A smiling artist in a red jacket stands next to a large painting of a man in a white apron and headscarf, holding a black telephone receiver.

The ever creative Mitchell Fenton opens March 1 with a month long solo show at the Toronto Arts & Letters Club, this time with “mystery portraits.”

Promotional poster for 'Mystery Portraits' by Mitchell Fenton, featuring a painted portrait of a man with a slick hairstyle and a bow tie, set against a red background. Details include dates March 1 - 28, 2026, and the opening reception on March 6 at the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto.

An Inspector in one of her stories was heard to say, “There are two main reasons people murder – love or money.” I thought, “Hey, those are the two main reasons people make art!” Stay tuned as I attempt to get away with making Art! – Mitchell Fenton

A framed portrait of a man wearing a black hat and a dark coat, set against a light blue background, giving a thoughtful look to the side.

Fenton’s works are diverse and always interesting, especially the works he paints plein air. He has been featured here on the Art Junkie three previous times for his well known landscapes, vintage style posters and ski works (see them here)

A profile portrait of a woman with dark hair, holding a cigarette, set against a bright yellow background. She is wearing a blue sweater and looking thoughtfully to the side.

Fenton grew up in WInnipeg and now lives with his family on Toronto Island (see his latest Christmas card from the island here).

A portrait of a young woman wearing a maid's uniform and a white cap, gazing upwards against a muted purple background.

Mitchell Fenton’s poster gallery, here.

His website, here.

Instagram, here.

Biography at Mayberry Fine Art here.


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