Artists
Below we have listed many of our talented artists, who were kind enough to donate their time, and make our festival the success it has been.
James Buxton
James Buxton is from Bristol, NB where he has his studio: Birch Street Studio. He has been an artist for over 25 years. He is inspired by nature and prefers to work with wood, metal, and acrylic.
James Buxton is from Bristol, NB where he has his studio: Birch Street Studio. He has been an artist for over 25 years. He is inspired by nature and prefers to work with wood, metal, and acrylic.
Suzan Carsley
Suzan Carsley, interior designer by profession, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Environmental/ Interior Design) from Pratt Institute in 1973. She fell in love with the medium of watercolour after seeing an exhibition by Ming Ma in Montreal in 1992. "I was attracted by the vibrancy of his work- something I have never seen before with watercolour".
Suzan studied with Ming Ma from 1993-1997. "He explains watercolour as the fine line between chaos and control. It is a constant battle on the paper but a joy to behold when one succeeds."
For 18 years, Suzan travelled to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to paint in the exquisite Mexican light.
Suzan moved to the Woodstock area from Montreal in 2011 and is semi retired from the interior design profession. Her passion for watercolour now manifests itself in the captivating New Brunswick landscape.
A member of the Woodstock Art Club, Suzan's work can be seen at Creek Village Gallery in Woodstock and Acanthus Gallery in Grand Falls, or by appointment at her studio in Bedell.
To visit Suzan's Facebook page, click the link below:
Suzan Carsley
Suzan Carsley, interior designer by profession, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Environmental/ Interior Design) from Pratt Institute in 1973. She fell in love with the medium of watercolour after seeing an exhibition by Ming Ma in Montreal in 1992. "I was attracted by the vibrancy of his work- something I have never seen before with watercolour".
Suzan studied with Ming Ma from 1993-1997. "He explains watercolour as the fine line between chaos and control. It is a constant battle on the paper but a joy to behold when one succeeds."
For 18 years, Suzan travelled to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to paint in the exquisite Mexican light.
Suzan moved to the Woodstock area from Montreal in 2011 and is semi retired from the interior design profession. Her passion for watercolour now manifests itself in the captivating New Brunswick landscape.
A member of the Woodstock Art Club, Suzan's work can be seen at Creek Village Gallery in Woodstock and Acanthus Gallery in Grand Falls, or by appointment at her studio in Bedell.
To visit Suzan's Facebook page, click the link below:
Suzan Carsley
Judy Daye
Judy Daye is from Florenceville-Bristol, NB. She has been an artist for over 25 years. She is inspired by landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and abstract art. She enjoys working with oil, acrylic, and watercolour.
Judy Daye is from Florenceville-Bristol, NB. She has been an artist for over 25 years. She is inspired by landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and abstract art. She enjoys working with oil, acrylic, and watercolour.
Susanne Hansen
Susanne Hansen is from Woodstock, NB where she has her studio: Malerlcosten Studio. She has been an artist for over 50 years. She is inspired by life and the beauty that surrounds her. She enjoys working with watercolour, oil, acrylic, pen and ink, and pastel.
Susanne Hansen is from Woodstock, NB where she has her studio: Malerlcosten Studio. She has been an artist for over 50 years. She is inspired by life and the beauty that surrounds her. She enjoys working with watercolour, oil, acrylic, pen and ink, and pastel.
Phillip Harrington
Phillip is from Summerfield, NB where he was raised with his two other siblings. He started showing interest in drawing at a young age and was encouraged to follow his passion by his parents.
He spent his High School years drawing as often as he could, which caught the attention of his art teacher. His senior year (with the help of his teacher), he was the first student to have an independent show at the McCain Art Gallery in Florenceville-Bristol, NB.
That same year, he was awarded a full scholarship to the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD) in Halifax, NS where he studied and perfected his skills for 4 years.
Phillip now resides in Wakefield, NB where you can find him enjoying the outdoors where he finds most of his inspiration.
Phillip is from Summerfield, NB where he was raised with his two other siblings. He started showing interest in drawing at a young age and was encouraged to follow his passion by his parents.
He spent his High School years drawing as often as he could, which caught the attention of his art teacher. His senior year (with the help of his teacher), he was the first student to have an independent show at the McCain Art Gallery in Florenceville-Bristol, NB.
That same year, he was awarded a full scholarship to the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD) in Halifax, NS where he studied and perfected his skills for 4 years.
Phillip now resides in Wakefield, NB where you can find him enjoying the outdoors where he finds most of his inspiration.
Jean Haywood
A native of Burlington, Ontario, Jean moved to New Brunswick in 1976. She resides in Victoria Corner with her husband Robert.
Inspired by her high school art teacher Robert Bateman, Jean began a life long ambition of pursuing her love of art. Through the past several years she has been dedicated to developing her skills and style.
Watercolour and pen and ink are her choice of medium. Jean enjoys experimenting with different and varied techniques. She has recently began wood carving and has been enjoying working with this new medium. She has studied under artists such as Ray Butler of Saint John and Art Cunanan of Ontario.
Her love of nature constantly inspires her to weave natural environment into her artwork to showcase the beauty of New Brunswick.
To visit Jean's Facebook page, click the link below:
Jean Haywood
A native of Burlington, Ontario, Jean moved to New Brunswick in 1976. She resides in Victoria Corner with her husband Robert.
Inspired by her high school art teacher Robert Bateman, Jean began a life long ambition of pursuing her love of art. Through the past several years she has been dedicated to developing her skills and style.
Watercolour and pen and ink are her choice of medium. Jean enjoys experimenting with different and varied techniques. She has recently began wood carving and has been enjoying working with this new medium. She has studied under artists such as Ray Butler of Saint John and Art Cunanan of Ontario.
Her love of nature constantly inspires her to weave natural environment into her artwork to showcase the beauty of New Brunswick.
To visit Jean's Facebook page, click the link below:
Jean Haywood
Robert Haywood
Robert is a first time exhibitor (anywhere) and will be doing wood carving. He is recently retired. He has always enjoyed working with wood but has only recently taken up wood carving. He enjoys the medium very much and has many projects in mind.
Robert is a first time exhibitor (anywhere) and will be doing wood carving. He is recently retired. He has always enjoyed working with wood but has only recently taken up wood carving. He enjoys the medium very much and has many projects in mind.
Ann Kittredge
I am a mixed media artist and I teach drawing, design, and printmaking courses for the University of Maine and Presque Isle. I came late to the formal study of art. I often say that I had a "first life" in science, studying and teaching biology and science for many years. My art often reflects this background. I continue to be fascinated by the connections which I observe between art and science, and much of my imagery arises from a lengthy consideration of issues and phenomena which reside in that area where science, art, and spirituality overlap.
Most recently I have been making mixed median works built with collage, ink, paint, and other media over large intaglio prints (etchings). Working with predetermined imagery and a variety of media poses interesting problems, the creative solution of which probably appeals to my scientific background. The repeated use of intaglio images serves to emphasize a theme while visually uniting the individual pieces in a body of related work. At the same time, the layering of images and media speaks to the levels of meaning, reflecting the physical, intellectual and spiritual concerns which inspire my work.
I am a mixed media artist and I teach drawing, design, and printmaking courses for the University of Maine and Presque Isle. I came late to the formal study of art. I often say that I had a "first life" in science, studying and teaching biology and science for many years. My art often reflects this background. I continue to be fascinated by the connections which I observe between art and science, and much of my imagery arises from a lengthy consideration of issues and phenomena which reside in that area where science, art, and spirituality overlap.
Most recently I have been making mixed median works built with collage, ink, paint, and other media over large intaglio prints (etchings). Working with predetermined imagery and a variety of media poses interesting problems, the creative solution of which probably appeals to my scientific background. The repeated use of intaglio images serves to emphasize a theme while visually uniting the individual pieces in a body of related work. At the same time, the layering of images and media speaks to the levels of meaning, reflecting the physical, intellectual and spiritual concerns which inspire my work.
Nicole Manuel
Growing up in Ontario, Nicole has developed a real love for nature. She is inspired by what she experienced as a child growing up- long walks through the woods, ravines and parks with her mother at her side patiently pointing out bird's nests, trees and pods.
After receiving her diploma at Sheridan College of Craft and Design she moved to Nova Scotia to complete her degree in Fine Arts at NSCAD University.
Here, Nicole was inspired by the fresh air and the cool winds. She owned a Children's art studio; Creative Minds Studio for young artists, where she encouraged her students to explore the beautiful landscapes of Nova Scotia. Many of her projects include views of the shore. Her passion for teaching youth has landed her a nomination in 2014 for the Women of Excellence Award in Nova Scotia.
Nicole worked closely with the McCain's gallery in Florenceville, teaching workshops in schools and has now been teaching her own program of children's art class at the AYR Motor Centre.
She continues to be inspired by nature after moving to New Brunswick 2 years ago. Now living surrounded by woods, Nicole has become inspired by the creatures and plants around her.
Nicole pushes herself and her work to make a statement, albeit a subtle one, which speaks to the fragility and the beauty of life.
Growing up in Ontario, Nicole has developed a real love for nature. She is inspired by what she experienced as a child growing up- long walks through the woods, ravines and parks with her mother at her side patiently pointing out bird's nests, trees and pods.
After receiving her diploma at Sheridan College of Craft and Design she moved to Nova Scotia to complete her degree in Fine Arts at NSCAD University.
Here, Nicole was inspired by the fresh air and the cool winds. She owned a Children's art studio; Creative Minds Studio for young artists, where she encouraged her students to explore the beautiful landscapes of Nova Scotia. Many of her projects include views of the shore. Her passion for teaching youth has landed her a nomination in 2014 for the Women of Excellence Award in Nova Scotia.
Nicole worked closely with the McCain's gallery in Florenceville, teaching workshops in schools and has now been teaching her own program of children's art class at the AYR Motor Centre.
She continues to be inspired by nature after moving to New Brunswick 2 years ago. Now living surrounded by woods, Nicole has become inspired by the creatures and plants around her.
Nicole pushes herself and her work to make a statement, albeit a subtle one, which speaks to the fragility and the beauty of life.
Jody McCleary
Self taught in fine arts, my favourite mediums are alcohol reactive marker, watercolour, ballpoint pen, and acrylic. I love to notice nature and how the elements come in play with a specific project, but really favour working with faces. I favour portraits of children, adults, pets, or wildlife. Capturing expression and "that moment" is something that I strive for in my work.
Self taught in fine arts, my favourite mediums are alcohol reactive marker, watercolour, ballpoint pen, and acrylic. I love to notice nature and how the elements come in play with a specific project, but really favour working with faces. I favour portraits of children, adults, pets, or wildlife. Capturing expression and "that moment" is something that I strive for in my work.
Japheth McKinney
Japheth is a self taught artist with a wide range of interest and styles, gaining recognition across New Brunswick for his passion and willingness to create custom pieces. His work can be found at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery and other gift shops across New Brunswick as well as Prince Edwards Island.
His main focus is in creating handcrafted polymer clay pieces, starting with blocks of coloured polymer to blend and construct jewelry, figurines, ornaments, custom wedding cake toppers, wedding favors, and other gifts. He regularly creates custom pieces and works with clients to create a piece that captures the idea that they have in mind, or even need to hep visualize.
To visit Japheth's website, click the link below:
Japheth McKinney
Japheth is a self taught artist with a wide range of interest and styles, gaining recognition across New Brunswick for his passion and willingness to create custom pieces. His work can be found at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery and other gift shops across New Brunswick as well as Prince Edwards Island.
His main focus is in creating handcrafted polymer clay pieces, starting with blocks of coloured polymer to blend and construct jewelry, figurines, ornaments, custom wedding cake toppers, wedding favors, and other gifts. He regularly creates custom pieces and works with clients to create a piece that captures the idea that they have in mind, or even need to hep visualize.
To visit Japheth's website, click the link below:
Japheth McKinney
Jeromy Rideout
I discovered my passion for art late in life and found it hard to have my work displayed at local galleries in Carleton County. I rent studio space to promote my work and that of emerging artists. That way people who need a place to start or work are welcome to use the space.
To visit Jeromy's Facebook page, click the link below:
Stray Thoughts Art Studio
I discovered my passion for art late in life and found it hard to have my work displayed at local galleries in Carleton County. I rent studio space to promote my work and that of emerging artists. That way people who need a place to start or work are welcome to use the space.
To visit Jeromy's Facebook page, click the link below:
Stray Thoughts Art Studio
Irene Tompkins
Irene Tompkins is from Mount Pleasant, NB. She has been an artist for as long as she can remember, but she has been specifically focusing on her art for the last 30 years. She is inspired by beautiful things, bright colours, flowers, and scenery. She prefers to work with pastels, oil, and watercolour.
Irene Tompkins is from Mount Pleasant, NB. She has been an artist for as long as she can remember, but she has been specifically focusing on her art for the last 30 years. She is inspired by beautiful things, bright colours, flowers, and scenery. She prefers to work with pastels, oil, and watercolour.
Sylvie Tremblay-Laforest
Sylvie Tremblay-Laforest lives in St-André, NB. She has been an artist for over 30 years. She is inspired by children, flowers, birds, and landscapes. She enjoys working with oil, watercolour, pastels, as well as acrylic and texture.
Sylvie Tremblay-Laforest lives in St-André, NB. She has been an artist for over 30 years. She is inspired by children, flowers, birds, and landscapes. She enjoys working with oil, watercolour, pastels, as well as acrylic and texture.
Jennie Weeks
As long as I can remember I have always sketched but have only been painting for about 10 years and only seriously for about the last 5 years.
I use a dry brush technique in acrylics. I am still working out my own particular style but gravitate towards high contrast colourful subjects. I paint what I love including flowers, my family, my dog, people and beautiful rural landscapes of New Brunswick. I especially love to paint faces and landscapes with reflected water. I believe life is a gift and I want to express the gratitude and joy I feel for my life and for creation by inspiring others with my artwork.
As long as I can remember I have always sketched but have only been painting for about 10 years and only seriously for about the last 5 years.
I use a dry brush technique in acrylics. I am still working out my own particular style but gravitate towards high contrast colourful subjects. I paint what I love including flowers, my family, my dog, people and beautiful rural landscapes of New Brunswick. I especially love to paint faces and landscapes with reflected water. I believe life is a gift and I want to express the gratitude and joy I feel for my life and for creation by inspiring others with my artwork.