Original paintings
Old buildings, farms, shorelines and still lifes. Many paintings start with research into the area’s history and old photographs.
Browse the gallery →Original watercolours & commissions
Old mills, barns and shorelines of Ontario, painted in watercolour in Walters Falls.
Arlene Saunders paints original watercolours and takes commissions of homes, cottages and farms, from her studio at Old Soul on the outskirts of Walters Falls.
Or call Arlene at (519) 846-8292
Paintings and commissions
Landscapes, heritage buildings and still lifes, painted from the Grey Highlands to the Nova Scotia coast.
Commissions
Your home, cottage, farm or a favourite view, painted from your photos, or Arlene can take her own. From $110.
See sizes and prices →
Visit the studio
Arlene’s studio shares a home with Old Soul, the showroom and shop she runs with her husband Chris, at 130 Alma St., Walters Falls.
Where to see Arlene’s work →Gallery
Recent paintings
Interested in a painting? Email Arlene to ask about availability.
Commissions
Commission a painting of a place you love
Arlene works from your photos, or she can take her own. Watercolour gives a painting its freshness and flow, but it also limits how much can be changed once a painting has begun, so the details are settled first.
| Image size | Price | Fits frame |
|---|---|---|
| 6″ × 8″ | $110 | 8″ × 10″ |
| 7″ × 10″ | $185 | 11″ × 14″ |
| 11″ × 14″ | $285 | 16″ × 20″ |
| 16″ × 20″ | $360 | 20″ × 24″ |
| 18″ × 24″ | $460 | 24″ × 30″ |
| 18″ × 30″ | $590 | 24″ × 36″ |
Framing is not included. Prices don’t cover lengthy travel to view the subject, or changes after the painting has begun. Good acid-free mats and frames are available at reasonable prices from stores like Michaels.
How a commission works
- Send your ideas or photos of the scene.
- Choose a size from the price list.
- Arlene paints an original watercolour just for you.
A mapmaker’s eye for place
20 years as a cartographer
A love of art, geography and math led to a long career making maps.
Elora Centre for the Arts
General Manager for most of her years living in Elora, 2002 to 2017.
Walter’s Falls Group of Artists
Exhibits in the group’s annual exhibition and sale, now in its 29th year.
About Arlene
From Prince Edward County to the Grey Highlands
Arlene grew up in rural Prince Edward County, Ontario, surrounded by its natural beauty and five creative siblings. A love of art, geography and math led her to a 20-year career as a cartographer, while artists, art schools and societies in Southern Ontario and Northern Manitoba guided her painting.
After 15 years in the historic village of Elora, Arlene and her husband Chris moved to the outskirts of Walters Falls in 2017. They built a passive solar home and a studio, showroom and shop, Old Soul, where Arlene now paints full time.
More about Arlene →“As I spend time painting the scenes I also spend time imagining what was happening at that point in time – the stories behind the paintings.”
Where to see Arlene’s work
Studio & shop
Old Soul, Walters Falls
Arlene’s studio shares a home with Old Soul, the showroom and shop she runs with Chris. 130 Alma St., Walters Falls.
Annual show
Walter’s Falls Group of Artists Exhibition & Sale
Twenty local artists at the historic Walter’s Falls Community Centre, 104 Church St. The 29th show ran August 28–30, 2026.
Studio tour
Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
Arlene opens her studio to visitors as Studio G – Old Soul. Find all the participating artists and the interactive map on the tour website.
Contact
Get in touch with Arlene
Questions about a painting, a commission or a special request? Send along your ideas or pictures.
- Phone
- (519) 846-8292
- rlenesaunders@gmail.com
- Studio
- Arlene Saunders @ Old Soul
130 Alma St.
Walters Falls, ON N0H 2S0
Get directions - Website
- www.oldsoul.ca