After retiring from a 35 year career, we moved to the Buckhorn area from London,
Ontario.
I am a "newbie" to the wonderful world of watercolour, with no previous painting experience. One of our neighbours suggested a group of us get together and try our hand at watercolour painting. Becky Bilcox has been a patient and inspiring artist, as well as a great friend who continues to help me develop my technique. Madelaine Alter continues to encourage me to develop my own style.
I have since joined the Buckhorn, Lakefield, and Kawartha Artists Groups. My first three day watercolour workshop at Six Foot Bay in the spring of 2012 was a learning experience taught by Doug Mays, followed by another three day workshop in the fall of 2012 with Art Cunanan. Both workshops were interesting and a lot of fun. I have now met a huge circle of painters in the area who are all willing to share their expertise, so needless to say, I am proud to be able to sign and frame some of my work.
I have yet to discover what my favourite subject is to paint, however, I have come to
appreciate the beautiful and bold colours we have surrounding us every single day. It's amazing how we take colour for granted - I can't believe I am studying the sky every day with its ever changing shapes, forms and colour! The good news is I am having fun learning and experimenting with colour, style, shapes, perspective, images etc. - the list goes on and on. Painting provides a good, positive, and sometimes productive new career.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Saturday, April 4, 2015
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.
Norwood Skillet, 4247 Highway 7, Norwood Ont.
25 Mar - 27 May 15
Susan Sydney
The Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough Ont.
02-04 Apr 15 Peterborough Garden Show
Diane Collins and Susan Sydney
Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
08-30 Apr 15 Emerging
Opening Reception 11 Apr 15 from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney
Kawartha Arts Network - Art on Kent, Lindsay, Ont.
KAN
09 Apr - 02 May 15 Kawartha Blooms
Opening Reception 11 Apr from 1-3pm.
Susan Sydney
Please come out and enjoy the artwork displayed at the shows.
Labels:
acrylic,
art exhibitions,
art sale,
art shows,
Buckhorn Artists' Group,
floral,
landscape,
miniatures,
oils,
pastels,
watercolours,
wildlife
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