1MEMORIAL

Our dear friends and fellow artists who have past on. They have given their time and creativity in sharing their lives with us.

...a life member of KAGS George gave of himself and to his fellow artists as he led the Life Drawing Group on Tuesday mornings for many years. He was a good friend and a talented artists.

George was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and studied at various Ontario colleges, as well as workshops with many of the finest Canadian and American artists. He has exhibited at several galleries and juried shows and has won several awards. His work is included in both private and corporate collections. He is an associate member of the American Watercolour Society. At present he works mainly in mixed media, watercolour and pastels.

Mia Gladstone... November 3, 2007 ....a true Renaissance Woman! Jocelyn Cooper Writes
Although she was taken from us at too young an age, anyone who knew her says she lived a full life. This is because in addition to being a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and faithful friend, she pursued personal interests with uncommon zeal.

Among her many activities, she adored art, writing, music, travel, and people. There wasn't a lecture she wouldn't attend, and everyone was always welcome in her home. She encouraged her friends to express their individuality to the fullest - a true mentor!

Mia had the courage to fulfill some of life's dreams that most others would consider but reject. A highlight in this respect was the year she spent with her then-young children in Israel - the country where she was born.

Mia will be missed.!

friend, beauty, generosity, humour, wisdom, teacher, mentor, artist, creator, promoter, walking buddy, travelling companion, adventurer, story teller extraordinaire, lover of continuous learning, believer in being true to oneself, celebrator of one's heritage/culture, spiritual being

Eleanor Cunningham-a founding member of the Life Drawing Group, Eleanor up until December, remained an active member, working in charcoal and pastel. Doug Andrews described her as "An absolute delight and inspiration to all. You always new were you stood with Eleanor." "She would encourage you to keep doing what you love." Jeff Currey remembers Eleanor as being kind and making him feel welcome." "I know her as a poetry buff and independent lady in the "Chase of Fame"!" VGH

Therese Harman-As on of the founding members of the Outdoor Painters, Therese's zest for life was evident in everything she did. Painting on location, the subjects that she loved in nature. She had a flare with gathering and encouraging her fellow artists to get out and paint. A great hostess. Therese opened up her house and her heart to her artists friends many times over and to coffee/tea parties and paint-outs to pot luck with homemade bread and china...thanks Therese..VGH

Edna Stephens...past away November 6th 2005. She was 85 years young. A beautiful person and a wonderful artists. A member of the gallery and the Outdoor Painters. Edna hosted many paint-outs by opening her home to her fellow artists. Her paintings were watercolour in her own special British style like the two featured with Edna below...a picture taken two years ago in one of the many shows at KAGS were she would proudly show her work. She was a good friend to many of the Thursday gang.

John Wiseman.. passed away over the summer of 2005. After retiring from a long career at Trent U. John had more time to actively pursue his interest in all the arts. He acted in productions at the Theatre Guild and continued to develop his oil painting skills, donating artwork to the AGP for silent auction. Shows at PRHC and of course, he regularly put his work in many shows at KAGS. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Freida and his family.