I am an artist near Killbear Provincial Park. I have done commissions for 45 years but am now exploring painting for myself. I am enjoying the journey discovering what and how I like to paint. I was previously a nurse and elementary school teacher after a brief try at...
I've been a practising Psychotherapy Counsellor and Life Coach for the last 14 years and have recently discovered my ability to paint what I see. I've begun calling myself a human photocopier and enlarger. This new discovery has me painting a variety of colourful...
I have been practicing and studying photography and painting for most of my life. I began when I was just an adolescent, inspired by my father and artists like Freeman Patterson, and armed with an old film camera passed down through the family and a sketchbook. My...
With a love for the North and all elements of nature,Christine Peterkin is truly a classic Canadian artist and a pioneer in the Prophetic Art movement.Christine's exceptional art translates into pieces that speak to the spirit and soul.Her inspiration comes straight...
Nancy Watt is an acrylic paint artist working from her home studio on beautiful Bruce Lake in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Nancy takes inspiration from the charming small towns, Muskoka's abundant forests, lakes and wildlife, and in the colours found in Ontario's...
I studied at Sheridan College, the Dundas School of Art and the Haliburton School of the Arts. I have sold mainly in Canada and exhibit at local galleries. My inspiration comes from: my dance background; the naturalism and movement of Emily Carr; the raw boldness of...
Hinterglas is a traditional European technique in which the artist paints on the reverse side of the glass. The earliest examples of Hinterglas (cold painting) is from the 3rd century. Hinterglas gained popularity for its use of brilliant colours and intricate...
“My goal is to create art that honours the simplicity and beauty in nature, the sky, and water. The movement of clouds, the shadows, the light, the ripples in the water; they are ever-changing, and totally captivating. I try and convey a sense of wonder in each...
Tom Luke grew up spending his summers at his family cottage in Muskoka. His favourite past time was carving decoys and canes/walking sticks. In his 20's he began painting Muskoka scenes of nature and waterfowl on various natural canvases such as tree fungus. The last...
Andrea is a texture and colour lover. Making things that can be felt is important in her work and so using a combination of fibres, her tufting, punch needle, weaving and hooking work transforms into 3D pieces you can't help but run your hands over! Also a painter by...