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I ?>/ Artist has work on display By MARGARET HAYLOCK Staff Reporter PICTON -- An exhibition of the re- cent works of artist Patrick Lewis MacDonald opened recently at the Renderings Studio Gallery, here. MacDonald, a graduate of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, who is now attending the Art College of On- tario, says he began to do pencil drawings when he was "quite young". "I started at about Grade 6, but all along I never really thought of myself as an artist," he says. In his final year of studies at PECI, he decided to enroll in art school. Born near Thunder Bay, Ont., Mac- Donald came to Picton with his fami- ly as a child of seven. In addition to his artistic talents, while a student at PECI he established himself as an outstanding athlete. Despite chronic leg problems, he says he can still run a five-minute mile. On display at Renderings, from Aug. 8 to 17 is a collection of the young artist's latest works, including "House Swallow", wh ich he describes as one of his most mature works. It is an example of photo realism, which MacDonald says in- terests him, now. "I intend to eventually get away from realism and develop a simpler style. Realism is just a step. It's quite boring at times. It's more fun to play in paints," he says. The artist observes he will soon switch from acrylics to oils. "Oil is more forgiving. It's a slower medium. If you make a mistake, you can scrape it off." MacDonald, who has painted in acrylics, says he calls this medium "candy painting". One of the most outstanding pieces of work in his collection is "House Swallow", which He says he will reproduce for sale through a photo mechanical process. "I am going to keep the original. I have hardly a single piece of my o work. This one seems to be breakthrough to a new style." The Renderings Studio Galler 18 Ferguson Street will be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the Donald exhibition. The artist present on Aug. 11.