Death Comes Early in 19th Century Hamilton

In the early years of Hamilton, death was common and could come at any time. Reverend John Miller took charge … More

The Ghost Story of Lover’s Lane

Odds and Ends – an artist’s notebook Oct 26th – In the spirit of Halloween, I have re-posted an edited … More

Odds and Ends – Monday June 8, 2015 In the next week or so, the re-building of the Hermitage Ruins will … More

Working on a new film project and reflecting on different ways of using historical photographs and drawings in … More

I like to wish everyone the very best during the holiday seasons. Here are a few moments of the Hermitage … More

http://fatcats-starvingdogs.com A weekly update of Artist Chris Erskine’s art and art related interests. This week: traffic problems on the … More

Call to Action – Email 159 words of support to Hamilton City Council by 5 pm, Sept 24, 2014 to … More

This week, Artist Chris Erskine continues his painting sketch of the Hermitage Ruins in Ancaster. He also provides a quick … More

What does the Hermitage mean to you? This is the question posed by Leanne Pluthero and Marla Loretta (on Aug … More

This Tuesday, the Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee will decide the fate of the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario. At … More