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Below are some of the artists participating in this season's show

Chung Yui

“Every brush stroke I make on a canvas is both cathartic and holistic. To share glimpses of the world through my tranquil lens with strokes of a brush is the gift I have been given to share with all.”

Gayle Fehr

“Gayle is an eclectic artist who works in a variety of styles and media.  Whether realistic or abstract  her work is colourful and expressive, evoking delight or curiosity in the viewer.”

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Nancy Jones

Preeti Sharma

“Spirituality is my medium. It is what inspires my creations and in turn I hope my creations inspire others in the spirit of yog.”

Stella Wadsworth

“Painting is an opportunity to capture my impressions of the world around me. I find joy and pleasure in Nature’s design and the designs which are products of people’s imagination.”

Julia Kane

“Julia Kane is a joyful artist who is thankful for the opportunity to express her self in painting. After many successful years in the corporate world, Julia has been given the opportunity to follow her creative drive and spirit. Originally designated as a gifted artist in school, she continues to enjoy participating in classes and workshops given by many leading artists. She also instructs fluid acrylic classes in her studio."

Monika Dickson

"I have always enjoyed painting, the simple act of pressing paint onto canvas seems so unimportant, yet when you step back something magical happens... those lines, swirls and colours turn into a recognizable thing of beauty."

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Doug Wright

"At the age of five, I got my first camera and developed an interest in Nature. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to travel twice around the world with many side trips along the way. I have seen and done a lot of wonderful things in my travels, and found that my photography was the best way to share them with family, friends and you!"

Levin Rodriguez

"Photography allows me to immerse myself in something that I feel passionate about while providing a vehicle to escape from my otherwise ordinary life. I try to capture images that either are pleasant and communicate a feeling or that are meant to challenge your mind and ask yourself 'what is that'."

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Kimberley Steenson

"My art focuses on presenting the most enticing elements of pure colour and their relationships together, with the effects of texture to encourage the viewer to explore these interactions within each piece."

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Helen Walter

"I love stories and I always look for the narrative in a scene. There usually is one, even when it's not immediately apparent. In my art, I try to tell the story I felt when I first looked at the scene.

I hope that if you look closely, you'll see the story too."

Keith Thirgood

"I want to share the joy I find in nature, objects and life in general. While running my marketing and communications business with my partner Helen keeps me extremely busy, I still find the need to express myself too powerful to ignore."

Audra Noble

"I create a visual representation of a 'soundbed' by layering photography and contemporary painting concepts into a compilation of images and text, material and media. My work evolves as I decide how to create the layers that produce a new artistic experience. Technological change is a rapidly ongoing reality. I collage photographs or any or other material on various papers because my subject matter creates a powerful experience and I can adjust my materials to get across my point."

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Franklin Beecham

"My travels from Europe to Asia, North and most recently South America, have taught me to appreciate a variety of art forms, infinite colours and the randomness of nature. I apply these experiences to my own works with an array of many styles and techniques, implementing my own sense of colour and stroke."

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Diana Bick

"I started drawing and painting when I was a young girl.  My initial passion was watercolour which I did for many years; however, when I visited galleries I was always attracted to acrylic pieces, especially abstract work.  This lead to my focus being on Mixed Media Acrylics.  It intrigues me to prepare canvases, layer paint and papers and often odd items, such as old keys, to creative a finished piece."

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Vera Walton

"Painting is a form of escape for me.  The beauty I see in the world inspires me, whether it’s an amazing colour of the sky or a face shining with joy, it uplifts and I want to hold on to that feeling by painting and expressing some of the beauty from within.

When I paint, I am immersed in that world of beauty and completely forget all else. It’s almost as if time stood still. I hope that people will see something in my paintings that would create in themselves a feeling of joy or evoke an emotion that touches their soul. "

Murray Pipher

"I am a senior citizen, a lover of the rural scene, a keen observer of nature and a devotee of local heritage.

I love to explore the play of light and shadow on natural forms and to present a unique view of familiar things. While I have a wide interest of subject matter – from wild flowers to local streetscapes, traditional farm life is my favourite. I keep my camera with him at all times in order to capture whatever catches my interest.

We are blessed to live in such an interesting part of the world. I want my art to reflect the beauty around us."

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James Lee

"I love drawing, ever since I was small, and I enjoy plein-air in particular. Knowing how to draw is a great blessing, because the process of painting brings me close to nature to appreciate its immense beauty, and compels me to adore it. Through painting the whole world discloses itself to me. One single tree or even one single grass blade is such an amazing piece of art when you look at it. God’s creation is so awesome. I am touched every single time when I look at His work. Oh God, would you give me sufficient time to admire your masterpiece of art?"

David Clubine

David Clubine is a registered graphic designer with many years of experience in watercolour illustration. His subjects feature landscapes, heritage homes and other familiar landmarks known throughout the area. His paintings can be viewed at www.clubinestudios.com and at local art shows and public and private collections.

Nicol Mentis

Nicol credits her mother as being her most inspiring teacher. She grew up influenced by many forms of art and creativity, which led her to a 10 year career in advertising before she shifted gears to full-time parenting. Her passion for art never waned and she always found ways to express and hone her creativity. Nicol’s art is a true reflection of her creative passion. She believes that each of her works also becomes a reflection – both literally and figuratively - of the person who chooses it.