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Quinte

The harbour, streets, and waterfront places that keep me painting my hometown.

Christopher Finkle

04 Aug 2024 • 2 min read

Harbour in the morning

The Bay of Quinte region, nestled between Toronto and Montreal, is a wonderful place for tourism and recreation.

It’s no big secret that its surroundings inspire artists and artisans to create great pieces of work.

Belleville, the city I call home, has become the inspiration for artwork I am proud to share with fellow art lovers.

I have spent countless hours enjoying the serene atmosphere of the harbour, the Bay of Quinte, the waterfront trails, the downtown core, and the Old East Hill streets, sketching and oil painting.

Painting of moored boats fading into a pale blue-grey mist. — Misty Pier

Painting of small boats and a red-roofed building beneath a broad blue sky. — Meyers Pier

Being proud of my hometown and having the ability to capture its beauty in oils is a heartwarming endeavour.

Painting of a sailboat with a coloured sail on calm water at sunset. — Sunset on The Bay of Quinte

Painting of a white sailboat leaning across deep blue water beneath textured clouds. — Spankin’ Mad

My paintings hang in the homes of families who once called Belleville their hometown, giving them a snapshot of “the days of yore.”

Familiar places in Quinte

Painting of a riverside mill, water tower and church spire. — Meyers Mill

Painting of an arched bridge with a water tower and buildings behind it. — Upper Front Bridge

Framed painting of a waterside trail with trees, rocks and a small footbridge. — Bayshore Trail

Painting of buildings, boats and a tall tree reflected in the still Moira River. — Moira River

Enjoy some of my paintings below, and never forget where you came from.

Christopher Finkle

The bay also inspired First Skate. I share more about painting outdoors around Belleville in En plein air.

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Familiar places in Quinte

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