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Deborah Crow Repke: Cabin Life

Jan. 9, 2025 - Feb. 15, 2025

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‘Cabin Life’ is a body of work I have created over the last four years while residing in a 200 year old log cabin on a beautiful five acre property in South Bruce Peninsula. 

For many who know his area, this was the home of the Bruce Beckons. Not only did it sell anqtiques, jams, preserves and more, but was a family favourite with Hector the lama, the chicken coop, beautiful willows by the ponds and walking trails through the forest. It was also home to its much admired owner Gayle Thomas.

The property has an incredible history and has touched the lives of many. Over the past four years I have learned so much from past customers, friends and family. I hope to continue that legacy by capturing scenes in my paintings.

This series, although diverse in style captures several elements of the property through the seasons from the street views, to the two cabin exteriors, interiors, gardens and ponds, and the forests and fields surrounding it. 

For me, being an artist is not limiting yourself to one style, but to be free to explore, learn from mistakes, take pride in pushing yourself and truly enjoying the process.

I lean towards impressionism in most of my work and paint primarily in acrylics.  I also enjoy storytelling which comes through in my paintings and subject matter.  

This unique property is one of a kind and I am constantly inspired by its beauty and will continue to paint it, while I have the ability.

As you explore these paintings, it is my hope that you experience a sense of this magical place and for many they bring back fond memories.

Deborah Crow-Repke
Biography

Upon graduating from the Illustration and Design program at Sheridan College in 1983, Deborah pursued a career as a freelance illustrator, and also worked at local advertising agencies until she met her husband and business partner Ron Repke. In 1987, they opened Eyelight Inc. and grew the agency to one of the leading design and marketing firms in the Waterloo Region. In 2017, after 30 years in business, she retired from the marketing world and returned to her passion for illustration and painting.

Over the past few years, she mentored with Laurie Wonfor Nolan and enjoyed meeting several artists in a collective studio environment. She enjoys painting scenes from her everyday life and adventures, and is especially drawn to the landscapes in the Bruce Peninsula where she spends a lot of her time. She equally enjoys painting urban cityscape scenes and incorporating figures. Lately, she has begun combining her love of illustration into her paintings. Exploring through her art without restrictions is a very rewarding experience.

Deborah is fascinated by the effect of light and shadow and the relationship they have on colour, tone and value. It's a constant challenge to capture in paint the dynamics of energy and mood.  There is so much in the world that intrigues and inspires her as an artist!

 

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