Sarnia Lambton 18th Annual Artists' Studio Tour

Over twenty local artists will have their work available for viewing October 3, 10 am to 5 pm, and October 4, 12 pm to 5 pm.  Take one day; take two days. Visit the artists' studios at your own pace.  Meet the artists and view their work - or take art home. Vivian Kolotylo, a 6+1 member , is opening her studio for viewing at 1936 Avenue Road, Brights Grove. The following members from the 6+1 Art Group are displaying their art work at DeGroot's Nurseries, 1840 London Road - Jack Keefe, Diane Nelles, Gretchen Knapp,  and Shirley McFarlane.

Sneak Preview - Artists pose for a publicity photo.

Front row, from the left, Vivian Kolotylo, Shirley McFarlane, Gretchen Knapp, and Jack Keefe

Back row, from the left, Judy Brady, Mary Hislop, and Diane Nelles

Art in the Park

Art in the Park - sun, fun, artsy people, and over 100 exhibitors including two 6+1 members. Below is Shirley McFarlane. Under her blue canopy Shirley featured her paintings and pottery. Shirley barely had time to pose for this photo - a customer was waiting to purchase a piece of pottery. Way to go Shirley!



Below we see Josee VanDeguchte. Josee is a multi faceted artist. At this show Josee featured her book, baskets, pottery, and paintings including her self-portrait.

Featured in the main gallery at Gallery in the Grove is Mondy Stevenson, a Toronto artist. Mondy's work is creative with a unique style. To visit Mondy's web site ...... http://web.mac.com/mondystevenson

I had to remind myself that in my home there is no available wall space for further artwork. Walking away from a print by artist Charles Sucsan was difficult. I fell in love with the colours and the design. Charles was born in Paris, France and studied in Paris and Budapest. He now lives in Montreal.

Another successful Art in the Park draws to a close.

Beth's Sketch

If you check out the Self-Portrait page on the group's web site, you will find that our members have been busy painting self-portraits. At the group's meeting today, Jack told us that he "didn't have time" to paint his self-portrait - "just too busy". Beth, another member, decided to take things into her own hands - "too busy indeed?". Within minutes, Beth produced this sketch of Jack, complete with horns!!!

Museum of Civilization in Ottawa

Pictured above is a photo of 6+1 member Diane Nelles at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.

The large painting is by Norval Morrisseau, a native artist from Beardmore, Ontario which is near Diane's home town of Nakina.

The two small paintings are by Roy Thomas, another native artist from Longlac, Ontario which is also near Nakina.

Both artists have recently passed away.