(Submitted by Christina Luna) With Sylvia LeRoy facilitating members of the DVAC gathered in the studio to share their art and talk about their composition, choice of colors, materials used, and what inspired them to create the work. Other members gave advice, suggestions and positive feedback to each. There were a variety of styles from realism,…
(Submitted by Christina Luna) Nora is a well known and loved artist based in Toronto for over 25 years. She teaches watercolor classes to various art clubs and schools around the city. Her style is unique and often called whimsical, with lots of color and lines, She began her presentation in the DVAC studio by…
(Submitted by Sheri Etherington) WEBSITE: www.michellepurchase.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/michelle_purchase_studioFACEBOOK: facebook.com/MichellePurchaseStudioStudio: Globe Studios. 141 Whitney Place, Studio #14, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADAContact: michelle.purchase@gmail.comCheck her website, Instagram and Facebook to view various examples of her work. Michelle provided a wonderfully comprehensive presentation to our club on various printmaking techniques. Wow!! Such a wealth of information so generously shared. Thank you…
(Submitted by Sheri Etherington) We were fortunate to have Virginia Bergmann present a presentation on Tonalist Painting. See Virginia’s website for some wonderful examples of her paintings plus further information about Tonalism. Website: https://virginiabergmann.com Virginia reviewed the definition/principles of Tonalism and then some of the historical schools of Tonalism. The word Tonalism is inspired by…
(Submitted by Sherida Etherington) Tazeen Qayyum (b.73) is a contemporary Pakistani/Canadian artist. Primarily trained as a miniature painter of the South Asian and Persian tradition, Qayyum continues to explore new materials and processes through mediums such as drawing, installation, sculpture, video and performance. Repetition, rhythm, balance, and geometry are methodological devices that allow her to…
(Submitted by Sherida Etherington) Lori Meeboer is a Canadian fine artist living and working in Corbyville, ON.Lori is a painter, teacher, gallery curator, exhibition judge and is represented by 5 galleries. Lori attended Trent University in Peterborough and has been studying and honing her unique style for the past two decades. She is heavily influenced…
(Submitted by Sherida Etherington) INTRODUCTION – JESSIE GORDON The printmakers group meet on Mondays from 12 – 3 pm and also on Wednesdays from 6 – 9 pm. Members are welcome to join them. To reserve a spot on Mondays, email theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com To reserve a spot on Wednesdays, email dagammage@gmail.com Thank you to all the…
DVAC “Show and Tell” — October 23, 2025
(Submitted by Taline Kavoukian) On May 9, we enjoyed a special member-led presentation, hosted by Carol Berry. Many of our club members are plein air artists. In warmer weather, we take turns hosting plein air painting outings at various venues, such as Edwards Gardens, Bluffers Park, The Guild Inn, The Brickworks, Berczy Park and Kensington…
(Submitted by Taline Kavoukian) Brenda Hozjan is based in Kingston, Ontario and has been painting since a young age. She took a break when she went to graduate school and began to raise her family. She chose to work in acrylics at this time and has been doing so for the last ten years. She…