The
Secret
Garden
The Secret Garden 🌿 Watercolor | 22" x 30" This large-scale piece is incredibly close to my heart. It’s based on a special, secluded spot in my own garden—a place that will always be filled with magic. This corner holds such precious memories. When my grand-girls were little, this was the secret spot they would disappear into, spending hours playing with their imaginary fairy friends. Every detail holds a piece of our family history. The stone retaining wall and steps leading up to the wooden gate were lovingly built by my husband, their grandfather. The lush hostas and cascading periwinkles are plants I put into the earth myself, and the beautiful, velvety moss decorating the stone? Well, those details were provided by God himself. It has been such a joy to capture the light, shadows, and memories of this personal sanctuary on paper.
🎨 Available for purchase.$2,000.
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MICHELLE NETTLETON, FEATURED ARTIST IN IWS - CANADA MAGAZINE
I'm absolutely thrilled and incredibly humbled to share some momentous news from Burlington, Ontario! I'm the featured artist for the International Watercolor Society - Canada's Summer 2025 issue, and my painting of Mrs. Cardinal is gracing the front cover!
Inside, you'll also discover a wonderful article about my work titled "Precious Moments: The Artistry of Michelle Nettleton." What an immense honor to have my work showcased in such a beautiful way!
You can dive into the full digital issue right here: https://online.pubhtml5.com/srrj/cgav/
And for those near Oakville, I'm delighted to share that the original Mrs. Cardinal painting is currently on display! It's part of the "Revelations" art exhibition, proudly sponsored by the Oakville Art Society, at the Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre until August 29, 2025. Don't miss the chance to see it in person!