Carolyn Ritchie Bedford Bedford Studios / Cape Breton Bronze

Bedford is a painter who works from live models and plein aire. She is now reviving her photography and exploring with digital. She also works with a variety of mediums and subject matter. She uses clay for sculpture; and casts with lost wax and pours in her backyard foundry. A long-time exhibitor, her work can also be viewed at Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish.

Hours: By appointment or chance Contact: (902) 921-3910; info@ bedfordart.ca Website: www.bedfordart.ca Address: 1203 Greenhill Road Durham/Alma

Directions: Hwy 104 east to Alma Exit 21, left off ramp on Hwy 4 approximately 1¼ km into Alma, go past intersection with crosswalk and turn right on the next road (Greenhill Rd), travel approximately 3 km, past roadside water spring on right- #1203 on left -- long driveway.