Artists on the 2026 Tour

I new 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.

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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 jewelry 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. Christine’s summer studio is Molson’s Mill (the Old Art School) in Port Hope.

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.

Darlene has dedicated over 30 years to the art world, constantly refining her skills. Her work is always evolving as she continues to learn. At her studio you will see a diverse range of oil and acrylic paintings, including semi-abstract landscapes and some fun whimsical.

I believe that art has the power to heal, inspire and transform. I try to create colourful landscapes that resonate with viewers on a deeper level. Because I spent the majority of my life in remote Moosonee, hints of my First Nation heritage can be found in each of my pieces.

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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?

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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.

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In my painting I keep my focus on drawing, whatever the materials or subject matter. Drawing is the foundation. The word “draw” means “pull” or “drag” something, hence drawing from life. An effort, but sometimes magic can occur.

Hi, I’m Julie Bennett, and I have been painting for over 10 years, but more seriously within the last 3-5 years. I am very inspired by nature. I like to explain my style as ‘whimsical realism’. I paint realistic images, but usually with an enhanced colour jumping off the canvas!

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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.

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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.

Kerri is a self-taught painter living in Port Hope. Kerri is inspired by the simple beauty she sees in nature; a found nest, a tree branch or a fallen pinecone, endeavouring to capture the beauty in everyday things, Kerri loves all things vintage, as seen in her latest series “From the Pages”.

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.

To me art reflects the world that surrounds us, revealing its layers, vibrancy and profound moments. Working mostly in acrylic and mixed media, and occasionally watercolour. Each piece unfolds organically as I follow the inspiration to completion. I use many tools including those found in nature.

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

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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.

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Painting through the act of improvisation, Pat explores various techniques linked to organic forms, symbolism and conceptual expressions.

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

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Steve Levinson’s images have been shown at the Art Gallery of Ontario, First Canadian Place, the ARTA Gallery, Painted City, Roche Bobois, etc. His work is represented in over 300 collections.

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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 vlastavankampen.com