Featured Studio Tour Artists: Nancy Falconi and Alice Chik

Nancy Falconi

Nancy Falconi is an artist, speaker and creativity coach, who discovered her creative talents and true calling half way through her life.   She studied business, worked in the banking industry, worked in various Corporate HR Management positions,and was a professor at York University & Seneca College.Her transition to the creative life began with her rediscovery of a childhood passion for photography. Marked by a sense of childlike wonder, Falconi’s photographic work has been described as authentic, connected, inspiring, and emotive. Her strength lies in her ability to capture the essence of a moment or a person in an instant. 

In 2002 Falconi started a commercial and editorial photography business, which developed an international clientele, including Entrepreneur magazine, Yoga Journal, and Canadian Living and many more. Her photographic vision is the foundation of the many creative aspects of her work as an author, painter, photographer and filmmaker. www.nancyfalconi.com

Alice Chik

To Alice, beads are forever. She intends to make it more whimsical and create an intricate and never-ending story with her imagination. www.alicebeads.ca

Tell us what you think of the works of art on display here, in the comments below! If you'd like to learn more about the Richmond Hill Studio Tour, which will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2015, check out our Facebook Page.

Summer is here!

Our Richmond Hill Studio Tour artists have been busily creating with the theme of summer in mind this week.  Here are a few of the beautiful pieces of art they have made.

 Sharon Kirsh painted a wonderfully vibrant floral that almost feel like floral fireworks welcoming the warm weather.

 Rubina Panjwani created delicate Swarovski pearl Sterling Silver Earring. Beautiful for accesorizing that special dress on a summers day
 

and  Karen Pasieka created these beautiful polymer clay summer flowers.

If you'd like to learn more about the Richmond Hill Studio Tour, which will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2015, check out our Facebook Page.

Canada Day Art

The town of Richmond Hill offers wonderful Canada Day activities at the Richmond Green. Part of the festivities include Richmond Hill Artists sharing their work.

Momin Kahn set up a lovely display of his original watercolours.

Victor Molev demoed some of his amazing illustrations.

Maryam Sadrolhefazi made her lovely jewelry.

Wendy Cho shared her charming illustrations.

And Dan Marlatt created a mixed media masterpiece!

If you'd like to learn more about the Richmond Hill Studio Tour, which will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2015, check out our Facebook Page.

Featured Studio Tour Artists: Elena Fumagalli & Shiva Moghaddasi

The studio tour is only a few months away. And as we've shared, many of your favorites are participating, as well as some new names and faces! We will be sharing a little bit more about the artists on the blog. Take note of your favorites, so you can visit them during the tour!

This week we are sharing the artwork of Elena Fumagalli and Shiva Moghaddasi



Elena Fumagalli

Elena has been working with clay for the past 12 years, and every time she starts creating it is just as exciting as the first day. Working full time in an Interior Design firm putting colours together for clients, Elena draws and creates here pottery whenever she gets a chance. All her life she have been involved in Art, one way or another and it is her passion. www.potterrificbyelena.com

Shiva Moghaddasi

Shiva designs and creates extraordinary 3D masterpieces in the magical world of Textiles. Her work ranges from woven Persian Rugs to painted silk scarves. She integrates the two amazing ancient mediums of rug & silk to create the magic of old & new. As a member of Richmond Hill spinners and weavers guild she explores and creates new contemporary woven pieces as well as expanding her colourful collection of silk scarves. www.shivagallery.com

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Media

Mixed Media art, is the combination of different materials and techniques. This weeks featured artists, use varied materials to create lovely works of art. Take a look.


Daniel Marlatt combines a variety of materials to create exciting dimensional pieces of art.

And mixed media also applies to the art of jewelry making. Inga Rozin has used some unique materials to create this lovely necklace.

Rubina Panjwani uses gemstones from around the world, including garnets from Iran, featured in these lovely earrings.

Check out our Facebook page if you are interested in learning more about Richmond Hill Studio Tour Artists.

Art is Fun

Richmond Hill Studio Tour Artists, take their work very seriously, but they also like to have fun, and this week has been very fun for studio tour artists!

Ona Kingdon's painting won an award at an International Watermedia Exhibition in Colorado. How much more fun is that?

Victor Molev created this oil on canvas painting, which offers a very humorous and fun approach.

Sharon Kirsh, inspired by some of Richmond Hill's many green spaces is having fun, experimenting with texture and collage.

Wendy Cho's charming illustrations are always fun and joyful.

Check out our Facebook page if you are interested in learning more about Richmond Hill Studio Tour Artists.

New Art and Artists on the Hill

Today we are sharing some new art, as well as some new studio tour artists.

Sharing work on our blog for the first time, this painting is by Grace Tetelbaun, and it's her first year participating in the studio tour.

Ona Kingdon is not new to the Studio Tour, but this lovely work is. She just finished this beautiful commissioned work and it is currently on it's way to the US.   

Studio Tour artist Shoshana Lock was SNAPD this month with Richmond Hill's mayor David Barrow.. Shoshana Lock will be auctioning this painted guitar, with proceeds going to charity.

 

This is a new and fabulous textured work by Daniel Marlatt.

 

 

 To see more of our fabulous artists work please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour facebook page

Creativity abounds

 Our Studio Tour artists have been giving us a glimpse of their wonderful imaginations this week as they create and share their work.

Victor Molev shared this work "Dog suddenly gained its gracious host" 45x61 cm. Oil on canvas

Sue Foerster Creations will have this Acrylic painting "Baby" on display this coming weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery

This is Daniel Marlatt's new piece "Web in the broken window". The piece can be hung in outdoor space , it is made of poured epoxy in a steel frame.....  It will also be on display this weekend at the gallery at Mill Pond.

To see more of our fabulous artists work please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour facebook page

Artists in Action!

It's no surprise that art comes from those artists, who passionately pursue their work, and also enjoy sharing their talents with others. This week, if you visited Door's Open, then you may have seen some of these artists creating in front of your very eyes. If you weren't able to visit some of the historical sites, then check out these images of our Studio Tour Artists working at some of Richmond Hill's most fascinating historic sites!

We had Inga Rozina creating jewelery at The Burr House.

Karen Pasieka was creating her lovely polymer art.This picture doesn't show off Karen's amazing work, but the crowd of onlookers really tells the story!

Momin Kahn in action was creating an energetic watercolour of a historic house. It's really amazing watching him work, his passion and enthusiasm for his work is captivating.

Ona Kingdon was painting the Clockmaker's Workshop in Gormley. Let's hope that Ona shares the finished work with us soon! Her watercolours are captivating!

If you want to see more of these artists in action, then make sure you put October 17th and 18th in your calender, and join us for the Studio Tour! In the meanwhile, please follow us on Facebook!

Doors Open Richmond Hill and The Studio Tour

This upcoming Saturday, Richmond Hill opens it's doors to some of our most intriguing and charming heritage sites. You can visit the sites on May 9th, from 10am - 4pm. If you are interested in learning more, you can find the details, including a map, here.

Some of the studio tour artists will be creating at the various locations, including:

Ona Kingdon at the Clockmakers House in the hamlet of Gormley. This is an in-progress watercolour by Ona.

Inga Rozin and Katie Argyle will be at the Burr House, and Anita Dhanjal will be at the Boynton House

This is a lovely pair of earrings created by Inga Rozin.

Here is a Katie Argyle printmaking. This is an image of the Boynton House.

If you see these artists or any others out and about at Doors Open this weekend, please do take a picture and share it with us!

You can also learn more about our artists, at the Richmond Hill Studio Tour Facebook Page!

Welcoming May With Art

You've heard this before, that April showers bring May flowers. This week we are focusing on how Studio Tour artists are part of this process of renewal and creation.

For example, Momin Kahn was painting in Fabriano Italy recently.  Looking forward to seeing how this experience is reflected in his beautiful watercolours.

 

Ona Kingdon continues to inspire artists, locally and abroad. This watercolour by Ona Kingdon 'Emotive Expressions' is on its way to Colorado for the International Watermedia exhibition there.

Sharon Kirsh's floral cold was and oil paintings are very much inspired by spring renewal.

 

Darlene J. Winfield's work is also a celebration of the beautiful outdoors, and is on display in King City. 

To see more works by these artists, and many more, please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour Facebook Page

Artist Sightings

If you live here in Richmond Hill, it's a lovely time of year to walk along the trails of Mill Pond Park. You might see Sparrows, Blue Jays and even Starlings making their way amongst the tree tops. If you also visit some of the local restaurants and galleries, then you'll also spot some Richmond Hill Studio Tour Artists.

Studio tour artist, Sharon Kirsh has been sharing her work at Citro Restaurant (10123 Yonge Street) and just sold this lovely work, titled Exuberance.

There might be Greg Chiykowski sightings next week, as Greg's lively watercolours will be featured at Citros until mid-June.

If you happen to be online rather then around town, then you might spot Karen Pasieka. Her colourful work was recently featured on Polymer Clay Daily.

To see more works by these artists, and many more, please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour Facebook Page

Spring Showers

It's been a rainy April, and Studio Tour Artists are inspired.

Wendy Cho has created some multicoloured raindrops to bring life and colour to an otherwise cloudy day!

Susan Chater has created this lovely street reflection of a rainy day.

Darlene J Winfield recently sold this lovely painting; it is a great reminder of the blue sky days that are ahead!

To see more works by these artists, and many more, please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour Facebook Page

You Can Find Studio Tour Artists Everywhere!

Studio tour artists are spending loads of time working in their studios, but they also get out and share their works here in Richmond Hill as well as in the GTA. 

Daniel Marlatt and Suzanne Lock showed their work at Richmond Hill's Culture Summit, while Victor Molev's work was featured at the York Mills Gallery.

Here is Daniel Marlatt with one of his amazing works at Richmond Hill's Cultural Summit.

Shoshana Lock was also at Richmond Hill's Cultural Summit with one of her wonderful paintings.

Here is Victor Molev at the York Mills Gallery, which is currently showing his work.