WHAT’S GOING ON?

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Lots! 1. The Uxbridge Studio Tour A few months ago, my friend Tracy Walker did a photoshoot of me as one of the studio tour artists. It took all day and we laughed our heads off: a highlight of my summer. They are beautiful, lucious photos but I have a hard … Continue reading →

2026 Calendars!

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Hello! I have a limited number of 2026 Calendars! Large calendars 17” x 11” $30.00 each (pick up only) AND Small calendars 11.5” x 8” $25.00 each plus shipping Small Large Large Large Small Small Interested? Please email me: … Continue reading →

Judith and Viktor Tinkl: the Book!

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Photo by Nick Tinkl There should be a book about Viktor and Judith Tinkl. Their soaring talent as artists and their astounding yet unpretentious art environment has been a precious gift to me personally as part of their huge community of friends, artists, admirers and fans. Viktor’s … Continue reading →

Calling All Angels

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Calling all angels Strange times we’re in. I’m drawn to wings— of birds, of angels. Calling on goodness, compassion, humility, generosity. Below is a partial price list of my newest work. Splendour. 4” x 5” $400 gold leaf and acrylic on hand carved … Continue reading →

TOUCH2

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A few years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to co-organize a show of some former David Kaye Gallery artists who I particularly admired. A shout-out to then Propeller member Janet Read who initiated the process and championed the vision. And it was a GREAT show! That was … Continue reading →

PAUSE

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My 2024 Easter Exhibition It is my pleasure to present another annual Easter Art Show of my recent work.March 29, 30 and 31 from 1:00 to 5:00 daily or email for an appointment (LynneMcilvride@icloud.com).14260 Marsh Hill Road Utica Ontario. I look forward to seeing you! I am working on … Continue reading →

Borealis

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I am happy to be in a Toronto show with these three friends. I, personally will be exhibiting cats. Yes, cats. 14 of them. I started this series when mine died this past summer. They leave such big holes for being so small: in the upholstery AND in the heart. I will gradually have them … Continue reading →

Station Gallery

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June 3-30 Reception Thursday June 15, 7-9 ; Artist's talk Wednesday June 21 @7:00 watercolour and pencil sketch 8" x 10" 2022 "Under Milkwood" acrylic on carved basswood, 2022, 12" x 36" x 1" I had a ball helping to set up this show. I love the drama and space the … Continue reading →

Lynne’s Easter show 2023

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My show this year will be different in some ways. It is still a celebration of Easter. It still showcases what I have been working on in the last year. It continues to be an open invitation to new people and old friends. Like other years, it's an art show and sale, though there will be a … Continue reading →

A Tribute and a Tornado

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Now what? For the past four months I had the privilege of being a caregiver to my beloved partner and recent husband, Ken Welsh. He was a truly great actor with a mountain of accolades you can glean snapshots of in the New York Times and other places. What could I possibly add? That he liked … Continue reading →

TOUCH

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October 13 — 31, 2021TOUCH gathers together 11 of the many talented material-based artists from the former David Kaye Gallery. Experiments with textiles, print-making, woodcarving, ceramics, silversmithing, and mixed media create art that is nuanced and tactile.Exhibiting … Continue reading →

New Work with an Old Twist

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COURAGE I feel great about this new scupture. It was a probem: I made a double sided painted relief scupture in my "Epiphany" series and I couldn't figure out how to display it. Then I remembered my domestic tornado series and the epiphany is now dangling beautifully from a twister that is … Continue reading →

Handmade in Uxbridge

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I have been doing some slightly smaller work for a pop-up show December 12-22 behind Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge Ontario. Sizes and prices will be published soon. Questions?Email LynneMcilvride@icloud.com. Opening reception December 14, 1-4 with special guest KEN WELSH entertaining the crowd. … Continue reading →

Showing Now at The Second Wedge

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Another Garden Variety Angel I am happy to be showing a mixture of my work at The Second Wedge Brewing Co, Uxbridge Ontario. It is up now and will continue to November 3. I will be having a reception for the show on Thursday, October 24, 6:00-9:00. Dawna Huizenga will be my musical guest … Continue reading →

Welcome to my World!

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Hello. I have been continuing my theme of "Epiphanies" which I will be happy to show you at The Uxbridge Studio Tour, September 14 and 15. More beadwork, more woodcarving, more colour riots. Francis Muscat was in my studio the other day and and described the series as Psychadelic … Continue reading →

Epiphany

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After decades of art-making, I am still delighted when I am led into an unanticipated direction. I've always liked wood. (Who doesn't?!) But my past experience has been limited to woodblock carving for prints. In the commission I finished last year for 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help' Church, I … Continue reading →

Another Easter Coming

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The Commission Hello. I haven't written anything for a year. I almost forget how. First of all I am thrilled to have finished the first of two paintings for niches at 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church' Toronto. I was honoured when Fr. Dan Donovan, priest and Toronto art collector since … Continue reading →

Summer 2017!!!!

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I know it isn't summer yet but I am looking forward to it. I started Spring off with my yearly Easter show and coming up very soon will be the Lake Scugog Studio Tour: May 6 and 7. This is new for me. I am hoping it will give those a chance who missed my Easter show to see my latest work and … Continue reading →

Lynne McIlvride

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Who am I and how did I get here? I have asked myself that question many times in the last two years. My name is Lynne Mcilvride. I have been an artist ever since I remember. I find speaking awkward: my first language is colour. (It's a good line that has served me well.) A little background to … Continue reading →