During the mid-sixties, Paul Steels was exposed to the pleasures of the art world during his undergrad at the University of Windsor participating in drawing, art history, and sculpture classes. Now semi retired ,after a 31 year teaching career, Paul and his partner Betty-Ann started an adventure called “Forest Originals.” Together, they took hands-on courses with Dave Lyon, formerly of Warkworth, at his business, “From The Roots UP”. Steels has always had a fascination for the unique beauty of natural grain and faults found in wood products. They both admire and aim to enhance the beauty of natural grain, knots, worm holes, and other imperfections found in the wood they turn. Their finish of choice is Circa 1850 Tung and Teak oil, providing a protective, waterproof satin sheen that enhances the natural beauty of the wood they use. Paul and Betty-Anne make various bowls, candle holders and platters. Each project begins as a rough chunk of wood, shaped by a chain saw then turned to a desired shape while the wood is still wet. Drying takes up to a year or longer before final turnings on the lathe can be completed then the work is sanded before several applications of tung and teak oil are applied to finish the piece.

You can find Paul's latest work in our gallery boutique which is open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm & Saturday's 11am - 5pm - Pssssssssst. These are great Father's Day gifts.

Medium elm bowl by Paul Steels - great Father's Day gift - $85

Medium Manitoba Maple bowl by Paul Steels - great Father's Day gift idea - $85

Large oils, colourful bold abstracts, plein air and florals can all be found in our latest exhibit "Bright, Bold & Beautiful", featuring the work of Pamela Carter, Martina Escudero-Wolf, Brandy Gale & Gudrun Gallo. The show will continue until Saturday June. 25th so be sure to visit the gallery before it ends. To view the paintings in the exhibit click here and for more information regarding the art and artists call 613 961 1977 x 231.

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Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 11am - 5pm; Sunday by appointment

Belleville artist Martina Escudero-Wolf brings out the playful side in all of us aiming to put a smile on our faces and brighten up our day. This is the beauty of art. Art can enhance our day, change our mood, put things in perspective and hold true in our mind until, we just have to have the very thing that made us feel the way we did the first time we saw it! Come by the gallery to experience the bright, bold and beautiful in art and in yourself. For inquires call 613 961 1977 x231 and for more information about Martina Escudero-Wolf click here.

Martina Escudero-Wolf & "Funky Sunset"

"Bird Perspective" by Martina Escudero-Wolf

Plein air painter Brandy Gale lives and works in Prince Edward County she is a member of Arts on Main Gallery in Picton and the Rednersville Road "Studios on the Bay" tour. Brandy keeps herself busy by painting at every chance she gets, on the road or at home. Read more about Brandy's colourful, energetic work and self by clicking here. Enjoy the magic of expressionism by viewing Brandy's plein air paintings Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm & Sunday by appointment only; inquire about our payment plans and free delivery services by calling 613 961 1977 x 231

Brandy Gale and her piece "Night Bird".

"Koi Pond No 9" by Brandy Gale.

Gudrun Gallo, has spent the last ten years developing a style completely her own. Gudrun brings a wonderful design quality to each new piece complimenting her forms with bright colours, wonderful for any room in your home. View Gudrun's work here at Gallery ArtPlus Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm ask about our payment plans and free delivery services. For more information about Gudrun Gallo click here or call 613 961 1977 x 231

"The Social Club" by Gudrun Gallo

Gudrun Gallo & "Spring Arrival"

Currently on display until June 25th "Bright, Bold & Beautiful" features the work of Wellington artist Pamela Carter, known for her Wellington and Toronto scenes Pamela has spent the last year developing her current abstract series. To read more about Pamela Carter click here view Pamela's work here at Gallery ArtPlus Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm & Sunday by appointment inquire about our payment plans and free delivery services by calling 613 961 1977 x 231

Pamela Carter & "Irreversible Encounter"

"Ruby Red Razzamatazz" by Pamela Carter

Opening April. 14th is our spring exhibit: Spring Spectacular featuring the work of Robert Blenderman, Valerie Kent, Tina Osborne and Patricia Pidoux, read more about our upcoming featured artists below -  opening reception Thursday, April. 21st from 6:00pm - 8:00pm all are welcome.

Robert Blenderman was born in Bensburg, Germany. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 19 and arrived in Kingston where he worked for a period of time before moving to Ontario’s north to work and begin his, now extensive, painting career.  Blenderman later moved back to Kingston and in 1988 pursued his passion full time. Robert is a versatile artist who uses different mediums and styles to his perfection. His pen & ink sketches of non-objective art and urbanscapes have been commissioned by many small businesses and corporations. In 1987 a book of his drawings was published “Whig Standard Pen & Ink drawings by Robert A. Blenderman”. With his palette of bold colours he is able to convey on canvas his passion for life. He has had to date over 100 solo and group art exhibitions.  Private and public collections of his work are across Canada, U.S.A. and Europe. In 2006 a book was published of his urbanscapes “Kingston a City in Canada, Paintings by Robert A. Blenderman”.

Valerie Kent B.Ed., B.F.A., M.F.A., O.C.T. is an experienced artist and teacher who paints in studio and en plein air. She studied at Ècole des Beaux Arts, Concordia University, University of Iowa, St. Francis Xavier University, York University, and University of Toronto, Ontario Institute of Education. Valerie paints in watercolours, acrylics, oils and mixed media. She presents workshops and courses to art societies and at colleges throughout Ontario. In summer she leads art river cruises in France and land trips to Italy. Her artwork is in many collections worldwide and is represented by commercial galleries including Gallery Artplus in Belleville, Ontario. She writes articles for art publications and enjoys doing art demonstrations on television shows. You can find Valerie teaching collage and texture with mixed media at Loyalist College in Belleville this spring.

Tina Osborne has lived worked and painted for personal enjoyment in the Quinte area for most of her life she has exhibited her work at various juried shows, such as Art in the County, “Expressions”: the John Parrot Gallery, and the Belleville Arts Association. She regularly participates in “Art in the Community” through the Quinte, Prince Edward and Brighton Arts Council seasonal sales. Currently Tina has worked on a line of durable “Garden Art” which will be the focus of her show at Gallery ArtPlus this April. These pieces are painted on plywood using exterior house paint and then varnished making them suitable to display outdoors. Tina hopes they will bring enhanced colour and light to your outdoor living spaces.

Patricia Pidoux is a signature artist of the Toronto Watercolour Society, and has exhibited with the Ontario Society for Artists, and the International Art Exhibit, Buffalo, New York, and has won numerous awards. Patricia’s work can be found is collected in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Patricia is an honours graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design (Fine Art), and has been painting and drawing since her early years in Montreal. She has taught as an Ontario Ministry of Education Art Specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen's university, Kingston, where she studied with Andre Bieler, the resident artist. Pidoux enjoys traveling and in September 2001 and again in September 2002, Patricia was guest lecturer on the art and artists of France, and especially of Provence, at the University of Toronto School for Continuing Education.

It can be trying sometimes when searching for that perfect addition to your space. Here at Gallery ArtPlus we represent numerous painters and sculptors, so, looking for an art piece to bring your space together is made easy. As our exhibits rotate in the main gallery so does the work on our second floor gallery. You can find sculpture like Paul Mailloux's "Neptune's Clam", Doug Robinson's "Euclid's Passage", Andrew Edgar's "Germinating Seed" and paintings like Brian Lorimer's "Temple Angkor"and Giancarlo Piccin's "Bocca" along with much more when you visit the gallery.

Paul mailloux's "Neptune's Clam"

Doug Robinson's "Euclid's Passage"

"Germinating Seed" by Andrew Edgar

"Temple Angkor" by Brian Lorimer

"Bocca" by Giancarlo Piccin

It is spring and time to start decorating your outdoors. Enhance nature and your garden with outdoor art: suspend a beautiful steel mandala outdoors or go a little larger with Heather Inwood Montrose's self supporting "Lotus" & "Awakenings" outdoor sculptures (see images below). All are great pieces to display all year round and will give your outdoor space a personal, unique touch.

Glass is known to decorate adding to ones décor, indoors, but why not purchase the perfect fused glass vase to decorate your outdoor seating area. Paula Vandermey's unique, vibrant vases do just this; they are multifunctional for indoor and outdoor use. Paula has fused extra rounds of clear glass as a base creating dual function vases which are sturdy enough for outdoor use yet remain elegant enough to display in any room of your home (see image below). Come by the gallery today to see all the wonderful items to enhance your unique space.

Mandala by Heather Inwood Montrose

"Lotus" by Heather Inwood Montrose

"Awakenings" by Heather Inwood Montrose

Multifunctional vase by Paula Vandermey

Opening Thursday December 2nd is our Bancroft show, North of Seven, featuring four artists from Bancroft: Sarah Brown, Laurie Calder, Andrew Edgar and Heather Inwood-Montrose. Join us for the opening reception ,to this mixed media exhibiton, featuring sculptural works in cast iron and soapstone. Along with large scale oil paintings and pen & ink pointillism. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Thursday December 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Laurie Calder

Laurie Calder

Heather Inwood-Montrose

Heather Inwood Montrose

Andrew Edgar

Andrew Edgar