HAS Spring Ahead Art Show

Spring is finally here in Muskoka after a very late start.  The ice went out this week and we awaken to birdsong and hear the sounds of peepers at night. 

The Huntsville Art Society celebrated the season with their "Spring Ahead" Art Show and featured a selection of the fine art of local artists and artisans.

Brian Markham with Maple Burl Sculpture

Brian was thrilled to win the People's Choice "Best in Show" award for his maple burl sculpture "Shield Awakening" in the foreground.

Brian was also presented the Award of Excellence for Best in Woodworking for his Redwood Burl platter.

 

Brian Markham with Redwood Burl Platter

The Huntsville Art Society is an exciting and active club with over 100 enthusiastic members who share their artistic skills and knowledge in a rewarding fellowship. HAS artists work in all types of media. This dynamic group is comprised of a full range of skills; from creative individuals who are just beginning, to full-time professionals.  The efforts of the Huntsville Art Society creates opportunities and events to promote the growth of the arts in our community.

www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca

 

It's Almost Spring in Muskoka

It has been a very long winter in Muskoka and spring is just around the corner.  Brian and I enjoy winter on Rebecca with the cold, crisp and sunny weather.  We make the most of the season as we love curling, ice fishing and cross country skiing, but in April, we want the ice and snow to be gone.

We cheated this year by spending part of the winter in Key West where Brian was able to ride his bike daily and put 2000 kilometres on the bike.  But now, Brian is back in the workshop and turning burls on the lathe.

Brian is currently getting ready for the summer studio tours but he has work on display at the Summit Centre in Huntsville in an exhibit of the Artists of the Limberlost and their guest artists.



Two Raw-Edge Maple Burl bowls

For more information about the work of the Artists of the Limberlost, go to:

www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca