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Etsuko Ichikawa’s beautiful drawings

I stumbled across this lovely video of artist Etsuko Ichikawa drawing on paper with molten glass. The video is from the Anthropologist, which is a great site “supporting the work of inspiring individuals”. Click here to watch the video.
‘flying school’ by Diane Landry

A while ago, I saw a show of Diane Landry’s sound and automation installations at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. I posted a small photo I found of my favourite piece called, ‘flying school’ and tried to express how totally wowed I was by this work. Recently looking at favourite works of art with a…
Open Studio at Art Toronto 2011

Open Studio at Art Toronto 2011Booth 141 October 27 to 31, 2011 Unconventional Meets Traditional 28 Days Until Art Toronto! A first-time exhibitor at Art Toronto, Open Studio presents a curated selection of print-based works from the Print Sales Gallery focusing on the unconventional use of materials – wood, metal, Japanese paper – by artists…
a visit to the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre

Yesterday, Pam and I went up to the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre to drop off work for the Framed auction. The gallery was getting ready for the kick off of the Guelph Jazz Festival but had a moment to ooh and ah over the work that has been coming in for the auction. The work…
50th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Starting tomorrow and running the whole weekend is the 50th annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and I can’t wait to see all the new work there. For us, it is a definite go-to for seeing lots of art, meeting the artists and just wandering around Nathan Phillips Square in the sunshine (fingers crossed) though we…
Lynn Chidwick’s stained glass

Lynn Chidwick is a stained glass artist in the Trafalgar Building, who makes some beautiful work. Years ago I fixed up an old brass chandelier by spray painting it white then went to Lynn to help me figure out what to do to it to give it a little something extra. Lynn attached a ring…
101 Prints at Malaspina in Vancouver!

My etching, ‘the tired conversation’ will be at Malaspina’s 101 Prints fundraising event in October. Last year, this work won third prize at Open Studio’s National Printmaking Awards. A very exciting evening and I think that Malaspina’s 101 Prints will be an wonderful event with the opportunity to take home one lovely print from a…
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