(Submitted by Eric David) Kal Honey is an award-winning graduate of OCAD. His work includes collage, signage and painting — encompassing bold graphics, subtle patterns, text, wit and wordplay. His recent exhibitions include: The Artist Project, Fashion Art Toronto F/W 2023, In Situ Multi Arts Festival, The Red Head Gallery and ‘Come up to My…
(Submitted by Hanifa Mamujee) 47 people attended the Friday Zoom event to watch David McEown’s presentation. And we saw amazing art, voyaged together on art travels (even saw a Spirit Bear) and learned watercolour techniques from a well-versed artist. David is originally from Ontario and has painted all over the world – check marked having…
(Submitted by Taline Kavoukian) Library Janet is a painter, musician, and poet, who grew up near the shores of Lake Simcoe. She has sought the water’s edge ever since. She holds an MA in the philosophy of art, focusing on the work of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Paul Ricoeur and the role of metaphor in art….
(Submitted by Hanifa) About JD Hawk JD was born and raised in Winnipeg. He is a Red River citizen and his parents are Métis. His uncle is a famous artist – Armand J Paquette – a 93-year-old who recently passed away. About his Art He specializes in oil paintings primarily. And dabbles with other mediums…
(Submitted by Sally Williams) Ian De Hoog is a Canadian artist and teacher. From a young age, Ian drew and painted birds, but originally planned on a career in architecture. Around 3rd year of university though, he realized he loved painting and changed his career path. Other than a few workshops, Ian is a self-taught…
(Submitted by Chris Luna) David grew up in the Eastern Townships of Quebec and in 1992 moved to Kamloops, B.C. where he finds endless inspiration for his paintings while hiking in the surrounding areas. He was drawing and painting at 5 years old, developed a head for business and even sold some of his art…
(Submitted by Taline Kavoukian) SUSAN WOOLGAR is based in Calgary, Alberta. Upon graduating from the Alberta College of Art in 1977 (Diploma of Applied Arts), Susan began by working and freelancing for various advertising firms in Calgary, but soon realized she wanted to focus on creating her own art. She does not consider herself a…
(Submitted by Sally Williams) Last Friday, award-winning photographer Leah Den Bok graciously joined us from her current home in Spain to talk about the humanitarian side of her photography practice. Leah has happily spent time behind the lens since she was 12 years old. Saving her money to buy her first camera and, encouraged by…
(Submitted by Taline Kavoukian) John David Anderson is a Canadian plein air painter, born in Orillia. John offered his first workshop for DVAC twenty years ago, and has returned a number of times. As always, we were delighted to welcome him back for another inspiring and educational evening. In his earlier years, John was inspired…
(Submitted by Sally Williams) Grant Boland is a realist painter, residing in Newfoundland. He majored in printmaking but favours oils and gouache and has exhibited across Canada and Europe. He paints all genres but as his slide show revealed, each piece tells a story. After a concise introduction to his work and with no demonstration,…