The Joys of Guest Artists

Carol-Ann Michaelson, Potter

One of the pleasures of the Artists of the Limberlost Open Studio Weekend is that we are able to have guest artists.  Carol-Ann Michaelson designs pots that are "lovely to look at, to hold and to use".  Carol-Ann enjoys the creative challenges of new glazes and brought both gas-fired and wood-fired pots to the studio.

Carol-Ann's pots and bowls look wonderful when displayed with Brian's furniture.  The black Tenmoku glaze of this pot with its curved lid and matching birds sit so well on the maple burl table and wrought iron base.  To learn more about Carol-Ann, go to: www.carolannmichaelson.com

Bob McLean, Painter

Bob McLean is an artist with a love of Muskoka and he expresses it well with his water colours and acrylic paintings.  He paints the changing seasons with the lake at sunset, autumn colours and the ice falls on Rebecca Lake cliffs.  Bob's skill in capturing the expression of wonder on a little girl's face has led to his offering to take commissions for paintings of your children or grandchildren. 

 

Don Ablett, Musician

The studio was alive with music and at times we had four-part harmony as guests joined Don Ablett's singing and guitar. To discover more about Don's music, go to: Don Ablett

 

Brian and I want to thank Carol-Ann, Bob and Don for adding so much to our Artists of the Limberlost studio tour weekend.  The beautiful art and the enjoyment and expressions of wonder as people entered the workshop made it the best tour ever.