"GRAFFITI"

(spottie)

This Pastel Drawing was a labour of love having been one of many who have road this Majestic Appaloosa at G.R.A.C.E. Therapeutic Riding Stables in Owen Sound.  His quiet but Strong Nature makes him an excellent GRACE horse, despite his Classy Hunter Showing  career.  This painting will be put up for auction (along with many other wonderful related items) at this years annual fundraiser for G.R.A.C.E. 

called "Stepin Out" Dinner /Dance and Live Aution at the Bayshore  Community Center, Oct 27th at 6:00pm Tickets for Stepin Out $40.00

(tickets call Betty Wood 519-376-5234)

Its a great cause, not only has it helped me regain my confidence and stamina but it has helped many others with physical and mental challenges.

ARTIST AROUND THE SOUND

2012 Studio tour

Thanks to all who helped make this years tour a success.

Sue Lewis who is invaluable every year, helping me install the show

and our guest Artist this year Birgit Wright, along with many others who have helped make the 20th year of the tour fabulous!

from Elaine, Uwe and Zoo

PULPIT STUDIOS

"ROWS OF HAY"

30"x60" oil (on two 30"X30" canvases)

This was a common place for me and my family growing up during hot humid days on the farm.

$950.00

"SUNSET TRIO"

Diptych  (2) 4'X3' 

Acrylic/Collage on Canvas

This was inspired by a two friends who wanted

a painting, but they couldn't agree on the subject.

One wanted a Jazz focus and the other wanted

a Landscape painting.  Here is what I came up with...I think

it worked out pretty good.

"Frida"

18"X20" Acrylic/Collage

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I was inspired by her passion and courage,

despite her physical difficulties she painted

anyway.

Nature took him Back

24"X30"

Acrylic/Collage on Masonite

(2 protective coatings of Gel Medium)

solid wood frame

$750 plus shipping

This  Portrait of Tom Thomson has an underpainting of gesso and collage materials including Maps of Northern Ontario and Algonquin Park.  Unfortunately some of the Jack Pine Tree behind him got cropped taking the photo.

"Virginia Creeper"

48"X36"

Acrylic on Canvas

$750

This piece was done "Plein Air" and it was a bit awkward carrying it back to the swamp, I liked the crimson red fall creeper set against the green/gold grapevine leaves and the looseness of the piece.

"Apples in Green Bowl"

32"X32" Acrylic on Canvas

$750

This piece was lots of fun to do, as I had a textured canvas that I allowed my self to have free rein and play.  I went with the traditional still life on top.  This piece is square although the camera doesn't show that.  It took "best in show" at the Southampton Juried Art show in 2010.

"Katherine of Keppel"

18"X24" on wood panel

Collage/Acrylic Paint

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Inspired by the "Indian Princess" Catherine Sutton

of Keppel Twp.

"The Skaters"

18"X24" on Wood Panel

Acrylic on top of collage background

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I was inspired by an old historical family photo.

"Jazz II"

will be on display along with the rest of the 

work by "Artists Around the Sound"at the

Tom Thomson Gallery in Owen Sound

It is in celebration of our studio tours 20th aniversary.

Our show is titled "Come to our Place" and features

work by all our amazing and diverse group of 
painters, potters and wood artists.

Jan 15th 3:30 is the opening reception.