Artists from the tour in 2025

I am a landscape painter, and I paint what I see. But my paintings are a couple of steps removed from the landscapes that inspire them. I work from my own photos that I take into photoshop to rework and I enhance the elements I find interesting. The result is a familiar but changed landscape.

Brenda is constantly adding to her line of creations: dragons, frogs, Newfoundland icons, nature; latest ‘a splash of water’. You’ll find porcelain works from coffee mugs, bowls, teapots and one-of-a-kind sculptures.

The Glasshopper Studio specializes in commissions, custom work and restorations. Chris’s jewellery incorporates rare antique beads, pearls, gems and various ‘found objects’ collected on numerous world travels. “One-of-a-kind” pieces to “delight the eye, thus enhancing the spirit of beauty.”

Christine is a graduate of OCAD and is the co-owner of Journey Through the Arts, a multi-faceted art school. Christine carves detailed nature inspired linocuts and prints them on delicate Japanese paper, wood and fabric which allows her to challenge the traditional boundaries of relief printmaking in a fresh and exciting way.

Cynthia is a self-taught potter who began working in clay in 2019. She enjoys bringing art and beauty to functional wares and believes everyone, including the washer of the dishes, should enjoy some beauty in their everyday life.

Over thirty years ago, I discovered my love of art and since then I’ve explored a wide range of mediums mostly acrylics, oils, and watercolours. I will be showcasing a diverse range of artwork in this show. I am excited to share the results of this journey that has brought me so much joy.

Ingrid is an acrylic painter whose vibrant, semi-abstract works are full of life, colour and emotion. Drawing inspiration from nature and the interplay of light and shadow, Ingrid’s paintings often blur the line between abstraction and representation. What do you see?

Play is the most important part of photography for Jamie. Playing with the camera and the subject by exploring changes in things like point of view, light and colour. The intention is to soak in the beauty of the moment. The point is to play, getting some lovely photos is a bonus.

The ambience of “my space” lends itself to creating. My watercolours and drawings are inspired by my garden/habitat and local architecture and my “environmental art” has been influenced by my frugal and creative minded ancestors who never let a good thing go to waste.

An image I see through the viewfinder and captured with my camera can be shared with others to replicate a feeling or trigger a memory. Photography is my form of expression and allows me to share with others the light and shadows that create the beautiful images that surround us.

I strive to combine the aesthetic feel of ancient and modern using a bold mix of styles, ranging from sleek and contemporary to weathered and organic. Using brushes and palette knives, I create works that are abstract or have landscape elements to them.

What particularly draws me to wood is its elemental beauty which gives voice to stories embedded in the grain, nature’s unparalleled design which can be enjoyed as a piece of art or adapted for use in everyday life!

Paintings in oil and acrylic. Visit my downtown studio and discover local landscapes and architecture reimagined through representational and semi-abstract painting.

In my studio you’ll find traditional and not-so traditional paintings in oil, some prints and drawings, experiments in encaustic and maybe a few weird knitted creations that have been making me laugh lately. I’ll also have a printmaking station where you can pull a tiny print to take home with you.

Come and see a variety of art in a warm and welcoming setting at The Tate Gallery. You’ll see work of different sizes and subjects (with an emphasis on large abstract pieces) ensuring that you will enjoy your visit. Always happy to answer questions and engage in thoughtful conversations about art.

Rita’s realistic and highly detailed drawings, depict nature and animal subjects, in graphite, coloured pencil, and oil pastel.

For 40 years I worked as an Author/Illustrator for 38 children’s books and have won many prestigious awards over the years. Other projects were paintings for Parks Canada and a Commemorative Stamp for Canada Post. I work in watercolour and my work can been seen on my website vlasta.ca

Les catches the essence of the view with a discerning eye for the subject, precise brush work, knife work, bold colours, some detail and a hint of impressionism. His work epitomizes his love for his medium, an imaginative treatment, effective colour relationships, bold lines and an expressive feel.