To say that Cornwall and region is an undiscovered hotbed of artistic activity would not necessarily be a stretch of the imagination. Dozens of talented artists call the area home, here are some of more well-known artists.
Tracy-Lynn Chisholm
Tracy-Lynn is a versatile artist perhaps best known for her whimsical acrylic paintings that depict a wide variety of themes. She started Serenity Studios in Cornwall as haven for local artists, and has become an active ambassdor for the City. Most recently Tracy-Lynn was invited to participate in the One of a Kind show in Toronto.
www.TracyLynn.ca
Emily MacLeod
Emily MacLeod's paintings recognize the preciousness of small things and the ordinary miracles she sees around her everyday. Her artwork is a stimulus, calling us to see the beauty of each thing, to increase our awareness of the world not only as it is, but as it could be, would be, or should be if observed closely enough and with that goal in mind.
Candice Nixon
Candice Nixon is a versatile artist comfortable in a variety of mediums, including glass art, decorative painting and illustration. As a child, drawing and painting came naturally to her. She enrolled in art classes, beginning her formal training. She often uses recycled antique windows to create unique stained glass art that has to be seen to be appreciated. In 2004, she started Melting Pot Studio in Cornwall.
Anne Wylemans
The colourful beauty of nature has always been an inspiration to Anne Wylemans. Her favourite place to create is outdoors around her flowerbeds and trees, from early spring until Autumn when the foliage changes colour. She often works with a palette knife on canvas using acrylic paint in the vibrant colours that nature gives us. The rich texture it gives to the painting makes you want to touch it.
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