Artists

Stephanie L Davison

Born on a small farm in rural Manitoba, Stephanie has always had a passion for all animals and nature. She studied art through high school with the intention of getting a degree in Advertising Art at college. Instead she found herself enrolled in Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. Almost ten years later, she has her own gallery near Chaffeys Lock in the Rideau area which is shared with fellow artist and husband Stuart Davison.

Stephanie finds her inspiration from time spent at the local zoo, as well as her beautiful surroundings. She spends many days out on tour capturing local wildlife and scenery on film. It is her love for animals that has influenced her to take up pet portraiture. She has done many commissions for people in Canada, the United States, as well as over seas.

As a member of the Rideau Lakes Artist Association, Stephanie's work can also be seen at the group's shows throughout the summer at various locations. She is also an active participant of the Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour held on the Canada Day weekend.

Stephanie was fortunate enough to have her work showcased at a gallery in her husband's hometown in Norfolk, England. Her work can be found in private collections across Canada, in the United States and England.

Stuart A Davison

Born in Holt, Norfolk England Stuart has always had a passion for art, which he studied at Fakenham College in Norfolk. It is from many life experiences and his surroundings that he gets his inspiration, not to mention his imagination.

Stuart loves to bring a smile to the viewers face. He achieves this with his whimsical watercolour creations, and with unique acrylics. Always eager to try new techniques with different mediums from pyrography on birch bark to mixed medium abstracts.

His work can be found at the Pictures 'N' Crafts art studio near Chaffeys Lock. He is also an active participant of the Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour.

Much of Stuart's artwork has found homes in private collections in England, Canada and the United States.