Soon after moving back to the Kawartha Lakes area, specifically to Lindsay, I was amazed to discover the depth of artistic talent in the area. As a new member of the Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls, along with participating in local art events in the Fenelon area, this further supports the notion that the area is rich with local artisans.
Inspiration comes from my love of nature, especially trees and water. Lately I am best known for my landscape painting depicting vibrant colours, both in watercolour and acrylic mediums. At my previous home in Orangeville I painted 2 murals, one 20 metres the other 3 metres, of my favourite topic and recent paintings.
All my works are unique, most depicting the plethora of lake lands in the area and the bounty of nature in those lands.
Commissions are welcome. Private or group lessons can be arranged at my home studio by appointment.
Dagmar will be in the gallery next on June 9th.
My workspace consists of a 8′ x 2′ workbench with a vice mounted on it and a welder and plasma cutter by my side. Add a grinder, some vice grips, a wire brush and emery cloth and that completes all the tools I need to make my sculptures! Surprising that so little tools and some brute strength on my part can create such hefty garden art pieces!
I am really enjoying my new workspace. Having worked in many environments, I have had some time to think about an ideal setup and this is it. I’m enjoying the outdoors while I work. What more can you ask for? My “Rockhound Reg” is usually in a shaded spot by my side and occasionally my workbench is put to a different use, a good shave to cool him off!
When the paper dries out, the brush strokes become sharper and sharper, because the paint stays in place more easily. It’s a balancing act for sure. You have to work quickly sometimes and at other times, you must wait. As some of the water is absorbed into the paper, the sheen of wetness on the paper surface subsides. It is at this exact time, that you have better paint flow control, but still can maintain a soft, painterly look….easier said than done sometimes.
As the paper continues to dry (loses it’s sheen), you move from painting the soft areas – sky, distant hills and trees, to the sharper, deeper coloured, foreground areas. This is what is meant by the term ‘painting light to dark’.
Peter Martin has been fascinated with the beauty of stone since he was a child who was constantly bringing home rocks of all shapes, sizes and colours and decorating his bedroom with these treasures.
