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The One World of Artist Michelle Vyn

May 7, 2021August 11, 2020 by Wendie Donabie, Arts Reporter

One World – that’s how artist Michelle Vyn sees her world and her art practice. She views life in all its diversity as entitled to equal respect and treatment. Through her creations, the artist brings a message of concern for all life, a need for humanity to acknowledge responsibility to care for the planet and …

Free To Be: A Profile of Pat Whittle’s Art & Creative Spirit

July 8, 2020June 23, 2020 by Wendie Donabie, Arts Reporter

“Being free to be myself.” That’s how Pat Whittle describes her art practice. Based in Muskoka, Pat’s creative spirit is clearly represented in an eclectic body work, from acrylics and oils, to encaustics, stained glass, and alcohol inks. The artist pours her heart and soul into exploration of colour and movement, pattern and feelings—every project …