Hermitage ruins Ancaster Ontario – Fat Cats & Starving Dogs

#Art Post No.7 – Very Merry Hermitage Xmas

I like to wish everyone the very best during the holiday seasons. Here are a few moments of the Hermitage Ruins landscape covered in snow from earlier this month. Unfortunately, it looks like a green Christmas this year, so please enjoy this short video as my Xmas card to you. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

Hamilton Artist Update 35

This week: 1. The Ebola Outbreak 2. Hamilton’s 1854 Cholera Outbreak 3. Hermitage Update Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

#SavetheHermitage Update

A quick update on the latest developments for the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario. Please don’t forget to email 159 words of support to Hamilton City Council prior to Wed’s vote on saving the Hermitage. http://www.hamilton.ca/YourElectedOfficials/WardCouncillors/ Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

#SavetheHermitage – Call to Action

Call to Action – Email 159 words of support to Hamilton City Council by 5 pm, Sept 24, 2014 to save the Hermitage Ruins that are located in Ancaster, Ontario. One word for every year that the Hermitage has existed. Council needs to know that the community will support their decision to save the Hermitage.Continue reading “#SavetheHermitage – Call to Action”

Hermitage Update – Sept 11, 2014

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Hamilton Artist Update 31 – Hermitage Painting Sketch Project

This week, Artist Chris Erskine continues his painting sketch of the Hermitage Ruins in Ancaster. He also provides a quick update on the recent decision by Hamilton City Council to resolve the fate of the designated heritage buildings to the new year. He also provides a brief update on the formation of a Facebook groupContinue reading “Hamilton Artist Update 31 – Hermitage Painting Sketch Project”

Hermitage Update – August 18, 2014

Update on the fate of the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

Hamilton Artist Update 30 – progress report

Artist Chris Erskine provides an update on his efforts to use social media to promote his art. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

Hamilton Artist Update 28 – Painting Hermitage Ruins

This week: painting the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster (Ont). Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec

Hermitage – #HamOnt Permits Say No!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 – The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee said no to the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s proposal to demolish the majority of the Hermitage Ruins that is located in Ancaster, Ontario. The Hamilton Conservation Authority wanted to reduce the surviving walls of the 1855 Mansion to a height of 3 feet. The HCA expressedContinue reading “Hermitage – #HamOnt Permits Say No!”