Tralee Pearce

Mar 16, 2024 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

Whether she’s painting colour-drenched florals, rugged landscapes or, more recently, energetic windswept-looking abstracts, Mono artist Deb Menken is chasing a singular visceral response in viewers. “My main goal is joy,” says Deb, a member of Headwaters Arts and a recipient of the Dufferin Arts Council’s Reed T. Cooper bursary in 2023. She recently held her first solo show at the Alton Mill Arts Centre.

Nov 27, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

In this sample of longtime Alton Mill Arts Centre artist CJ Shelton’s oeuvre, peaceful doves mingle with the Greek concepts of linear and divine time, and a red spiral “life force” gives power and balance to a stylized tree. “I work in the archetypal realm,” she confirms. A student of mysticism and esoteric philosophy, CJ is drawn to recurring themes, especially the circle. “The circular form from a spiritual perspective is a symbol of wholeness.

Nov 17, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

Looking for a Santa Claus parade near you? Itching to do as much local Christmas shopping as possible? Well, get out your calendar. We have you covered with this sneak peek at local events. Watch for listings in our upcoming winter issue and throughout the season at our What’s On events page and our Field Notes column at inthehills.caSanta Claus Parades and Tree LightingNOV 17: ERIN Tree Lighting. 6pm. McMillan Park, 109 Main St. erin.caNOV 17: ORANGEVILLE Tree Lighting. 5:30-8:30pm.

Sep 8, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

Skip to content Emerging artist Emily Escoffrey isn’t a fan of neutrals, preferring instead to paint abstract pieces that grab the eye. | | Artist in Residence Emily Escoffery’s abstract pieces hum with colour – saturated tomato red, deep teal, tart yellow. “I want the colours so bright my eyes water,” she says. “I’m sure neutrals would be fine, but what’s the point?

Sep 8, 2023 | inthehills.ca | Tralee Pearce

As the crisp fall air descends, the mind turns to all the yard work that needs doing before the snow flies. We tapped three local experts who shared some good news: Updated thinking involves a less-is-more approach. Where we once cut perennials back to the ground, for instance, we’re now being urged to leave them in place for ecological reasons. While your fall cleanup style remains a matter of personal taste, below are a few practices to consider as you pull on those work gloves.