Louise was born to a military family in Germany. At the age of three, the family moved to Ontario, eventually settling in the Barrie area. At the age of ten, her grandmother gave her a real grown up birthday present - an oil-painting kit, complete with an easel. A delightful gift! She continued to paint in oils for many years. Later, Louise moved to the Alliston area, where the lush beauty of the hills and farms continues to influence her today. Working mainly in acrylics now, she looks forward to many years of expressing the beauty around her in colour. Oh, and the easel? It's still in use, battered, paint splattered, and a lot shorter than it used to be, but still much loved.
When: Tuesday July 1, 2008
Featured Artist: Barb Ritchie and Louise Thompson
Two of our most accomplished artists. Barb and Louise both teach art as well as producing outstanding pieces.
This exhibition features a mulitude of style and mediums. Vivid colour and landscapes.
The show is from July 4th to Sept 5th 2008. Both arists can be contacted at the Barrie Art Club.
When: Saturday July 5, 2008
Featured Artist: Members Show
This month Members Show is scenes from rural landscapes.
The exhibit runs until September 5th 2008.
When: Friday August 1, 2008
Featured Artist: Wilma Baker
We have a new space for exhibitions at the Gallery " Le Loovre ". This month Wilma Baker is showing works in Watercolor from across Canada.
Her focus was from a trip last summer to Newfoundland. Wilma has painted the beauty and ruggedness of the small towns and villages she traveled through.
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