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...
Jennifer Claveau is an inspired painter and musician who sees and hears the connection between colour and music. Her paintings are like colour sculptures and they evolve through many layers of acrylic paint to achieve a special luminosity and symphony of lights...
Silvija's work embodies contemporary landscapes and colourful resins. She is a visual artist working in mixed media. By using archival ink combined with acrylic paint, her pieces render towards abstraction mingled with line work. Paintings finished with a clear coat...
I was born and raised in Muskoka and am blessed to call this beautiful part of the country home. My passions are photography and and more recently painting. Living in Muskoka and close to Algonquin Park has provided me with amazing opportunities to photograph wildlife...
My chosen medium is oil paint and I paint impressionistic landscape from my studio in Huntsville, Muskoka. I believe art speaks to people and that it’s meaningful and everlasting. Therefore, in each painting, I strive to give the various elements a voice. I always...
Gayle Dempsey, a 4th generation Muskokan, feels a deep connection to the spirit of the land, the lakes, the natural beauty and the peace that is Muskoka. Capturing the soul of place, Gayle’s work connects with her roots. Loose underpaintings give way to structural...
Marilyn has been painting fo more than 30 years and feels privileged to to be part of the Muskoka art community. Her inspiration to paint comes from her love of the countryside that she has enjoyed since childhood. Her paintings are dynamic, expressive and...