2026 Art Show Participants
Ofra Svorai
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About the artist:
"After moving to Canada in 1975, I enrolled at Sheridan College School of Design, graduating with honours in 1977. My career as a full-time artist began as I exhibited at numerous art shows and galleries. However, living in a big city for many years served to deepen longing for the outdoors. In 2001, I relocated to a rural area where I could be surrounded by nature once again. My paintings on silk illustrate my love of colour, light, and space. In addition to painting on silk, I paint with oils on paper and canvas. As well, I experiment with woodblock printing on Japanese paper. Over the years, I have received eleven awards for my works." Ofra has been visiting Killarney Park for the last 36 years, painting mostly Killarney Lakes from interior trips of hers. She will show many original artworks of varying sizes, and also have art print greeting cards available. Check out her previous work on her website or Instagram! Website: www.ofrasvorai.com Instagram: @ofrasvorai |
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Paul Harpley
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About the artist:
"Paul Harpley is a returning artist to the FOKP annual art show and sale on the weekend of the popular Fish Fry weekend in the village of Killarney. In recent years Paul has been privileged to be one of the artist-in-residence instructors at Killarney Provincial Park for a week each summer. You may have seen Paul sketching the landscape before capturing the light in transparent watercolour. His art supplies were always carefully packed when exploring the interior lakes of Killarney Provincial Park with his family by canoe annually since 1985. As an established Canadian visual artist known for his paintings of nature, landscape and wildlife subjects in watercolour, pencil, acrylic, and mixed media, Paul is also widely recognized as a knowledgeable Ontario naturalist. The FOKP have a selection of Paul's hand-coloured, very limited reproductions at The Outpost for sale in their gift shop. He also illustrated the new trail guide, The Crack, for FOKP in 2025." |
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Paul will have an assortment of field sketches and pencil drawings of Killarney landscapes, realistic and impressionistic landscapes in transparent watercolour on paper, acrylic and mixed media on board, wildlife art cards with envelopes, hand-painted rocks, reproductions of original artworks, and Killarney landscapes including La Cloche range, Silver Peak, George Lake, David Lake, OSA Lake, Johnnie Lake, and Killarney Lake. You can check out some of Paul's work on his website!
Website: www.harpley.ca
Website: www.harpley.ca
Jim Morlock
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About the artist:
"Jim was born on a country homestead outside Hespler, Ontario. He was introduced to the world of art at the age of 10 by his father, himself an artist. Jim spends his summers at his camp on Carlyle Lake just outside Killarney, and winters in Kitchener, Ontario. Jim is self-taught and upon retirement in April 2000, was able to live his lifelong dream of being an 'Artist' full-time. Being a participant in ALL previous FOKP art shows, he is excited at the opportunity to take part once again in 2026!" Jim has many artworks on display in the FOKP Outpost if you're interested in seeing some of his work. He also donated the raffle prize for the 2023 & 2024 Raffles which can be viewed on FOKP's Instagram. |
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Maria E. Gollek
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About the artist:
"I aspire to inspire, before I expire. I had a wonderful summer being a part of Killarney Art & Gifts, curator/ artist Gillian Schultze, and have become an active member of the Northern Artists Gallery, Sudbury, ON, Canada. Art is a journey, an emotional one. I’m inspired by the natural world: rocks, wind, sunlight, moon shadows, water and the trees. Taking these visuals, I inspire myself to create art that elicits an emotional response in myself and the viewer. Having taken fine art courses throughout high school and university, I expanded into modern cross stitching, always backed up by my photographs. This took me to the USA, Bermuda, England and Australia. But, still the call of the northern Ontario insisted on being heard. From Port Severn on I felt as though I was coming home. Visiting the parks, doing road trips and visiting friends, first on my motorcycle, then in my car accompanied by my dogs. In 2021 I took the plunge and moved here. Finally, I was home. Community, the land, friends and family embraced me. I could finally breathe. And so, I stepped into a wonderful world, expressing this happiness/love through the threads at my fingertips, adding sparkle and inspiration." |
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Maria has created art pieces that are a reflection of Killarney and it's water, trees, rocks and skies. These pieces are 7.5x5.5 in. made with silk, cotton, metallic and specialty thread, beads and/or stone chips, and are double matted and framed.
Website: www.marnicdesignscanada.ca
Website: www.marnicdesignscanada.ca
Robert Potvin
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About the artist:
"Robert is an award-winning artist born in the town of Grimsby, Ontario and presently resides in Whitefish, Ontario. He is largely a self-taught artist who works primarily in acrylic on board, but also dabbles in pen and ink and other media. He has painted and been involved with art all his life. His love of history, antiques and the outdoors can be seen in his work, but it is by no means limited to these subjects. Vanishing ways of life provide a great source of inspiration. Robert is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, joining its Board of Directors as a member at large in 2024. He is also a member of the Northern Artists Gallery, and the Sudbury Art Club. He can be found working at his studio on the shores of Fairbank Lake. He is The Artist of Distinction for the La Cloche Art Show 2026." Robert will be selling original acrylic paintings on board. You can check out his work on his website! Website: www.robertjamesarts.com Instagram: @robertjames_arts |
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Janet L. Wilson
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About the artist:
"I have enjoyed camping and backcountry canoeing with my family in Killarney Park for over 30 years. Today the park inspires my artwork. I seek to capture its beauty and allure. I have participated in the Killarney Art Show in previous years. I enjoy meeting fellow artists and visitors who also share their love and support of the park." Janet's focus is on representational scenes done in a painterly style, wanting the viewer to recognize the place yet capture its spirit in paint. She will have both oil and gouache paintings of Killarney Park and Area in small, medium, and large sizes so that her art will be approachable for everyone. She will also have art cards for sale. You can check out her work on her website! Website: janetwilsonfineart.com Instagram: @janetwilsonfineart |
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Carmen Martorella
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About the artist:
"Artist and Educator, Carmen has a deep passion for the arts. She is inspired to paint landscapes of Northern Ontario and scenes of her travels. Carmen studied at Halliburton School of the Arts and Images of Algonquin and attends many workshops with prominent artists. She teaches in her home in Val Caron. Her paintings are displayed in Sudbury at her Gallery 6 Baker St. Northern Artists Gallery, Art Gallery of Sudbury, Family Dental Health, and Innova Gallery. She is a member of the Sudbury Arts Council, Norther Artists Gallery, Sudbury Arts Club, and International Watercolour Society. Carmen's paintings were accepted into many juried Art Shows by the NOAA and Lacloche, Northern Lights Festival, the Maker's North 12 x 12 Art Show, and Kivi Art Walk. her art was recently selected for the Sudbury Food Bank card campaign." |
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Carmen is a landscape artist who uses watercolour, acrylic, and mixed-media. She loves painting Northern Ontario scenes including those of Killarney, especially the beautiful granite rocks. She paints outdoors and is inspired by nature and what speaks to her soul. She will have prints and cards for sale, as well as painted birch slabs. You can check out her work on her website!
Website: carmenmartorella.mykajabi.com
Instagram: @carmenmartorellaartist
Website: carmenmartorella.mykajabi.com
Instagram: @carmenmartorellaartist
Dani lynn Redgrift-Berthelot
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About the artist:
"I cannot remember a time when I did not have a camera with me. I have always loved the outdoors, walking, hiking and exploring. Bringing my camera along feels as natural as the life and scenery I photograph. Photography is my passion. I see the world's natural beauty through a different “lens”, as a series of shots to be captured, framed, and shared. I love doing close-up macro photography, landscapes, reflections, old cars, barns, buildings and bringing them to life by capturing them from different angles and perspectives. To hone my skills I have taken instruction from Stacey Lalonde at Cambrian College, and have attend workshops with Paul Cheviers at Canadore College, Peter Baumgarten on Manitoulin Island, Brian Merry in Chetticamp, and Don Komarechka in Barrie. My work has been published in the Sudbury Northern Life, the North Bay Nugget, and used for the cover of the Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, and Algoma District Yellow Pages. I was awarded 1 st place in the Digitally Enhanced Photography category at the Massey Museum Art Show in 2016, then in 2017 was awarded 3rd place, while also being awarded 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place in the public choice category the same year. " |
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"Additionally I received two awards at the Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah on Manitoulin Island in 2016, and 1 st place in 2017 in their Photography Category. I have had my work featured in a solo show at the Timber Village Museum in Blind River entitled Route #17, and have had my work juried into the Arts on the Dock Artisan Show on St. Joseph’s Island in 2018, the SciArt Show hosted by Laurentian University in 2020. I have been a featured artist at a number of venues and shows including The Gallery @ The Centre of Elliot Lake, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, the Manitoulin Art Tour, and the La Cloche Show in Whitefish Falls. Additionally I have participated as an artist at the Sylvan Circle Tour in Bruce Mines, Arts on the Trail in Elliot Lake, Friends of Killarney Park in Killarney, and Art under the Pavillion in Orillia. I am a regular artisan @ the Sudbury Market in downtown Sudbury as well as Joyful Home in Lively, Ontario"
Dani will be selling Photography taken in Northern Ontario along the Hwy #17 and # 11 corridors, along with the Hwy. #69 (old roads, side roads). They will be selling Prints of various sizes: 5 x 7 Print matted to 8 x 10 (Small), 8 x 10 Print matted to 11 x 14 (Medium) and 8 x 12 Print matted to 11 x 14 (Medium). Additonally, Dani will be selling book marks, greeting cards, note cards, and inspirational small canvases all featuring their work, and Framed matted prints, canvases , and prints on acrylic and metal. You can check out their work on their website!
Website: www.dlrphotography.ca
Instagram: @danilynnredgrift_berthelot
Dani will be selling Photography taken in Northern Ontario along the Hwy #17 and # 11 corridors, along with the Hwy. #69 (old roads, side roads). They will be selling Prints of various sizes: 5 x 7 Print matted to 8 x 10 (Small), 8 x 10 Print matted to 11 x 14 (Medium) and 8 x 12 Print matted to 11 x 14 (Medium). Additonally, Dani will be selling book marks, greeting cards, note cards, and inspirational small canvases all featuring their work, and Framed matted prints, canvases , and prints on acrylic and metal. You can check out their work on their website!
Website: www.dlrphotography.ca
Instagram: @danilynnredgrift_berthelot
Paul Smith
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About the artist:
Bio to come Paul has participated in the FOKP Art Show previously and is excited for the opportunity to participate again in 2026. He will have prints and art cards for sale, as well as some smaller woodworking pieces (eg. cutting boards). Website: Paul Smith |
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