Springbank Artists

The collaboration between the artist and the client to create a piece of art that will be fullfilling for both is both satisfying and frustrating.  But when it works, its gratifying!  …

Title:   An Afternoon on the Trail,  24 x 30,  Acrylic

Inspiration abounds on the Trail…. at least that’s what I told myself when I signed up for the challenge!  Having painted very few landscapes and with such a host of talented landscape artists in our group, I must admit this did appear daunting for me!

I have often walked the Culham Trail with a good friend of mine at Erindale Park along the river and up to the overpass at Burnhamthorpe.  …

The Culham Trail Challenge was just up my alley artisically.  Landscapes are my favourite subject and I love a path.  It is said that female artists like to paint subjects that tell a story, especially if the work has a visual way to enter the picture.  Of course a trail fits that description perfectly.  And I have spent many mornings walking parts of the Culham Trail with a good friend and her dog.

I love to try for strong contrasts in my work...light and dark...cool colours against…

Anyone attending the opening reception of the Springbank Artists Show and Sale on March 23 is in for a treat.  They will see the unveiling of nine unique interpretations of the CULHAM TRAIL painted by skilled artists in the Springbank Artist Group.  The added bonus will be the opportunity to bid on these paintings because they have all been created for the SILENT AUCTION.  I am sure that each artist has put out their best effort to show their talents in support of…

The Challenge

I was quite excited to participate in the Culham Trail Challenge for several reasons. First of all, my husband and I have enjoyed walking several parts of this trail over the years, mostly during the fall season when the forests are ablaze with colour. Our most memorable walk included watching the trout attempt to swim upriver. Their struggle and determination was an amazing spectacle. We are so fortunate to have this wonderful nature walk in the middle…

The Culham Trail challenge in which some of our group is presently participating, is quite unique. Not only are we painting landscapes in our individual style, but we are also promoting the kids at Erinoaks through a successful silent auction. When presented with the challenge to depict Ron Lenyk's favourite Mississauga spot, I grabbed my trusty Cannon and headed out to the trail to capture as many images as I could before the snow would cover "the interesting bits". I was captivated by the…