Among Canada’s artistic luminaries, Tom Thomson stands unparalleled. His extraordinary talent, profound bond with nature, and distinctive artistic approach, has left an enduring imprint on Canadian art, inspiring generations of artists.
Words by Aidan Ware, Director and Chief Curator, Tom Thomson Art Gallery.
Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Shannon Craig Morphew creates impressionistic Canadian landscapes utilizing a strong colour sense, free form movement of oil washes and signature bold brushwork, all interpreted in a highly energetic and linear style.
Words by Deena Dolan
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Allowing herself to be guided through open curiosity, awe and reverence, Bonnie Dorgelo places trust in the fluid movement of colour energy via acrylics, inks and water on canvas to create paintings that connect between inner nature and nature’s sacred wonders.
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A love of drawing existing alongside a passion for being immersed in wilderness settings developed early for Peter Taylor, ultimately resulting in his impressionistic transferences of paint onto canvas and sharing the wondrous sights he continues to experience.
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Found in collections worldwide, contemporary, abstract artist Darlene Watson intuitively combines vibrant colours and spontaneous yet thoughtful shapes and lines to produce inspiring works of art seemingly done with total abandon.
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Growing up in Thornbury, Jonathan Houghton had dreams of becoming an illustrator/ cartoonist. Years later however, after studying fine art in New Brunswick, Greece and Italy, Jon returned home as an accomplished painter, having honed his own distinctively, identifiable style.
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Dutch-born artist Margarethe Vanderpas’ work is a vibrant recreation of the raw natural beauty of Ontario’s landscapes, forests, limestone cliffs and waterscapes. Margarethe is our Summer 2020 Escarpment Cover Artist.
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