Loon Call Lake XI-XIV

After hearing the weather forecast calling for clear skies a temperature of 84F (29C)  with humidity at 90F (32C) it seemed like a good day to go out on the lake.

While Ron got everything together and put into the car then loaded the canoe, I made our lunches and gathered my pencils and sketch books and did the barn chores.















Loon Call Lake XI

It wasn't long before we were heading up Highway 28 and deciding on which lake we were going to spend the day.















Loon Call Lake XII

We decided on Loon Call Lake as the last time we were there was in 2015 and it would nice to see what changes have been made in the last five years.















Loon Call Lake XIII

One of the cottages at the end of the lake that looked like it was abandoned had been given a facelift; and around the point from it the owners of that cottage had added a four foot tall lighthouse, of which I did  a sketch.















Loon Call Lake XIV

By then it was time to break for lunch and enjoy the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze, before we would slowly make our way back to the boat launch.

Ron had been enjoying his day as well, he caught four largemouth bass and a sunfish, all of which were safely removed from the hook and carefully returned to the lake.

In one inlet there was a small tie up at the water and a "goat track" leading up over the rocks to an outhouse and higher up was a small cottage at the very top of the rock face.

Loon Call Lake XIV

On this sketch I am not sure whether to do it as a vertical to show just how far up the cliff you have to go to the reach outhouse or leave it as a horizonal sketch. Time will tell.

Lovesick Lake XIII and XIV

With today being a bright, warm 75F (24C) and sunny day we decided to take the canoe and go to Lovesick Lake.

Lock 28 - Burleigh Falls offers a great boat launch and plenty of parking, making it easy to load the canoe from shore and go out and enjoy the day on the lake.

We went through the channel between the shore and Ruba Island. Once we were passing by Richards Island on our left and a large unnamed island on our right Ron started fishing and I worked on a sketch.














Lovesick Lake XIII

It wasn't long before Ron caught a Large Mouth Bass as we were near Taylors Island. We went around the unnamed island and stopped to have lunch.

Ron returned to his fishing and I started on a sketch of gulls relaxing on some rocks protruding from the lake.















Lovesick Lake XIV

Between Beaver Islands and Porter Island Ron caught another Bass and it was time to head back to the boat launch.

I will post each of these sketches as more work on them is completed.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and enjoy the artwork.

Buckhorn Artists' Group - Show Updates

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

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

Confirmed Shows for 2020 - June

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

A Place For The Arts, 23 Bridge St. W., Bancroft, Ont.
DUE TO COVID-19, THE GALLERY WILL BE OPEN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND HOLIDAY MONDAYS FROM 11AM-4PM AND SUNDAYS FROM 12-4PM.
05 Jun - 12 Jul 20
01-26 Jul 20 Solo Show in The Annex
17 Jul - 16 Aug 20
29 Jul - 30 Aug 20 Buckhorn Artists' Group in The Annex
19 Aug - 27 Sep 20

Miskwaa Art Studio and Outdoor Gallery, 250 Edwina Drive,Trent Lakes, Ont.
Open daily from 11am-5pm
01 Ju1 - 31 Aug 20

The Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery, 425 Douro Fourth Line Road, Hamlet of Douro, Ont.
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
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
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
14-16 Aug 30th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show

Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
Kawartha Arts Festival
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
05-06 Sep 20 31st Annual Kawartha Arts Festival

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

Presqu’ile Provincial Park, 328 Presqu’ile Parkway, Brighton, Ont.
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
07, 08, 11, 14 and 15 Nov 29th Annual Christmas at Presqu'ile
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at one or all of these shows.

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

Countryside Art Group Blog - Show Updates

Currently the shows for the Countryside Art Group blog have been cancelled during the month of May due to COVID-19.

The Countryside Art Group wishes everyone good health during these challenging times.

Front Field II - Lone Pony - A Work in Progress

Today I wanted to continue with this pen and ink drawing that I had been working on earlier this year (see posts on 18 June and 19 July 2017 and 13 January 2020).

I started by putting the trees into the background, followed by the lower bushes.

Next, I completed the background by adding in the grasses at the base of the trees.











I put a bush into the middle area on the left side and added some clumps of grass around it.

Lastly, I added a few details to the pony.

I will post this drawing at a later date as more work on it is completed.

Buckhorn Artists' Group - Show Updates

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

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