Group Members Exhibitions for December

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of December:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
05-22 Dec & 03-13 Jan 11 Christmas Show
Opening Reception 05 Dec 10 from 1-4pm.
Diane Collins and Susan Sydney.

The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
LindsayGallery
23 Nov - 18 Dec Christmas Show
Barbara McGregor and Susan Sydney

Group Members Exhibitions for November

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of November:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
24 Oct – 11 Nov Outdoor Painters Show
Opening Reception 24 Oct 10 from 1-4pm.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

The Lindsay Inn, Lindsay, Ont.
18 Nov Canvas Confidential Art Sale
Barbara McGregor and Susan Sydney

The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
LindsayGallery
23 Nov - 18 Dec Christmas Show
Barbara McGregor and Susan Sydney

Group Members Exhibitions for October

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of October:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
24 Oct – 11 Nov Outdoor Painters Show
Opening Reception 24 Oct 10 from 1-4pm.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

Group Members Exhibitions for September

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of September:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
05-23 Sep Driven to Abstraction
Opening Reception 05 Sep 10 from 1-4pm.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

Last Day of the Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Today is the final day of the Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale.

A total of five paintings were sold by Diane Collins, Susan Sydney, and Helen Sheppard. Small items were also purchased from Jo-Anne Connell Northey and Diane Collins.

The hours for our show are:
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

With the Buckhorn Community Care having their annual summer yard sale on the front lawn of St. Matthew's Church a large crowd also attended our show as well.

A total of ten paintings were purchased from Bonnie Windover, Susan Sydney, Irene Smith, Diane Collins, Rebecca Bilcox, Lorraine Ryan and Helen Sheppard.




















Many small items from Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Barbara McGregor, Heather Grant, Irene Smith, Diane Collins, and Penny Little.

The hours for our show are:
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Another three paintings were purchased today from Heather Grant, together with small items from Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Lorraine Ryan, Diane Collins, Irene Smith and Penny Little.

The hours for our show are:
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Four more paintings sold today from Sophia Kosak, Lorraine Ryan and Irene Smith as well as a number of small items from Barbara McGregor, Diane Collins, Penny Little and Sophia Kosak.

The hours for our show are:
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

20th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Both the temperature and humidity were on the rise today, with the threat of a thunder storm in the evening.

Another painting was sold by Irene Smith and more small items from Diane Collins.

The hours for our show are:
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

With the Farm and Craft Market on next door to the Church we opened earlier today and had a nice crowd come through the show even though the day was hot, humid and hazy.

Three original paintings were bought from Barbara McGregor and Helen Sheppard; as well as smaller items from Diane Collins, Helen Sheppard and Penny Little.

The hours for our show are:
10 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

After yesterday's rain we were greeted with a beautiful bright sunny day until the late afternoon when we had a heavy rain storm.

Pottery was sold by Jo-Anne Connell Northey.

The hours for our show are:
09 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
10 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Even though it rained off and on all day, it certainly did not stop the crowds of people from coming in today.

A total of ten original paintings were purchased today from Tom Young, Heather Grant, Barbara McGregor, Irene Smith, Diane Collins, Sophia Kosak, Penny Little and Bonnie Windover; as well as a number of smaller items from Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Lorraine Ryan and Diane Collins.

The hours for our show are:
08 Aug 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
09 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
10 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

20th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Today was the opening of our Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale. We were greeted with a hot and sunny day. It was nice to have the crowds come out to visit our show on the first day.

The show is off to a good start so far with five paintings sold from Sophia Kosak, Helen Sheppard and Tom Young. A number of smaller items from Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Irene Smith, Lorraine Ryan and Heather Grant have sold as well.

The hours for our show are:
07 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
08 Aug 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
09 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
10 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Tomorrow should be another nice day.

Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale

Today is another hot summer day as we hang our paintings for the 20th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show and Sale to be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Buckhorn, Ontario.

This year we have two new members who will be exhibiting their artwork with us, Rebecca Bilcox and Carol Francisco.

The hours for our show are:
07 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
08 Aug 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
09 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
10 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
11-13 Aug 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
14 Aug 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
15 Aug - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Hope you can come out and enjoy the artwork.

Group Members Exhibitions for August

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of August:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
11 Jul - 05 Aug People, Places and Things
Opening Reception 11 Jul 10 from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney

Juniper Island Art Show, Stoney Lake, Ont.
07-08 Aug
Penny Little and Helen Sheppard

St. Matthew's Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
07-15 Aug 20th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show
Rebecca Bilcox, Isabelle Blewett, Diane Collins, Jo Anne Connell Northey, Carol Fransico, Heather Grant, Sophia Kosak, Penny Little, Barbara McGregor, Lorraine Ryan, Helen Sheppard, Irene Smith, Sussan Sydney, Bonny Windover and Tom Young

JoAnne Connell Northey

JoAnne Connell Northey is a nurse who has worked in many different areas, from hospitals in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Switzerland and Germany, to a nursing agency then a doctor's office in Peterborough.

She has enjoyed painting in watercolour for a number of years, having taken classes and workshops locally. Each painting is an original, done from sketches on location or from her own photos.

Each piece of pottery is hand done on the wheel, and unique.

She has her own art studio and pottery studio that her husband built into their house near Peterborough.

She belongs to the Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio, the Buckhorn Artists' Group, and the East Central Ontario Art Association.

Lorraine Ryan

Using the arts to express myself is a real joy. I grew up in Lakefield, alongside the Otonabee River. Growing up in the 40s, a wonderful time, when you just enjoyed the outside clean air and rivers and all the wonderful scenery around us. Now I am to put some of this enjoyment down in the arts field. Watercolour, pen and ink,acrylic, mixed media, and photography. I enjoy it all...

I started with folk art, when the children were growing, Learned about colour and how to use your brushes from Helen Belsey at the tea room in Keene. We got to bring home a finished piece at the end of each day. That was a real bonus. Later joined the Folk art guild in Peterborough. Lots of great friends to paint with and learn new techniques.
















Moved on to many other artistic outlets, Richard Haymens courses at the Peterborough School of Fine Art, Barb Holtz classes in Lakefield, George Elliots night school drawing courses..and many more..I still try to take as many classes as possible when time permits. You are never to old to learn, especially when it is fun.
Now I belong to the Buckhorn Artists' Group and the Kawartha Outdoor Painters, both great groups with lots of friends with like interests.

I have really enjoyed my journey as an artist, you are never finished learning in this life, and the arts field is a pleasant way to enjoy nature and all the wonderful people along the way.

If you wish to view more of her work please click on Lorraine Ryan

The Lindsay Gallery's Annual Juried Art Show of Fine Arts/Visual Arts

Barbara McGregor and Susan Sydney had both of their submissions accepted to the Annual Juried Show at the LindsayGallery

The Opening Reception is on 08 July 10 from 7-8:30pm. and the show runs from 02-30 July 10.




















Susan Sydney's painting Aurora Borealis won an Honourable Mention in the show.

Group Members Exhibitions for July

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of July:

Sasquatch Art Center, 12 First St., Keene, Ont.
01-31 Jul Five Friends
Diane Collins and Lorraine Ryan

The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
LindsayGallery
02-30 Jul Annual Juried Art Show of Fine Arts/Visual Arts
Opening Reception 08 Jul 10 from 7-8:30pm.
Barbara McGregor and Susan Sydney

Settler’s Village, Bobcaygeon, Ont.
SettlersVillage
09-11 Jul Bobcaygeon Fine Arts Festival
Susan Sydney and Tom Young

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
11 Jul - 05 Aug People, Places and Things
Opening Reception 11 Jul 10 from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney

Eastern Ontario Labrador Retriever 10th Anniversary Specialty and Limestone Kennel Club Dog Show, Kingston, Ont.
24-25 Jul
Susan Sydney

Helen Sheppard

Nature abounds beyond the window of Helen Sheppard's studio nestled on the shore of Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas. Here lies the source of this talented landscape and floral artist's inspiration.

Carefully framed oils and watercolours depict the rugged natural surroundings of the lake she loves. Here snow, rock, water, tree and sky exhibit their unspoken splendour through the touch of this artist's hand. She shows her love of the subject which is sensitively reflected in each of her floral paintings

Beside exhibiting in the May and August shows with the Buckhorn Artists' Group, Helen also exhibits her work in June in Norwood, at Crowe's Landing in July and in August there is a another show on Juniper Island. Helen has also displayed her work at the Peterborough Theatre Guild and she is often one of the featured artists at the Douro-Dummer Library.



















This tireless artist has also exhibited her work in a number of galleries throughout the area and she is an award recipient from the Buckhorn School of Fine Art.

Although Helen's work is mostly of landscapes and flowers, the first painting she completed was of St. Peter's on the Rock, a church on an island in Stoney Lake, which was sold to a man who lives in Scotland.

Her paintings are cherished by patrons from Germany, France, Scotland, Czechoslovakia and Hong Kong, to the United States and throughout all of Canada.

She has completed many commissioned pieces and with invitations to a variety of art shows her work is in demand. Helen says to her amazement she once sold a painting before the oil had time to dry.

Sophia Kosak

Sophia came from a small country farm, in Pine Ridge, Manitoba, which is "birds Hill Provincial Park" today. She has been interested in drawing and creating, since grade school. Making posters, for school and community functions. For several years, other commitments were the priority and painting had limited time.

However, in the past few years, she has returned to her passion, for painting. Watercolour being the choice for a new beginning. Other mediums are certainly interesting challenges. Sophia devotes all her attention to whatever subject or medium she may be working on.

Sophia has enjoyed classes from "Thistledown Collegiate" in Toronto, Ontario, "Sir Sanford Fleming College" in Lindsay, Ontario and "Buckhorn School of Fine Art" in Buckhorn, Ontario.

She is an active member of the "Buckhorn Artists' Group" and the "Kawartha Artists'".

Her work is often seen in an ongoing display, at the "Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio" in Peterborough, Ontario.

If you wish to view more of her work please click on Sophia Kosak

Group Members Exhibitions for June

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of June:

Sasquatch Art Center, 12 First St., Keene, Ont.
30 May - 26 Jun On the Small Side Miniature Art Show and Sale
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
06-24 Jun Spring into Summer
Susan Sydney

Norwood Legion Hall –Branch 300, Corner of Alma and King Street, Norwood, Ont.
22-26 Jun Norwood Annual Art Show and Sale 2-5pm
Helen Sheppard, Susan Sydney and Tom Young

Art in the Garden, Peterborough, Ont.
GardenRoute
25-26 Jun Griffin's Greenhouse, 3026 Lakefield Rd., Peterborough, Ont.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan, and Susan Sydney
25-26 Jun Horling's Garden Centre, 3056 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield, Ont
Tom Young

Last Day of the Among Friends Show

Today is the final day of the Art Show at St. Matthew's Church in Buckhorn and it was once again a warm and sunny day.

Although the crowds were smaller today than on the previous two days we still had a good turn out.

Another four original paintings have sold from Bonny Windover and Susan Sydney, as well as a number of smaller items from Jo-Anne Connell Northey and Diane Collins.

Looking forward to our Shades of Summer Show which will be held 07-15 August 2010.

Among Friends Art Show

Today is a half day for the public as there is Church Service this morning and after the service many of the congregation stay to socialize and enjoy our art work.

Even with the shorter day our attendance was almost the same as we had yesterday.
The hours for our show are:
23 May 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
24 May 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Helen Sheppard sold an original painting, and a number of smaller items were purchased from Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Lorraine Ryan and Diane Collins.

Looking forward to the show tomorrow.

22nd Annual Among Friends Art Show and Sale

Today was the opening of our show and we were greeted with a warm and sunny day. It was nice to have the crowds come out to visit our show.

During the course of the day we had an unexpected and very pleasant surprise when the photographer from SNAP magazine came in to cover our show.

So far four original paintings have sold from Irene Smith, Barbara McGregor and Jo-Anne Connell Northey, as well as a number of smaller items from Lorraine Ryan and Diane Collins.

The hours for our show are:
22 May 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
23 May 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
24 May 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Looking forward to tomorrow.

Among Friends Art Show and Sale

Today we are getting the show set up for the 22nd Annual Among Friends Art Show and Sale to be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Buckhorn, Ontario.

We are not the only ones getting ready for tomorrow. The Church is holding a plant and bake sale tomorrow as well, which will be a pleasant addition to our show.

It is always interesting to see what plants are offered and to purchase some home baked goods.

The hours for our show are:
22 May 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
23 May 10 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
24 May 10 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Heather Grant

Originally from Toronto, Heather was attracted by the beautiful birds and flowers of her childhood home in the Kawarthas. They were the inspiration to become a painter.

Heather is an award winning artist of many media, including traditional rug hooking, watercolour, pastel, pen and ink, oil and wood carving. However, she says she finds watercolours the most challenging. "There is a softness that no other medium has," she says.

She has taken painting instruction from a number of artists including Edwin Matthews, Gordon MacKenzie, Mary Lampman and Al Poolman as well as wildlife wood carving from Bruce Leper.

Heather is a member of the Buckhorn Artists' Group and the Kawartha Rug Hooking Guild.

Her paintings are on display in many local venues including the Selwyn Restaurant in Selwyn, St. Matthew's-St. Aidan Anglican Church in Buckhorn, and Harbourne-by-the-Lake Antique Shop in Lakefield.

The Art of the Turtle Art Show and Auction

The show was well attended with all paintings meeting or exceeding the reserve price in the silent auction. The highest price paid in the live auction was $480.00

Follow the link for more information on the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre.

Penny Little

Penny Little is a fifth generation Stoney Lake resident. Penny spent her childhood summers with her family enjoying the beauties of the area. Her paintings reflect her experiences with the lake and trips to its surrounding areas.

Retired now on Stoney, and living in the house which she designed. Penny is still drawn to the scenes which she remembers as a child.She also is developing a keen eye for the trails left behind by her four children and eight grand children. What she remembers and what she sees from, the basis for her oils, watercolour and sketches.

A relative newcomer to the artistic world, Penny says "I've always had the idea that I might be able to paint....'if my twin can do it so can I'...but until the last few years just haven't had the time to try". She is making up for lost time, studying and doing workshops with local artists. Including the Buckhorn Artists' Group and the Peterborough School of Fine Art and a variety of short courses. In addition to the Juniper Island Art Festival, Penny has sold paintings at Crowe's Arts and Craft Show, The Buckhorn Artists' Group Shows, The Fenelon Falls Art Festival, The Cobourg Waterfront Festival and the Lakefield Jazz and Art Festival.

Her favourite painting place is her home on Gilchrist Bay where she does most of her work. Out of her home and at shows, she offers for sale greeting cards of many of her paintings, as well as the original paintings, sketches and the occasional personalized paddle. She accepts commission work of cottages and local scenes from which she will make personal greeting cards.

"Stoney Lake, the peaceful surroundings, and changing moods, the natural calming atmosphere, the antics of the grandchildren and the encouragement of family and friends, are my inspiration. I hope my work reflects the joy I feel in producing it."

Group Members Exhibitions for May

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of May:

Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough, Ont.
Showplace
28 Mar - 04 May Solo Show
Susan Sydney

Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough, Ont.
Turtles
14 May The Art of the Turtle
Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Heather Grant, Penny Little, Helen Sheppard and Susan Sydney

St. Matthew's Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
22-24 May 22nd Annual Among Friends Art Show
Isabelle Blewett, Diane Collins, Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Heather Grant, Sophia Kosak, Penny Little, Barbara McGregor, Lorraine Ryan, Helen Sheppard, Irene Smith, Susan Sydney, Bonny Windover and Tom Young

Sasquatch Art Center, 12 First St., Keene, Ont.
30 May - 26 Jun On the Small Side Miniature Art Show and Sale
Opening Reception 30 May 10 from 1-6pm.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

The Art of the Turtle

A number of the members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group are doing paintings for "The Art of the Turtle", which is a fundraiser for the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre. All have been painted on 8" x 10" stretched canvas.

The event is being held on 14 May 10 from 7-10pm at the Peterborough Public Library Auditorium, 345 Aylmer Street N., Peterborough, Ontario.

Here are four of the paintings.

Sliding Along (red eared slider) an original acrylic by Heather Grant.




















Painted Turtle an original acrylic by Penny Little.



















The Turtle Pond an original oil by Helen Sheppard.




















Here's Looking at You (painted turtle) by Susan Sydney.




















Follow the link for more information on the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre.

Isabelle Blewett

Born in southern Ontario in the vicinity of Lakefield in the Kawarthas she now makes her home on upper Chemong Lake near Buckhorn, where she does most of her painting.

Isabelle studied under Edwin Matthews at Sir Sandford Fleming College, took many workshops at the Gallery on the Lake and Buckhorn School of Fine Art with a number of known artists.


















Isabelle is a prize winning artist, in 1992 she won the Ron Hine Art Education Award. She specializes in landscape and floral paintings in watercolour and acrylic.

She also owns and operates the Boat House Gallery which she opened in 1993.

Group Members Exhibitions for April

Various members of the Buckhorn Artists' Group will be exhibiting their works at the following shows during the month of April:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
28 Mar – 15 Apr Faces and Figures
Opening Reception 28 Mar from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney

Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough, Ont.
Showplace
28 Mar - 04 May Solo Show
Susan Sydney

Envinrude Centre, Peterborough, Ont.
01-03 Apr Kawartha Home and Cottage Show
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan and Susan Sydney

Irene Smith

Irene was born and raised in the picturesque town of Millbrook and lived in Peterborough while raising her family.

She has always enjoyed spending time outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature; after camping for many years on the shores of Buckhorn Lake, the family decided to design and build their permanent home there.



















Irene has always had an interest in art and began painting in 1985. Her glowing oils and tranquil watercolours capture the magnificence of the local landscape, the splendour of a summer garden and the character of the animals she creates. When not working in oils or watercolours Irene finds the time to work on architectural renderings in pen and ink or in pencil.

Art Shows for 2010

Showplace, Peterborough, Ont.
Showplace
02-27 Feb Buckhorn Artists’ Group Show

St Matthew's Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
22-24 May 22nd Annual Among Friends Art Show
07-15 Aug 20th Annual Shades of Summer Art Show