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.

What Kind of Art Do You Love?

Do you prefer, sculptural art, oil paintings or watercolours? Are you passionate about flowers, music or spending time in nature? The Richmond Hill Studio Tour Blog is showing off works from three of our artists. They each share a deep passion for their subject matter and work.

Karen Pasieka creates sculptural works from polymer clay. She creates jewellery and works to be hung on a wall. Many of her pieces are inspired florals.

Ona Kingdon creates emotive expressive works in watercolour. This piece is part of her music series.

Darlene J Winfield is new to the study tour. She creates paintings that feature Canada's rugged landscape.

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

Art You Can See, Touch And Wear...

Diversity of style, materials and art, is just one small factor that makes the Richmond Hill Studio Tour so very unique. This year, there is a wider range of talent then ever before. Let me introduce you to some of the artists.

Inga Rozina, and her incredible handcrafted jewelry.

There is also Tiffany Folmeg, who creates incredible sculptural works from soapstone.

And here is Victor Molev's fantastic and fantastically vibrant paintings. 

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

https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillstudiotour

Is it Time for Spring Studio Tour Fever?

The days are longer, the temperature is warmer and the sun is shining almost every day. So you might be feeling a bit of Spring Fever about now, (we are too!!) There's also a fair bit of Studio Tour Fever going around as well, as we begin to see the works of existing and new studio tour artists. We are so very excited to share with you, the diverse group of artists who are participating this year. 

Nancy Falconi and her inspired photography, will be returning to the Studio Tour this year to share some of her heartwarming photography.

A new participant for 2015, this is the Venus Project an incredible mixed media sculpture by Sue Foerster.

Congrats to Momin W. Khan, this will be his second year participating in the studio tour, and building on his success, his experimental watercolour "World's End" was selected for the 2015 Annual Juried Exhibition at The Latcham Gallery in Stouffville. 

To see more work by these artists and many more, please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillstudiotour.

Look at these amazing creations

Over the next few weeks each Thursday we will be sharing a selection of the exciting news and new creations by our 2015 Studio Tour artists.

Shoshana Lock has been painting a guitar ready to be auctioned off for charity. Isn't it amazing!

Elena Fumagalli has work on display at the Burr House tea rooms and gallery. This garden themed tea set she created is beautiful. Burr House is open each weekend from 12-4pm.

Daniel Marlett  has just finished "Charlie" which is a 30x44in hand sculpted sheetrock. Charlie is all hand sculpted on a sheet of (drywall)..sheetrock and then tinted epoxy is poured onto it.

 and  Rubina Panjwani has been creating these beautiful earings .

To see more work by these artists and many others in the Studio Tour this year please visit our Richmond Hill Studio Tour facebook page https://www.facebook.com/richmondhillstudiotour.

Congratulations to our 2015 Accepted Artists

A Huge Congratulations to all the 2015 Richmond Hill Studio Tour accepted Artists.

In alphabetical order They are: Katie Argyle, Irit Brodsky, Susan Chater, Alice Chik, Greg Chiykowski, Wendy Cho, Jette Cott, Joanna Dabrowski, Anita Dhanjal, Maryam Ebrahimi, Wendy Emery, Nancy Falconi, Sue Foerster, Tiffany Folmeg, Elena Fumagalli, Ian Hochberg, Christine Jackson, Momin Khan, Ona Kingdon, Sharon Kirsh, Cesand'Ornellas Levine, Marina Leyderman, Christine Lippa, Shoshana Lock, Victor Molev, Mari Nicolson, Karen Pasieka, Nikolai Petrov, Daniel Marlatt, Shiva Moghaddasi, Grace Tetelbaun, Kate Liubanksy, Rubina Panjwani, Helen Pokras, Sherry Rossi, Inga Rozin, Maryam Sadrolhefazi, Vera Samarkina, Phil Shepherd, Jospehine Sherman, Sue Sun, and Darlene J Winfield. What a wealth of artistic talent!

The Studio Tour this year will take place on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October so save the dates! 

Photo's from the Tour weekend

Here are a selection of photos from this years Studio Tour. Hope you enjoy them.

Live Music at the first stop on the Art Bus

 displays at Boynton House

 A selection of Photographs from Stop 11 Karen and Peter Pasieka

 Visitors at Boynton House

 Mari Nicolson's work

 Inga Rozin with her work

 Ben Lee, Laurel Douglas Shugarmann, Momim Wassim Khan and Michelle Zikovitch

 Sharon Kirsh with Heather

Michelle Tourikian's work

 Lezlie Winemaker

 Momim Wassim Khan

 Ben Lee

 Laurel Douglas Shugarmann

 Victor Molev

 Jamak Hadiyan and Liz Menard

 Chris and Ona Kingdon and Jamak Hadiyan

 Lezlie Winemaker and Jamak Hadiyan

 Yvette's jewellery

 Wendy Cho

 Jette Cott

 Valerie Kent