Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery
- Address:
- 95 Muskoka Rd, Bracebridge, ON
- Phone:
- (705) 646-3663
About
Steps from downtown Bracebridge, Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery is home to visual artist, Wendie Donabie. Working in a variety of mediums – acrylic, oil, watercolour, Chinese and acrylic inks as well as mixed media: her style tends towards realism.
The intimate, 2-room gallery also features stained glass by Maureen Haines, artisan designed furniture by Conel O’Regan, Encaustic paintings & jewellery by Pat Whittle, decorative metalwork by Blacksmith, Deb Harkness, and hand sculpted clay animal creations by Naomi Frohlich. As well, the gallery stocks a collection of books by Muskoka Authors, greeting cards, and art prints.
Inspiration for the work at Heron’s Nest draws from the natural world around us. And because of Wendie’s deep concern for wildlife, she donates a portion of her personal sales to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to support their rehabilitation work in Muskoka.
Born and raised in the Bata Shoe company town of Batawa, located on the Trent River in Ontario, Wendie’s love of nature grew from the rural area and the hills of deciduous forests surrounding the small village. Today her artistry reflects her love of nature. A windblown Jack Pine, the twisted weave of tree roots in the forest, wildlife in their natural habitat, a brilliant sunset or sunrise over a placid lake, a cascade of rushing water over giant boulders; these are some of the emotional triggers that stir her creative spirit.
In 2014 Wendie was honoured to receive the Muskoka YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Arts, Culture and Creative Energy.
Please call any time throughout the year to book an appointment or take a chance and drop by. When the purple flag bearing a White Pine logo is flying, the gallery is open. Regular hours are kept from spring through fall on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.
Please call ahead so you won’t be disappointed at 705-646-3663.
Or visit the Herons Nest online store.
