Today, on yet another gorgeous fall day, the Taste team set out on the second part of its tour of the Arts Trail.

First stop was Mary J. Brett Originals, where Mary gave a grand tour of her gallery/home bedecked top to bottom with her colourful and eclectic work. From silk scarves to collages and paintings, bright colours greeted us everywhere we looked. Before we left, Mary told us that she and photographer Peggy deWitt are working on a project together and promised details would follow in the New Year. We look forward to finding out what they are up to and promise to share info with you as we receive it.

At Mad Dog Gallery, owner Anne House introduced us to encaustic painter Susan Wallis, who was busy unpacking for an upcoming show. While Susan finished her work, Anne gave us a tour of the current exhibit featuring works by John Castle, Celia Sage and Andrew King to name just a few. She also invited us to the upcoming Good Things in Small Packages, a show which will run until Christmas.

Down the road in Cherry Valley, we admired the work of the self-professed “Bald Photographer,” Graham Davies, and even got to see images from his latest project. Staged at Picton’s now closed Royal Hotel, the black and white prints feature members of the Marysburgh Mummers theatrical company in period dress, recalling not only times passed, but also the building’s colourful history.

Next it was on to painter Ron Pickering’ Red Roof Gallery and though he was away teaching, his wife Lynn made us feel right at home. After admiring her husband’s scenic watercolours (and his view of Adolphus Reach), we left Lynn and continued on to Picton and our final stop of the day, Arts on Main. At the artist-run gallery, we chatted with artist on duty Andrew Innes and took in the latest exhibit, which just launched this week. From woven scarves and folk art to jewellery and paintings, the show features work by a diverse group of County artists. And while we could go on and on and describe it in more detail…we think you should check it out and see for yourself!

Coming Soon: Part Three of our Arts Trail tour.

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