Scenes painted from in and around East Ferris Township, Bonfield, Powassan, Mattawa and Callander. Most people are fictitious… but not all!

Children and adults riding bikes and walking near a fire station with a red fire truck, with some children gathered on the station steps.

This picture was done for Participaction, before the new Municipal office opened. Sold to the Municipality of East Ferris

A painting of five people dressed in formal attire standing outside a modern building in a snowy landscape with mountains and a blue sky in the background. There are flagpoles with flags near the building.

I also painted the new township hall.. with councillors Rick Champagne, Terry Kelly, Mayor Paulette Rochford, Lauren Rooyakkers and Steve Trahan.

A colorful painting of a winter scene with people ice skating, snowmen, and animals on a frozen pond, with snow and snow-covered houses and trees in the background.

Ice fishing is big on the lake…. please note, we found that cell phone you dropped…

Colorful drawing of a busy scene outside a pharmacy, with people walking, talking, and using wheelchairs, a helicopter flying overhead, an ambulance parked nearby, and various other characters including children and adults, set against a green sky.

A new medical centre opened in East Ferris, so I painted it.. .I then painted our wonderful Pharmacist Sheriff in when he was added to the left of Dr. Seguin (Doc on the Lake) and Dr. Blake.

Colorful illustration of the East Ferris Public Library with various animals, children, and flying objects around it, including a hot air balloon, a drone, and flying dogs, with a lively and imaginative scene.

And we have a wonderful library here in the township! I think Jennifer is hiding in the window above the fitness centre…

Colorful drawing of a lively scene outside a pink public library and fitness center with many characters, animals, and fantastical creatures, including dragons, unicorns, and robots.

Sci Fi and Fantasy invade the library … okay.. so there are not quite enough books in my genre available imho.

A colorful, imaginative drawing of a busy scene outside the East Ferris Public Library, featuring a variety of fantastical creatures, people in costumes, animals, and various flying vehicles. There are children playing, some adults, and a large dragon sculpture in the foreground.
A watercolor painting of a lakeside scene with boats starting a Bass tournament on the water and a forested shore in the background.

Images depict the annual bass tourney, the old railway station at Astorville, the hill down to Perrons Freshmark in Astorville, and the old Booth Dock

Watercolor painting of a train station with a yellow CN train approaching, labeled Astorville
A colorful painting of a rural landscape with a winding dirt road, green trees, and several small dark houses under a bright sky with textured clouds. The hill in Astorville.
A colorful painting of a river scene at the Booth Dock with boats, a dock, and a fiery orange and yellow sky.
A colorful painting of a train station named 'Astorville' with a red brick building, a vintage black steam locomotive, and people waiting and walking around. The scene includes a woman with a dog, children, and various adults, with a purple sky overhead.

In this picture I decided to picture the station as it might have been back in the day.

Painting of the North Bay train station at sunset with vibrant orange and yellow sky, featuring people walking along the platform and train tracks, and buildings on either side.

The North Bay CPR station, imaged from a black and white photo from the North Bay Museum historical archives.

Some images from Bonfield - the fall fair has my work on their concession booth! Great place to snowmobile and ATV the one picture is of what I call Cathedral Woods.

A colorful farm scene featuring a red barn with a blue roof, a silo, green fields, trees, and a blue sky with clouds. There are cows grazing, pigs, ducks, chickens, and sheep on the pasture.
Colorful drawing of a lively outdoor rodeo event with horseback riding, barns, trucks, tents, and people enjoying activities on a grassy field during a storm.
Two ATVs riding through a puddle in a wooded area with autumn leaves on the ground and trees in the background.
A distant barn in a landscape during sunset or sunrise with a colorful sky and fields in the background.
Painting of a snow-covered forest scene with tall, bare trees lining a snow-covered path that extends into the horizon.
Colorful illustration of a lively library with various animals, people, and whimsical characters engaging in playful activities. Includes a house, a hot air balloon, and trees, with diverse figures such as a dog, cats, birds, and children playing
A watercolor-style drawing of a coffee shop scene inside a wooden frame. The scene features a man with glasses and a beard sitting behind a wooden counter with various coffee-making equipment. The background has a sign reading 'LE CAFE COFFEE' and a sign with a carrot cake illustration. The setting appears cozy and artistic.
Painting of a lighthouse on a small island with trees, under a vibrant sunset sky with hues of pink, orange, and yellow.
Children playing near a river, with one riding a bicycle, others running, and a woman walking dogs. Birds and trees are also visible.
Children and adults play outside a red building labeled 'Callander Health Centre' on a sunny day.

Nearby in Callander my husband and I have many ties, from attending the Cook Book Book Club at the library, to our wonderful Dr. Riley at the clinic, and Kim doing Tai Chi in the park. Two restaurants have my paintings, though sadly Le Cafe closed. Recently Callander rebuilt their lovely lighthouse!

Colorful painting of a restaurant with outdoor patio, umbrellas, and a sign that says 'Fork', set against green trees.
Colorful drawing of a lively public library with numerous characters and animals. Characters include children playing, reading, and dancing, along with various animals such as birds, frogs, and a dog. The library building has large windows with people inside, and there is a sign that says 'Join us!' near the entrance. The background features a large tree and a vibrant sky filled with flying birds and a hot air balloon.
A painting of the old Mattawa train station with a gray roof and red brick walls, surrounded by orange and yellow trees, under a warm sky.

Nearby are also Powassan, Mattawa, and the Almaguin Highlands.

Landscape painting of the Amaguin highlands with a bright yellow field next to a blue river, with green trees on either side and a sky with fluffy clouds.
Abstract painting of Mattawa mountains and hills with green, yellow, orange, black, and blue colors - and three crosses
A framed watercolor painting of three people standing in front of a blue SUV outside a Subaru dealership, with a sign indicating the car was sold by Caleb Leblond.

And of course, North Bay is our nearest larger city.

A painting of Santa Claus leading a train with children, some wearing Santa hats, on a snowy landscape. There is a sign that reads 'North Bay Pole' and an Canadian flag attached to the train.
Oil painting of a boat on icy waters with a man in an orange coat standing at the stern, and other figures on the boat, with a background of trees and sky.
Watercolor painting of a two-story building with red bricks, a bookstore named "Allison the Bookman" on the ground floor, and a gray car parked in front.
A colorful impressionist painting of the Duscheney falls and forest scene with tall trees and a pathway.
Painting of a North Bay under a sky with swirling clouds, featuring a prominent lamp post with a round light and surrounding modern buildings in earthy tones.
Two abstract paintings with colorful geometric shapes on a wooden wall. they show the abandoned outlook hotel in Callander.
Drawing of a brown horse on a carousel with a pink, yellow, and black saddle and a purple pole supporting it.
A watercolor painting of a street scene with buildings, a streetlamp, and flowering bushes in the foreground.
Painting of a bookstore interior with tall wooden bookshelves filled with colorful books, a person walking down the aisle, and a bright ceiling light.
A blue-toned painting of a person fishing in a body of water with floating huts, with a green and white landscape and a blue sky in the background.

And of course, just outside our window in East Ferris, is one of the nicest places to paint.

A watercolor painting of a snow-covered landscape with birch trees casting shadows on the snow, under a blue sky.
Watercolor painting of a cluster of young birch trees with white bark and dark markings, set against a background of blue sky, yellow foliage, and green undergrowth.
An impressionist-style painting of a winter scene with three black and white loons swimming in a frozen lake, with tall trees and a mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.
A still life watercolor painting of wooden canoes on the ground next to a tree with a building in the background. The scene has warm earth tones.
Impressionist-style painting of a sunset over a body of water with trees on the horizon, vibrant colors including yellow, orange, red, purple, and green.
Dock scene with trees, a wooden dock, and outdoor furniture including two glasses of white wine, a bottle, and an sailboat.
A man with white hair and beard wearing sunglasses, a brown hat, and a red plaid shirt, relaxing on a lounge chair by a beach or lake with two glasses of drinks on a table, against a backdrop of trees with yellow and green foliage, and a cloudy sky.