Dale Durnan and her family live in Gravenhurst and have a strong connection to Muskoka, through both cottaging and family history. She has been painting and exhibiting in the area since moving here permanently in 1987.

Each of her folk-style Naive paintings begins with an idea that sparks her imagination and leads to the creation of a scene that is vibrant with people, activity and colour. They often represent the history of area. Dale is also a nature lover and has a lush garden full of materials for her new interests in eco printing and fibre arts.

Dale is an award winning member of Muskoka Arts & Crafts. She continues to develop and refine her own whimsical style which lends itself to capturing the spirit of life and times, both old and new.