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Fine Art

Ted Stewart

Wildfowl Artist & Painter Award-winning artist Ted Stewart celebrates Ontario's birds and wildlife through beautifully hand-carved wood sculptures and original paintings. From remarkably lifelike painted birds to pieces that reveal the natural beauty of the wood itself, Ted’s work reflects a lifetime of observation, craftsmanship and connection to the natural world.

Fine Art

Ted Stewart

Award-winning artist Ted Stewart has spent decades celebrating Ontario's birds and wildlife through woodcarving and painting. His individually carved wildfowl sculptures range from pieces that preserve the wood's warmth and natural grain to exquisitely painted works of remarkable realism. His birds may appear to drowse quietly, perch in watchful stillness or seem poised to take flight. Ted’s connection to the natural world also finds expression on canvas. His paintings portray wildlife and the environments they inhabit, while some works move beyond observation into more imaginative and dreamlike interpretations of nature. A respected member of the regional arts community, Ted was one of the original artists of the Rideau Lakes Studio Tour when it began in 1999 and remains a much-loved participant today. He has served as an Artist in Residence in several national parks, and his work has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles as well as an episode of Regional Contact on CTV Ottawa. Ted also shares his considerable knowledge as a judge at woodcarving competitions throughout Eastern Ontario. More recently, an enthusiasm for birding and bird photography has brought him even closer to the subjects that have inspired so much of his artistic life. At the heart of Ted’s work is an enduring fascination with the character, beauty and quiet presence of the natural world.

At the manor

Carvings, paintings, cards, small carved collectibles

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Maggie Stewart

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Glass

Diana Kemp

Stained-glass artist. Full maker profile coming soon.

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Lisa Paddle

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Fine Art

Caitlin Burke

Painter and artist-instructor. Full maker profile coming soon.

Bath & Body

Newboro Soap Company

Handcrafted soap and bath and body goods. Full maker profile coming soon.

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Fiona Stevenson

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The hands behind the work

Ted Stewart

Maggie Stewart

Diana Kemp

Lisa Paddle

Caitlin Burke

Newboro Soap Company

Fiona Stevenson

More makers to be announced