Glenn G. Smith is a local artist and sculptor, who specializes in outdoor garden sculptures.
www.stoneforeststudios.com

Elizabeth is a local soapmaker who works with skin-nourishing vegetable oils and fragrant essential oils to create luxury vegan bath and body products, including soaps, lotions, and lip balms.
www.masseysoaphouse.com

“I am a lifelong resident of K-W and currently retiring from the Waterloo Public Library. In the past few years I have discovered a great joy in collage and mixed media work – taking simple materials, found and natural objects, and exploring ideas of memory and celebration.”

David H. McKee is a writer and contemporary abstract artist in Kitchener-Waterloo.
You can follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/zuckerloft
www.zuckerloft.com

Jonathan Sau has been a serious photographer for over 20 years. While living in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was a member of the North Shore Photographic Society, reaching their highest Star 5 level. Currently he is a member of the Grand River Imaging and Photographic Society, and the Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA).
His photograph “Chocolate Lilies” won the CAPA Special Botany Award. His work has also been included in publication and local art sales.

Much of Jonathan’s work is in landscape and floral photography, capturing the beauty of nature. However, he also works in other genres like travel and still life. Via the judicious use of perspective and isolation, Jonathan creates powerful images, either depicting reality in its simplest and most pleasing way, or as abstracts of light and form.
www.jonathansauphotography.com

Dawn is wire-work artist living in Kitchener. Currently specializing in custom woven-wire garments, one-of-a-kind bags/accessories, pendant light fixtures, incorporating crystal, glass and other re-purposed or found items, Custom orders welcome – any size.
www.dawnadorned.com

“I make bracelets, pendants and earrings from chain maille. The jewelry is brightly coloured and/or silver coloured. I also make turned wooden objects such as bowls and candle sticks and spinning tops.These all make great Christmas presents.”

“More of a birder than a photographer, I started to collect images about 15 years ago and friends encouraged me to share more widely. All pictures are taken in Southern Ontario and a lot in my own backyard.”

Adrienne Zoe is a fine art photographer. Her signature work is creative photography in which she uses specialized filters and reflective materials to explore light and reflections, creating vibrant images that look like abstract art or paintings. Adrienne enjoys nature and this is evident in her bird and flower photography.
An artist at Uptown Gallery Waterloo, she presents new photographic art with each new show every two months. She has taken workshops from master photographers Sharon Milstein and Leona Isaak, and photography courses at Brookdale Community College in New Jersey. She is now a member of Grand River Imaging and Photography Society, Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Button Factory Arts, and Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists.

“My goal is to engage my audience with images that demand reflection and contemplation. It is my passion to capture the beauty of the world in a way that is different and arresting, and my pleasure to share it.”
adriennezoephotography.com

We’ve got some wonderful artists lined up this year. Here are some high-resolution images of this year’s brochure.