MEET OUR TALENTED MAKERS FOR 2022
Ed Vander Baaren
POTTER Brockville ON |
I simply enjoy entering my studio, preparing my clay for a sit down at the wheel. Sometimes I have a direction I want to explore and other times it’s just happy accidents. Pottery is a process and with much practice you can sometimes control your results and others times it’s just magical! evanderbaaren@icloud.com |
Ellen Fraser
JEWELLER Perth ON |
Ellen Fraser is best known for her life’s work as a jeweller. She happily continues to make simply elegant designs in silver and complex textural pieces in silver and gold. Parallel to her practice in the jewellery studio, Ellen paints abstract landscapes and dreamscapes in oils on textured canvases. Both jewellery and paintings offer evidence of lively interplay between a creative woman and the land. efraser@storm.ca |
Michael Doxey
CLAY WORKS Portland ON |
My new work is based on Parametric design. I decided to use my body as the production variable, and simple joining geometric forms as the algorithm. The final act of firing the objects in a wood kiln imparts an ethereal natural finish for the viewer to start their journey on. This journey from the natural to cerebral is intent on reminding us that in our cerebral digital world we are inescapably connected to nature. www.mdoxey.ca Instagram - mike.doxey Facebook - @mdoxey.art |
Anne Warburton
FIBRE ARTS Navan ON |
My fibre art focuses on the outdoor world and the impacts of time, weather, and human intervention on both nature and man made objects. I seek out the beauty and artistry in these impacts, capturing elements showing the transitory nature of our surroundings. My process begins with making sketches of these elements, close-up to capture the artistry and texture: tree bark discolorations and marks, lichen, moss, a crumbled leaf, worn or crumbling stone. I then assemble altering layers of fabrics, paper and repurposed materials to symbolize the changing layers of my subjects, sew them together, then cut and slash, distress, and embellish.
Blog: Musings of a Creative Journey - annewarburton.blogspot.com/ www.needleartsonpaper.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anne_warburton/ |
David Burley
GRAYMALKIN'S WIREWORKS Gananoque ON |
I am a Gananoque based artist who has sold at craft/art fairs in the Kingston area and across south and eastern Ontario for over a decade. I am a self-taught artist and over time I have slowly honed my skills through research, experimentation, and practice and expanded my workspace with new tools and equipment paid for by sales of my work. Whatever it is I make I strive for originality and the unusual. I tend to focus on textures over making things that simply sparkle. In particular, I like the natural colours and patinas offered by copper, steel, and silver. Likewise, when I use stones or organic materials I prefer bleached barn board driftwood, and unusual stones like eudialyte. When vending I display my work on a carefully collected set of colourful stones, antique tools, live plants, and tapestries to stand out and accentuate the style of my work. My art is unmistakably handmade and each piece represents hours of preparation, assembling, and finishing work. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graymalkins.wireworks Instagram: @graymalkins.wireworks |
Eric Peters
WOODWORKER Lansdowne ON |
Eric Peters' background in art and antiques was expressed in his career of 40 years as a Woodworker specializing in heritage home interiors, staircases, furniture and kitchens. Since his retirement his attention and artistry has turned to creating bowls and hollow form vessels from fresh cut green wood, sourced locally, and then left to dry allowing Nature to reshape them as they dry out. The pieces can take on a unique and interesting re-shaping of their original form during the process. All of Eric’s work is finished with a food safe product. 613-561-4288 EricTheDustyGuy@gmail.com |
Betty Matthews
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For many years now I have enjoyed being part of the world of visual art and believe that art – in its many forms – enriches our lives in so many ways. I have unconsciously narrowed my focus to local subjects and history of our town. I really enjoy the memories associated with each finished piece. https://bettymatthewsart.weebly.com/ bettymat@kingston.net |
Pamela Prince
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Pamela Prince is a jewelry artisan who works entirely with sterling silver and 14k gf wire to sculpt unique jewelry using an array of semi-precious gemstones, cultured opals and Herkimer diamonds. In addition to creating custom pieces, she enjoys sharing her work at exclusive shows such as “BTR”. prince.associates@gmx.com |
Maureen McDonald
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Maureen McDonald began creating pebble art images as gifts for friends and family members, but soon found herself busy filling orders for others. She loves the simplicity of design enforced by this medium, and is thrilled to find a perfect piece of beach glass that evokes the wind lifting a bride’s veil, or two pebbles that fit together perfectly to form a couple in a loving embrace.
www.thirdactdesigns.com/ |
Martha Stroud
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This year, looking for a challenge, I roamed around Frontenac County, searching for yard sales to photograph and then paint. It was a lot of fun and I probably ended up with a few things I didn't really need, but most people were gracious, if rather bewildered, when I asked their permission to take photographs. I am also still painting trees from my morning walks along the Cataraqui River, and tried a couple of underwater paintings from a friend's photos. Nature remains important to me during these stressful times.
marthastroud1@gmail.com |
John Sorensen
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John Sorensen's background as an architectural antique dealer and passion for ballroom dancing influence his choice of subject matter. He uses the rich warm colours and texture obtained from traditional oil paint to interpret his two primary interests – old room interiors and “ordinary” people dancing or just sharing a quiet moment together.
jmsorensen@xplornet.com http://www.balleycanoeco.com/ |
Kevin Juckers
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Woodsparrow Fine Furniture and Design was established on April 2013 by Kevin Juckers. It is a company which focuses on solid woodworking for the home, including items such as tables, dressers, beds, and wardrobes as well as custom interior doors and stairs. Woodsparrow also constructs kitchen cabinets and does furniture replication.
Kevin Juckers was interested by woodworking when he was young. In high school he signed up for all the wood shop classes and was able to work side by side with James Raffan in restoring a 14-foot canvas canoe. From there Kevin went to Algonquin College in Ottawa where he took the Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician course and then went to Algonquin’s Perth campus and completed the two year Heritage Carpentry course. Once finished he worked for some of the professors from the college and also worked for the college, building new cabinets for their new campus wood shop. During those two years he also took a one week course in veneering at Rosewood Studio. Now he is currently working on his business in the 1000 Islands. https://woodsparrow.com/ <https://woodsparrow.com/> https://www.facebook.com/woodsparrowfurniture/ https://www.instagram.com/woodsparrowfinefurniture |
Lea Hamblett
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The creative spirit behind The Artful Dragon Studio is Lea Hamblett, who has been creating artwork using multi-media applications since 1984. Originally from England, Lea and husband, Phil, now call the beautiful Thousand Islands area of Eastern Ontario home. They live in a home hidden away in wooded lot surrounded by nature’s beauty. They are also close to the river where they keep their sailboat. Nature has always been an important inspiration and most of Lea’s early artwork was of wildlife or natural scenery. Over the years, Lea has produced porcelain, paintings, pencil drawings, pen and ink artwork using the pointillism technique, quilts and embroidery. Lea is now designing and creating, by hand, wearable art jewelry in .999 fine silver, polymer clay, resin, leather, wood and resin and silver wire. Currently, collections includes mixed metals in art jewelry and different 3D art using cut metal and alcohol ink. New in 2021 was the Koi Pond Collection. This features koi ponds in miniature, using ceramic dishes with fish, lily pads and lilies cut from metal and then painted. There can be up to 8 layers of resin to give the piece a 3D effect.
The Artful Dragon Studio Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ArtfulDragon/ Lea Hamblett Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/leahamblett/collections/72157669736176661/ Lea Hamblett Blogspot http://harpersailor.blogspot.com |
Sue Steffes
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Felt making has been my main medium for many years. A few months ago, however, I unpacked containers of fabric remnants I’ve been collecting for longer than I can remember. It was time for them to be useful to me or find another home. Finding it hard to let them go, I decided to work at integrating them more into my felted work. This, I think, has created more texture and interest to my existing felted style and am I excited to continue this exploration. Much of my inspiration comes from the natural world where I am a curious student. Born and raised in the prairies of Alberta, you can certainly see the influence of those landscapes in my work.
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Kathleen Verbeek
POTTERY Gananoque ON |
Over the past few years I have been involved in Fusion Clay and Glass Mentorship. This has allowed me to explore new surfaces on my ceramics using slips and glazes and underglazes . It has allowed me to explore concepts like urban decay and graffiti and how it contrasts with the more traditional forms used to hold the surface. I have been further exploring the concept of surfaces in order to tell the story of how decay can be contrasted with bright sharp colours including lustres. It has been a few years of growth in the making and decorating as well as the technical aspects of firing the kiln. I still am excited about Raku and pit firing methods which continue to explore surfaces but in a more quiet traditional ancient way.
chawrun@bell.net |
Colleen Lynch
FIBRE ARTIST Gananoque ON |
I use traditional practical handwork skills for sculptural intentions by melding the techniques with ideas and concepts drawn from --- just about anywhere: language (both written and spoken, and how words can be used to either clarify OR obscure), geology, mythology, art history, tactility, transposition, folklore, living in traditional communities, academic research, etc. Using traditional techniques in untraditional ways I hope encourages people to recognize other juxtapositions and intentional incongruities within the work. If someone smiles or has a delightful reverie when looking at my work, I have done my job! |
Deb Stagg
GARDEN ART Kingston |
Deb Stagg has been creating her designs in her garden at 133 York St Kingston. In the warm months she offers workshops. Her work is designed to add a romantic feeling to the garden and using leaves for textures she creates cement birdbaths, water fountains, garden tables. Come visit www.leafrelief.ca to see her full range of ideas. deb@debstagg.com |
Su Halle
CLOTHING Gananoque ON |
As a visual artist, I have worked in many mediums and fields; from graphic design to acrylic painting to fibre arts. My love for vibrant festival culture led me on a journey to create Triptastica, my line of clothing and accessories. My love of nature and concern for the environment made working in a sustainable way an easy choice. I create treasured sweater coats made from fine recycled sweaters, using natural wools whenever possible. Lately I have been motivated towards zero waste productions, which is pushing me to use my scraps in inventive ways. I hope to share these creations at the upcoming Before the Rush show. susanhallept@gmail.com |
