Daryl Bessell
Daryl has been working with watercolour and collage. Collage is made from acid free papers that she has painted. She enjoys playing with colour and different ways of applying it. Her inspirations come from gardens and scenery, here and abroad. Daryl has exhibited at Women's College Hospital, and the Moijji and Fairlawn Centres of late. She belongs to the Willowdale Group of Artists and takes classes with Hi Sook Barker and DD Gadjanski.
Contact: daryl9@rogers.com
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Katherine Culp
I have been intrigued by the art world since childhood. I began studying art at The Visual Arts Centre, Montreal and later at Sheridan College. My interest in watercolors was brought to life through Ruth Hayes' course at the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre where I improved my techniques and developed a softer style. My work reveals whimsical, dreamlike characters, often reflecting the repetition of natural forms through playful brush stokes.
Contact: true_blue29@hotmail.com
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Sonya Pon Davidson
Blending traditional with contemporary, Sonya's delicate Chinese brush paintings offer a sense of calm and serenity. Her acrylic paintings show a full strength in colours yet maintain the same sense of focus and passion. Sonya continues to learn from masters at workshops and courses in both mediums. This summer she held her first solo exhibition in the Beaches area that drew local media attention. Her current collection includes a fresh and fun-loving Sushi Girl series.
Visit www.sonyad.blogspot.com for more on her artwork.
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Carole Ann Edwards
Born in California, Carole's interest in art was inspired by the lush vegetation of the Oakland Hills with the Bay and the Pacific Ocean in the foreground, with the mountains beyond. She graduated from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, and after moving to Toronto, the University of Toronto. Recently, Carole began focusing exclusively on sculptures based on forms which resemble the topography of the human landscape.
Contact: dgeaqfl@aol.com
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Sharon Erlichman
The emotion of colour and its tactile form in textures informs the creative process for me. My abstracts are about the strength of colour and their emotional connection to themes of renewal and re-emergence. I work primarily in acrylic, often using it as a watercolour medium. A recent series of black and white abstracts focuses on an examination of texture and form in acrylic when colour is stripped down to its basics.
Contact: shegs88@rogers.com
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Ruth Hayes
Ruth's life-long passion has been painting. She has a B.A. degree in fine arts and a Master's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy. Her paintings have been sold and exhibited throughout Canada and the U.S. with her work in private and corporate collections. Her subject ranges from children and landscape done in a loose expressive style to imagery that reaches into dream-like liminal spaces of the spirit and collective unconscious, tapping into myth and archetype. Her work has been described as healing, inspiring and peaceful.
Contact: shamanstree@gmail.com
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Sandra Iafrate
North Toronto resident Sandra Iafrate has studied classical art since 1994, attending various art schools and ateliers across Canada and abroad. Sandra creates original works in all mediums which have been exhibited in public and private collections in Canada, the U.S., Italy and Australia. Sandra is a docent at the new Art Gallery of Ontario and she also enjoys teaching the fundamentals of drawing and painting to youths and adults, showing them "how to see". Contact: www.sandraiafrate.com
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Jill Klaehn
Jill Klaehn, a life long member of Fairlawn Avenue United Church, returned to painting after a career as a preschool teacher for children with special needs. She recreates her feelings of the wonders of nature in landscapes and of personalities in portraits. Jill has participated in the Fairlawn Gallery, the juried show in Stouffville's Latham Gallery, and Scarborough's Momiji Centre. She has paintings in various homes in the GTA and has completed several commissions.
Contact: jill.klaehn@gmail.com
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Myra Evans
Myra is a member of many Toronto area art groups, including the Toronto Watercolour Society and the Don Valley Art Club. Currently, she teaches watercolour at the Artists' Garden Cooperative as well as in Mexico. Her work can be seen at regular exhibits in her studio, at Todmorden Mills, and Galeria 19 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Contact: www.myraevans.com or myraevans@primus.ca
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Gloria MacMahon
Gloria MacMahon creates both abstract and figurative works to express her personal perspective and observations. She explores the world around her for compelling vignettes, dynamic colour and unique compositions. She has studied with several notable artists in Toronto, France, and Mexico and is a member of the North Toronto Group of Artists, and has exhibited at the Fairlawn Art Gallery, the Women's Art Association of Canada, and at the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre's Fine Arts Show and Sale.
Contact: macmahon@sympatico.ca
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Moria McElhinne
A native Torontonian, MJ McElhinney studied photography at Ryerson and fine art at Central Technical Institute's Adult Art Program. This was followed by a career running herown commercial custom photographic lab business for over two decades. In recent years she has been focussing on gallery exhibits, juried art shows and selling her own art work to corporate, commercial and private collectors.
Contact: :www.macphotographics.com
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Donna Fletcher Seymour
Donna Fletcher Seymour is a Canadian artist. She studied at the Ontario College of Art with many fine teachers. Ryerson and York University Arts added to her creative skills. She apprenticed in fine art restoration and conservation, and painted with her father, George Fletcher. Chinese brush painting was studied with Ma Si Yu. The focus of her present work is landscape, portrait, and abstract exploration.
Contact: donnaseymourarts.com
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Pat Vicari
I began drawing and painting at about 6 with my grandfather, a talented amateur artist. Since then, I have studied with Albert Frank, Clarke Cunningham, Margaret Roseman, Mel Delija, Tina Poplawski, Barry Coombs, Mark Thurman and many others at the Toronto School of Art, AGO and elsewhere. Studies in oil painting, portraiture, drawing and watercolours have all added to my expertise.
Contact: Evicac607@rogers.com
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Silvina Baldassi
Silvina is the owner of Just Around the Corner located at Brookdale and Yonge. She specializes in interior murals and decorative décor and transforms furnishings into one-of-a-kind creations. She's known for her hand-painted wall and floor art, furniture and garden accents. Silvina has been creating and teaching art for over 25 years and studied at Ryerson and the Toronto Decoration Studio.
Visit her at 1 Brookdale Ave. Contact: 416-488-7776
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Lois Dierlam
"I am inspired by fleeting moments. The present MOMENT is PRESENT." Lois' paintings are in the Government of Ontario Art Collection as well as corporate, public and private collections throughout Canada, United States, and Europe. In 1987 she was commissioned to paint landscape and people at Nanisivik Mines, on Strathcona Sound, Baffin Island. Other painting commissions include Queen's University and Mineral Resources International Inc.
Contact: www.dierlam.com or loidierlam@rogers.com
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Sue Ennis
Sue Ennis paints colourful abstract acrylic paintings ranging in size from 8"X8" to large 6'X4' canvasses. While her work varies in theme from one body of work to another, what unites all the pieces is her love of bold colours and texture. Her most recent series of paintings was a series of abstracts that reflected on landscape and her current works deal with cityscapes.
Contact: sue_ennis@hotmail.com
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Barbara Lea
Working from life on location throughout the world and in her studio, Barbara Lea works in a variety of media including acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor as well as pen and ink. She concentrates on the spirit engendered by her subjects rather than seeking a literal interpretation. This year she has been to Antarctica where she fell in love with the antics of the penguins. They were just as curious about her as she sat on a rock to sketch them with mittened hands and down jacket.
Contact: barbaralea@rogers.com
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Joan Matchett
Soon after retiring from the teaching profession, Joan began painting with watercolour and acrylics and found the art absorbing. She is inspired by music and nature and finds herself constantly exploring styles, techniques, and media. Joan is a member of the Willowdale Group of Artists and has exhibited in many venues in and around Toronto. One of her pieces may be seen in the solarium of the Historic Heintzman House in Thornhill.
Contact: quidnunc@pathcom.com
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Olya Matiou
Olya Matiou was born in Russia and currently resides in Toronto, Canada. Artistically, Olya has experimented with many different styles, ranging from classical to modern. She has a degree in Fine Arts from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario and diplomas in Computer Animation and Graphic Design from the International Academy of Design in Toronto. A commercial artist and designer in the wallcovering, textile and carpet industry, Olya has exhibited her work widely in galleries and shows.
Contact: obrisebois@rogers.com
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Joan McGivney
A Toronto native, Joan has been painting full time for the past 4 years since her retirement as a high school Visual Arts teacher. Her work, mainly in oils, reflects a love of colour and light in landscape and the human form. She has been in several shows including: Bayview Art Tour, North Toronto Group of Artists, North York Visual Artists, Queen West Art Crawl, and solo show at Faculty Club, U of T.
Contact: jmcgivney@rogers.com
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Anne Neidhardt
Watercolour is my first love, but I also find acrylics very exciting. I try to create evocative landscapes and compositions that tell a story about the human condition. I particularly love to create a sense of mystery. I am a member of the North York Group of Artists, the North York Visual Artists, the Willowdale Group of Artists and the Palettes of Whitechurch. My work has been shown in a variety of locations, including the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre Annual Art Show and the Yonge Street Art Walk.
Contact: aneidhardt@rogers.com
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John Nussbaum
The sharp light & lush tropical vegetation of Southern Africa framed John's early artistic influences. He majored in Art & Art History at high school, pursued further study at Natal Technical College and with two Master Teachers, Bill Ainslee and Lionel Abrahams. Extended working trips to Europe and the Far East facilitated study of classical and modern techniques. OCAD studies further developed his knowledge & technique. John is an award -winning artist who participates in many exhibitions.
Contact: j.nussbaum@sympatico.ca
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Jules Oille
I can remember illustrating since I was 6; today I am a professional artist with a formal education in marketing. This schooling has impressed on me, whereas I seek to differentiate my work by never painting bowls of fruits, flowers, landscapes, etc.; my work must be distinct (and maybe a little whimsical). Part of my creative motivation is to leave a unique mark in this world. As I proceed into my life, I am happy that my ambitions are coming to reality
Contact: julesoille@hotmail.com
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Gerda Sless
Born is Vienna, Austria and educated in Belgium and Scotland, Gerda's work is featured in both corporate and private collections throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. She has exhibited in many juried shows. Over the years she has worked in various media exploring character portraiture and impressionistic and abstract imagery. Most recently her works have focused primarily on paper.
Contact: www.colourandformsociety.com"> gsless@rogers.com">
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Donna Tranquada
My love of watercolour began at the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre when I took a course with artist Ruth Hayes. I was captivated. While watercolour is challenging - it doesn't behave! - there is tremendous joy in working with water and pigment. In addition to appearing at this annual Art Show and Sale, I also had my first solo show in Creemore this past spring. And, when not painting, I'm a freelance journalist at CBC Radio.
Contact: dtranquada@rogers.com
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Suzanne de Verteuil
Suzanne was born in England and grew up in Australia. She received her art education in Tunbridge Wells, England and Central Tech in Toronto. She has worked as a fashion illustrator, children's book illustrator, wallpaper designer and studio artist. She describes her style as whimsy in watercolour and mixed media. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and her work has been displayed in art shows in Toronto and in private collections in Canada, England, Australia, Trinidad, and the United States.
Contact: via Centre 416-488-3446
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Sheila Victor
Sheila has been described as an atmospheric painter and loves using surprising and unusual colour combinations to create energy and emotion. She is strongly influenced by the patina that the passage of time leaves on everyday structures and objects. Sheila is driven by her belief that life is full of turbulence, and man is constantly seeking an unobtainable 'balance'. Her evocative art is an attempt to find that elusive balance.
Contact: slvictor@rogers.com
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Helena Wulff de Sandusky
Helena is a Toronto based painter who studied Art and Design in Venezuela and Canada. She enjoys colour and strong graphic compositions in her work. Her background in Fashion Design influenced her latest work in a series of "flying gown" and "fashion coat" paintings. She draws her energy for her creations from her love of nature, natural light and her family. Helena's paintings are held in private collections in Canada, the United States, and Venezuela.
Contact: Helena.w.sandusky@rogers.com
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Matthew Baerveldt
Matthew paints in watercolour and acrylics. His paintings cover a wide range of subjects. He has painted portraits, landscapes and flower and animal studies. He has participated in the Yonge Street ArtWalk, the 2006 Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre Art Show and he currently exhibits at the Fairlawn Art Gallery. Matthew's wife, Vanessa, and daughter, Ardith, also enjoy painting. They continually assist, advise, encourage and support him with his art-work.
Contact: matthew.baerveldt@gmail.com
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Marilyn Cunningham
She has always lived in North Toronto and attended North Toronto Collegiate and then Ryerson in their Business Management Course. She retired 5 years ago took up painting in acrylics and drawing courses. I primarily work in Acrylics, but also do oil pastels
I have done some commissioned work and have had showings at 3 Starbucks and currently have 7 paintings in a restaurant downtown.
Contact: broomjockey@rogers.com
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Lisa Rotenberg
Lisa is a Canadian artist and graphic designer, listed with the National Art Gallery of Canada. She has worked with some of the hottest design firms in Toronto. Her paintings have been commissioned by the biggest companies in Canada and her work is seen in corporate and private collections all over the world. She now works as an illustrator/printer in Markham, Ontario.
You can view her works at /www.lisarotenberg.com
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