A Story In Stained Glass: Maureen Haines
Pattern and colour fuel the creative fires for award-winning Muskoka stained glass artist Maureen Haines.
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Free To Be: A Profile of Pat Whittle’s Art & Creative Spirit
“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 …
Artist Pat Hillcoat on painting En Plein Air
Nothing is more rewarding to Pat Hillcoat than painting on location — en plein air. “Being outside puts you closer to the subject,” the Muskoka artist says. The result? “A painting with a more realistic feeling.” For the past 15 years Hillcoat has made Muskoka her home. A career in technology led her away from …