Artist: Marie Saunders
Title: Synchronicities
Size: 8×6”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Community can include all different people, places, and things happening simultaneously, interacting and working among each other.
The different colours, directions, and movement in this painting is in many ways representative of this, depicting the spirit of what a community is.
Artist: Melissa Van Dam
Title: Ohr Penimi (Translation – Inner Light)
Size: 24”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
The human soul was created for connection, woven together in community with one another and our Creator. When our inner light flickers, even a community of one can step in to protect it and guide us back.
Artist: Kathleen Rodgers
Title: Inspirational Girl Series
Size: 11×14”
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 100% cotton, Embroidery Floss, Silk Flowers
Growing up can be hard for many of us. Positive comments are not always received. Negative perceptions can arise. I wanted to create artwork that inspired with messages of positivity so the “Inspirational Girl” series was born!
Artist: Holly Maxwell
Title: Fictional Community
Size: 12×12”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
As a child I’d often find a way to escape within books. Books quickly became my community. Being able to relate to characters gave me a sense of peace I never had in a society that constantly pushed me down. Books offered me safety and solitude.
Artists: Starry Night visitors
Facilitator: Tracy Ho, Bloom Community Art Studio
Title: Community Garden
Size: 30 X 48 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
This “Community Garden” themed painting was a collaboration of over 25 visitors, of all ages, at Orillia’s Starry Night event. This annual event happens in August on Peter St South in the Arts District.
Artists: Birdie Lovejoy
Title: Community
Size: 16 X 20 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Inspired by my Catalpa (Bean) tree in North York, Ontario (2019), “Community” explores the shared energy of trees in relationship. The work reflects the powerful presence of this magnificent tree, whose vitality seemed to radiate love and joy. In the painting, that energy flows through a connected grove – alive, circulating, and accessible to all.
Artist: MJ Page
Title: Appreciating Nature Together
Size: 12 x 12”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
We are privileged to live in such a wonderful community that is surrounded by nature, numerous parks and beautiful lakes. A family walk, on a trail, or arriving at the beach, is a special time that can’t be taken for granted. Our time together is cherished. Sit and stay a while. https://www.mjpageart.ca
Artist: Helen Haidner
Title: Opa Reads To His Granddaughters
Size: 8 X 10
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Opa is reading a fairytale to his granddaughters. They are immersed in the pictures and the action in the story. No facial features leaves room for this to be anyone’s family.
Artist: Claire Lalonde
Title: Market Days
Size: 6×12 x2
Medium: Oil
Community is built on connection, collaboration, and shared experience. Through one another, we cultivate resilience and create sustainability. By offering mutual support, we strengthen the foundations of our markets, art, music, and food — the cultural elements that nourish and unite us.
