River Road Gallery
Address: 65 River Road, Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0
Website: www.riverroadgallery.com
Phone: 519-238-6874
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Josy Britton
Josy Britton is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolours, CSPWC, and the Society of Canadian Artists, SCA, in which she is currently VP Communications. Josey graduated with an Honours BA in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo in 1979. Her paintings have hung in over 65 juried and group shows in International, National, Regional and Commercial galleries and in 15 Solo Shows in Southwestern Ontario.
Josy’s work has been published in International Artist’s Magazine in the Canadian Showcase for Master Painters of the World and as a featured artist, in the book, 100 Ways to Paint Favourite Subjects, and in Watercolor Magic Magazine as the 2005 Watermedia Showcase first prize recipient for landscapes.
Recent awards include Best in Show – Paint Ontario 2010, Award of Merit – SCA Integration 2009, Honourable Meniton – Paint Ontario 2009, Purchase Award Paint Ontario 2007, Second Place Paint Ontario 2006, Wittenhauer Award CSWPC 2005.
Josy lives in an oak savannah forest adjacent to Pinery Provincial Park. The family, whose members are all involved in the arts, also enjoys camping and canoe tripping. Josey is constantly inspired by miracles in nature and compelled to paint and share her eyes’ interpretation with others. She often paints a close-up point-of-view, breaking the painting into jewels of colour in a mosaic technique originally inspired by her love of impressionism. When you understand Josey’s paintings, it will change the way you see when you walk through the woods.
Artist’s Website: www.josybritton.com
Kristyn Watterworth
Kristyn is a creative force that is constantly working. Having obtained her BFA Spec HONS in Visual art at York university, she cannot help but create all of the time.
An artist since she held her first crayons , Kristyn has passionately been pursuing art as a career her whole life. Born in West Lorne Ontario, she was lucky enough to study under Harry Wilkinson and truly learn the discipline of painting. Kristyn’s passion for art translates into a unique and enthusiastic teaching style. She managed to obtain her art degree all the while running a studio/gallery throughout the summers. Here she gained practical experience in both art and business.
Kristyn’s personal artwork is explosive and varied. It is full of colour and movement and spans from intricate portraiture to raw emotional expression. You can also find beautiful landscapes scattered throughout her studio gallery. Her work is in collections all over Ontario and throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. She has been exhibiting in Toronto, London, Chatham, Bayfield, and most recently Grand Bend.
Artist’s website: http://kryartstudio.ca
Mary Lynn Fluter
Mary Lynn has expressed her creativity, passion and excellence in the field of photography for over 35 years; and specializing in portraiture, is now well established as a world-class artist.
Her clients include Prince Andrew, the Royal Conservatory of Music, the National Ballet, Pollution Probe and numerous corporate managers. They have enabled Mary Lynn to travel extensively and capture memorable shots throughout North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Mary Lynn’s work has been used in numerous fashion and bridal maagazines and has been proudly displayed everywhere from the sides of buses in London to store windows in Toronto and New York.
She has taught advanced portraiture at Fanshawe College in London and has mentored many photographers within Southwestern Ontario. Within the next two years, she plans to publish a coffee-table book of her work which will document the inspirational writings of her husband, Denis.
Teresa Marie
Teresa is primarily a commissioned portrait artist and her medium of choice is oil. No matter whether her subject is the human figure, a still life or a landscape, Teresa is unafraid of strong colours which she uses effectively to convey the joy of discovery that she finds in life and her love of painting. The result is work that is both compelling and accomplished.
What better way to celebrate the uniqueness of an individual than with a portrait! Whether it be a loved one, a friend, a colleague or oneself, a tasteful, well-executed portrait will capture the likeness and spirit of the subject.
For many, a portrait is a once-in-a-lifetime project and the choice of an accomplished, sensitive portrait artist is of paramount importance to achieving an enjoyable and satisfying experience and a satisfying result. Teresa Marie is just such an artist. With 15 years professional experience, over 100 commissioned works and numerous awards to her credit, Teresa Marie can be relied upon to provide a breathtaking result completed in a timely manner. Tears of joy have been a common reaction to subjects’ first encounter with their portraits!
Consider commissioning a portrait by Teresa Marie to coincide with a special occasion, to recognize an achievement or simply preserve the memory of a valued chapter of life.
Teresa Marie’s works make powerful statements and speak eloquently of their subjects!
Artist’s website: http://www.teresamarie.ca
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