Artist in Residence

Emerging artist Emily Escoffrey isn’t a fan of neutrals, preferring instead to paint abstract pieces that grab the eye.

Mulmur based painter Brad MacIver is known for his wistful landscapes and crisp still lifes that encourage a viewer to luxuriate in the subject matter.

Painter Sherry Park’s oil portraits rely on soft brushstrokes and a soulful take on realism.

Lynden Cowan’s highly detailed hyper realistic paintings require “triple-zero brushes by the boxload” to achieve.

Michael Compeau’s paintings are inspired by the lush landscapes and natural wonders that surround him.

Frieda Pereira’s love of gardening is reflected in her most recent pieces with black peonies, poppies and other flora against a creamy white backdrop.

The Creemore artist mines the emotional connections we make with the landscape and landmarks around us.

“Moody skies are one of my favourites. There’s so much going on, so much color.”

Alton artist Kayla Jackson finds her muse in the historic streets of her hometown and commits its architecture and character to canvas.

Sara credits a physical move from Toronto for moves she’s been making artistically.

Bolton multimedia artist and ceramicist Christine Nnawuchi mines the depths of her imagination for the objects and artifacts in her latest collection.

Mary’s winter canvases are set in snowy rural hills and dotted with folks skating on ponds, making snow angels and sugaring off.