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21st Annual
Town & Country
STUDIO TOUR
Blue Mountain Foundation For The Arts
Popular Collingwood Artist Andrew Peycha displays some of his most recent work at his new studio
Susan Armstrong displays some of her paintings of scenery and historic sites
Believe it or not, Erika Dick didn't take up painting until just five years ago. "I really didn't know I could do this" Erika said. Her work is outstanding and is on display on Beech Street as a part of the Studio Tour
Familiar and New Artists
The 21st annual Town & Country Studio Tour on June 5th, 6th and 7th is sponsored by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, and features outstanding work from area artists. Collingwood residents and visitors to town wandered the streets on foot, on bicycles or in their vehicles to meet with the artists face-to-face and to view their work.
Erika Dick has an obvious love of nature and expresses those feelings in oil paintings, on display at Suite Fixings on Beech Street. "I just started painting about five years ago, I really didn't know I could do this" Erika said. She has travelled throughout Canada and the United States taking pictures of nature scenes that she has, or plans to capture in her oil paintings.
Collingwood's Andrew Peycha (www.andrewpeycha.com) has a close relationship with nature and a special interest in the shifting play of natural patterns. His new work focuses on motion.
Leslie Worts displayed floorcloths and table covers that have been painted on the reverse side of vinyl flooring using vibrant and acrylic colours. Leslie's work is unique and certainly captures her creative flair for artistic expression.
Susan Armstrong's work focuses mostly on landscapes, in watercolour and oils. In addition, Susan creates her own jewelry and handmade mohair teddy bears.
The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts presents the Studio Tour Artists Gallery Preview, showcasing the fine art and craft of 68 BMFA member artists until June 7th at its downtown Collingwood gallery.
Leslie Worts displays floorcloths and table covers that are painted on the reverse side of vinyl flooring using vibrant acrylic colours.
Terese Connolly has moved "Suite Fixings" to 38 Beech Street. A stained glass artist for over 20 years, Terese mixes it up with an eclectic approach to functional, decorative and whimsical pieces.
Darlene West captures the beauty of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment in vibrant oil colours. Tom Sanderson (pictured above) says you can learn more more about Darlene's work by visitng Maxwell's Cabin Studio and Gallery. www.maxwellscabin.ca
Yvonne Gibson of Collingwood works mostly in oils and watercolours, and is well-known for her animal portraits, elegant Father Christmas creations and whimsical santas.