sienna and burnt sienna.
All of them wanted to do the sky in the poster (see post on 03 May 2017).
Sunset Island 4
I did a large sky, warning them in advance that they must be careful so they do not end up with green in the sky where it comes in contact with the yellow.
Using a mix of Antwerp blue and French ultramarine blue the top
of the sky was brushed in and while I was still wet burnt sienna and the blue mix was brushed in for the clouds.
A mix of raw sienna and burnt sienna was put into the bottom of the sky, darkened slightly and brushed across the bottom for the water.
Sunset Island 3
Most of the group were having a few problems with following along with what needed to be done so I did up two smaller pieces (one for each group) so they could see the steps.
Once they had the sky and water painted in we then broke for supper while the paint dried.
With a dark mixture of French ultramarine blue and burnt sienna, we started painting in all the silhouettes beginning with the far island, its reflections in the water.
I started working on one of the small pieces to add in the rocks, trees and water ripples.
Sunset Island I
I would like to thank Mrs. Denise Coon on her purchase of Sunset Island 5.
I showed the group the one Cindy and Norma had worked on with me (see post on 26 May 17) earlier this month.I did a small painting of the sky and water for the group using mixtures of raw sienna and burnt sienna.
All of them wanted to do the sky in the poster (see post on 03 May 2017).
Sunset Island 4
I did a large sky, warning them in advance that they must be careful so they do not end up with green in the sky where it comes in contact with the yellow.
Using a mix of Antwerp blue and French ultramarine blue the top
of the sky was brushed in and while I was still wet burnt sienna and the blue mix was brushed in for the clouds.A mix of raw sienna and burnt sienna was put into the bottom of the sky, darkened slightly and brushed across the bottom for the water.
Sunset Island 3
Most of the group were having a few problems with following along with what needed to be done so I did up two smaller pieces (one for each group) so they could see the steps.
Once they had the sky and water painted in we then broke for supper while the paint dried.With a dark mixture of French ultramarine blue and burnt sienna, we started painting in all the silhouettes beginning with the far island, its reflections in the water.
I started working on one of the small pieces to add in the rocks, trees and water ripples.
Sunset Island I
I would like to thank Mrs. Denise Coon on her purchase of Sunset Island 5.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Countryside Art Group Blog - Show Updates
On the first of each month I will update the Countryside Art Group's blog with a listing of shows where the various artists in the Group are exhibiting their work.
If you get a chance come out and visit them at one or all of the shows.
If you get a chance come out and visit them at one or all of the shows.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Garden Shed 2 - A Work in Progress
Today when I returned from my physiotherapy appointment looked at my lilac bushes, which are currently in bloom and decided I would go out later this afternoon to cut a fresh bouquet for the house to bring their scent indoors.
Since I needed to take some time to rest and relax I thought I would like to work on a painting with lilacs and I pulled out this little paintings that I had started last year (see post on 26 May 2016) while with the KAGS Outdoor Painters' Group.
Using various mixtures of alizarin crimson, Antwerp blue and French ultramarine blue I added more lilacs around the shed.
While the paint was drying, I worked on the shed and erased the wheelbarrow which I will redraw in at a later time.
Next I mixed various greens of raw sienna, French ultramarine blue, Antwerp blue and new gamboge and I put in the leaves throughout the lilac bushes.
With burnt sienna and one of the greens I put in the facing boards on the shed and with a light mix of colour I put the tin roof on the shed.
Now it is time for me to have lunch before I go out to get my bouquet of lilacs.
Thank you for looking at my artwork.
Since I needed to take some time to rest and relax I thought I would like to work on a painting with lilacs and I pulled out this little paintings that I had started last year (see post on 26 May 2016) while with the KAGS Outdoor Painters' Group.
Using various mixtures of alizarin crimson, Antwerp blue and French ultramarine blue I added more lilacs around the shed.
While the paint was drying, I worked on the shed and erased the wheelbarrow which I will redraw in at a later time.
Next I mixed various greens of raw sienna, French ultramarine blue, Antwerp blue and new gamboge and I put in the leaves throughout the lilac bushes.
With burnt sienna and one of the greens I put in the facing boards on the shed and with a light mix of colour I put the tin roof on the shed.
Now it is time for me to have lunch before I go out to get my bouquet of lilacs.
Thank you for looking at my artwork.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Big Cedar Lake V - A Work in Progress
Last night, I sat on the porch with a cup of tea and enjoyed the thunderstorm.
I pulled out this drawing that I had started a couple of years ago (see posts on 23 August 2015 and 02 December 2016) to do some more work on it.
Beginning in the background behind the trees, I drew in some more tree trunks.
Next, I added more detail onto the rock face and indicated some of the shadows.
I will post this drawing at a later date once more work on it has been completed.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork. I hope you will return often.
I pulled out this drawing that I had started a couple of years ago (see posts on 23 August 2015 and 02 December 2016) to do some more work on it.
Beginning in the background behind the trees, I drew in some more tree trunks.
Next, I added more detail onto the rock face and indicated some of the shadows.
I will post this drawing at a later date once more work on it has been completed.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork. I hope you will return often.
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Clear Lake IX - A Work in Progress
I wanted to do some work on this sketch and try to get all nine pieces of Clear Lake at least started (see post on 09 June 2013).
I thought I would like to add a mother duck and her brood of ducklings into the foreground in front of the rocks.
Along the shoreline of Clear Lake there were a number of areas that had bull rushes close to the shore and I added them into the drawing to create interest and depth in the picture.
First I put in the closer rocks, the small pine trees, the grasses and added the shadows to the rocks and reflections beneath them.
From there I started on the bull rushes and cattails behind the rocks and then added a few of the reeds to the left side of the drawing.
I will post this drawing at a later date once more work on it has been completed.
I thought I would like to add a mother duck and her brood of ducklings into the foreground in front of the rocks.
Along the shoreline of Clear Lake there were a number of areas that had bull rushes close to the shore and I added them into the drawing to create interest and depth in the picture.
First I put in the closer rocks, the small pine trees, the grasses and added the shadows to the rocks and reflections beneath them.
From there I started on the bull rushes and cattails behind the rocks and then added a few of the reeds to the left side of the drawing.
I will post this drawing at a later date once more work on it has been completed.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Sunset Island II - A Work in Progress
Cindy and Norma came over to paint a sunset with me so they will be able to help me next week when I teach the class.
I started with pure raw sienna streaked in the sky with curved diagonal strokes leaving some areas white.
While the paper was still wet I brushed in the water with horizontal strokes leaving a few areas white.
I mixed burnt sienna with the raw sienna and painted it into both the sky and the water.
Next I brushed a little pure burnt sienna into the sky and water.
I added French ultramarine blue to the burnt sienna for a dark grey mixture and painted in the distant islands and leaving a small space put in the reflections.
With a dark mixture of French ultramarine blue, burnt sienna and a small amount of alizarin crimson I started painting the main pine tree and indicated the trunks on the three larger trees.
With the same mixture I started painting in the rocks adding a little water in some areas to give it a mottled effect.
Lastly, I put in a few reflections of the rocks into the water.
Cindy and Norma each completed their paintings within the time allowed for a class, so we are good to go with the class.
I will post this painting at a later date once it has been completed.
I started with pure raw sienna streaked in the sky with curved diagonal strokes leaving some areas white.
While the paper was still wet I brushed in the water with horizontal strokes leaving a few areas white.
I mixed burnt sienna with the raw sienna and painted it into both the sky and the water.Next I brushed a little pure burnt sienna into the sky and water.
I added French ultramarine blue to the burnt sienna for a dark grey mixture and painted in the distant islands and leaving a small space put in the reflections.
With a dark mixture of French ultramarine blue, burnt sienna and a small amount of alizarin crimson I started painting the main pine tree and indicated the trunks on the three larger trees.
With the same mixture I started painting in the rocks adding a little water in some areas to give it a mottled effect.
Lastly, I put in a few reflections of the rocks into the water.
Cindy and Norma each completed their paintings within the time allowed for a class, so we are good to go with the class.
I will post this painting at a later date once it has been completed.
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