MY IMPRESSIONS   by Don Ray

“ A painting that mirrors reality cannot compare to one that reflects the spirit.”
Chinese Proverb

To me,  watercolours are relaxing, satisfying, interesting, unpredictable and exciting.   As my style constantly changes, painting is an ongoing adventure and learning process.  I have been painting since the early nineties and lean toward landscapes, some florals and abstracts.  I have taken lessons with several artists including  Mari Hegler, Gary Chapman, Ken McFarlane, Barry Lovegrove, Nancy Richmond, Gord McKenzie, Linda Binflavi, Shirley Miller Doug Mays, Jean Carbonetti and Donnah Cameron II.

One of my watercolours was judged first place in the ‘Beginners Art Class’ at the 1999 Napanee Fair.  I also placed first in the ‘Watercolour Class’ at the 2000 Napanee Fair. 

I have shown with ‘The Great Loyalist Adventure Tour’, Bath Artisans,          the ‘West Kingston Studio Tour’, Kingston Public Library, the Greystone Shop at Bon Echo, Belleville Art Association Gallery and Quinte Arts  Council.  For several summers, I took part in the “Artists in The Park” program at Bon Echo Provincial Park and was invited on a number of occasions to participate in the ‘Bon Echo Fall Arts Festival’ by doing a watercolour demonstration and sale.

If you are interested in my work please feel free to contact me regarding sales, exhibitions, consignments gift certificates or monthly rentals at 1-613-352-3424 or critters@sympatico.ca.

” Art is emphasis on essence.”  Ed Whitney

February 2008