WHITE BEAR RESORT - In a celebration of creativity and community, renowned artists Theresa Fuhr and Mary MacKenzie hosted the Artist on the Hill for the third time at the White Bear Lake Resort on July 27.
This gathering was located just off the shores of White Bear Lake, and is designed to highlight and nurture local artistic talent.
Fuhr, an artist known for her intricate landscape paintings, brought a wealth of experience and passion to the event. Her work is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of the natural beauty of Saskatchewan, and she has earned a dedicated following.
Co-host Mary MacKenzie is another accomplished artist with a knack for capturing the essence of her subjects. It complements Fuhr’s style with her own unique artistic representation.
Originally Fuhr and MacKenzie's artistic brother Kirk Seaton tossed around the idea of holding an art show at White Bear. But Seaton decided to travel to Laos and when COVID-19 hit, he opted to remain in that country.
This is when Fuhr and MacKenzie decided to continue with the idea as they felt it would be fun and a fantastic opportunity to show local art that came from White Bear.
In order to display art at the show, a connection to White Bear is a must. Either the artist lives at the resort or has a cabin there.
Shelley Lueck Jewelry is a repeat artist with her exclusive-designed jewelry. This was a fun event for Lueck as she enjoys meeting people old and new, and shows them the details in her work. She has been designing jewelry for over 20 years.
Lake Front Treasures, owned by Amanda Meyers, is another returning artist. She lives at White Bear Lake Resort. Now retired, she does more of her pottery, which she finds relaxing and therapeutic. Meyers has made pottery for many years and loves to work with assorted colours and designs, giving her pieces a unique touch.
Self-taught, world-renowned artist Michael Lonechild had many of his detailed pieces available for purchase. Lonechild paints in great detail with horses and buffaloes and uses vibrant colours. Often in his pieces, another picture can be seen in the clouds and they tell a story.
Fuhr, who organizes the artists, was grateful to have Lonechild agree to come to the Artist on the Hill, as he is a great attraction for the show.
Fuhr and Mackenzie’s vision for the event was to create an enduring legacy, one that continues to inspire and uplift the community in a fun fashion, long after the final artwork is displayed.
Both women were pleased with the significant flow of guests and were pleased with how many people were interested in the detail of the work that is put into each piece. People asked several questions about the process.
