Almonte artist Dee Heron has been honing in on her passion for visual arts since her teenage years. She studied under Francis Tremblay, whose artwork has been in exhibitions, museums and in The Artist’s Magazine. Dee learned that a strong foundation was key to a successful painting. Dee also tutored under artist Sheri Alimonda with

I create many different flowers using wire, glue, tape, paint, and many types of paper. I try to make them as realistic as I can. Please explore my gallery to see some of the flowers I have made and contact me if you would like to place a special order! I also make paintings in pen and watercolour and

I returned to visual art fifteen years ago, after many years as an adult educator by day and performing songwriter at night. At that time, I moved from an urban lifestyle to living to a quieter, slower existence in a small town. Taking walks in meadows, along streams and through forests brought me back to

The inspiration and experience I have found has not only been through the abilities of other artists, but also from the support and suggestions from some truly inspirational friends. I paint outdoors as often as possible. When that isn’t possible you’ll find me driving around the country or hiking in one of our many beautiful

Sam Hamilton is an illustrator & graphic designer living and working in Almonte. He also a publisher of children’s books.

Jean Morrow is a Canadian artist who has developed a unique abstract painting style that creates the illusion of glass on canvas. A sense of movement, energy, and bold colors are some of the qualities that immediately identify a painting as one of hers. It has taken many years of study and work to perfect

Rosemary Leach’s paintings explore the rich character of familiar objects. She responds to the contemporary “cool” aesthetic with a focus on what is warm, personal and evokes a story; a milk carton strapped to an old bicycle, espresso on a messy countertop. Her compositions honour a contemplative approach to everyday life and a celebration of lives deeply lived. Her

A group of ten Canadian artists featuring diverse backgrounds and styles of painting.

Born Ikaalinen, Finland. Kaija is a professional working artist, tutor and teacher. She paints from Willow Creek Studio in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario, near the very picturesque and artistic community of Clayton, west of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city.

Inspired by rural customs – contemporary and older – local stories and those from elsewhere as well as the industry of the Ottawa Valley textile mills in the last century, Jill’s work is colourful, lively and may incorporate a surprising anecdote. Artist’s statement: My work is animated by informal subjects and common practices, but offers