From South Carolina

Here in South Carolina, there have been few artsy opportunities, though yesterday I pulled out a pencil and tried to sketch a few of the people on the other side of the pool. The results were not too impressive and you will not see those scribbles posted here.

As for sketching, I was pleased to see noted in the Sarnia Observer [electronic version] that Marian Bart's Collection of Drawings from 2001 to 2008 - a book of over 100 drawings - is now in the National Gallery of Canada's rare book collection.

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The photo to the right was taken from our balcony on the day we arrived. I used my telephoto lens and filled the screen with the reflections from the other shore of our lagoon. Would this be a painting of reflections or would it become an abstract painting as it is? Suggestions?

Evening Flight

Photography is another one of my hobbies. Last fall I took the Sunset Cruise between Tobermory and South Baymouth, Manitoulin Island on the MS Chi-Cheemanun. MS Chi-Cheemaun is the largest passenger/car vessel on the Great Lakes. This cruise provided the perfect photo opt for sunset scenes. A bird accompanied us as we made our way across the water. A photo taken on that trip became the background for our group's logo. Above is another one of my photos from that evening along with the bird who for the most part flew directly by the boat. I've titled the photo "Evening Flight". I now plan on painting this scene using watercolours. I'll post my progress on the painting effort. Any tips (Comments) on painting the sky would be appreciated.

Inviting Members to Post

Hello 6+1 Members

This blog has been created to replace the Web Log page on our web site. So far, members, Linda, Janeen, and Dolores have agreed to blog. The goal is to encourage more members to particpate and contribute to our group's web presence. This page should prove to be more interesting than the previous Web Log page simply because there will be more authors. Invitations to blog have been sent to Lorna, Janeen, and Linda. This could become your fun place on the internet and an extension of our group time. You may add a comment simply by clicking on the Comment link, type in your comment and choose Anonymous from the ID list, then click on Post a Comment.

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Happy painting (and blogging)