Mary Diane Collins

Diane was born in New Brunswick and grew up in Peterborough where she lives with her husband Peter.

Influenced by her Grandmother, an artist in Nova Scotia, she began at an early age entering high school art competitions and was recognized with some top awards.

There was little time for Art while raising her family and working, but after retiring in 1998 she now has time to pursue her passion. She has taken many courses and workshops with Richard Hayman, Gary Chapman, Edwin Matthews and recently with Stirling Edwards of North Carolina.

She is a member of the Buckhorn Artists' Group and the Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio in Peterborough which includes a group of Outdoor Painters.

Painting for pleasure and relaxation with each piece being a "new adventure". Her work has sold to Art enthusiasts across Canada.

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:

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
01 May - 12 May 11 Once More From The Top
Opening Reception 01 May 11 from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney

St. Matthew's Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
21-23 May 23rd Annual Among Friends Art Show
Rebecca Bilcox, Diane Collins, Jo-Anne Connell Northey, Heather Grant, Penny Little, Barbara McGregor, Lorraine Ryan, Helen Sheppard, Irene Smith, Susan Sydney, Bonny Windover and Tom Young

Thomas W. Young

"TOM" to his friends has spent the whole of his career as an Integration and Test Manager on the Canadarm 1 and Canadarm 2 for the Space Shuttle and the Space Station respectively, earning two Silver Snoopies and the NASA Public Service Medal in the process.

His main hobby in the early early years was Bonsai, the art of miniature trees, of which he had a large collection. There was a natural link to Japanese Brush Calligraphy and Painting which he pursued until he discovered Watercolour in 1988.
















Tom's natural ability for engineering drawing was helpful initially and after two years he began to master the use of water, a difficult task. Since then after many lesson and workshops he has developed his own style, mainly consisting of bright colours and transparency. Never afraid of a challenge he is always ready for a fresh approach to any subject, from traditional to surrealism. Tom's work is present in many private collections.

Group Members Exhibitions for March

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

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
27 Feb – 10 Mar Miniaturia
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan, Sophia Kosak and Susan Sydney
13-31 Mar Figuratively Speaking
Opening Reception 28 Mar 11 from 1-4pm.
Susan Sydney

Spring Art Show, Pine St. Centre, Norwood, Ont.
12-13 March 12-4pm.
Diane Collins and Lorraine Ryan

Group Members Exhibitions for February

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

Kawartha Artists’ Gallery, Peterborough, Ont.
KAGS
27 Feb – 10 Mar Miniaturia
Opening Reception 27 Feb 11 from 1-4pm.
Diane Collins, Lorraine Ryan, Sophia Kosak and Susan Sydney

Group Members Exhibitions for January

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

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

Art Shows for 2011

St. Matthew's Church, Buckhorn, Ont.
21-23 May 23rd Annual Among Friends Art Show
06-14 Aug 21st Annual Shades of Summer Art Show