Artists on this year’s tour

I have been involved in creating acrylic paintings for the past 12 years in my home studio and have developed my techniques which continue to evolve in the abstract expressionism style.

Brenda is known for her whimsical yet functional lines of Newfoundland charm, dragons and frogs ceramics. Nature provides limitless inspiration for her sculptural work. “Elements of water” is her newest quest.

A professional Stained Glass Artist for the past 47 years and jewellery designer for the past 22 years, as ‘The Glasshopper Studio’, in Port Hope, Ontario. Specializing primarily in commissions, custom work and restorations.

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.

Each image I create is a visual poem, the translation of a moment. Realism that evokes emotion and skirts the edges of abstraction is what I strive for in my work.

My paintings should make the viewer think and wonder, opening the door to interpretation – slightly realistic but also surreal and symbolic, an imaginary mystery that begs a question.

Ixchel Suarez is a textile and fibre artist for over 40 years. Her practice explores materials in reference to the concept of TIME, particularly in Tapestry. Her integration of Abstract Expressionism with Tapestry has been Internationally recognized.

Jackie creates original paintings on wood and also does pet portraits. She also has hand painted items and hand crafted bird houses.

Kathryn lives her art – it’s reflected in her garden, use off textiles and fibres. Watercolours, drawings and upcycling of assorted textiles, predominate in her studio. The ambience of her “space” lends itself to creating – her watercolours show the influence of gardens in general and her garden in particular.

Old Man Who Likes to Draw and Paint.

Three years in the making, I am still very much a new artist finding her way using this wonderful medium. My wood pieces whisper their tales to me and I try to carve their best features. Some want to be sculptures, others a table, bench, or whatever your imagination can muster.

You might be surprised to learn that in Canada, traditional rug hooking is designated as a fine art. When my piece, “Temptation”, was accepted into the Art Gallery of Northumberland’s 44th Annual Juried Show, 2023, I was, of course, very pleased but not just because it was an acknowledgement of my work, but because it affirmed and recognised rug hooking as an art form.

Working with fibre in all its forms is very meditative. Stitch upon stitch, loop after loop. I create using yarn, fabric, thread and occasionally paint. I am inspired by the duality of nature, mythology and the interconnectivity of all life. Currently the forest is my muse.

Every year I work on a different theme with photography being the medium. This year’s efforts are based on the influence of Impressionist artists (Monet, Renoir, etc.) but with a twist.

If you want to see a variety of art in a warm and welcoming setting, come on over to The Tate Gallery. Art of different sizes and subjects ensures that you will enjoy your visit.

Bling be my thing! Don’t be afraid to adorn yourself with something shiny and bright. Coco Chanel was wrong!

Former professor of art and fashion, Shelagh Stewart can be found full-time in her Cobourg studio. She creates works on paper and canvas, using oil paint, ink and mixed media collage.

My longtime love of Mother Nature has always intrigued and inspired me to look deeper into her beauty through photography and creating unique one of a kind mixed media pieces.

A graduate of Nova Scotia college of Art and Design I have been working in clay since 1997. I concentrate on creating decorated earthenware for everyday and special occasion use. The intimate relationship pottery creates between object and user is what keeps me committed to my craft.