Our Talented Artists
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Alyn Stirk
Kingston ON Alyn has enjoyed a lifelong interest in art. He is a graduate of the original Limestone District School Board Creative Arts Focus Program founded by Karen Peperkorn. Alyn has been a practicing artist for over 25 years. His work is often surreal, abstract and exploratory, combining watercolours, acrylics, and acrylic inks. In more recent years, Alyn has begun to incorporate digital works into his repertoire, manipulating his own original acrylic images to create new digital images. (One door closes - another door opens) Nothing is ever finished until it has become its own entity. A philosophy Alyn often applies to his works and in life. Alyn has displayed at Chameleon Nation, numerous festivals and outdoor art shows in the southeastern Ontario region, and is currently a featured artist through KCAD, a non-profit founded in 2021 by Karen Peperkorn. When he is not creating art, Alyn lives in Kingston Ontario with his longtime partner Andrea and their two cats/art critics Gizmo & HairE. stirkart@gmail.com |
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Nancy Paul
Lansdowne ON My work represents my search for understanding and hope in these times of accelerating degradation of the earth and extinction of species. The female figure is my subject but also my surrogate in this quest; she symbolizes both self and other, embodying compassion and connection. My method is to employ juxtaposition, repetition and sequencing to explore differences and suggest relationships. I paint with acrylics but like to introduce other media in the mix (graphite, pastel, ink, water soluble crayon, Japanese paper). npaulartworks.com npaulvisualart.com |
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Rosalyn Insley
Athens ON I have painted, on and off (LOTS of off!) from childhood. Since moving to Eastern Ontario in 2018, I have rediscovered my love of painting. I'm a studio painter, but spend much of my time outside. I'm fascinated by the strong horizontals and verticals of nature and the effect light has on these elements. If I'm not in the studio, I'm out with my camera in my kayak, or hiking or driving around searching out new subjects. I am truly blessed to be a full time painter, and to be able to share the beauty of the countryside with you. I paint with acrylics on stretched canvas. I love (and hate!) how quickly acrylics dry, the intensity of the colours, the ease of cleanup (that lets me spend my time painting). I love the feel of canvas - the texture, the way the fabric moves under the brush, and also the way it resists the pressure - the feeling that the canvas itself is part of the process, and not just a static entity.I find the countryside invigorating - I close my eyes, hear the twittering of birds, the rustle of leaves, the lapping waves against my kayak - what could be better than this! And I want to capture that feeling on canvas. I want my paintings to be more than pretty pictures - I want to capture a moment in time, have it evoke a feeling or a memory - of a favourite spot, a perfect moment in time, a childhood spent free in the outdoors. I want to capture the aching beauty of a sunset, the gentle embrace of a sunrise, the excitement of an approaching storm. I want the viewer to smell the pine needles, hear the water crashing over the rocks, feel the breeze whispering through tall grasses. It's a tall order, and I enjoy working every day, trying to achieve this. |
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Valerie Spence Hounsell, AFCA, ASCA
Kingston ON I have always had a love of the outdoors, but it was during young adulthood, while living in rural Ontario, that I began to understand the role that the environment would play in my art. It was then that the Canadian landscape became my passion and the driving force behind my work. As a kayak enthusiast, my view from the water as I paddle through the wetlands, has been the primary source of inspiration. Granite shores, quiet inlets, and the rushing waters of the glacial melt are my signature subject matter. I imagine the divine aroma of the pine needles on the forest floor, the warmth of the sun on my face, or the soothing sounds of water lapping up onto the shore as I paint. I savour these sensory moments and draw upon them as I portray these memories onto the canvas. My fascination with water as an agent of geological change is represented in many of my pieces. I use interpretive realism to convey my vision, and with each brushstroke of acrylic paint on the canvas, I create the suggestion of shapes, light, and shadow. Exploiting the beauty of all four seasons I use colour, contrast, and composition to create a unique perspective of the Canadian landscape. vhounsell2@gmail.com https://www.valeriespencehounsell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ValerieSpenceTheArtistsStudio https://www.instagram.com/val_spence_hounsell/ |
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Wayne Smith
Prescott ON Wayne lives in Augusta Township and he has been painting since 2005 following his retirement but has had a keen interest in fine art most of his life both as a student and adult. Wayne is completely self-taught and his medium of choice is acrylic. His passion is to paint landscapes. He has developed into a realist painter and enjoys re-creating the beauty of many local scenes, most of which we perhaps take for granted. He is always striving to improve his artistic and technical skills, striving to create an image that becomes personal and meaningful to the viewer. He accepts and enjoys commission work and will paint your favorite scene or your family pet. waynegerda@gmail.com |
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Carolyn Laidley Arn
Toronto ON I work on multiple pieces at the same time, in short bursts, whimsical, fun, uninhibited sessions without a plan or timeline and endeavour to make fresh, fun, meaningful work that is authentically “ME”. Many pieces begin by collaging mono prints created using my own hand carved lino prints or stencils. Initially I lay the foundation, making bold marks and adding shapes and removing others with each action requiring a reaction on the next mark. Through many play sessions using acrylic, spray paint, stencils, linocuts, markers and crayons the work starts to develop. This multi-layer fun and free process creates richness, depth and ever important history and gradually the composition gradually emerges. At that point I slow down to work on value, composition, depth and saturation until I feel it is ‘just right’. My goal is to make art that makes people smile, unexpected, unique, bold and daring but at the same time soft and sensitive, with a depth that will intrigue and keep the viewers eyes dancing around the artwork. |
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Linda Coulter
Fabric Artist Kingston ON It often starts with an old white sheet. Then a surface treatment is used. Techniques include dyeing, painting, stamping, rusting, screen printing, thermofax, or leaves and natural dyes are applied. Colour is added and the appearance of texture evolves. My drop cloths and cleaning rags are saved. Next I wash and iron each new piece of fabric lovingly and add them to my ever growing stash of hand treated and commercial fabrics. Now I am ready to begin. Mostly working in a collage fashion, I try to develop my pieces with a hint of abstraction and a whole lot of colour. Providing the viewer with the emotion of the moment is my goal. Despite recent darker times, my colour palette has remained joyful. This reflects my natural optimistic nature that all will work out in the end. It is hard to stand out in today’s art landscape. For me, my subjects are personal and my exclusive use of hand stitch adds personality. My art is a calming factor in my life. I hope that my viewers can sense the joy in my work. |
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Pam McKinnon
Brockville ON The sacred act of creating art with absolute undivided attention allows reality to reveal itself and gives value to time. Choosing subjects that are intimately evocative Pam’s paintings are a meditation on colour, light, balance and design. Loving how the ravages of time create their own sense of beauty she brings with her a robustly sensual grasp of the world with a sensitivity to colour changes across form as it takes on or loses light. Pam's main artistic goal is to give the viewer pleasure through the senses. pamela@truespeed.ca |
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Ellen Fraser
Perth ON Ellen Fraser is best known for her life’s work as a jeweller. She happily continues to make simply elegant designs in silver and complex textural pieces in silver and gold. Parallel to her practice in the jewellery studio, Ellen paints abstract landscapes and dreamscapes in oils on textured canvases. Both jewellery and paintings offer evidence of lively interplay between a creative woman and the land. efraser@storm.ca |
Blog: Musings of a Creative Journey - annewarburton.blogspot.com/
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Anne Warburton
FIBRE ARTS Navan ON My fibre art focuses on the impacts of time, weather, and human intervention on both nature and man made objects. I seek out the beauty and artistry in these impacts, capturing elements showing the transitory nature of our surroundings. My process begins with making sketches of these elements, close-up to capture the artistry and texture: tree bark discolorations and marks, lichen, moss, a crumbled leaf, worn or crumbling stone, fragments from dishes and floors. I then assemble altering layers of fabrics, paper and repurposed materials to symbolize the changing layers of my subjects, sew them together, then cut and slash, distress, and embellish. |
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Barb Carr
Kingston ON I’m an experimental artist, which means that over the years I’ve enjoyed working in watercolours, acrylics, collage, and printmaking, with some pastels thrown in for good measure! My latest adventures have been with oil painting. I’ve challenged myself to create a small oil painting each day since early January, and I’ve delved into my travel sketchbooks for subjects. I’ve missed a few years of traveling to Portugal, so many of my new pieces celebrate that country’s colours and sunshine. Maybe in 2023, I’ll be able to return there, with sketchbooks in hand! barbecarr@hotmail.com |
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Barbara Patrick
Brockville ON Barbara Patrick is a local Brockville artist who experiments with a variety of mediums, including acrylics, watercolour, alcohol inks, altered papers and Paverpol. Her unique interpretations of common objects and scenes use bold colours and textures, and her painting style is intuitive. Barbara’s artwork celebrates creativity, colour, optimism and an appreciation of all the opportunities that our imaginations provide. Barbara has been the coordinator of the Corridor Art Gallery at the Brockville General Hospital since 2016. She manages a group of twenty artists who donate a percentage of all sales to the BGH Volunteer Fundraising Committee. Barbara joined The Thousand Islands Fine Art Association (TIFAA) in 2019. |
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Belia Brandow
Lyn ON I have found my own unique style in what I call contemporary realism with the contrast between light and dark being my focus. I am primarily a studio painter working in oils and acrylics. My still life paintings are inspired by the Old Masters but I will use contemporary colours and settings. I paint for the pleasure and enjoyment I receive from the entire process and I am constantly working on improving my artistic and technical skills giving myself new challenges with each painting. My goal is to engage the viewer and evoke an emotional response. |
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Helma Gansen
Gananoque ON I am a landscape painter. The beauty the St. Lawrence River inspired me to paint. Exploring the Thousand Islands by boat opened up another world for me. The rugged beauty of the granite islands, the clear, blue green water, and the ever changing light made me want to pick up a paintbrush long before I had the courage to do so. Capturing natures beauty is my quest and reinterpreting on canvas colour, light and composition is my ongoing passion and challenge. My training as an Interior Designer provided the opportunity to develop sketching skills and to explore different paint media. I began to paint in 1999. Since then I have attended many workshops and participated in Plein Air Painting Excursions and Competitions. As a past member of VAGA, TIARTS (Thousand Island Artist Association) and the Rideau Lakes Artist Association I have participated in many art shows. I am currently an active member of TIFAA (Thousand Island Fine Art Association) and FMBAA (Fort Myers Beach Artist Association). My preferred medium for landscapes and florals is oil. I use mixed media for my explorative work. |
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Martha Stroud
Kingston ON I spend a lot of time exploring the area around my cottage on Bobs Lake, and walking along the Cataraqui River closer to home. There is always something inspiring wherever there are trees, especially in the autumn. Sometimes, with no intention on my part, I begin to capture a realistic scene but the painting takes a walk to a more abstract side of life. Sometimes it doesn't! |
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Rachel Legault
Brockville ON My love for landscape painting stems from my love of nature… its breathtaking and timeless beauty; its bright or fleeting light and the overwhelming feeling of peace and tranquility it can convey. I want to move the onlooker, to make them feel like they could just step into my canvas, linger for a few moments while enjoying the view and its peacefulness. More of my work can be viewed on my Facebook page: Rachel Legault Art or my Instagram account: rachellegault6. |
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Sian Tucker
Brockville ON Every painting has a story. The stories I paint are mostly of trees, the ones I see every day, season after season. They may be cuddled together in a forest, regimented in a row or standing tall and strong and alone. Recently, a move to the river's edge evokes more stories: water, rocks, changing light and clouds. Then there are quirky paintings. More than a dozen grandkids will do that. siantucker22@gmail.com |
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Solange Leman
Brockville ON What a year!!! I used mostly neutral colours and did quite a bit of experimenting. I played with my gelli plates to make prints for my collage. I have done some eco dyeing paper and used those in my paintings. I have enjoyed making books (I paint the cover, make the signatures, and then I stitch it together with waxed thread). I work in my own artist book as often as I can. I am now playing with pastels … now that is a way to bring colours back! solleman3@gmail.com |
