OK, so you want the ABCs on buying art? It takes time to gain the needed experience to feel comfortable acquiring artworks. When you purchase pieces of art, you are also investing in the artist and sending the message that you support what they are doing. The better you know the artist, the more connected you will feel with the work you buy. Jano Lapin … Continue reading 7 Tips on Buying Artwork
I met Zoe when I dropped in the elegant lifestyle shop Vestibule in the Mile End. The young visual artist was there selling her artwork that was presented throughout the store during a special event. While I was there, her paintings were being admired, and the public was enthusiastic to discuss with her. It was easy to see why! She had a glowing energy and enthusiasm which matched … Continue reading Zoé Boivin | Charming, Colourful and Joyful Paintings
OK so saying that I LOVE NYC is suspected but, of course, I do. I lived in Manhattan for a few months and have traveled there many times. Every trip, I have the same struggle; do I return to the places that I already know and love or do I venture into new areas and explore. This time, I gave Brooklyn a chance. In the … Continue reading Brooklyn’s Street Art, Vintage Shopping, and Cunning Lifestyle
Introducing Louis-Bernard St-Jean, a self-taught visual artist achieving great things in little time! Coming from a completely different background (Information Technology!), art is something he found within himself. His skills were self-taught and progressed tremendously with time. St-Jean is a hardworking artist who has created a unique way of applying oil paint on canvas. Represented by a gallery in Montreal and in Toronto, he has … Continue reading Louis-Bernard St-Jean | Sculptural Oil Paintings Making an Impact
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