Some of you are familiar with Ann Kornuta…artist extrodanaire…or as we like to refer to her as “AnnK…Milton’s Artist”. Every Saturday in the summertime you can find her on Main Street cooking up another masterpiece, chatting with people at the Farmer’s Market. No matter if the weather is boiling hot or cold and damp, shes out there with her brushes and paints trying to capture another piece of Milton. Sometimes her paintings are quick and fast while others are more detailed and revealing.
Well tonight was a big night in downtown Milton as the Dorland Haight Gallery put on a show with Milton’s one and only Ann Kornuta. As I walked up Main Street towards the gallery I could hear the music. People were coming in and out of the doors, bustling with activity. As soon as you walked in you were exposed to some of Ann’s newest works.
Her unique style of bright colours and landscapes were on display. Many of the paintings she does are of Milton, the old and the new and how the town has changed over the last several years. Im a big fan of her paintings of the downtown core as she always has dazzling colours, interesting shapes and funky styles.
Her paintings can go from bright and cheerful to almost sad and depressing. In some of her work, you can see how the town itself is developing and an ominous view to what might be happening in the future.
There were a lot of new faces to me and some familiar ones as everyone came out to support our favourite artist. I actually had a chance to meet Jennifer Smith who is also a Milton blogger for the first time. (Nice to see you finally!) Peter Haight, the gallery owner, was also there looking very dapper if I do say so myself.
You can find her paintings at Dorland Haights Gallery in downtown Milton and for a quick view of whats shes been up to recently you can check out her “gallery page” on her website as well.
I love this picture (although its sold) as it reminds me of my house with the balcony and front porch area. Maybe she can make ME one soon? *cough* hint hint.
Ive always said that this town has a lot of hidden treasures and Ann is one of those talented individuals that should get more recognition than she does.
It was a great show tonight and I cant wait for the next ones.
Bah! You out-blogged me ya bastard!
Tune in tomorrow – I’ll have photos from the show.
Haha. Gottcha. I left a bit earlier than you did (for those who are fashionably late) so I had a head start.
She had some great paintings there last night. Cant wait to see the pictures.