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Bonnie was awakened to nature as a young child spending summers by the lake. Exploring the world of trees, flowers and water she developed her impressionistic style of painting and abstract view of the world. Since retiring Bonnie has spent her time exploring many different aspects of an artistic life to bring joy and enlightenment. Following this path has brought her to a conscious awareness of traditional techniques for energy healing, yoga and a passion for making the world a better place.

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Pat has lived in Muskoka since 2002. She is a mixed media artist.

Kismet is a student who enjoys making art. She will be attending McGill University this upcoming fall as a part of the faculty of art and science. Although she is academically oriented, she hopes fine arts will have a place in her future eventually. She felt it was relevant to feature Queen Elizabeth on her playing card considering her passing last fall.

Nola has summered in Muskoka for most of her life. Her images reflect her devotion to imagination, precision, in watercolour, graphite, pencil crayon or pen & ink. She loves to find the unexpected in her views of Muskoka’s shores.

www.merriweatherdesignstudio.com

Luci Dilkus is a mixed-media artist living in Tiny

As a Muskoka resident, retired couple therapist and now an OCADU drawing and painting student, Lisa is a lover of abstract expressionism and contemporary impressionism. She often paints snapshots from life’s endless cycles of relational growth and decay. She hopes that her paintings will find a meaningful connection to each viewer.

@lisaskeldingart

Mallory is a local musician and artist born and raised in Bracebridge. She studied Music History and Culture at University of Toronto where she further honed her passion for all things music. You can find her singing and playing saxophone with The Griffin House Band on Thursday nights, or painting canvases at home on a Sunday morning. She specializes in acrylic painting and digital drawing. Her subject matter ranges from subdued architecture and landscapes to eccentric animations in vibrant colour palettes.

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A lover of nature, Sarah paints animals and landscapes using different mediums. Her art interest was ignited by a watercolor art journaling workshop in Muskoka. Learning and experiencing with different art techniques and also exploring digital art platforms, digital art emerged a favorite even as she remains fond of the traditional. Sarah is an aspiring artist based in Toronto.

https://www.sarahgart.com/

I believe that art is the most universal language that also transcends time. I also believe art’s function in the world is to record time and place and the various social climates it’s within, so society may learn and grow as we move forward. It is the job of the artist to make this come to fruition and present their perception to the public to help create an open discussion platform. For 25 years I’ve been creating mixed media works focused on pop culture and then utilizing found objects (reclaimed bedsheets, wallpaper, discarded wood etc) and images from sources meant for the masses (ie: school textbooks, magazines, movies, etc) to achieve this. Growing up in the 1980s-1990s I was drawn to (and participated in) the punk/skateboard culture, primarily because of its mindset, ethics and it’s DIY approach to the arts. As a result of this influence, I built a career working outside of the traditional commercial and public art gallery system, establishing myself as an inventive artist and arts educator. He is a firm believer that in his role as an arts instructor, the process of creating is vastly more important than the final product. It is from this alternative “punk” spirit from which this exhibition concept is born. Over the last quarter century, I have maintained a consistent and engaging practice mining the richness and influence (good and bad) of pop culture, appropriating images and reclaimed materials from this source. Experimenting with a wide range of media (drawings, prints, paintings and cast relief reproductions) I attempt to achieve my core belief that art’s function is to represent it’s time and place in which it is created within.

Nola has summered in Muskoka for most of her life. Her images reflect her devotion to imagination, precision, in watercolour, graphite, pencil crayon or pen & ink. She loves to find the unexpected in her views of Muskoka’s shores

https://merriweatherdesignstudio.com/

As a muskoka resident, retired couple therapist and now an OCADU drawing and painting student, Lisa is a lover of abstract expressionism and contemporary impressionism. She often paints snapshots from life’s endless cycles of relational growth and decay. She hopes that her paintings will find a meaningful connection to each viewer.

@lisaskeldingart

Farida Bogosoff is a Canadian artist specializing in painting food portraits – especially donuts! She was born in Brunei and immigrated to Canada when she was a child. Farida grew up in Edmonton, AB, but has resided in Toronto, Ontario since the 2000s. Over the last decade of her career, her focus has shifted from print production – designing posters, and other promotional materials – to her main passion, painting. She continues painting things in her life that brings her joy – plus she gets to eat the subject matter! In Farida’s studio life doesn’t imitate art, she consumes it!

https://instagram.com/the_donut_hustler

Catherine Mancuso is a mixed media assemblage artist who dabbles occasionally in installtion art and has love of drawing and design. She splits her time between Bracebridge and Sundridge, Ontario.

painter, photographer, poet, always, lives in Tiny, Ont.

https://marthahenrickson.com/

Andrea grew up surrounded by the arts and ultimately lived a life evolving from dance and choreography, to performance and producing in theatre, film and television. Rediscovering her love for the visual arts only recently, Andrea is thrilled to be painting and participating in this worthy fundraising effort.

Alex Unwin is a mother of 2, a teacher and a creative. She believes that arts education is never ending and continues to enjoy exploring and experimenting with different mediums and techniques. She is very excited to be a part of this project as she has vacationed in Muskoka with her family every summer since she was young.

I believe that art is the most universal language that also transcends time. I also believe art’s function in the world is to record time and place and the various social climates it’s within, so society may learn and grow as we move forward. It is the job of the artist to make this come to fruition and present their perception to the public to help create an open discussion platform. For 25 years I’ve been creating mixed media works focused on pop culture and then utilizing found objects (reclaimed bedsheets, wallpaper, discarded wood etc) and images from sources meant for the masses (ie: school textbooks, magazines, movies, etc) to achieve this. Growing up in the 1980s-1990s I was drawn to (and participated in) the punk/skateboard culture, primarily because of its mindset, ethics and it’s DIY approach to the arts. As a result of this influence, I built a career working outside of the traditional commercial and public art gallery system, establishing myself as an inventive artist and arts educator. He is a firm believer that in his role as an arts instructor, the process of creating is vastly more important than the final product. It is from this alternative “punk” spirit from which this exhibition concept is born. Over the last quarter century, I have maintained a consistent and engaging practice mining the richness and influence (good and bad) of pop culture, appropriating images and reclaimed materials from this source. Experimenting with a wide range of media (drawings, prints, paintings and cast relief reproductions) I attempt to achieve my core belief that art’s function is to represent it’s time and place in which it is created within.

Jen is a Muskoka-based web designer but moonlights as a musician and artist. She works in watercolour, printmaking and textiles.

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Gayle Dempsey, a fourth generation Muskokan, is an award-winning artist who feels a deep connection to the spirit of the land, the lakes, and the natural beauty and the peace that is Muskoka. Capturing the soul of a place in acrylic and oil, Gayle’s work connects to her roots. Loose underpaintings give way to structural details as her passion is revealed. Gayle is a co-founder of Muskoka Chautauqua and is passionate about promoting community through the arts.

Shirley Harris is a nonagenarian who married a Muskoka boy and raised three children, and has four grandchildren, and six great-grand children. Gardening, knitting, painting, and cooking are her favorite pastimes. She has been a dedicated supporter of the Muskoka Chautauqua since its origins and truly enjoys the beauty of nature.

painter, photographer, poet, always, lives in Tiny, Ont.

http://www.marthahenrickson.com/

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Mallory is a local musician and artist born and raised in Bracebridge. She studied Music History and Culture at University of Toronto where she further honed her passion for all things music. You can find her singing and playing saxophone with The Griffin House Band on Thursday nights, or painting canvases at home on a Sunday morning. She specializes in acrylic painting and digital drawing. Her subject matter ranges from subdued architecture and landscapes to eccentric animations in vibrant colour palettes.

Rob Elliott has been working as a painter, illustrator and designer for over 20 years. He is originally from Vancouver. His colourful and bold art approach stems from his early jobs as a screen printer and newspaper layout artist. He is also an amateur birdwatcher and plays accordion in a weird cover band. Rob lives in Toronto with his partner, textile artist Christine Cosby.

http://swizzlestudio.com/

Hello! My name is Natalya. I’m from Ukraine. I am a dog lover. my favorite breed is the poodle. smartest dogs. people say that a poodle is not yet a person but is no longer a dog. poodles have always lived in my house. I am in Canada now. it’s incredible! a poodle lives here too. Raphael. this is my best friend! I love him. I hope he loves me too!

Catherine Mancuso is a mixed media assemblage artist who dabbles occasionally in installtion art and has love of drawing and design. She splits her time between Bracebridge and Sundridge, Ontario.

Bonnie was awakened to nature as a young child spending summers by the lake. Exploring the world of trees, flowers and water she developed her impressionistic style of painting and abstract view of the world. Since retiring Bonnie has spent her time exploring many different aspects of an artistic life to bring joy and enlightenment. Following this path has brought her to a conscious awareness of traditional techniques for energy healing, yoga and a passion for making the world a better place.

Marie St Germain is an indigenous artists from Rama, Ontario, now living in Muskoka. She paints in both oil and acrylic. Marie’s card symbolizes an affirmative high five to illustrate the essence of success.

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Creating images, text, and sound about the primacy of consciousness since 1998

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