Bruce Peninsula artist Margarethe Vanderpas transforms wind, water, rocks and trees into unique and vibrant vistas on canvas.
Margarethe Vanderpas
Inspired as a child by the works of such masters as Rembrandt and Van Gogh, Dutch-born artist Margarethe Vanderpas gives a passionate portrayal of the raw natural beauty of northern Ontario’s landscapes and waterscapes.
“I draw my inspiration from many sources: the waters and limestone cliffs of the Bruce Peninsula and the shores of Lake Superior and Georgian Bay,” she says. “I particularly love the north shore of Georgian Bay near Killarney and the rugged coastline near my home on the Bruce Peninsula. I am fascinated by the powerful forces that have shaped the landscape and the effects that time and weather have had upon the earth’s surface.”
She resides in Lion’s Head, Ontario and each year explores new regions on foot and by kayak seeking new inspiration for her work.
Vanderpas has exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions and her work can be found in private and corporate collections internationally. Her work is available at her Lion’s Head studio, online at margarethevanderpas.com, and at Eclipse Art Gallery in Huntsville and Muskoka Arts and Crafts in Bracebridge. ❧
