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

 

Form Meets Function- Cheese Platters

Figured maple platter with wood fired pottery centre

Artistic collaboration with another artist can lead to some exciting new pieces.  Brian used Carol-Ann Michaelson's wood fired and tenmoku glaze pottery disks to create stunning figured maple and walnut platters.  Carol-Ann will be a guest artist at Limberlost Woodturning during the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour on August 18 and 19.

Figured walnut platter with tenmoku glaze pottery centre



Black cherry cheese board and cedar burl bowl

Form and function meet when cheese boards are created from wood with raw bark edges, distinctive colouration, and contrasts of sapwood and heartwood. Black walnut, redwood burl and black cherry bring the warmth and grace of nature to your table. Imagine the reaction of guests when you serve your cheese and crackers on such striking platters!

Walnut, redwood burl and black cherry cheese boards

For more information on the Artists of the Limberlost Studio Tour, go to:

artistsofthelimberlost.ca

A Redwood Valentine Heart Platter

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Brian is showing his whimsical, light-hearted side with this heart shaped redwood burl platter.  Made from the "heart" of a giant redwood burl from the west coast of Canada, it is a perfect way to serve food to family or friends...... with love.

This platter is part of a display at The Norsemen restaurant where owners Les and Susi are showcasing the creations of The Artists of the Limberlost.

  http://www.norsemen-walkerlake.com/ 

  http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/