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PAINTING OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2010 · Sept 12, 01:28 pm

This piece called “Rolling Rocks of the Peak” is nearly complete. I worked in a semblance of a tree on the right panel to give the painting some ‘life’. Now that the painting is installed in our gallery, I can contemplate how I want to change the tree. For me, it is too small and will add more to have more presence.

The piece can be sold as either a diptych to include the two left panels, or as a full triptych. The triptych is a good substantial size installed at 40” x 60” … large enough to bring presence to a room.

The subject is taken from a hike through Killarney Provincial Park on the West cliff of the Crack.

We are open Saturday of the September long weekend so do come and see what I am working on, and these paintings that are currently available for purchase.

— Carol Currie

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Western Islands, Georgian Bay Adventure · Aug 31, 02:56 pm

We were invited on an adventure of a lifetime while living here in Midland. A flotilla was scheduled to go to the Western Islands last Saturday August 28 from Thunder Beach. We were invited to share in this adventure in a 30 foot Boston Whaler. The whaler is known as one of the best Georgian Bay boats, able to smoothly cut through the large swells that Georgian Bay is noted for. And since the Western Islands are known as the most exposed Islands on the East side of Georgian Bay, and with swells of over 1 metre were in the forecast for that day, we were happy to be in this majesty of a boat. The Western Islands are the only ‘land’ between Parry Sound and the Lion’s Head of the Bruce Peninsula.

What a trip! Unfortuneately due to the high winds, none of the boats of the flotilla attempted the trip except for us – well one boat attempted but turned back just before Hope Island … but what a great day. Not a cloud in the sky!

It was our first time beyond Hope Island since moving to this area – (way too busy with our artwork, and still fixing our land bound Bertram boat) … so we were so excited to have the opportunity to get out there in Georgian Bay, where hopefully we will be venturing next summer with our own boat.

What a sight of inspiration! Hope Island disappears quite quickly, then nothing. Very little sight to land anywhere. Just open water.

The Boston Whaler was a sweet ride … the Captain was tremendous at steering the boat into the swells, so there was little pounding … just the occasional smashing of waves, then relief from the heat, as we were sprayed by water.

Within 20 minutes of open water wave running, aye captaine pointed out the Islands, way off in the distance … they looked like white mirages floating above the horizon … very cool.

Another 20 minutes, and we came upon them …. WOW is all I can say. The photos should tell the rest of the tale.

Unbelievable colours, reminding me of the caribbean … except the water is perhaps 20 degrees colder (it was nippy … refreshing).

I could easily spend a week there exploring.

We took the inflatable dingy to shore to do some exploring on land, and after finally finding a place to anchor within the centre of the Islands, we had some lunch, and set off to take a ride around the Lighthouse of the Western Western Islands.

After doing some research, I found out that the Lighthouse is the last remaining wooden Lighthouse of the Great Lakes, built in 1895. GORGEOUS sight. Apparently, the keepers would live in Lighthouse for months at a time … very isolated. Imagine how much painting and reading you could accomplish living there.

What a tremendous trip. We met great people and had some good laughs. Thank you to the captaine and his lovely wife, Judy, Craig and the kids for this inspirational trip. After over 400 photos, I think I have my next series.

— Carol Currie

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PAINTINGS of the MONTH - AUGUST 2010 · Aug 23, 09:11 pm

Well these paintings are a few of my favourites recently completed this month.

I am attempting to capture those gorgeous warm summer days we have been having … reviving the memory of laying on these warm rocks by the water, or up high on the mountains of La Cloche, near Killarney Ontario.
Aaah what a summer it has been.

I have been feverishly sketching as well … prepping my next series, which will include 10 paintings … mostly boulderous landscapes from Killbear to Killarney.

We are open Saturday of the September long weekend so do come and see what I am working on, and these paintings that are currently available for purchase.

— Carol Currie

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PAINTINGS OF THE MONTH - July 2010 · Jul 21, 11:27 pm

For the month of July, I am including two paintings as my monthly favourites …

The first piece is a triptych capturing the smoothened rock caused by the ice age over Silver Peak of Killarney Provincial Park. This scene was found off trail and shows the definitive attempt to survive on the side of such a tremendous drop to the valley beyond, where the winds can be fierce.

The second piece is a diptych again inspired by off trail hiking around the Crack of Killarney Provincial Park. These boulders, the size of small cars sit permanent and strong, marking again the power of the ice age as it scraped through the area.

Both pieces were sold within hours of completion.

— Carol Currie

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THUNDER BEACH ART SHOW = SUCCESS! · Jul 20, 05:36 pm

Thank you to everyone for coming to the First Art Show held at the Thunder Beach Clubhouse here in our local area!

What a tremendous event!!!!!! In the four hours, I barely stopped from talking and meeting so many new people! It was so encouraging to see such great support.

All the artists were also very happy with the turnout and nearly all the artists sold works, and many made contacts for the future.

Karla and her band was also a great hit! What a great venue!

The last three photos are now all I have left in my works for sale. So back to the studio tomorrow to paint more!

— Carol Currie

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