Art is an expression that is unique to its creator and, the recent Shoreline Artists’ Tour held on July 4th and 5th, illustrated how unique that can be.
From paintings to ceramics, photography to metal art, encaustics to fibre art and more, 41 artists participated in the tour this year in collaboration at 23 studios throughout Sauble Beach, Southampton and Port Elgin.
Artists displayed landscape scenes, florals, portraiture, wearable art and more in a variety of mediums from acrylic to watercolours, pastels to chalk, mixed media to oils, glass and wood … and more.
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Grace Patrick explained that she believes in supporting local and handmade. “To commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, I painted over 150 Maple leaves and shared proceeds with the London Abused Women’s Centre, and am planning to do that again.”
Janice Walters works in an unusual medium of
recycled glass, pottery chards, mirror pieces and more.
From an exquisite egret in flight to other birds and nature works, Walters uses ‘bits and bobs’, including recycled jewellery to create her unique art pieces.
Karen Stewart has long been a participating artist in the Studio Tour.
Working in a variety of mediums, she creates pieces from very miniature to larger landscapes in her country studio south of Port Elgin.
Artist Bonnie Hastings is well known for her beautiful floral art and has been a long-time member of the Shoreline Artists.Ā “While I enjoy creating floral art, I really prefer to paint landscapes, especially along our wonderful Lake Huron shoreline.”
The artists are now preparing for their next big summer show, ‘Art on the Fence’, coming up on August 1st (rain date August 2nd).Ā It is a chance for residents and visitors to stroll in the gardens of the historic home that is now Chantry Breezes B&B on High St. in Southampton and take in the creativity of the many talented local artists.
