Kilworth and had a large garden there, then moved into the town of Komoka seven years ago. I’m enjoying a smaller flower garden now, but it remains a source of inspiration for my paintings”. She recently identified her tulips as the Monet variety—fitting for an artist—and is thrilled to see them featured on the cover of this month’s local magazine. Beyond painting, Margaret enjoys sewing for her grandchildren, puzzling over jigsaws, and catching up with neighbours over coffee. Recently, she has taken on a new challenge—helping two refugee women from her church learn English. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to see their progress,” she says. Margaret’s work will be on display at the upcoming Brush and Palette Club’s Annual Show and Sale, running April 10–12 at Riverside United Church. Stop by, and you might just meet the artist herself!
Local Artist Margaret Bakkenes Brings Nature to Life by Pamma Hubbert
For Margaret Bakkenes, art has always been a passion. From evening oil painting lessons to pottery classes, she has explored various creative avenues. After moving to London in 1990, she was inspired by Trisha Romance’s work and decided to try her hand at watercolour painting. She took a class through Fanshawe College at a local church with Johnnene Maddison, and soon after Margaret joined the Brush and Palette Club of London.
“I love being part of a community of artists,” Margaret shares. “Learning from others and sharing my work keeps me inspired.” Margaret often paints landscapes, drawing from her photos of Komoka’s scenic beauty, or her summer visits to Parry Sound and Georgian Bay. Lately, she has been captivated by the birds visiting her garden, appreciating the delicate colours and markings of their feathers. Another favourite subject is flowers and working to capture the interplay of light and shadow makes a painting successful. “The tulip painting is a watercolour done from flowers in our garden called Dressed for Spring,” Margaret says. “We first lived in
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