Exhibiting Artists
Artist
Lynne Ayres
Lynne, a Montreal-born artist, now living in southeastern Ontario, works primarily with acrylics and collage because they best suit her temperament and her stylistic approach to artistic expression.
Visual and Stained-glass Artist
Hélène Céré
From a science and design background, Hélène discovered her artistic talents playing with her children’s gouache. Now, she thrives with her paintbrush and stained glass.
Glass Artist
Chloé Charette
Making a beeline through almost every art-form while growing up, Chloé ended up at Espace Verre, the glass art school in Montreal. Since then, she has split her time between teaching glass arts in Quebec and Ontario, and making art happen. She is the spark that ignites the Missoui Studio flame.
Marquetry Artist
Richard Charlesbois
Richard, an Electro-Mechanical Drafting Technician graduate from Algonquin College discovered marquetry later in life. He fell in love with this exacting craft, drawing on his drafting skills and woodworking experience to earn a certificate in marquetry in 2002 at the Rose Wood Studio in Almont, Ontario. Marquetry has been Richard’s passion ever since. He captures the essence of historical sites and the natural world in wood veneer. In addition to creating meticulously crafted works, that has been exhibited far and wide, Richard teaches his craft at his home studio.
Jeweller | Enamellist
Laura Eustace
The artist behind LOLA Jewellery is a Toronto-born creator who now calls Alexandria home. With professional goldsmithing training from George Brown College, she brings a wealth of expertise to her craft. Laura playfully explores traditional metalsmithing techniques, enamelling, and seed beading to create unique and eye-catching pieces. Her work reflects a passion for both classic methods and innovative design.
Silversmith & Jeweller
Rain Kazymerchyk
With a background in art, Rain found her passion in jewelry making & design. Mostly self taught, she learned her craft through workshops, books, the internet and lots of trial and experimentation. A thirst for learning keeps her works fresh and always evolving.
Painter
Lesley McVicar
Lesley McVicar is a contemporary artist — a painter for many years, her canine art, portraita and landscapes are in private collections all over North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She is currently focussed on continuing to develop her Highland Spirit Art Collection.
Photo-based Textile Artist
Jessica Sarrazin
An Associate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, Jessica has exhibited professionally since 1998. After completing her MFA at the University of Windsor, she went on to live in Seoul, South Korea. Jessica eventually returned to her hometown, Vankleek Hill, Ontario where she served as the director/curator of the Arbor Gallery for eight years.
