Designs by Diane
of
Seagrave, Ontario |
We love to
recycle. We like to find unusual or broken antiques to paint
or
re-use. Randy likes to decorated birdhouses with his “junk” to create unique
and one of a kind pieces. Our son, Jesse, calls them Redneck Birdhouses.
Randy often puts birdhouses on old chairs and garden tools to create
beautiful garden decorations. I
on the other hand, love to paint on antiques. I usually paint houses, or farm
scenes on milk cans, irons, toasters, saws,
tools, kerosene cans, or
anything unusual. |
Hanneke Koonstra
of
Uxbridge, Ontario |
I find inspiration everywhere: the shadows on my peonies, the scenery around Uxbridge, images from my trips to Europe, throughout Canada and to the USA. I’m especially drawn to mountains and seascapes. I need to visit the ocean at least once a year. When life’s events prevent me from painting watercolours, I turn to painting acrylic and mixed media abstracts. I'm inspired to “play” with colour, texture and shapes – free to enjoy the process of applying paint onto canvas. I create whatever my mood inspires me at that moment in time rather than trying to recreate an image that has interested me. As in my watercolours, I am drawn to the brighter colours and the strong contrast between light and dark. I am continually growing as an artist, experimenting with different media and subject matter. My work has been in juried shows, hangs in local galleries and is part of private collections in Canada. the US and Europe. |
Jamie Cafissi
of
Cedar Valley, Ontario |
A
Passion to Create
Jamie create functional stoneware as well as a line of ceramic jewelry. Her personal style is an expressive array of natural color selections and instinctive contemporary designs. She enjoy using colored slips, cut outs, stamps and texture to enhance the surface of the clay. She try to create something for every home. A handcrafted accent each different in a small way. |
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