Layne and Elaine van Loo. Photo by Catherine Johnson

The first Great Migration Paint-OUT hosted in Kingsville turned out to be a huge success. Out of 30 paintings at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Event on October 18, seven were sold totaling $2,000 in sales! Sixteen artists were registered at this event. Two did not compete. Seven were considered professional artists. Eight had never done a plein air painting competition before. Eight submitted three paintings, the maximum number allowed.

Several artists received commissions to do paintings as a result of the show. There were 136 votes in for “People’s Choice.” Approximately 150 people came to the show.

The weather started off very iffy, but the rest of the weekend was beautiful. That said, a couple of artists were feeling the cold.

Ed Roach, owner of Sissy & Roche in town, was particularly cold down at the lighthouse right next to the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, the venue for the show. He was very grateful to borrow Johnnie Dutton’s jacket. He even had to go to the show early so that his hands would thaw in time to sign his canvas.

Photo of Ed Roach by John Dutton

Another one feeling the bite was Val Read, who very cleverly parked herself right opposite her home to paint the reflection of her house through a stained glass window of the church. She enjoyed wonderful perks of hot coffee and hot soup for lunch brought over by hubby.

Photo of Val Read by Catherine Johnson

Andrea Kubis got permission to paint a barn at a local farm, but on the day she was painting there was nobody answering the door. She felt like a naughty intruder sneaking around. Hee hee!

Photo of Andrea Kubis by Catherine Johnson

Here you can see Andrea’s painting in progress. She was painting a grain mill which is located near the Arner townline.

Photo of Andrea’s painting by Catherine Johnson

It’s always funny when you go to visit someone painting and their view is compromised half-way through a painting. That’s what happened to Randy Bryan when a big boat anchored up right in front of him. Luckily he had already got down the salt hills behind the boat.

Photo of Randy by Catherine Johnson

Elizabeth Gaye McDonald posted videos of herself in the countryside, live, which is always a hoot. Elizabeth was one of the artists who not only managed to sell a great piece of art but she also got a commission from someone else who wanted the same painting.

Photo of Elizabeth Gaye McDonald by John Dutton

Congratulations to Denise Antaya for winning first place with the judges at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Layne van Loo and Denise Antaya. Photo by Nancy Platsko

Second prize for the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event was presented to Ober-Rae Livingstone. Well done!

Ober-Rae Livingstone and Layne van Loo. Photo by Nancy Platsko

A well-deserved third prize was presented to Lindsay Longpre at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event.

Lindsay Longpre and Layne van Loo. Photo by Nancy Platsko

The Art Society of Kingsville Award was presented to Vera Graham at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event.

Vera Graham and Layne van Loo. Photo by Nancy Platsko

Best Nocturne Award went to Sarah Trudell at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event for her spooky cemetery scene.

Photo of Sarah Trudell by Nancy Platsko

Tina Louise Greco won the People’s Choice Award at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event.

Photo of Tina Louise Greco by Nancy Platsko

Here, Tina’s providing a good close-up of her People’s Choice Award.

Photo of Tina Louise Greco by Tina Louise Greco

The winner of the Joan Cotte Award at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event was Sheila Laurin.

Layne van Loo and Sheila Laurin. Photo by Nancy Platsko

All the paintings in the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre Event show were phenomenal. Congrats, everyone on your excellent paintings!

A huge thank you goes out to Layne and Elaine van Loo for all their work organizing their first plein air event. They put many hours into it and the event went without a hitch.

Layne and Elaine van Loo. Photo by Catherine Johnson

Thanks go out also to Kingsville Parks and Recreation Program Manager Maggie Durocher and her team for their part in the event too. Thank you to all the wonderful participants who got up with the sun to paint all day. Thank you to everyone who came out to this event and all the volunteers. Kingsville is looking forward to the next one!

Artists!
There is a little bit of time left to apply for Signature Christmas show at the Leamington Arts Centre. Please visit the website for details:
https://leamingtonartscentre.com/