This past week, Lynn’s gallery show (titled For Better or For Worse: The Comic Art of Lynn Johnston) opened at the WKP Kennedy Gallery in North Bay, Ontario. Lynn flew back from her new home in B.C. to join us for the opening, and for a few days of events.
Pictures from Lynn’s Gallery Opening in North Bay:
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- Lynn with friends Jack and Bea Lockhart
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- Jeff Serran, of North Bay’s DIA, speaks about Lynn’s contributions to the city.
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- Lynn with more friends: Terry and Keith Campbell
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- The WKP Kennedy gallery is housed inside the Capitol Centre in North Bay
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- Lynn speaks to the crowd, packed full of friends and art lovers.
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- Dee Adrian, general manager of the Capitol Centre, welcomes Lynn back to town.
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- Lynn’s friend, Paul, reads a few of Lynn’s comics.
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- A wide view of Lynn’s show.
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- Mayor Al McDonald shares a few heartwarming stories about Lynn.
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- Lynn’s friend John checks out an early self-portrait.
The day after the opening, Lynn visited Dark Horse Comics for a meet ‘n’ greet and book signing. It was well-attended and Lynn enjoyed talking with other members of the local arts community.
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- Kelsey and Josh got their book signed!
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- Adam brought his adorable daughter, who showed Lynn her Pikachu painting.
We were thrilled to have Lynn back in town for a few days. There’s still time to see the show: it’ll be up at the WKP Kennedy gallery until November 12th.
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