As a gift for my youngest sister, I commissioned Erin Vincent to paint her childhood teddy bear. A memento of her past immortalized in a miniature work of art.
Client Profile: Julie’s Bedroom
Former Art Interiors’ employee Julie Piotrowski purchased some smalls from the Festival this year to hang in her elegant bedroom. Pretty sheets from Au Lit Fine Linens complement ephemeral works by Diliana Popva and Erin Vincent, creating a very dreamy space.
Artist Profile: Erin Rothstein
In her newest series Tasting Room, Montreal-born, Toronto-based painter Erin Rothstein captures indulgence and desire in high realism.
The Tasting Room Series, my latest still-life endeavor, was inspired by my passion for food – how it tastes, how it is presented, and how our relationship with food is cultivated. I wanted to take culinary aesthetics to new heights with this series, painting palatable treats against clean & contemporary backdrops.
Client Profile: Virginia & Pierluigi, Revisited
My older sister Virginia and her husband Pierluigi have finally settled into their apartment, and have hung up all their art. I especially adore that she has placed the pieces in her daughter’s bedroom at a child’s eye level (for little Gianna to enjoy).
Emilie Rondeau, Phil Irish, and Erin Vincent.
Kelly Grace
Close up: Kelly Grace
Erin Vincent (top, left) is grouped with Virginia's own photography.
Close up: Erin Vincent.
Festival of Smalls: Inspiration
The other evening, my super talented roommate found inspiration while sifting through the Festival of Smalls online gallery. Armed with limited art supplies, Michael created a mock up Festival of Smalls grouping that I just had to share. (There are still 24 days left of the Festival, so come check us out).
Festival of Smalls: Groupings II
Here are a few more examples of groupings, with new smalls work.
Arleigh Wood (top, left), Lindsay Chambers (bottom, left) and Iza Mokrosz (right).
Aaron Jones (left), Talia Shipman (top, middle), Dionne Simpson (bottom, middle) and Beverly Owens (right).
Hanna Ruminski (left) and Diliana Popova (right).
Linda O'Neill (left), Erin Vincent (top two) and Emily Bickell (bottom, right).
Festival of Smalls: Groupings
Lisa and I have a habit of creating mock groupings with Festival of Smalls works, before the official opening of the show. Here are a few examples.
Erin Vincent (top), Helene Lacelle (bottom).
Elizabeth Lennie (left), Erin Vincent (top, right), and Jay Hodgins (bottom, right).
Danielle Hession (left & top, right) and Lori-Ann Bellissimo (bottom, right).
Diliana Popova (top two), Cybele Young (bottom), and Emilie Rondeau (right).
Festival of Smalls
The 18th annual Festival of Smalls (original artworks from $55-$250) is quickly approaching (opening Saturday, November 12th, at 10am), and I couldn’t help but share a few gems. Hope to see you there.
Leila Cools
Derek Maryanovich
Patti Normand
Diane Lingenfelter
Danielle Hession
Artist Profile: Patti Normand
When I walked into the gallery Monday morning I immediately gravitated to the newest arrivals: Patti Normand‘s playful sculptures. These nostalgic and witty works have played in my mind all week.
On the surface the miniature worlds I create seem safe, but look closer and it becomes apparent all is not as it seems. The settings in my pieces range from city parks to the Canadian wilderness. Carefully chosen, they play an integral part in narratives that are frequently disquieting and absurd. Inspired by my memories and fears, they examine our relationship with nature, both our indifference to it and each other.
Patti Normand has been a visual artist in Ottawa for over twenty years. She has worked professionally for many years as a sculptor and model maker for area museums, notably the Children’s Museum at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Family Vacation
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Island Getaway
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Lost Ball
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Park
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