Circle Cinema Art Gallery

Monte Toon’s journey with watercolor began in the winter of 1969, when a transformative exhibit by Charles Sanderson in Emporia, Kansas, inspired him to explore the medium. Over the next five decades, Toon developed a distinct style, evolving from quick, impressionistic pieces to the more deliberate, evocative works influenced by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper. His paintings, often drawn from travels across the U.S. and Canada, depict rural landscapes, weathered barns, lighthouses, and quiet, solitary scenes. Filled with a sense of longing and reflection, Toon’s work captures the beauty and emotion of places often overlooked, continuing to resonate deeply with viewers.