EXHIBITION

A Legacy of Inspiration

Homer Watson

Watson Gallery

Canada’s landscapes, both natural and urban, have long inspired artists. Homer Watson’s deep connection to the landscapes of Doon, Ontario, shaped his artistic vision. Self-taught and committed to authenticity, he captured Canadian landscapes with remarkable spirit. His dedication to portraying Canada’s natural beauty set the foundation for generations of artists who followed.
Continuing Watson’s artistic spirit, the Doon School of Fine Arts, founded in 1948, nurtured artists in the same inspiring surroundings, fostering a deep bond between art, nature, and heritage.
Today, that legacy lives on at Homer Watson House & Gallery, where art programs and exhibitions ensure that this enduring connection remains a source of inspiration for future generations.

May 30 – July 6, 2025

Homer Watson c.1920 "Untitled (Country Road)"

Homer Watson, Untitled (Country Road, Shade Tree)

c.1920, Oil on Board. HWHG Permanent Collection.

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The Loch Doon area was memorialized in celebrated Scottish poet, Robert Burns piece “Ye banks and braes O’ bonnie Doon”

Ye banks and braes o’ bonny Doon,
How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair?
How can ye chant, ye little birds,
And I sae weary fu’ o’ care?
Thou’lt break my heart, thou warbling bird,
That wantons thro’ the flowering thorn:
Thou minds me o’ departed joys,
Departed, never to return.

Aft hae I rov’d by bonnie Doon,
To see the rose and woodbine twine;
And ilka bird sang o’ its love,
And fondly sae did I o’ mine.
Wi’ lightsome heart I pu’d a rose,
Fu’ sweet upon its thorny tree;
And my fause lover stole my rose,
But, ah! he left the thorn wi’ me.

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