Art in the Wilderness
Art is an Expression of the Human Experience - Cheryl-Ann Hills
You’re Invited!!
A Visual Story of the creation of Lake Superior told through the geological forms and rocks witnessed along its shorelines. Presented by Cheryl-Ann Hills at St James Gallery during the month of April 2026. Join us for the Opening Reception on April 12th, 2026 and listen to Cheryl speak about her experiences and discoveries while exploring and painting Lake Superior over the past 3 years. RSVP not required but appreciated.
Superior Rocks
April Workshops at Cheryl’s Cozy & Bright Home Studio
Learn painting, colour mixing, and mixed media techniques that can improve your confidence and your artwork. Create beautiful paintings this April!!
Workshop Location: Cheryl’s Home Studio, west mountain Hamilton
Bonus: Participants receive exclusive access to original artwork discounts for 48 hours after the workshop.
Pre-Registration Required - Reserve your spot now — spaces are limited!!
“ Cheryl-Ann's workshop was truly enjoyable. We began with a short meditation to help open our minds and set the tone for the session. While the main focus was on creating a dreamscape landscape, Cheryl also shared thoughtful insights about leading a sustainable lifestyle. The class was small, which meant everyone had plenty of one-on-one time and support from Cheryl. I absolutely loved my finished piece and would happily take more workshops with her.
Thanks again for a fun afternoon, Jan Griese” — Previous Participant
Testimonials
"You are right about the positive impact your work has on people. I can't tell you how many times I look at the River Rock Rapids painting in our living room and it just draws me in, always bringing back memories of canoe trips up north and the beauty of the Canadian shield.
It's the perspective and colour combination of that painting that keeps drawing me to it. Hard to explain but River Rock Rapids felt like the perfect composition with an incredible harmony in design and colours and a certain dynamic within the shapes of the rocks that just made it outstanding in my view. I guess it's that combination of static, simplified shapes paired with perspective and dynamic, almost movement-like imprints of your brush strokes in the rocks that creates that dynamic tension in that particular painting that makes it stand out so much for me.
I feel exactly the same about your BC mountain painting. There again, I feel like there is a certain non-static, movement-like dynamic in the otherwise static mountains and a vantage point that just draws me into the actual scene. Your use of yellow throughout to represent the sun light just creates that sense of warmth from the sun on an otherwise cold winter day represented through the "cold" green tones.
It's an instant emotional attachment I feel to this piece of art of yours. Being able to create that emotional response in people through your work is something you rightly feel happy and proud about."
— Ulli, Ontario Canada
"Hi Cheryl-Ann, I hope you are enjoying the beautiful autumn weather we are having. I was wondering if the Tiffany Falls piece was available for purchase. If so, could you please let me know the details? I absolutely love this one . You make it difficult to choose!"
— Esther, Ontario Canada
"We have been looking for something to hold a space in our front entrance for a while. We stopped by Studio101 in Southampton today and just knew this was it. We have been looking for something that spoke to us, a feeling so to speak for the last year. This painting spoke to us and the colors as well. We wanted an Ontario artist. So happy to have this beauty in our home. Brought joy and love today. We thank Michael Cannon for his thoughts and wonderful chats as well. Anyway just wanted you to know it now has its rightful place in our very loved home in Port Elgin. Magic was afoot."
— Julia and Richard, Ontario Canada
Land Acknowledgement
"As an artist who paints and writes for the land, I recognize that the landscapes I love are part of the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Cree peoples. My commitment to these waters, forests, and wildlife is intertwined with their enduring stewardship. Through my work, I will continue to honour their teachings by inspiring care for this land—not as a resource, but as a relative."
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Art is best experienced in person. Up-close. With all senses.
As a recent (2020-2025) grant recipient I would like to thank the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario for their support. The funding and support from these organizations help Ontario artists to continue their arts practice.
