Denise Nonomura

Reflections of A Moment

 August 8th to 22nd

A Gallery & Virtual Exhibition of New Paintings in Pastel by

Denise Nonomura

"I paint the light and colour of a moment in time. These moments can sometimes be fleeting, but they leave an impression on my mind and I am drawn to record the beauty through my chosen medium of soft pastel.  The reflections that bounce off an object when light hits it will reflect some of its own colour on a surface, leaving a bit of itself there. I love finding those colours in reflections, but reflections on water particularly interest me and are the focus of this exhibit.

I am drawn to water and the reflections that play there. They dance, tease, break and join again, create ribbons of colour and dare me to make out shapes. They are ever changing – just like life itself. 

The smooth as glass water on a clear day reflects like a mirror while ripples in the water create wonderfully fun reflections. They are fluid, graceful and oh so temporary. They flow with the movement of the object or the water. They can be mesmerizing. Moving, choppy water will reflect the sky and the colours seen in the prism of light. We see both through it and see the reflection from above almost at once. Even on a cloudy or misty day when the reflections are partially obscured and softened, we can experience those reflections with an added element of mystery, quiet and peace.

I invite you to enjoy my exhibition and experience the reflections of a moment in time."    Denise 

All of the pastel paintings are framed and prices listed include the frame. Sizes listed under each work are the image sizes. For frame sizes and a photo of the image with the frame please contact the gallery. Email villagestudios@wightman.ca

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Summer on the Rocks, 16 x 20", pastel framed $725

Summer Reflections, 17 x 11", pastel framed $425

Gentle Wave, 12 x 22", pastel framed $850 SOLD

Morning Reflections, 16 x 20", pastel framed $800

Early Morning Mist, 13 x 13", pastel framed $400  SOLD

Mist Rising, 12 x 18", pastel framed $450

Grace, 11.5 x 14.5, pastel framed $400  SOLD

Peaceful Morning, 14 x 20", pastel framed $625

Morning Beauty, 14.5 x 11.5", pastel framed $400 SOLD

Good Morning Sun, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175  SOLD

My Favourite Colour is Sunset, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175 SOLD

Sunset II Peace, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175  SOLD

On the Beach, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175  SOLD

Partly Cloudy, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175

Shore Reflections, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175  SOLD

Chippewa Falls, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175 SOLD

Crashing In, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175

Huron Wind, 5 x 7", pastel framed $175

Huron Waves, 5 x7", pastel framed $175  SOLD

A Day at the Beach, 11 x 14", pastel framed $400

Namaste, 24 x 18", pastel framed $1,000

Tanya Zaryski New Work

Backroads and Side Streets
A Front-Window and Virtual Exhibition of New Paintings by

Tanya Zaryski

July18 to August 1st

Please join us to view this exhibit of new work by Tanya Zaryski. Many works are in the window or can be viewed through the window, looking inside,  but we do have a number inside that can be viewed by entering the gallery observing current covid safety measures. 

The Garden, 14 x 24", acrylic on cradled panel  $900 SOLD

 Bales, 12 x 7", acrylic on cradled panel   $250 SOLD

 Evening Street in Clarksburg, 24 x 8", acrylic on cradled panel  $500

White House in Autumn, 23 x 8", acrylic on cradled panel   $500 SOLD

  Spring, 25 x 13", acrylic on cradled panel   $800  SOLD

  Flowering Crab, 13.5 x 27", acrylic on cradled panel   $900

  Laundry Line, 18 x 6", acrylic on cradled panel   $300 SOLD

SOLD

  Blue Gable, 7.5 x 7.5", acrylic on cradled panel   $175 sold

Winter Thaw, 24 x 8", acrylic on cradled panel  $500 sold

  Harvest Fields, 12 x 12", acrylic on cradled panel   $360 SOLD

  Summer Garden, 31 x 25", acrylic on cradled panel   $2000

  Verdant Fields, 29 x 18", acrylic on cradled panel   $1200

  Winter, 12 x 12", acrylic on cradled panel   $360 SOLD

Hutchinson's Corners and Road to Markdale, 48 x 10", acrylic on cradled panel   $1200

 Birds Nest I, 6.5 x 6.5" image, acrylic on cradled panel   $150 framed

  Birds Nest II, 5 x 5"image, acrylic on cradled panel   $120  SOLD

  Birds Nest III, 5 x 5" image, acrylic on cradled panel   $120  SOLD

Shannon Reynolds Eclectic Inheritance: a treasury in still lifes

We are pleased to present

Eclectic Inheritance: A Treasury in Still Lifes

A Front-Window & Virtual Exhibition of New Paintings by

Shannon Reynolds

June 27 to July 11, 2020

You may view Shanon’s paintings in our window and on the gallery walls by appointment or by controlled entrance at the door . 
Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Email enquiries welcomed anytime villagestudios@wightman.ca

“Too often the objects we inherit languish in dusty cupboards, in drawers or basements, forgotten and unappreciated. After years spent renovating my Victorian house, I found myself unpacking my own inherited trove. These were items that had escaped Marie Kondo style sweeps--escaped because they were storied and often beautiful, because they were tokens of my history and sparked, if not precisely joy, then at least a strong urge to paint. Many of these inherited objects seem out of step with today’s pared down aesthetic. I believe our collective rush to simplify is a style preference of necessity, an admission that a flourish, a gilded edge, a fluted piece of moulding, a hand-painted surface is an extravagance we no longer afford ourselves. But as a painter, it’s the extravagant and historical that so often draws my eye. In these still life paintings, the idea of inheritance extends beyond my home to other things I value: the inherited plants in my garden, the heirloom produce at the market, the chrysanthemums grown by a dahlia society to preserve unusual cultivars, the fountains and flowers in public parks and gardens, the public gardens themselves. These things are small tokens of a collective culture, of human endeavour, of civilization itself. These paintings depict my own modest treasury, but I hope they will resonate with anyone who has ever been charmed by the gilded rim of porcelain tea cup or the curve of a table leg.”

--Shannon Reynolds

N/A means the paintings can no longer be seen at Village Studios but might still be available.

Please contact us for further information. 

Spanish Oranges with Glass, 8 x 8", oil on panel, framed $330 SOLD

 Moorcroft & Damsons, 8 x 10", oil on panel, framed $360 SOLD

 Ice Follies Daffodils, 10 x 10", oil on panel, framed $400

 Butter Dish & Tulip, 10 x 12", oil on panel, framed $420 SOLD

 Citrus Slices with Glass & Porcelain, 10 x 12", oil on panel, framed $420 SOLD

 Empty Park Fountain, 6 x 8", oil on panel, framed $225 SOLD

 Park Fountain Filled, 6 x 8", oil on panel, framed $225 SOLD

 The Fascinator, 9 x 12", oil on panel, framed $400 NFS

 Daffodil Rescues in Mikasa, 10 x 12", oil on panel, framed $420 SOLD

 White Peonies Shakespearean Gardens, 12 x 12", oil on panel, framed $450  SOLD

 Still Life with Cut Crystal Vase, 12 x 12", oil on panel, framed $450 SOLD

 Spanish Oranges & Royal Stafford, 12 x 12", oil on panel, framed $450 SOLD

 Spanish Oranges & Royal Stafford II, 12 x 12", oil on panel, framed $450  SOLD

 Damsons & Derby Cup, 12 x 12", oil on panel, framed $450  SOLD 

 Hibner Park Fountain, 8 x 10”, oil on panel, framed $330  SOLD

Yellow Roses, Glass & Teacup, 14 x 14", oil on panel, framed $670

 Yellow Roses & Royal Albert, 14 x 14", oil on panel, framed $670

 White Peaches & Jim Smith Vase, 12 x 16", oil on panel, framed $650 SOLD

Peony Study Shakespearean Gardens, 12 x 16", oil on panel, framed $650 SOLD

Tulip Stems & Royal Albert, 12 x 16", oil on panel, framed $650 SOLD

Scillas in Cut Glass, 12 x 16", oil on panel, N/A

 Tulips on Tulip Table with Phyfe, 16 x 20", oil on panel, framed $980

Chrysanthemums & Phoenix Plate, 18 x 24", oil on panel, framed $1280 SOLD