We have signed up many new artists, and a few favourites from past years, for the 2025 show. Keep checking to see who we add as artists sign up!
(To see a large view of any painting, click on it!)
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Monique van Someren
Brockville ON As a macro photographer with many years of experience capturing insects in the 1000 Islands Region, I have gained a deep understanding and appreciation for these fascinating creatures. I use this knowledge and my vast collection of photos to create insect- and animal-themed oil paintings that offer a unique perspective. My paintings take insects from their natural habitats and place them in new environments, often with a twist. By enlarging and focusing on the intricate details of these creatures, I encourage people to see insects in a different light and to appreciate their beauty and importance in our ecosystem. Oil paint allows me to express my ideas precisely as envisioned, making it the perfect medium for my work. Overall, my work celebrates the natural world and the often-overlooked creatures that inhabit it. moniquevansomeren.com https://www.instagram.com/moniquevansomeren/ https://www.facebook.com/moniquevansomerenartist |
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Laurel Wilson
Perth ON Through the imagery of trees, I strive to portray the sense of tranquility that I feel when I’m by myself in the woods. Early morning is my favourite time for hikes and paddles - the light is soft, the wind is calm, and I am most likely to be alone. The world can be overwhelming and full of chaos, and these solitary excursions provide a respite that I hope to capture in my paintings. I work in watercolour and oils, from my own photographs. Stylistically, the images feature strongly delineated shapes, reminiscent of stained glass, and Art Nouveau. They are created in layers, built up like the rings of a tree, often becoming invisible, yet still contributing to the finished painting. Marc Chagall said “Art picks up where nature leaves off.” It is not my intention to copy nature, but rather to be inspired by it, and to express the essence of the trees that mean so much to me. [email protected] |
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Martha Stroud
Kingston ON This year I have been inspired by the beautiful old barns of Eastern Ontario. I see more every time I drive anywhere, and it takes me a long time to arrive at my destination because I can't resist stopping to take photographs. marthastroudart.weebly.com [email protected] |
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Eda Brown
Brockville ON Eda’s paintings create a sense of place at a particular moment in time. The use of vivid and vibrant colours with quick brush work brings the viewer into a place that can be uniquely their own. Eda has always been a painter. As a young person attending school, art class was her favourite place. Studying Graphic Design imbedded a visual vocabulary and design-sense on which to build. Now, fast forward a few years, Eda spends most of her time in her home studio on the banks of the mighty St Lawrence River where she is inspired by her surroundings each day. Working mainly with oil paint, she creates landscapes which clearly have a loose and painterly feel. Her work has been acquired by collectors across Canada, USA and Europe. https://www.edabrown.com/ https://www.instagram.com/by_edabrown https://www.facebook.com/eda.brown.5 |
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Pamela Prince
Brockville ON Pamela works with sterling silver and 14k gf wire to sculpt unique jewelry using an array of semi-precious gemstones, cultured opals and Herkimer diamonds [email protected] |
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Mike Hart
Brockville ON Michael explores landscapes and water related shapes using watercolor and acrylic mediums. Always striving to find a loose watercolor style, Michael often dabbles on the edge of abstract in his art. Regardless of medium or style, he continues to find inspiration and excitement from the challenges of painting intriguing shapes associated with water and seasonal landscapes. [email protected] |
