Biography: James Keirstead

James Lorimer Keirstead was born in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1932. He grew up in Ontario from the age of two, in Toronto, Whitby and Sharbot Lake. After several years as a constable with the OPP, he decided to develop his old passion of painting, and started showing his work in 1958. Since then he has never looked back.

In 1962, Keirstead began painting with palette knives instead of brushes, a technique which suited his style and with which he became most comfortable. Since that time, his work has been, and continues to be in great demand. Keirstead's name has become synonymous with ancient mills, however in painting after painting, he demonstrates his skill in expressing the diversity of the Canadian landscape. From colourful gardens, wilderness lakes and the moody light of the east coast, to the grain elevators of the Prairies, his distinctive magic has touched them all.

Today's Blog Post

Turning Heads with Beautiful Portraits by Adrian deRooy

Today we have two new portraits by Adrian deRooy! These stunning pieces are sure to turn heads and get attention with their beautiful hats, flowers, and smiles. Adrian loves to experiment with different styles, and is fascinated by how they meld … Continue reading →

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At Crescent Hill Art Gallery, we feature original art from top Canadian and International artists.  Our on-line gallery allows  you to browse artwork by artist or style - such as abstract, figurative, still life, representational and landscape.

Conveniently located in Mississauga, Ontario, our art gallery is home to one of the largest comprehensive collections of original fine artwork in North America.

Crescent Hill Gallery Hours:

Monday-Wednesday    10am - 6pm
Thursday & Friday           10am-8pm
Saturday                           10am-6pm
Sunday                               Noon - 5pm

 

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