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Some of the artwork can be purchased. Please contact us at the Massey Area Museum if you would like to purchase any of the artwork. We are not holding the work at the Museum but will pass your contact information on to the artists to contact you directly. Some of the artists have websites which are listed at the bottom of this page.
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2020 Feature Artist: JASON RAINVILLE
"Jason Rainville is a freelance fantasy and sci-fi illustrator from Massey. His work has appeared in role-playing games, trading card games, and book covers.
His art infuses fantasy with an historical and/or mythological feel, striving to evoke scenes that are larger than life in grand but subtle ways. Mystery, surprise, revelation, fear, camaraderie and loss are among the diverse themes prevalent in his work. A strong narrative, character moments, a solid sense of form and sometimes formal composition play a large part in many of Jason's pieces."
-Original Magic Art
His art infuses fantasy with an historical and/or mythological feel, striving to evoke scenes that are larger than life in grand but subtle ways. Mystery, surprise, revelation, fear, camaraderie and loss are among the diverse themes prevalent in his work. A strong narrative, character moments, a solid sense of form and sometimes formal composition play a large part in many of Jason's pieces."
-Original Magic Art
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Admiral Beckett Brass
In one of his most treasured pieces, Jason cast his mother Valerie Rainville as the model for the confident pirate Admiral. Created for Magic: The Gathering's Pirate/Indigenous South American/Dinosaur setting "Ixalan", this piece depicts Beckett taking a ship along with her loyal crew (modelled by her brother Curtis, daughter Jessica and the artist, Jason). Valerie had encouraged Jason all his life with his artistic endeavors, often referring back to a pirate ship he drew as a child that she felt showed promise. It was fitting that it came full circle with Jason's depiction of her as the prominent pirate. After Valerie's passing, it was a comfort to Jason to remember that she had seen the character and the story of her creation gain popularity in the Magic: the Gathering community; Valerie was sometimes asked for her autograph on the collectible cards, was asked to do a voice-over for the character, and even saw the character cosplayed. |
Cover for Arcane Synthesis: A Blended-Genre Anthology
A science-fiction character and her cybernetic animal companion survey the 31st-century devastation in this piece created as a cover for an anthology of stories. Jason's sister Jessica and her dog Lola were used as models for this ominous science fiction illustration. 
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Harrison
Curtis Maahs, the artist's uncle, was cast as an officer in this alternate reality piece depicting an officer of the Prussian Mobile Infantry. Distinctive German steam locomotives were used as inspiration for the steam-powered mobile armor in this piece created for Rite Publishing's Lords of Gossamer and Shadow roleplaying game. Chandra, Heart of Fire Planeswalkers are something of the "main characters" of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, and Jason has had the pleasure of illustrating several. His 3rd Chandra Planeswalker card is his favourite, featuring the impetuous pyromaniac's path of destruction in the background. |
Lords and Ladies of Gossamer and Shadow
Not to be left out, Jason's father Roger provided photo reference for the imposing figure on the left in this artwork also created for Lords of Gossamer and Shadow. The lords and ladies are powerful ancient figures hailing for different corners of the multiverse in this roleplaying game, and can become allies, mentors, or foes. 
Convolute
This piece was created for a Magic: The Gathering card illustrating the transmutation of a violent force into a peaceful one. To achieve that, the artist painted a magic user who is using their opponent's fire spell to light a candle. Jason enlisted his friend Allen Toulouse as a model, who also led Jason to the location depicted in the foreground in Sagamok First Nation. |
Professor of Symbology
Jason was able to channel his love of narrative art, specifically the golden age of illustration art of Norman Rockwell, in this magical slice-of-life piece. He tried to express the colours, stroke making and sensibilities of Rockwell's art as he painted a mystical scene showing a professor instructing an enraptured group of students. 
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Jason's first cover for the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons was a fun challenge, especially as he searched for and photographed reference material. The sinister Beholder crime boss Xanathar gazes lovingly at his giant koi goldfish while on his desk are strewn some familiar items-turned-magical artifacts; Jason's uncle's brass horse, great-grandfathers telescope, sister's cowboy boots (of speed!), grandma's Egyptian-style jewelry box, and some items bought at value village in Sudbury. 
Quench
Sometimes it's not about epic, world-ending monsters and magic. Sometimes it's just an expression. One of Jason's favourite things to depict is emotion and facial expressions, and the very subtle, surprised, confident smirk of this Magic Card's character was a challenge. It took a lot of planning and painting, but it was worth it to achieve a face that screams "Is that it?" 
Ardenn, Intrepid Archeologist
Cross a grey-skinned Kor from Magic the Gathering with Indiana Jones and what you might get is Ardenn. Jason's high-flying contribution to the trading card game was helped with a lot of natural lighting gained from outdoor reference pictures. 
www.jasonrainville.com/
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Irencrag Pyromancer
Fire is one of the most difficult yet rewarding things for Jason to paint, and Irencrag Pyromancer (featured in MTG's fairy-tale setting "Eldraine") had lots of it. This is one of the few forest scenes that the artist had a fun time painting; usually it's a struggle to determine how specific or vague each leaf and branch should be. 
Mordenkainen's Tome of foes
Glimpses of the master magician can be seen through gaps in his monstrous, logic-defying orrery. A simple 3d model was created as scaffolding to help with perspective, but it still took a great deal of time to paint in the details of Jason's second D&D cover. 
Mythic Odysseys Of Theros
A gigantic cosmic Hydra smashes through an abandoned city as the hero Haktos defends himself in Jason's 3rd D&D cover. Jason's love of mythology was let loose in this Greek-mythology inspired setting first seen in Magic: The Gathering; he meticulously shot reference for all the hydra heads using a t-rex toy, and created a 3d model to assist in the perspective of the buildings. 
Ardenvale Tactician
This was a relatively simple illustration for Jason to complete, but sometimes a simple, classic composition is best. A full profile view of the Griphon-riding knight helped speak to the timelessness of the fairy-tale trope. 
Rest in Peace
Sometimes heroes die, and when prominent Planeswalker Gideon died in the Magic: The Gathering storyline, he was remembered on his Greek inspired home plane of Theros with a courtyard and statue. Flowers piled at the base show he's remembered, and the creeping starfield to the top right hint at the beyond. |
THIS YEAR'S ART SHOW ENTRANTS:
Click on each art piece for a zoomed in version!
MIXED MEDIA
"Peek-a-boo Whoo?" by Jill Campbell-Mason (14" x 14") ($175)
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"Empty Nesters" by Gig Laurin (11" x 14") ($150)
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"Elephant" by Robin Burke (Not for Sale)
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"Blackbird" by Robin Burke (Not for Sale)
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"Rowdy Rudy" by Gig Laurin (16" x 20") ($300)
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PAINTINGS - ACRYLIC
"After The Blast" by Robert Courchesne Robert (30" x 40") ($600)
"Grand Pops and Link" by Laura Courtemanche
"Twin Souls" by Gig Laurin (12" x 12") ($95)
"Carrbridge" by Ruth Nicholson (24" x 20") ($300)
"Tiger" by Bruce Indoe (12.5" x 12.5") ($30)
"Silver Blossom" by Theresa Minten (6" x 6") ($45)
"Cardinal" by Angie Rodrigue Cardinal (6.5" x 4.5") ($5)
"Black-Cap" by Angie Rodrigue (8" x 6") ($10)
"The Bay" by Angelique Rodrigue (20" x 10") ($25)
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"Marten River PP" by Angie Rodrigue (6.5" x 4.5") ($20)
"215" by Laura Courtemanche
"Ray Charles" by Ruth Nicholson (18" x 24") ($300)
"Barred Owl" by Robert Courchesne (16" x 12") ($190)
"Yak" by Mathew Brown (18" x 24") ($300)
"Howl at the Moon" by Gig Laurin (12" x 12") ($95)
"Look Up" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
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"Stopping for Breakfast" by Robin Burke (Not for Sale)
"Crush" by Laura Courtemanche
"Song Sparrows" by Bruce Indoe (17" x 11.5") ($40)
"Batman's Lot 6" by Angie Rodrigue (8"x 8") (Not For Sale)
"Content" by Angie Rodrigue (5" x 8") ($15)
"Shore" by Angie Rodrigue ( 12" x 16") ($20)
"Developing 1" by Theresa Minten (6" x 6") ($45)
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"Turn of the Century Portrait" by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 20") ($150)
"Scarlet Tanager" by Bruce Indoe (8" x 8") ($20)
"Developing 2" by Theresa Minten (6" x 6") ($45)
"Grey Jay" by Angela Rodrigue (10" x 8") ($15)
"A Superior Morning" by Theresa Minten (36" x 12") ($275)
"Silver Flight" by Theresa Minten (6" x 6") ($45)
"Blue Jay" by Angie Rodrigue (10" x 8") ($10)
"Feather" by Angie Rodrigue (5" x 8") ($10)
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"Candy" by Angie Rodrigue (6"x6") ($20)
"Soul Mates" by Gig Laurin (12" x 12") ($95)
"Rose Garden" by Angie Rodrigue ( 11" x 14") ($30)
"Life Force" by Robert Courchesne (12" x 16") ($190)
"Dancing Silver" by Robert Courchesne (16" x 12") ($190)
"Mother" by Angelique Rodrigue (8" x 10") ($10)
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PAINTINGS - OIL
"Alone on a Winter Mountain" by Jill Campbell-Mason (12"x16")($100)
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"Old Boot" by Ruth Nicholson (14" x 18") ($214)
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"Spring Thaw" by Theresa Minten (8" x 10") (Not For Sale)
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"Keith Urban" by Robin Burke (Not for Sale)
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PAINTINGS - WATER COLOUR
Hunger Moon by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 20") ($150)
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"Reflections at Chutes" by Theresa Minten (8" x 10" and with frame, 13.5" x 16") ($120)
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"Sissy" by Vinnai Angela Sissy (12 x 8.5) (Not for Sale)
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"Bowl of Fruit" by Robin Burke (Not for Sale)
Is there an error? Like button not working? Email this year's art show curator, Jayson Stewart, at lijfilms@gmail.com |
PASTELS
"Ladders to the Sky" by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 16") ($100)
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"Spanish River Retreat" by May Cameron (11" x 14") ($100)
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"I really enjoyed your exhibition and am thinking of submitting a piece of my work next year!" |
PHOTOGRAPHY
"Her Majesty Madame Goose The Ego-Apparent Leader of a Parade of One" by Jill Campbell-Mason (12"x12") ($95)
"Gentle Reflection" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Rapids and Bush" by Scott Anderson (8.5" x 11") ($60)
"Bee of Single-minded Pursuit" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Lillies" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Casablanca Entrance" by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 24") ($150)
"Cue the Crickets" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Fast Friends" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Heavy Skies" by Scott Anderson (8.5" x 11") ($60)
"Mennonite Christmas" by Leslie Knibbs (Not for Sale)
"Early Glow" by Scott Anderson (8.5" x 11") ($60)
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"Under the Bridge" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Rising Mist" by Scott Anderson (8.5" x 11") ($60)
"On Break" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Follow the Leader" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Spring Fresh" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Nettle Reflection" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Glistening Construct" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Wise Young Eyes" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"She's Got Attitude" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Harvest Sun" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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PHOTOGRAPHY - DIGITALLY ENHANCED
"Miss Magnificent" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Beached in Morocca" by Jill Cambell-Mason (16"x20") ($200)
"In Repose" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Luna Antennae" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Play All Day" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Grace III" by Jon Butler (19" x 15") ($350)
"Sundown Silhouette" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Full Blue-Ming" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Sunhat Pinwheel" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Moon" by Jon Butler (28" x 28") ($500)
"Autumn's Last Hurrah" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Peak Reach" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Honey Eye" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Jack's Been Painting" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Into the Blue" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Popping Poppy" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
"Dusky Sky and Tractor" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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SKETCHES
"Full Moon of March" by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 20") ($100)
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"Siblings Love" by May Cameron (20" x 16") (Not For Sale)
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"Listen" by May Cameron (20" x 16") ($250)
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"Study in Texture" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART
"Rose Urn" by May Cameron (9" x 6") ($95)
"Moose Antler with Loon" by Jill Campbell-Mason (16" x 23") ($200)
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"Miss Prissy" by Gig Laurin ($95)
"Beneath the Keel" by Vinnai Angela Beneath (Not for Sale)
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"Lamb Pinch Pot" by May Cameron (3" x 4.5") ($20)
"Mini Vase" by May Cameron (1" x 4") ($15)
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"Stew Toy Store" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
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DIGITAL ART
"Bernie Sanders: Honorary Spartan" by Jayson Stewart (Not for Sale)
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"Hunting Time" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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"Autumn" by Keith Emiry (Not for Sale)
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YOUNG ARTISTS (8 AND UNDER)
"The Darkness" by Hayden Stewart ($25)
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"Baby Einstein" by Hayden Stewart (Not for Sale)
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"Construction Zone" by Hayden Stewart (SOLD)
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"Croc" by Hayden Stewart ($25)
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YOUNG ARTISTS (9 TO 16)
"Einstein" by Drayden Stewart (Not for Sale)
"Art Doll 2" by Nora Leeney (Not for Sale)
"Bear" by Leah Lampman (Not for Sale)
"Galaxy Family" by Evan Rheault ($45)
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"Space" by Leah Lampman (Not for Sale)
"Cat" by Drayden Stewart ($25)
"Gladiator" by Evan Rheault ($45)
"Solar System" by Nora Leeney (Not for Sale)
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"Pink Haze" by Evan Rheault ($45)
"Jellyfish" by Leah Lampman ($75)
"Today, Tomorrow and Always" by Evan Rheault ($45)
"Art Doll 1" by Nora Leeney (Not for Sale)
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"The Loon" by Leah Lampman (Not for Sale)
"Swamp Thing" by Drayden Stewart ($25)
"Proximity" by Evan Rheault ($45)
"Owl" by Leah Lampman (Not for Sale)
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WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THIS YEAR'S SHOW? |
SHOW YOUR ART NEXT YEAR! |
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