Look at all those toys! …oops – Look at all that PLASTIC! Marco Island artist Karen Swanker has such a playful imagination. As an established artist on the island, Karen is known for her skilled assemblage work with found objects. In this case, as Karen’s husband Jim walks the Marco Read more…
…a true Classic Contemporary Man Ali’s Oriental Rugs. Naples, Florida Ali Koransantchi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1932 and has watched Iranian carpets being made since childhood. It was such a rich educational experience to be welcomed by Ali and his gorgeous daughter, Sandra Drechsler into their vast rug Read more…
…in Conversation with Mally Khorasantchi Naples Florida’s colourful inspirations I had the privilege to sit down canal side, and have an inspirational conversation with local artist, Mally Khorasantchi. Her epic artwork disrupts expectations and builds on beautiful natural narratives. Taking inspiration from element patterns in nature, and incorporating a fondness Read more…
KAZURI “Small & Beautiful” Out of Africa & Kazuri Beads Kazuri Beads is located just on the outskirts of Nairobi on the estate of Karen Blixen, owner of the amazing property where the Academy Award winning film Out of Africa was filmed in 1985 starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Read more…
TORONTO POWERHOUSE ARTIST with MARJOLYN van der HART! Marjolyn was raised in an artistic household where her father, well known Ontario artist John, taught her to embrace the motto: YOU CAN DO THIS! After an undergrad degree in Ottawa, Marjolyn set out for the USA and attended the Parsons School Read more…
UTA STRELIVE World Champion Bird Carver Uta Strelive is a one of a kind. Fascinated by birds since she was a small child in East Germany Uta has gone on to capture the title of the only Female World Championship in Bird Carving. Uta’s attention to detail with her artform Read more…
FOCUS ON NATURE KIDS WITH CAMERAS Focus on Nature is a terrific grassroots organization in Guelph, Ontario currently directed by photographer Simon Bell. This non-profit organization allows kids to roam in nature, observe and begin to develop an eye for detail using cameras. Some of these children have never really Read more…
A FLAVOUR OF THE CARIBBEAN! with HEIDI BERGER Artist Heidi Berger is a pretty talented operator as she weaves her talent and art between her two worlds, Canada and Barbados. Originally from Kitchener Ontario, Heidi has travelled extensively as an artist and today maintains two residences, living for six months Read more…
DON KILBY & Brownie …at the Kilby Gallery The Kilby Gallery is owned and operated by the very fine artist, Don Kilby in Clarksburg, Ontario. This gallery recently re-opened in a new location, is just a few doors down from his previous gallery. This new spot is spacious, bright and Read more…
TALKING TO ARTISTS! with KATE TAYLOR When you are invited to speak with one of the most successful and accomplished artists in Toronto, you seize the opportunity. Kate has extensive gallery representation in Canada and the United States and works out of her Alchemy Gallery. Listen as we share an Read more…