The Tobermory Collection

The Art of Kent Wilkens


Harbour
        Past

                             "Harbour Past"                            250 s/n
A historical perspective of the harbour about 1920 showing the time when fishing tugs were the main source of income,
and this particular piece catches it when they have just begun experimenting with the "turtle" which makes the Great Lakes fishing tugs so unique.

Image Size   12"x26"         on paper unframed $230

                                         on canvas unframed $290

Framed Size 22"x36"             on paper framed $520

Framed Size 22"x36"           on canvas framed $520


North Shore

"North Shore"               250 s/n

A quite cove on the north side of the Peninsula looking at Flowerpot, Bears Rump and Middle Island (what we call "Plucky")

Image Size   9"x24"                                 unframed  on paper $175
                                                                unframed on Canvas $215

Framed Size 19"x34"                                                    framed $365

                                                                     on canvas  framed $365


Image Size   13"x34"                                 unframed  on paper $270

                                                                 unframed on Canvas $340

Framed Size 24"x44"                                                    framed $630

                                                                     on canvas  framed $630


Image Size 18"x48"                                    unframed on canvas $580

Framed Size 28"x59"                                      on canvas framed $975

The edition will be 250 in total, all sizes included, whether on paper or canvas



Big Tub Reflections print

"Big Tub Reflection"         250 s/n

Image Size   6"x9"                            unframed $80

                                                        on canvas $109

Framed Size   13"x16"       on canvas framed $199


Home is Where the Heart is print

"Home is Where the Heart is"                   250 s/n

Not a bad view to have to put up with every day, this is the view from Golden Gallery Tobermory.

Image Size   12"x18"           on paper unframed $170

                                            on canvas unframed $210

Framed Size 20"x26"              on canvas framed $370

Framed Size 22"x28"                on paper framed $390

Framed Size   22"x28"            on canvas framed $390


  "A Gallery View"             250 s/n

Image Size   3.5" x 3.5"


Image Size   3.5"x3.5"          unframed  on canvas $50

Framed Size 10"x10"                                framed $120



"Georgian Twilight"               250 s/n

Image Size   12"x18"         on paper unframed $755

                                       on canvas unframed $825

Framed Size 22"x36"            on paper framed $975

Framed Size 22"x36"           on canvas framed $975

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


"Coming Home"         250 s/n

Image Size   6"x9"                            unframed $80

                                                        on canvas $109

Framed Size   13"x16"       on canvas framed $199


  "Scuba Queen"         50 s/n

Image Size   10"x14"                        unframed $135

                                                giclee on canvas $155

Framed Size 17"x21"                             framed $270

                                   framed  giclee on canvas $270


    "Cove Island"                  250 s/n

One of the last Imperial lighthouses, it was built in 1856 to light the way for mariners,

and still shines a welcome beacon to many.

Image Size   14"x22"                                                      unframed $240

                                                                                       on canvas $290

Framed Size 24"x32"                                                         framed $520

                                                                                framed canvas $520


      "The Grotto"                              250 s/n

Tranquil clear water, the coolness of the cave and the sun for warmth makes an ideal setting

for a classic view of the famous "Grotto" at Bruce National Park .

Image Size   18"x27"                                                          unframed $860

                                                                                         on canvas $915

Framed Size 27"x35"                                                             framed $1095

                                                                                   framed canvas $1095

This print has also been done as a split edition. Two sizes are available for it, with a

total of no more than 250 signed and number prints for both sizes combined.

Image Size   12"x18"                                                          unframed $805

                                                                                         on canvas $845

Framed Size 21"x27"                                            framed under glass $975

                                                                                   framed canvas $975

*** EDITION SOLD OUT ***


        "Running Deer"       250 s/n

Image Size   12"x18"           on paper unframed $170

                                            on canvas unframed $210

Framed Size 20"x26"              on canvas framed $370

Framed Size 22"x28"                on paper framed $390

Framed Size   22"x28"            on canvas framed $390

If you look closely at the upper rock "face" you will see a face looking towards the right.

Reading the Legend on the individual "Running Deer" page will help understand the title chosen for this piece.


"Into the Wind"           250 s/n

Image Size   9"x12"                         unframed $100

                                                        on canvas $135

Framed Size 18"x21"                          framed $245

                                                 framed canvas $245

Sailing on the bay in front of Big Tub Light,, Howard and Sally. Howard and Sally are boat builders at Tobermory.


Pioneer Autumn

                "Pioneer Autumn"       250 s/n

Image Size   9"x12"                         unframed $100

                                                        on canvas $135

Framed Size 18"x21"                          framed $245

                                                 framed canvas $245

One of the original homesteads in Tobermory, having been both the Belrose and Adams family residence for decades,

it now stands next to the museum on Hwy #6.


  "Big Tub Sentinel"       250 s/n

Image Size   6"x9"                         unframed $300

                                                    on canvas $325

Framed Size 15"x18"                         framed $375

Framed Size   13"x16"       on canvas framed $395

SOLD OUT


Little Tub Harbour

                     "Little Tub Harbour"        250 s/n

A classic view of the harbour at Tobermory, with the century old buildings lining the shore,

the fishing boats now gone, and the Georgian a shape of the past.

Image Size   12"x16"                    unframed $845

                                                     on canvas $895

Framed Size 21"x25"                       framed $975

                                             framed canvas $995

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


                             "JAC"                250 s/n

Spring thaw, and the fishing tugs are anxious to get to work.

Here the "JAC" is attempting to free her sister ship, the "Michael L", which is still frozen in the ice.

The blue of the sky and the green of the water help define the reds of the tug and give this piece its perspective.

Image Size   10"x14"              unframed $600

                                           on canvas $650

Framed Size 19"x23"               framed $745

                                     framed canvas $745

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


                     "Winter Storage"             250 s/n

Visual depth is created here with the foreground dock reflecting the toes & shape of the hull on "Dyker Lass".

The eye progresses from dock to fishing tug to the boats on shore and finally to the houses,

with the lights in the library giving the only hint of life.

Image Size   12"x16"                    unframed $1070

Framed Size 21"x25"                       framed $1195

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


craigies

"Craigies"                             250 s/n

since 1932.....

Image Size   9"x12"      unframed $480

Framed Size 15"x18"       framed $555

Framed Size 18"x21"       framed $580

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


                     "Tobermory Past"             250 s/n

A quiet and peaceful view of Little Tub Harbour early in the century.

Image Size   12"x16"                    unframed $1070

Framed Size 21"x25"                       framed $1170

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


                                           "Fishermans Wharf"                                 250 s/n

Representing the time period on the great lakes when sail was still the principal means of movement for the fishermen,

but the steam tugs are beginning to make their presence felt.

Image Size   12"x26"                                                                  unframed $1060

                                                                                                  on canvas $1120

Framed Size 21"x35"                                                                      framed $1275

                                                                                           framed canvas $1275

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


"Big Tub Light"                    250 s/n

A very sharp image of the Lighthouse at Big Tub with North Point and Flowerpot Island in the background.

A view unchanged in over a century.

Image Size   9"x12"      unframed $480

Framed Size 15"x18"       framed $565

Framed Size 18"x21"       framed $580

*** Edition SOLD OUT ***


                          "Flowerpots"              450 s/n

The use of geometric lines is important where tree, rock and horizon lines all converge on the little

flowerpot, naturally pulling the eye in and keeping it there.

Image Size   12"x16"                      unframed $575

                                                     on canvas $615

Framed Size 21"x25"                         framed $735

                                              framed canvas $735

Edition nearly SOLD OUT


"C.G.Tobermory"        250 s/n

The Coast Guard cutter at Tobermory. A Welcome sight to many a mariner.

Image Size   3"x5"        unframed $20

Framed Size 7"x9"          framed $49


                                     "The Homestead"                  250 s/n

A typical rural Ontario homestead, this one still stands in the village of Tobermory,

with the same century old Peonies lining the path to the front door.

Image Size   14"x22"                                                      unframed $240

                                                                                       on canvas $290

Framed Size 24"x32"                                                         framed $520

                                                                                framed canvas $520


                                        "The Norisle"                              250 s/n

One of the early ferries running from Tobermory to South Baymouth,

the Norisle provided many memories for passengers between 1946 and 1974.

Image Size   18"x24"                                                         paper unframed $260

Framed Size 27"x33"                                          paper framed under glass $599


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