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(posted on 20 May 2013)

It's only a few days until the 2013 Summerland and Trout Creek Studio Tour is on so I've been working hard to get the studio ready for lots of visitors. More paintings are framed and hung on new walls, and I've got lots of my etchings matted and framed as well. I've been helping out with the publicity, both for this event and for June 1 and 2 when my Sunmerland Art Club is having their annual show, in the hall under the library in downtown Summerland. The hours are the same for both events--10 am -4 pm both days. That makes it easy to remember!

For the studio tour, all the artists are onsite and demonstrating their "magic" for visitors, so I'm going to be starting on my six-foot commission of winter birch trees--at least the layout of it! I've managed to obtain a huge rolling pin-board so I can hang the paper up and look at it from a distance--although I won't be painting that way. Watercolour is too runny--unless you're one of the people who likes that effect! You can see more details and the map for all the artists at the studio tour website: http://www.studiotour.wordpress.com.

We've got a fabulous lineup:

You can see a forge where a blacksmith creates beautiful sculptures with red hot iron! How about a photographer's studio, or a clothing designer cutting patterns and printing fabric, making lovely clothing. There are potters and painters, quilting demonstrations, wood turning and painting with wax. Jewellery makers showing how they make stones into semi precious gems, and so much more! There will be draw prizes too!

Map/brochures are available at Visitor Info Centres, Libraries, Art Galleries, and participating artists.

For the June 1/2 event I'll only have a few paintings and some matted works and cards available, and I will be among the artists that you can meet there between 3 and 4 pm on Sunday. Refreshments are served and we're hoping for a good crowd.

Come on out--it would be great to see you. And if this weekend doesn't work, I'm available to show you my studio on other dates by chance or by arrangement!

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