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Ask the Artist: Pat Fairhead

8/13/2016

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Name:  Pat Fairhead
Medium: Watercolour, acrylic, oil, collage etc.

How long have you worked in this medium? Most of my life.

Were you formally trained or self-taught? Formal training at the Ontario Collage of Art (now OCADU).

What do you love about your medium? I love PAINT!!!

What is your least favourite aspect of your medium? When I can’t do it.

What do you listen to when you’re working in the studio? I need peace and quiet.

Favourite things to do when you’re not working in the studio? My work is my life.

Favourite artist / craftsperson of all time and why? Strongest influences are Turner and Carmichael.

Favourite book? Many, many... mostly biographies.

How long have you lived in Muskoka? Sixteen years full time and many, many summers.

Favourite restaurants in Muskoka? Riverwalk.
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Favourite road to drive in Muskoka? Along the river in Bracebridge.

Favourite place to hike, bike or walk in Muskoka? Wilson's Falls trail.

If you weren’t an artist/craftsperson, what would you be instead? An otter. I was born an artist.

Visit Pat's Artist Page to learn more about her work.
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('Ask the Artist' is an ongoing Q&A series that provides a little bit of insight into the lives of the members of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour)
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Ask the Artist: Brian Markham

8/11/2016

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Name: Brian Markham
Medium: Wood turning

How long have you worked in this medium? My grandfather taught me how to work at the lathe as a boy. I enjoyed turning as a hobby until 2007 when I moved full-time to Muskoka and was able to spend more time in my workshop. 

Were you formally trained or self-taught? I am self-taught. My skills and techniques for turning and finishing my bowls have evolved and developed as I have had more time at the lathe. 

What do you love about your medium? I love the mystery of wood. You never know what you will find in a burl until you begin to turn it. I discover the intricate patterns of grain, the shades and colours of the wood and bark inclusions as it takes shape on the lathe. Having burl bowls, platters and furniture is like bringing the forest into your home. It is a connection to nature. 

What do you listen to when you’re working in the studio? I enjoy listening to rock music. 

Favourite things to do when you’re not working in the studio? I am an avid cyclist and just completed the TriMuskokan race in Huntsville. 

Favourite book? The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay

How long have you lived in Muskoka? I have been a cottager on Rebecca Lake since 1988 and a full-time resident since 2007. 

Favourite restaurants in Muskoka? The Norsemen Restaurant and Muskoka on the Rocks are my favourite local restaurants. 

Favourite road to drive in Muskoka? Limberlost Road, especially in the fall. The autumn leaves are dramatic and colourful. 

Favourite place to hike, bike or walk in Muskoka? I often bike into Algonquin Park. 

Visit Brian's Artist Page to learn more about his work.


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('Ask the Artist' is an ongoing Q&A series that provides a little bit of insight into the lives of the members of the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour)
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Susan Higgins selected as 2014 Artisan by Huntsville Festival of the Arts

6/14/2014

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Susan Higgins, glass artist, was selected as the 2014 artisan for the Huntsville Festival of the Arts. Her image expresses the spirit of the festival and will be used on brochures and promotional materials.
Susan said, "Almost instantly an impression of the image I wanted to make emerged in my mind’s eye; a joyful celebration bursting out of the Algonquin Theatre, into the Muskoka sky.  I began experimenting with different ways to achieve my vision in glass."
Susan's colourful art glass portrays natural themes using the ancient technique of fused glass. Specially formulated glasses are cut, composed in layers and melted in a kiln to create imaginative effects in original bowls, platters, art glass and window panels.
Susan Higgins' studio will be open for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour on September 27, 28 and October 4, 5, 2014 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Elise Muller's 'Family Time' sculpture

5/11/2014

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Elise Muller's passion is the art of stone sculpture.  She expresses emotions of love and caring in this carving of orange Alabaster stone.  The warmth of "Family Time" shines from within with the love of children for their mother.  
Happy Mother's Day!
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Vivid Easter colours

4/20/2014

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Happy Easter!  This picture is the inside of a large bowl made by potter, Johnathan Bullock. The technique for creating such vivid colours is the same process used in the creation of Ukrainian  Easter eggs.  First, Johnathan paints the surface of the piece with  liquid wax and multiple  glazes and when the wax burns off, the images come through.  Beautiful!
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Expanded space for potter Johnathan Bullock

9/5/2013

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Johnathan Bullock looks forward to welcoming visitors to his gallery for the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour on the last weekend of September and the first weekend of October.  He is excited to show off his newly expanded studio entrance and larger work space.  Watch Johnathan at work and learn about the art of pottery from the artist.
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Creative couple: Penny & Tony Varney

8/23/2013

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Penny and Tony Varney's studio is a collaboration of two distinct art forms--Penny's handmade jewellery and Tony's photography.  Penny's first love is design and she creates original custom jewellery in silver, gold or niobium. She sometimes uses precious and semi-precious gems in her work and will often incorporate a geometric or abstract motif in her wearable art.
Tony's photographs are an eclectic mix of his travels in Asia, Western Scotland, Bahamas and Muskoka. Tony was one of the first Westerners to photograph the monasteries in the Himalayas and his photographs reflect his love of the old Buddhist kingdoms. The colours, culture and people of exotic destinations such as Tibet and the Middle East are beautifully displayed in his gallery.
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