When I sit a show, or complete a commission, it’s the stories that are evoked when people view my work – mine and theirs . . .
Christine Tisa and Scott Ouderkirk have spent the last several decades creating art about and around the Thousand Islands. Many people in the area own and display each artist’s work, but few of those people would think of the two artists’ work as similar . . .
Mance Granberg is a Wolastoqiyik/Abenak artist who explores the relationships between people, animals, and plants and his paintings are rich with spiritual imagery and symbolism.
When you hear the name Rick Casali, I want you to think of beautifully painted portraits and impressive sculptures.
This profile will introduce artist John Healey . . . However you may not know how important an artist John is . . .
We have both exciting new artists and returning favourite artists. Some of the new artists are profiled here . . .
I bet you did not know that this man captured the installation of Wolfe Island's Wind Turbines in pictures. I didn't, until Paul sent me to his website. . .
The book is a treasure of drawings of all things Clayton NY. No matter if a long-time resident or a summer visitor, there will be scenes that you will recognize immediately.
We start with the Book – written by Mike Hill (known as Aerosnapper) and Paul Wash – which will be published and on sale in March 2023. Then we ask questions to the Pilot. . .
MA. Erki will be familiar to TI Life readers as our official online artist and illustrator. Recently, we learned that she has published a book – one that is certainly interesting . .
The popular Before the Rush Show will be back again this year, on November 26 and 27, at the Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street, in Gananoque. We have exciting new exhibitors, and some favourites will return.
“Home canned food has a different, “Home canned food has a different, fresher flavor— and you don’t realize how easy it is to ‘put up’,” says May Irwin, in her 1922 column on cooking . . .
Definition of Network: “a group or system of interconnected people or things.” Simple explanation, Eh! However, looking closely the new Gananoque Arts Network (GAN) takes on real meaning.
There will be many tributes given in the future but this editor was fortunate as TI Life was able to highlight Will Salisbury's work many times over the years. I am pleased to share them again today.
For those of us summering in the Thousand Islands, any day seems special; but on the day I invited Doug Drumm for lunch, and I started to ask questions, I realize, that it was a special day indeed.
This is the largest public and permanent exhibit of Sally James Farnham’s work and it celebrates this forgotten woman’s life . . .
CSL commissioned the mural, which was created by Bryan Beyung, along with equally renowned Canadian artists Emmanuel Jarus, Andrea Wan, and K.C. Hall, to help celebrate the spirit of the 2022 Canada Summer Games
A couple of weeks ago, I learned that Lyne Roberge, Ian’s dear wife and best friend, was going to exhibit some of his best works through Artwrk.ca, which is a digital gallery.