WILTON — A large loon sculpture is on display at the Maple Street residence of Wilton artist, Barbara Hathaway. The loon is touring Maine and has been exhibited at Jack’s Air Service in Greenville. The loon is painted black and white and appears to be floating on colorful waves. One eye reflects a blue and white plane and one eye reflects a black dog waiting for his master, the pilot of the plane, to return at sunset. Some of the white feathers and waves glow in the dark.

The loon is named “King of the Lake” and it’s matching mate, “Lady of the Lake” can be seen on the Weld Road. For awhile this spring and early summer the loon sculpture could be seen overlooking Wilson Lake where several real loons swam near the sculpture. Boaters began to view the sculpture as a landmark. Other towns, businesses or individuals can rent the sculptured loon for their outdoor activities by contacting Hathaway at 645-3449 or [email protected].

Hathaway holds a Certificate of Advertising Design from the University of Maine at Augusta, instructs art at adult education programs and is registered as a Michael Wilcox School of Painting art instructor. She is also the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Art Department chairperson, a member of the Portland Museum of Art and a board member of Upcountry Artists.

Hathaway organizes Pleine Air, outdoor painting workshops and retreats, in several mediums including, watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastels. The next scheduled workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and will be a charity event at the nonprofit Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, Livermore. It will be held rain or shine. There are several historical places on the property that would make good compositions, including a mansion, barn, gothic library, one-room schoolhouse and a gift shop.

Artists are encouraged to dress the part and bring a picnic lunch and camera. Beverages will be provided. To register or for more information, call the Norlands at 897-3466 or contact Hathaway.