Canvas Gallery

Eleanor Lowden popped into the gallery Thursday morning with two larger paintings and four brilliant little smalls—and it was a lovely way to start the day! Eleanor has been part of Canvas Gallery for well over twenty years, and it’s always great to have her back for a catch-up.
Her latest work celebrates the parts of our city we’re slowly losing: neighbourhood corner stores, classic old houses and funky restaurants that have been around forever. Those familiar places you walk past for years, then suddenly realize how much you’d miss them.
Eleanor brings them to life with bright colour, playful patterns and her wonderfully happy way of seeing the world. Look a little closer and you’ll find layers of colour, polka dots, stencilled shapes and countless little marks that give each painting its character. There’s plenty to enjoy across the room—and even more when you get your nose a little closer.
And those four smalls? All that personality, just in a smaller package.
Six new reasons to come visit us at Canvas Gallery in Toronto. Come find a little neighbourhood nostalgia to take home!
1/ Here’s Eleanor Lowden
2/“Sunny Side of the Street” acrylic on canvas 42X60” $5600.00
3/ “ Weather Patterns” acrylic on canvas 36X48” $3750.00
4/“Filmores Hotel” acrylic on panel 20X16”
$1100.00
5/ “New Moon Variety” acrylic on panel 14X11” $600.00
6/ “Come Away with me” acrylic on panel 12X12” $575.00
7/ “ Unexpected Beauty “ acrylic on panel 12X12” $575.00
8/ “Sunny Side of the Street “ in situ
9/ Weather Patterns “ in situ
10/ “Filmores Hotel” in situ
11/ “ New Moon Variety “ in situ
12/“ Unexpected Beauty “ and “Come Away with Me” in situ
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Sheila Davis blew into town with five new paintings, and they’ve brought a whole lot of energy into the gallery! Megan and Sheila had a great chat and catch-up while we got a first look at the new arrivals. Always a good day when Sheila comes through the door.
These oils on panel practically jump off the surface. Tangled growth, flashes of light and bold brushwork—there’s so much movement in them, you can almost feel the forest stirring.
Sheila paints the Ontario landscape as she feels it, working quickly with layers of transparent colour, splatters and drips, then sweeping in with heavier strokes and fine, expressive marks. It’s that fleeting flash of colour or light that gets her going, and that excitement comes straight through in the paintings.
Photographs give you a taste, but these five really need to be seen in person. Come down to Canvas Gallery and spend a little time with them. They’ve got plenty to say.
1/ there’s always some colour with Sheila Davis
2/“Spinning Secrets “ 40X60” oil on panel $4700.00Sheila Davis blew into town with five new paintings, and they’ve brought a whole lot of energy into the gallery! Megan and Sheila had a great chat and catch-up while we got a first look at the new arrivals. Always a good day when Sheila comes through the door.
These oils on panel practically jump off the surface. Tangled growth, flashes of light and bold brushwork—there’s so much movement in them, you can almost feel the forest stirring.
Sheila paints the Ontario landscape as she feels it, working quickly with layers of transparent colour, splatters and drips, then sweeping in with heavier strokes and fine, expressive marks. It’s that fleeting flash of colour or light that gets her going, and that excitement comes straight through in the paintings.
1/ for colour see Sheila Davis
2/ “Spinning Secrets “ 40X60” oil on panel $4700.00
3/ “Catch a Breath “ 40X60” oil on panel $4700.00
4/ “ Fresh New Day” 36X48” oil on panel $3600.00
5/“The Shadows Within” 36X36” oil on panel $2700.00
6/ “Bring Me Spring” 40X40” oil on panel $3300.00
7/ ——- 12/ in situs …

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“When is Gabriella’s new work coming?” Around here, that’s pretty much a daily question. Well… here it is!
Five beautiful new paintings by Gabriella Collier have arrived at Canvas Gallery, in a range of sizes—and for those of you who’ve been waiting these past few months, we think you’ll be very happy.
Big, billowing clouds, quiet lake waters and sunlit fields… Gabriella has a way of painting a landscape that makes you want to stop for a minute and just enjoy the view. And honestly, we could all use a little of that.
Working from Port Credit, she builds her acrylic paintings with layers, glazes and texture, creating that lovely combination of softness, depth and light. There’s plenty to catch your eye up close, and such a peaceful feeling when you step back.
Swipe through to see the new arrivals and a few ideas for how they might look at home. Then make your way down to the gallery to see them in person—the clouds alone are worth the trip!

1/“ Beyond the Trees” in situ
2/ “ Beyond the Trees” 48X72” acrylic on canvas $6200.00
3/“Muskoka Majesty “ in situ
4/ “Muskoka Majesty” 48X54” acrylic on canvas $5000.00
5/“Pleasantries” in situ
6/ “Pleasantries” 36X48” acrylic on canvas $3500.00
7/“North Lake Islands, Muskoka “ in situ
8/ “North Lake Islands Muskoka “ 40X40”
acrylic on canvas $3200.00
9/ “Collingwood Hills” in situ
10/ “ Collingwood Hills” 40X40” acrylic on canvas $3200.00

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Kerry Walford came by with a spectacular new painting, A View from Killarney. It’s 48 × 72 inches of colour, light and all the reasons we love getting outside in Ontario.
She also brought six small paintings, and honestly, they’re every bit as beautiful. Same gorgeous sense of light and place, just easier to fit in your car.
Kerry paints full-time from her studio in Cayuga, Ontario. Her family trips through places like Killarney and Algonquin often become the starting point for her work. She paints in oils, using bold brushwork and luminous colour to capture how a place felt to be in, rather than every last detail.
Kerry’s lovely daughter Clementine kindly agreed to model four of the smalls for us. Swipe through to see her, the paintings and a few in situ views. Better yet, come see them in person!
1/ Here’s Kerry with one of her new pieces “A View from Killarney”
2/ “A View from Killarney “ 48X72” oil on canvas $6500.00
3/ “A View from Killarney “ in situ
4/ Clementine and Kerry with left to right “ “Grundy Lake Sunset “,”Breaking Through”, “Evening Clouds(Grundy Lake)” and “Mountain Mist”
5/“Grundy Lake” 8X10” oil on canvas $300
6/ “Breaking Through” 12X12 “ oil on canvas $450
7/ on top “ Tea Lake (Algonquin Park)“ 6X12” oil on canvas $275
Below ” As the sun sets” ( Pog Lake Algonquin Park” 6X12” oil on canvas $275
8/ “Mountain Mist” 8X8” oil on canvas $250 and “ Evening Clouds” 8X8” oil on canvas $250
9/A sample grouping of 5 of the smalls

Shane Norrie has brought six new paintings to the gallery this week, and they show just how much range he has. He’s a potter, an abstract painter and a landscape painter—and he’s remarkably good at all three.
Five of the new works are oil landscapes. The colour is electric: blue trees, flashes of orange and pink, and rocks and forest floors built up with energetic brushwork. They have the feeling of being out in the woods, while still looking entirely like Shane’s own world. The sixth piece is a 42 × 42-inch acrylic abstract, quieter in colour but full of movement and texture.
Shane has exhibited his painting and ceramics widely, including at the Woodstock Art Gallery. What we admire most is his willingness to keep experimenting. Come see these in person—the brushwork is even better up close. Please enjoy Shane’s new work and in situs. Details below.

1/ “Forest Gateway “ in situ
2/ “Forest Gateway” 48X60 oil on canvas $4500.00
3/ “ Woodland Grove” in situ
4/ “Woodland Grove “ 40X60 “ oil on canvas $3700.00
5/“Seasonal Shift” in situ
6/ “Seasonal Shift “ 40X60 “ oil on canvas $3700.00
7/ “Woodland Whisper” in situ
8/ “Woodland Whisper “ 36X60 “ oil on canvas $3300.00
9/ “Canadian Shield“ 40X60 “ oil on canvas $3700.00
10/ “ Coastal Surf” 42X42” acrylic on canvas $2500.00

Holly Ann Friesen came to Toronto from her studio in Kenora for two very good reasons—to bring us three new paintings and to visit two of her three daughters who live here in the city.
Before she headed off, I suggested a quick stop next door at Gaucho Pie Co. to pick up a selection of their amazing empanadas for the girls. I’m sure they were enjoyed by all!
Holly’s new paintings feel like standing beneath a forest canopy, looking through layers of branches as the light shifts between them. Loose, broken brushstrokes suggest leaves, reflections and glimpses of sky, while earthy greens, warm golds, soft blues and touches of red give each piece a wonderful sense of depth and movement.
Holly has a background in plant science and landscape architecture, but rather than painting the Canadian landscape literally, she distills it into colour, light and memory—leaving space for each viewer to bring their own experiences to the work.
Please enjoy these images and in-situ views of Holly’s beautiful new paintings.
1/Holly Ann Friesen
2/“A Glimpse Beyond” 48X36” acrylic on canvas $ 4350.00
3/ “Holding Warmth “ 40X50” acrylic on canvas $ 4050.00
4/ “ Birch Island Rocks” 36X36” acrylic on canvas $ $3600.00
5/ “ A Glimpse Beyond “ in situ
6/ “Holding Warmth “ in situ
7/ “ Birch Island Rocks” in situ

And now for something completely different.
Ivano Stocco brought us three striking new hand-carved wood sculptures, each created from layered Baltic birch plywood and designed to hang either vertically or horizontally.
From left to right: “Bukini,” “Plane and Simple,” and “Train of Thought.” Each measures approximately 48 × 10 × 4.25 inches and each one is priced at $2,400.
We love the movement in these pieces. The exposed layers of birch plywood create beautiful flowing lines that almost resemble geological formations, waves, snow drifts or carved stone. And just as important are the incredible shadows they cast — as the light changes throughout the day, the shadows shift across the wall and almost become part of the sculpture itself.
Ivano’s process combines technology with traditional handwork. Each piece begins as a sketch, is refined using computer-aided design, and then returns to the studio where the final form is carved by hand. His inspiration comes from both architecture and the natural landscape, including the Niagara Escarpment, Bruce Peninsula, and the dramatic landscapes of California.
Shown individually, as a pair, or grouped together, these contemporary Canadian wood sculptures add incredible texture, dimension, movement and light to a wall.
1/ “Bukimi”, “Plane and Simple” and “Train of Thought”
3/ “Bukimi”
4/ “ Plane and Simple”
5/ “ Train of Thought”
6/ In situ all 3
7/ “ Bukimi” in situ
8/ “ Plane and Simple” in situ
9/ “Train of Thought” in situ
10/ Close up all three

Annie Naranian — New Limited Edition Fashion Art Prints
Toronto artist Annie Naranian has brought us nine new fine art limited edition prints, and they’re every bit as playful, fashionable and wonderfully quirky as we hoped.
Annie’s contemporary figurative work sits somewhere between fine art, fashion illustration and runway fantasy. Created digitally, she uses technology much like a painter uses a brush, building expressive marks that resemble loose ink, paint and hand-drawn line work. The results feel spontaneous and fresh, with exaggerated silhouettes, dramatic hats, couture-inspired clothing and unexpected hits of colour.
Her work has been exhibited in galleries internationally and has caught the attention of some of fashion’s biggest names, including Moschino, Jeremy Scott, Marc Jacobs and Chanel. Annie’s artwork has also been featured in Grazia and FLO Magazine in Milan.
This new collection ranges from bold black-and-white fashion figures to colourful, runway-inspired characters — including Mercedes and Me, Disco Ladies, Big Bow Clown and the wonderfully oversized Chapeau Green Furry.
All nine are limited edition fine art prints on paper, sold unframed and ready to be custom framed to suit your space. They’re particularly fun in dressing rooms, walk-in closets, bedrooms, hallways and home offices, and they look fantastic hung individually or mixed together in a gallery wall or grouping.
If your walls could use a little more fashion, colour and personality, these might be exactly what they’re waiting for.

1/ Annie Naranian
2/ “Figure 3” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
3/“Chapeau Long Green Furry” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 22X101/4” $350.00
4/ “Figure 2” 2/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
5/“Figure 3” , “Chapeau Long Green Furry” and “Figure 2 “ in situ
6/ Figure 1” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
7/“ Big Bow” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
8/ “Balenciaga” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
9/ “Mercedes and Me” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 18X22” $350.00
10/ “Disco Ladies ” 1/25 limited edition print unframed 22X18” $350.00
11/ “Cafe de Flore” 1/25

Caitlyn Jones — New Small Works
Toronto artist Caitlyn Jones just dropped off a long-awaited collection of small paintings — and we know a few of you have been waiting for these.
Full of thick, expressive brushwork and beautiful colour, these little pieces capture those fleeting everyday moments that somehow stick with you: a cyclist heading into the sunset, a surfer at the water’s edge, swimmers and beachgoers, a cat tucked into a doorway, and a tiny cat caught mid-moment.
There’s a wonderful looseness to Caitlyn’s painting. Up close, the surfaces are layered and tactile; step back and the scene suddenly comes together. Her use of turquoise blues, soft pinks, warm yellows and sunset oranges gives the entire collection that relaxed, end-of-summer feeling.
And because they’re small original paintings, they’re easy to find a home for — on their own, tucked into a bookshelf or smaller wall, or grouped together as a collection.
Please enjoy these images and in -situs

1/ Here’s Caitlyn
2/“Wherever You Go” 12X24” acrylic on panel $600
3/Where You Belong “ 12X16” acrylic on panel $350
4/“Happy Place” 12X12”acrylic on panel $300
5/“Chasing Colours” 6X6” acrylic on panel $150
6/“Lane Swim” 8X8” acrylic on panel $200
7/“Blue Wander” 10X10” acrylic on canvas $250
8/“Mango Morning “ 10X10” acrylic on panel $250
9/here we have all of Caitlyn’s pieces in a grouping … scale is accurate.
10/“Wherever You Go” in situ