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MEMORIES FROM MY STUDIO FLOOR | SOUVENIRS DU PLANCHER DE MON ATELIER

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  September 16th, 2025 MEMORIES FROM MY STUDIO FLOOR Dear friends, I’ve painted on my studio floor for many years. One day, there was a particularly beautiful pattern on the floor right beside the painting I was working on. I took a photo of it and sent it to the team at the gallery. They said it looked great and asked when they’d be receiving the painting. I told them, “Never”—because it was on the concrete floor! Not long after, I came up with the idea of carpeting my studio in canvas to capture these patterns and turn them into paintings. Eventually, I covered not only the floor, but also the walls and even my worktables. When I see a pattern I like, or when there’s e nough paint built up on the canvas carpeting, I lift it, cut it, and stretch it. These become the foundation for new paintings—or, occasionally, if I’m very lucky, finished paintings in their own right. I’ve done this about three times over the years, and I’ve just taken advantage of our recent studio move to do it...
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GOODBYE MY OLD PORT GALLERY FRIENDS & THANK YOU ALL!

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August, 2025 GOODBYE MY OLD PORT GALLERY FRIENDS & THANK YOU ALL! Dear friends, This post is a bit late… it short of got lost in the move but better late than never!!!  LOL! Francine and I have met so many wonderful people since we  opened our gallery 12 years ago at 367 Rue St-Paul Est. As we prepare to move to 49A Donegani in Pointe-Claire, we want to express our deep appreciation to some of the incredible individuals who helped make our time in Old Montreal such a success. First, a huge shoutout to FARD, our landlord, owned by Fred Shahrabani and his family. Fred has been the best landlord I’ve encountered in my 47 years with Rideau and during our 12 years on St-Paul. He, along with his siblings Danny and Rosie, supported us through St-Paul’s road closures, COVID, and so many other challenges. Their team at FARD—Julia, Shlomo, Bart, and others over the years—were always responsive, no matter how big or small the issue. If anyone is looking for space in the Old Por...
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PAINTING AT EVERGREEN SCHOOL - PEINTURE À L'ÉCOLE EVERGREEN

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  English Version - *version française dessous*     PAINTING AT EVERGREEN SCHOOL Many years ago, a few of my nieces attended Evergreen Elementary School in Saint-Lazare, Quebec. Two of my grandchildren are currently students there, and four others went there before high school. So, Evergreen is a very special place for my family.  Zachary, Peter, Francine & Isabelle About seven or eight years ago, I painted at the school with some of my grandchildren. We created two or three collective paintings, which now hang in the school. A few months ago, my grandson Zachary asked if I could go again. He had spoken to one of the teachers, who had been there at the time and later visited our gallery. Of course, the answer was yes!   So, on March 12th, Francine and I painted with three different kindergarten classes. It was a lot of fun, made even more special because Assistant #1 was Zachary, who is now 12 years old.   Zachary AKA Assistant #1 & Pete...
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MAY 17th… SAVE THE DATE! - 17 MAI… NOTEZ LA DATE !

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   English Version - *version française dessous*      MAY 17 th … SAVE THE DATE! We are moving the gallery to 49A Donegani in Pointe-Claire!    But before we go, we’re planning one last big event at the gallery that has served us so well over the years. Located at 367 Rue St-Paul Est , right across from Marché Bonsecours, the event will take place on May 17th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM . Light refreshments will be served.   Our very first event at the gallery was also held on May 17th , back in 2013 , to celebrate my 62nd birthday . But that was a private party—we only invited family and close personal friends. Normally, we would have held it at our home, but 2013 was different. You see, the next day, Saturday, May 18th , we were opening our new pop-up gallery. Francine and I had no idea whether our latest venture—or perhaps more accurately, “adventure”—would be successful. So, we decided to host the birthday party in the gallery an...
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WE’RE MOVING… AND YOU CAN SAVE 40%! - NOUS DÉMÉNAGEONS… ET VOUS ÉCONOMISEZ 40 % !

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   English Version - *version française dessous*     WE’RE MOVING… AND YOU CAN SAVE 40%! One Time Gallery Moving Sale: April 7th – May 19th, 2025   As we prepare to move from the Old Port of Montreal to our new location in Pointe-Claire, we’re inviting you to take part in a special one-time Gallery Moving Sale — a thank-you to all who have supported us over the past 12 years.   From April 1st to May 19th, you can enjoy 40% OFF all original paintings (shipping and taxes are additional).   For example, using a $1,000 painting we will give you 40% off or $400 and you will only pay $600 plus shipping and taxes.   You will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity.   Now is the perfect time to acquire a piece you’ve had your eye on — or to find something new before we transition to our new home.   To purchase or learn more, visit us at the gallery or contact us:   Email:   contact@PETERwHART.com Phone: ...
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WE ARE MOVING! - NOUS DÉMÉNAGEONS!

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  English Version - *version française dessous*      WE ARE MOVING!     It is with much excitement that I’m pleased to announce we will be moving our gallery and my studio from 367 Rue St-Paul Est in the Old Port of Montreal to 49A Donegani in Pointe-Claire .   Francine and I opened our gallery on May 18th, 2013 . It was meant to be a five-month pop-up, with plans to close at the end of October. Our goal was to sell 50 paintings by then—but we reached that milestone by the end of June ! By the end of the summer, Francine and I decided to keep the gallery open for at least one year. That one year turned into twelve beautiful years !   Since then, we’ve sold nearly 2,300 paintings to over 1,800 collectors in more than 30 countries around the world!   Of course, our twelve years on St-Paul came with some real adventures and challenges. St-Paul is one of the oldest streets in Montreal, and its cobblestones—charming as they a...
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LAKESHORE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION… A WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION - L'ASSOCIATION DES ARTISTES DU LAKESHORE… UNE ORGANISATION MERVEILLEUSE

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LAKESHORE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION… A WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of presenting myself and my work to the Lakeshore Artists Association (LAA). This association of about 50 professional artists, spanning from Lachine to Hudson, holds regular meetings, shares creative ideas, sketches together, and exhibits their work. Every fall, they host an outdoor exhibition at Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire, where members sell their artwork, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting West Island charities.  My presentation lasted about 45 minutes and covered a bit about me, my artistic journey, and my process, followed by a brief Q&A session. . You can click here to access a copy of my presentation if you’re interested.   Francine and I have long admired the LAA from afar. We live in Valois Village, Pointe-Claire, and often take long walks along Lakeshore Boulevard, passing by the Stewart Hall Community Centre. We look forward to their fall show every y...
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