Ballet Dancers

Expressive Photographers Behind Les Grands Ballets | Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez

Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez are two of the many extraordinary photographers for Les Grands Ballets who have produced stunning work for the company. They even share similar dance backgrounds. However, the two specialize in different types of photography, have different aesthetics and approach the industry in individually unique ways.   I had the pleasure to interview both commercial, portrait and ballet photographer Sasha Onyshchenko, and … Continue reading Expressive Photographers Behind Les Grands Ballets | Sasha Onyshchenko and Melika Dez

Alex Coma | Entranced by Visual Artist and Mystic

The scent of sandalwood incense wafts through the air when I walk in. At first, the meticulously clean space looks like a gallery with all the art that hangs on its walls. Then, you step further inside and find yourself in what is clearly an art studio. But this is not your ordinary studio; it is filled with paint supplies, plants, mystical books and tarot. … Continue reading Alex Coma | Entranced by Visual Artist and Mystic

MC DUVAL painting art piece for LIEUX open studio exhibit Photo: Jon Rose Photo Montreal

MC DUVAL Vernissage | Inside the Artists Studio

There is a reason people are so fascinated by the Artist archetype. Whether they are starving or striving, they seem free. Free to create fascinating things from depths we wished we allowed ourselves to go. Are you like me? Have you ever dreamed of being a fly on the wall of an artist’s studio? Well, sometimes dreams come true! Incredibly talented and passionate painter/photographer MC … Continue reading MC DUVAL Vernissage | Inside the Artists Studio

Osheen Harruthoonyan | Stellar Experimental Photographer

Photography has always had the capacity to move me. That being said, I am especially enthralled by photographers who have a stand-out style. For instance, Osheen Harruthoonyan (best name!) is one of these photographers. Also, I should probably mention that the specific aesthetic his work is known for has been featured on both the CBC and Daily Vice! No big deal. Firstly, Osheen and I … Continue reading Osheen Harruthoonyan | Stellar Experimental Photographer