Countdown To Open Studio – Five Days Out

I’ve been experimenting this fall with the panorama format – long and narrow. It really lends itself to landscapes and in this instance, waterscapes.

The first of these panorama images – Autumn Along The River – was created on location along the South Saskatchewan River here in Saskatoon on a warm autumn afternoon.

The colors were strong; and the winds and rain had not yet dashed the leaves to the ground.

I used a black pen with a calligraphic tip to add line and form to the trees and shrubs.

The second of these panorama images – Emma Lake Sunset Bay – was inspired by a photo shared with me by my cousin, Wendy.

She and her family own a cottage on Emma Lake, and are lucky that they are able to enjoy scenes like this all summer long.

I enjoyed laying on the color in the foliage and the reflections on the water.

And I had a lot of fun using a stick pen and sepia ink to accent the reeds poking through the surface of the water.

You can see both of these panoramas and many more of my works at the upcoming Artists’ Workshop Open Studio event between 11 am and 9 pm next Monday, November 26 in the auditorium of Grace Westminster Church at  505 – 10^thStreet East here in Saskatoon.

Join us for art and conversations about art with all 13 of our member artists. Hope to see you there!