Link Love TOAE 2012

It took me a full day to recuperate from the art show. Three long days in the heat and humidity did me in. Friday was the worst with temps in the 40C's (or the mid 100's F) Luckily Nandor had a great spot and we were able to spend much of the time in the shade. Never the less, this circus life is not for me. Although I did decide that I will apply for my own booth next year.

The 51st Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is now history. I realized just now that I didn't take one photo to share here. I will share links to the artists (mostly painters) whose work really appealed to me. Congratulations to Laura Culic for winning Best in Painting!!

Please check out their sites and enjoy some wonderfully creative talent.

Laura Culic

Adrienne Dagg

Anya Droug

Dominique Prevost

Dorion Scott

Eric Cator

Laurie Skantzos

Su Sheedy

Michael Toole

Harry Enchin

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2012.

Backyards at Bleeker St. by artist Nandor Horthy

16x20

Acrylic on canvas

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition takes place this weekend, July 6-8 in Nathan Philips Square. This is Toronto's longest running and most well known art show. I will be working the show this year but not with my paintings. 

I'll be helping out fellow artist, my father Nandor Horthy. At 84 years of age my dad is still going strong doing what he loves-putting paint to canvas. Although he's slowed down in the number of shows and events he participates in he still paints daily, sees clients at his home/studio and is an active member of  HUVAC, the Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada.

If you are planning to attend the show be sure to stop by. You can't miss Nandor's booth as he is right out at the front of the show on Queen Street West. Booth # 325

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2011

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition celebrated it's 50th year this past weekend. I didn't participate this year but I did attend as a visitor and was blown away with all the talent. It's always fun to see fresh new artists and some regulars exhibiting their work. 

I'm happy I took the long walk north to the students section and discovered the figurative paintings of Adrienne Dagg. Fresh out of Concordia University her paintings-especially this one, had me in her booth for quite awhile.

I was also really impressed by Laura Culic's new encaustic work. Well known for her moody landscapes Laura's new encaustc paintings speak to my soul.

Other artists' work that I really enjoyed were Marie Rioux, Lauren Satok, Elizabeth Lennie, Peter Rotter, Dorion Scott

Link Love #5

I went down to check out the 48th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition this morning. I was impressed not only with the amount of wonderful art on display but by how clean and fresh the show was. You would never know there is a garbage strike going on. Here is my list of personal favorites from the show. Grab a coffee or a beverage and check out these fabulous artists.

Bonnie Brooks
Carolyn Dinsmore
Annie Tung
Robin Tieu
Brian Harvey
Peter Rotter
Virginia May
David Ray Alexander
Elizabeth Lennie
Janette Hayhoe
Sandra Tarantino

Spring Fever

"Birds of a Feather" 8x16 Acrylic Canvas SOLD

This is a new painting that I finished last week. It's available at Arts on King in Toronto.

I've been feeling a little scatter brained the past few days. Usually I'm very organized and can handle many projects at once. There's just been so much on my plate lately and I think I have a touch of spring fever. The studio windows are wide open as I'm finishing up on a commission today. It's really quite damp and foggy so it's taking a little longer for the acrylic to dry. Time to get out the hair dryer. I'll also get started preparing some larger canvases. My application for the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition was dropped into the post box this morning. It's out of my hands now and up to the universe (and the jury!). All good vibes and wishes for me to get into this show are greatly appreciated.

Some of you have been taking advantage of the sale I have going on in my Etsy shop right now. Thanks very much! Every piece of original art is 50% off. You can check it out here. Well, back to work. There's much to get done.

Altered Book Project

I just realized that it's been a week since my last post here. The last few days have been a blur. It's not that I haven't been busy, I have been. I think I have a bad case of January-itis. It's not helping that we are in the midst of a deep freeze and I've been trying to paint with 4 layers of clothing on. Even with the heat up, the studio part of our apartment is still cold as it sits atop a garage. I'm craving warm temperatures and sea breezes. I've been working on my altered book project "Gift From the Sea" and it's just making me crave the ocean even more. Here's a sneak peak. A teaser. Very different from my usual work but that's the point. This year will be about stepping out of the box and trying different themes and techniques with my art. Keeping things fresh and new. I'm also working towards applying to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition this year. I haven't decided yet which catagory I'll be applying to. Mixed media or painting. I've got 2 totally different bodies of work to apply with so I just have to make a decision. Either way it's a tough show to get into with such large numbers applying.

New Work at Art Interiors

I delivered six new paintings to Art Interiors last week. They are a wonderful gallery here in Toronto and have been providing beautiful, wonderful art to decorators and art collectors for over ten years now. Their philosophy is that everyone should be able to own an affordable piece of art. I highly agree with this and especially to "buy what you love". It's one thing to buy a piece of art as an investment but if you are buying a painting for your home or office and you are going to be looking at it everyday, it should definitely be a painting that brings you joy and "speaks" to you.

Lisa Diamond Katz and Shira Wood came upon my booth at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition in 2003 and asked me to bring some paintings into the gallery. Good fortune on my part as my work is carried by such a well respected and well known gallery. Not to mention the publicity that my work has received-this is bonus! My work has appeared in Style at Home magazine and the 2008 Benjamin Moore colour brochure-Tranquil House. My paintings have also appeared on numerous occasions on the television program Cityline with Marilyn Dennis with guests designers Kimberley Seldon and Brian Gluckstein.

If you're thinking of buying some original art for yourself or as a gift, check out Art Interiors. They even have a wedding registry. Pretty awsome, I don't know of any other galleries that provide this service. An original piece of art makes a great gift. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day or "just because". Wouldn't you love to receive a beautiful piece of art?? Let's face it, who really needs more bath salts or chachkas!!!