I love to paint in the great outdoors. Most of my watercolours and many of my acrylics are painted on location throughout Southern Ontario. I frequently travel around my home town of Kitchener/Waterloo and as far as Algonquin Park, Georgian Bay, Bruce Peninsula, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and everywhere in between. When I’m not out in the wild, you can find me sharing studio space at Globe Studios in Kitchener.
www.raflar.com

“My name is Lenore Brooks. I’ve spent my whole life, one way or another, immersed in design.
As the daughter of an artist, I developed an early love of art and design. This artistic drive eventually took me to Humber College’s Interior Design program in Toronto. I graduated with honours and began working as a Registered Interior Designer for both architects and designers. Working in Toronto was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to work on multi-million dollar projects, and develop my technical skills. But, after more than a decade in Toronto’s high-end design scene, and with a growing family, I was ready for a change.
Moving my family to Kitchener and launching Lenore Brooks Design, my own home design and staging business, was the beginning of a more relaxed lifestyle. I was able to return to doing some of the things I loved but hadn’t had time for. Sewing, embroidering and painting are loves that have been with me since childhood, while resin art is a new and exciting foray for me. My design experience has helped with my art and creations and I am always open to creating custom items for your home with materials that will best fit your décor. Being part of the K-W Central Art Walk keeps me creating new things throughout the year.”
lenorebrooksdesign.com

“I make purses and bags that you will love. Using a variety of fabrics and different styles, there is sure to be one that you cannot live without.
Through My Favourite Dress I also create the item of clothing that you love but can’t get anymore. The dress you have is too small or too big or you need it in a different colour or length.
I take the dress, make a pattern, and create a new one in another fabric and adjust the sizing to suit so you can wear your favourite dress again!”
myfavouritedress.ca

Glenn G. Smith is a local artist and sculptor, who specializes in outdoor garden sculptures.
www.stoneforeststudios.com

Elizabeth is a local soapmaker who works with skin-nourishing vegetable oils and fragrant essential oils to create luxury vegan bath and body products, including soaps, lotions, and lip balms.
www.masseysoaphouse.com

“I am a lifelong resident of K-W and currently retiring from the Waterloo Public Library. In the past few years I have discovered a great joy in collage and mixed media work – taking simple materials, found and natural objects, and exploring ideas of memory and celebration.”

David H. McKee is a writer and contemporary abstract artist in Kitchener-Waterloo.
You can follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/zuckerloft
www.zuckerloft.com

Jonathan Sau has been a serious photographer for over 20 years. While living in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was a member of the North Shore Photographic Society, reaching their highest Star 5 level. Currently he is a member of the Grand River Imaging and Photographic Society, and the Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA).
His photograph “Chocolate Lilies” won the CAPA Special Botany Award. His work has also been included in publication and local art sales.

Much of Jonathan’s work is in landscape and floral photography, capturing the beauty of nature. However, he also works in other genres like travel and still life. Via the judicious use of perspective and isolation, Jonathan creates powerful images, either depicting reality in its simplest and most pleasing way, or as abstracts of light and form.
www.jonathansauphotography.com

Dawn is wire-work artist living in Kitchener. Currently specializing in custom woven-wire garments, one-of-a-kind bags/accessories, pendant light fixtures, incorporating crystal, glass and other re-purposed or found items, Custom orders welcome – any size.
www.dawnadorned.com

“I make bracelets, pendants and earrings from chain maille. The jewelry is brightly coloured and/or silver coloured. I also make turned wooden objects such as bowls and candle sticks and spinning tops.These all make great Christmas presents.”