The Writers and Artists behind the scenes.
Donna Farron Hutchins: Donna is a psychotherapist, artist and actor. With Nigel she previously co-authored 3 books and numerous articles on Architectural Preservation. As an actor, in the Stratford Festival’s production of Walsh and in other original Canadian productions, her interest in the stories of Canada was intensified. Her choices when collecting Canadian folk art, antiques and collectables are an expression of her ongoing love affair with this country. Donna is a member of ACTRA (the association of Canadian television and radio artists) and AAMFT (the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists)
Nigel John Hutchins: Nigel is an award winning designer and decorator. His three books on Architectural preservation have become standard works (Restoring Old Houses, Restoring Houses of Brick & Stone and Restoring Wooden Houses). In recent years he has been principally involved in film and television and is a member of the Set Decorators Society of America. His unceasing passion for collecting reflects his wide range of interests in art, ironware, antiques, collectables and folk art. He resides, with Donna, in Oakville, Ontario.
Matthew Beverly: Matthew is a professional photographer and digital artist. He has worked with many major corporations as a creative director. His work with artists can be seen in Sony/BMG album covers the Formula One Circut and digital art. As a master of photoshop, he is an expert in matting, digital illustration and photo retouching. He lives in Cambridge, Ontario with his wife and daughter- Ella.