Sheaves Tower: A Favourite Painting Place
Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products […]
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Homer Watson History & Archives
Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products […]
Sheaves Tower: A Favourite Painting Place Read More »
In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the
The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years. During the era of the Doon
Jack Bechtel and the Doon School of Fine Arts Read More »
The collection at Homer Watson House & Gallery is known for its original Homer Watson paintings, however it is comprised
Homer Watson’s Top Hat Read More »
Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided
Kitchener Market Portraits by Tom Cayley Read More »
The Watson residence, situated in the village of Doon on the outskirts of Kitchener, served as a home, studio, and
Dinner at the Watsons Read More »
Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests,
Phoebe’s Green Ledger Read More »
Homer Watson painted this piece when he was just fifteen years old and with no formal art training. Homer had
Homer Watson, Swollen Creek (1870) Read More »
This early Homer Watson painting “The Old Mill” (1878) was painted when Watson was only 23 years old. Watson had
Homer Watson, The Old Mill (1878) Read More »
Whilst searching through the Homer Watson House and Gallery Archive today, we came across Phoebe Watson’s business card.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This
Phoebe’s Business Card Read More »