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.

Artists of the Limberlost Studio Weekend

Mark your calendar for the Artists of the Limberlost Open Studio Weekend on August 17th and 18th, 10-6 pm.  It is your opportunity to see artists in their creative environment and better understand the influence that Muskoka has on their art. The lakes, scenic winding roads, granite rocks, trees and gardens are part of the experience as you explore the natural beauty of Limberlost Road.

 

 

A few of the artists gathered recently for a photograph in front of the road sign, which will be on Highway 60 close to Limberlost Road.  Eighteen artists in seven studios will display a diverse selection of art and craft in a compact twenty kilometre route.

Carol-Ann Michaelson, Potter

We are pleased that potter Carol-Ann Michaelson and painter Bob MacLean are returning as guest artists in our studio.

Bob MacLean, Painter

The Artists of the Limberlost Studios include:

1. Jerry Friedman- driftwood sculpture with guests Brad Wookey-wildlife painting, Barb TenEyke-landscape painting
2. Susan Higgins- fused and stained glass with guests Vicki Sharp- jewellery, Jim Carter-metal and wood artist
3. Brian Markham- woodturning with guests Carol-Ann Michaelson- pottery, Bob McLean- painting
4. Mark Kulas- acrylic painting with guest Dan Hill- pottery
5. Catherine O'Mara- egg tempera painting with guests Cirvan Hamilton-contemporary furniture, Rudi Stade-stone furniture
6. Brenda Wainman Goulet- bronze sculpture with guest Elizabeth Siegfried-photography
7. Jeff Miller- oil and acrylic painting with guest Paul Allan-rustic furniture and accessories

Go to the Artists of the Limberlost website for more details on the tour.

 

www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca

A Successful Studio Tour

The atmosphere of Limberlost Woodturning during the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour was upbeat and postitive as Brian, Carol-Ann and Bob shared their work with the public. 

Visitors entered the studio and expressed their pleasure at being able to experience the beauty of Muskoka as they travelled through the forests and by the lakes in the Limberlost area.  It was the perfect setting to display the Brian's hand-crafted burl bowls and platters, Carol-Ann Michaelson's pottery and Bob McLean's Muskoka paintings.

The 6th year for the Artists of the Limberlost was the busiest ever, with well over 600 people experiencing the tour. All of the artists and their guest artists came to our home on Saturday night for a pot-luck dinner and there was a sense of satisfaction to have a successful tour as a result of the collaboration of so many talented individuals.

Artists of the Limberlost- Bob McLean, Painter

Preparations are underway for the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour on August 18 and 19 and Brian is pleased to have painter Bob McLean as a guest artist. Bob has a cottage on beautiful Rebecca Lake and he is inspired by the changing seasons and the beauty of the Muskoka landscape. 

Please join us to see how Bob McLean's love of the north with its forests, lakes and rocky shores are reflected in his watercolours.  You can almost hear the call of the loon and feel the mist rising as you see his painting of a canoe gliding on Rebecca Lake.

For more information about the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour visit our website:

artistsofthelimberlost.ca