Algonquin Art Centre

This artist makes terrariums out of repurposed bottles to create miniature self-contained ecosystems See more here: http://inhabitat.com/jose-agateps-beautiful-repurposed-bottles-terrariums-are-self-contained-ecosystems/

This slideshow gallery samples a great variety of eco artists who use discarded materials to make everything from installations to furniture. Have a look in the link below! http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/16/world/environmental-green-art/

A look at the world through the eyes of an artist who sees through city lights http://inhabitat.com/what-city-skies-would-look-like-without-light-pollution/bilbaocohen/

"Snowflakes can take on almost any shape, but they nearly always exhibit six-fold radial symmetry" See modern images here: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/172357-the-most-beautiful-snowflake-photos-youll-ever-see-captured-with-a-cheap-diy-camera

If you have the time of night, have a look at the moon http://www.space.com/35627-february-full-moon.html check out other astrological events happening this February here:http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/02/skywatching-sky-guide-february-eclipse-meteors-astronomy-science/

Be sure to dress in layers, bring a nice hot thermos and enjoy the sunshine! https://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2017/01/get-outside-and-embrace-winter-in-ontario.html Image by Josée Trahan

"We lived in a continuous blaze of enthusiasm... Above all we loved this country and loved exploring and painting it..." -Lawren Harris image: Autumn, Whiskey Rapids by C.A Reid

A big congratulations to Darlene Kulig who won first prize in the Etobicoke Art Group 53rd Annual Juried Exhibition. Be sure to stop by and see her work if you have the opportunity!

The mystery behind Algonquin's most renowned painter, including recreations and speculations. Have a look at the article here: http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/skull-recreated-in-attempt-to-solve-perfect-mystery-behind-untimely-death-of-artist-tom-thomson

Some great photographs of an local American Pine Martin taken by Barbara Reid

Brent Townsend's studio has progressed, with an entrance that would make a Tolkien film adaptation proud. Read more here: http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/2016/10/11/townsend-making-progress-on-home-studio

Eastern Wolf photographed by Lev Frid earlier this week

Simon Beck makes large scale fractal patterns using no less than his own two feet. See more here: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/01/simon-beck-snow-art/

'“Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at zero cost,” the researchers wrote in their paper. It exists, they continued, and it’s called “interacting with nature.”' Read more on how nature affects your brain: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/01/call-to-wild/

Brent Townsend is building a home, meticulously choosing each stone that will eventually stand in a structure overlooking the township for generations. Read more: http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/2015/11/16/artist-brent-townsend-building-house-one-rock-at-a-time

"Art to me is an anecdote of the spirit, and the only means of making concrete the purpose of its varied quickness and stillness." -Mark Rothko Image source: Stillness (Found Lake), 2016 C.A Reid

“Algonquin was established in 1893, not to stop logging but to establish a wildlife sanctuary, and by excluding agriculture, to protect the headwaters of the five major rivers which flow from the Park. Soon it was "discovered”, at first by adventurous fishermen, then by Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven, and a host of other visitors who came by train and stayed at one of Algonquin’s several hotels.“ -excerpt from  http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/history/cultural-history.phpimage: Nominigan Camp, Smoke Lake, Algonquin Park Image source: http://torontoguardian.com/2016/07/vintage-settlement-photographs/