Portside Gallery

Elgin Life newspaper has featured Portside artist Diane Dobson this month. You can see it online at https://elginlife.ca/current-issue Congratulations Diane

Have you checked out our art on https://portsidegallery.ca some of the animals are loose?

Portside would like to give a shout out to the Art Emporium in Port Stanley. They are in lockdown now but will be open again soon. Check out their website. https://www.artemporium.ca/

Portside Gallery, online art -102 pieces of art by 11 local artists. https://portsidegallery.ca #portstanleyontario #portstanleyartist... #abstractart #landscapephotography See more

Wishing you could go for a stroll in an art gallery? Let your fingers do the walking. https://portsidegallery.ca Windows - Acrylic Collage 30" x30" by Susan Shurish

Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? Find out in which shows our artists are participating, and our future events. Learn fun facts and see our the latest art. We only send out Portside Gallery newsletter about once a month. It's eazy to join at https://portsidegallery.ca

Betty Burrell has joined the Art Emporium. in Port Stanley. Her fans can see her art there. Betty was with Portside Gallery for 24 years and is well known in Port Stanley.

Happy Thanksgiving! from Portside Gallery

"Notice to our clients, Portside Gallery has no affiliation to the business Portside Art Institute. at our old location in Port Stanley."

Portside artist Diane Dobson is showing her art at Gathered in Sparta.

Abstract art literally means the distancing of an idea from objective referents. Portside Gallery artists are mostly visual artists ( paint what you see). But all of them play with abstract art. Take a look and tap the photo for more information. portsidegallery.ca

Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners are making the village look pretty again this year

Take a virtual trip to Newfoundland on Portside Gallery website. Click on photos to see title and artist. https://portsidegallery.ca

As long as I can remember, the colours, the movement and the moods of the world have fascinated me. In my early years, I spent many hours wandering through the fields and ravines around our home. The seasons with their colours and moods continue to inspire me. Artist Pat Curtis Take a trip to the market at portsidegallery.ca

Take a virtual trip to Scotland through Pat Johnson's art on https://portsidegallery.ca

A description of the harbour should appear early in the every mariner story. PS harbour contains a combination of period structures and the ongoing story of the Great Lakes fishing industry, I never tire of the subject and use it often in photographic experimentation & expression. Artist Jerry Cutting, PS Harbour - Photography 6"x16", matted 11"x 22" $225.00 Portside Gallery Online Spring Show portsidegallery.ca

In my garden the first flowers to bloom are Peonies. They always inspire me to paint a still life every year. This year using a mason jar and an old tablecloth brought the colour pink to life. Peonies in a Mason Jar, was painted in oil and is 20"x16" By Kit Merriam Cutting. See it in the Spring Online Show at https://portsidegallery.ca

Artist Patti Fisher talks about her painting in Portside Gallery Online Spring Show. "I've had this thing, a love for, and have been intrigued by owls since I was young, only to find out much later that my mothers maiden name translates to owl. The batik technique I use of layering hot wax to protect the lightest colours until the painting is finished adds a unique & textured look only batiking can achieve. ... I chose this image of the Great Horned Owl because his look and attitude expressed my sentiments regarding the dragging on of winter and the desire for brighter and warmer spring days!" Come on Spring - Great Horned Owl - batik 12x12 https://portsidegallery.ca

We may not have a physical building in Port Stanley but our website says. "We are still calling Port Stanley home and will show our art on our website and in local art events."

"The lakes, rivers, and forests of Northern Ontario have always had a special attraction for me. Spending time there has motivated me to paint the almost endless scenes that the area presents. 'Below the Rapids" is one such depiction of a river in Northern Ontario where the immediate sound of moving water is contrasted with the roaring water of the unseen rapids just a short distance upstream." Below the Rapids -oil 12x19" by Len Hughes, Portside Gallery, Spring Online Show https://portsidegallery.com

Our "sister" art gallery is opening on June 20th. Beautifully renovated ! All the best wishes Art Emporium.

"Redbud is one of the first signs of spring. It is thus one of the first temptations to get outside to paint again." Said Jean Johnson about her painting on the Online Portside Gallery Spring Show. https://portsidegallery.ca

Tulips,a symbol of spring was painted in February by Pat Curtis. "We were all looking forward to spring when everything open up, nature bursts forth and we all begin our summer activities. But alas it was not to be. Spring burst forth but we were confined to our homes due to the virus. I found that the tulips became a symbol of hope. We will eventually be back to our normal lives." Title Pot of Spring - oil, 19x16 See our Spring Show Online at https://portsidegallery.ca

We are having a Spring Show on the website. Susan Shurish's art is titled "And On, and On", acrylic, 12x12. Her idea for this painting is that each ending has a new beginning within it. Sue liked the contrasts of organic and man-made shapes, and of metal and earth tones. https://portsidegallery.ca

That painting was started at Portside Gallery just before we closed down because of Covid19. S'ine had brought all the items to create the still life. We sketched and painted all morning. A time that everyone can appreciate is very precious to me now. Fortunately, I had taken several photos of the subject and was able to finish it. I painted the whole surface burnt umber in oil paint, and then wiped away areas to set up the composition as well as light and dark areas. It wa...s fun to paint and very satisfying in more ways than one! Green Apples - oil 12" x16" by Diane Dobson See at the Spring Online Show https://portsidegallery.ca See more

Good New for those visiting Port Stanley.

Portside Gallery's Spring Online Show & Sale is on now. Check it out https://portsidegallery.ca Use the magnifying glass to see up close an bigger.

Thank you to our customers and artists, for 24 years of support of Portside Gallery. The owners of the building advised that our lease would not be renewed.. We have looked at alternative locations but logistics and cost will mean that effective May 31, 2020, we are closing our Port Stanley location. Portside Gallery will continue as an on-line business, portsidegallery.ca as we explore other future opportunities.... We are excited about concentrating Portside Gallery online. In many respects, this will be interesting as we develop and adapt a new business plan. Follow your favourite Portside Gallery artist on-line and on Facebook where future shows will be announced. https://portsidegallery.ca

Wonderful Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners are making Port Stanley beautiful again.

Artist Catherine Goodmurthy is know for her sheep paintings, but have you seen her umberella art? Catherine paints in watercolor and oils.

Portside Gallery Artist Sharon Cook-Harbaruk photograph is featured as the May photo in Standardbred Canadas Heart of Harness Racing Calendar.

Susan Shurish has creates three new colourful pieces in a small format. Just the thing to brighten a wall. More of Susans art can be seen on Portside Gallery website https://portsidegallery.ca/product-category//susan-shurish/

The King George lift bridge will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic from March of 2020 to May of 2021. Over the anticipated 13 month project duration, all vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian traffic will be detoured utilizing Colborne Street, Warren Street, and Carlow Road.

Kettle Creek flooded up to the top of the walkway. Thanks Ann Stevens for the video.

Port Stanley Beach, is the title of this batik 6"x12" by artist Patti Fisher. "Love the beach scene at Port Stanley - always a good viewpoint from Mackie's! (Praying well see summer activity)! More of Patti's art can be seen on Portside website https://portsidegallery.ca/product-ca/artists/patti-fisher/

Diane Dobson is field naturalist and bird watcher, her inspiration comes from the natural world. She doesnt always paint the birds or the butterflies, but often paints their environment. Enjoy more of Dobson's art on https://portsidegallery.ca/product-ca/artists/diane-dobson/

Portside Gallery artist Jerry Cutting has been working on his uniquely processed photographs while the gallery is closed. Here are three new ones of Elgin County. More of Jerry's art can be seen at https://portsidegallery.ca/product-category//jerry-cutting/

Portside remains closed as a result of Covid-19 restrictions: the Miniature Show & Sale will not be extended in April. All artists will receive instructions regarding their art via email. Updates will be provided when available. Stay safe.

Here are a couple of Miniature pieces of art from our March Miniature show at Portside Gallery.

More Miniature art from Portside Gallery show. Open again tentatively April 6th.

Couple of Mini's to cheer you up. From Portside Gallery

Here are a few pieces of art from our Miniature show. We can look but not touch. until we reopen (hopefully) April 6th. click on the photo to find out more about each piece.

Due to Covid-19, Portside Gallery will be closed until April 6, 2020. The Miniature Show will be extended from April 6 to April 24. Updates will be posted as necessary should this information change. Stay healthy and make art. Miniature show art by Marcia Pensa

Two pieces by Robin Baratta in Portside Gallery Miniature Show.