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SANDY BLASS
BIOGRAPHY
Sandy Blass is a watercolour painter based in Calgary, Alberta, who finds her greatest creative and spiritual fulfillment through her work as an artist. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of Calgary and training in watercolour at the Alberta University of the Arts, Sandy Blass went on to pursue her favourite medium and has had her work featured in many solo and group shows over the years. Her major artistic influences include Lawren Harris, Toni Onley, and Marc Chagall. Inspired by many years spent on Vancouver Island, much of Sandy’s work centers on the powerful yet peaceful landscapes of the Pacific North West, its blues and greens bleeding out onto her canvases. The Rocky Mountains, big Alberta skies, and rolling hills of Israel also feature prominently in her paintings.
Email: blassart@yahoo.com
Sandy Blass is a watercolour painter based in Calgary, Alberta, who finds her greatest creative and spiritual fulfillment through her work as an artist. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of Calgary and training in watercolour at the Alberta University of the Arts, Sandy Blass went on to pursue her favourite medium and has had her work featured in many solo and group shows over the years. Her major artistic influences include Lawren Harris, Toni Onley, and Marc Chagall. Inspired by many years spent on Vancouver Island, much of Sandy’s work centers on the powerful yet peaceful landscapes of the Pacific North West, its blues and greens bleeding out onto her canvases. The Rocky Mountains, big Alberta skies, and rolling hills of Israel also feature prominently in her paintings.
Email: blassart@yahoo.com
CAROLE BONDAROFF
BIOGRAPHY
Carole Bondaroff was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. She attended Sir George Williams University in Montreal and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax where she received her BFA in Printmaking and Art Education.
Carole lives in Calgary where she is an active artist and art educator. She has taught at the University of Calgary, the Alberta College of Art and Design, the Glenbow Museum, both Calgary School Boards and as an Artist in Residence, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, since its inception in 1986.
Since 1978, Carole has been co-proprietor of The Heart Studio in Calgary, a multi-disciplined art facility featuring art exhibitions and art programs including classes for adults and children.
During her extensive travels, Ms. Bondaroff has had the opportunity to work as a visiting artist at several internationally renowned studios including “St. Michael’s Printshop,” Newfoundland; “Escuela Nationale des Bellas Artes,” Murcia, Spain; Taller de Grabado Tarasco,” Uruapan, Mexico; and “Atelier de L’lle,” Val David, Quebec.
Carole is an active member of the Alberta Printmaker’s Society and the Alberta Society of Artists.
Her works can be found in private and corporate collections nationally and internationally including The Royal Palace in Monaco, The Calgary Consul General of Japan, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and The Canada Council Art Bank in Ottawa.
Email: cabondaroff@gmail.com
Carole Bondaroff was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. She attended Sir George Williams University in Montreal and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax where she received her BFA in Printmaking and Art Education.
Carole lives in Calgary where she is an active artist and art educator. She has taught at the University of Calgary, the Alberta College of Art and Design, the Glenbow Museum, both Calgary School Boards and as an Artist in Residence, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, since its inception in 1986.
Since 1978, Carole has been co-proprietor of The Heart Studio in Calgary, a multi-disciplined art facility featuring art exhibitions and art programs including classes for adults and children.
During her extensive travels, Ms. Bondaroff has had the opportunity to work as a visiting artist at several internationally renowned studios including “St. Michael’s Printshop,” Newfoundland; “Escuela Nationale des Bellas Artes,” Murcia, Spain; Taller de Grabado Tarasco,” Uruapan, Mexico; and “Atelier de L’lle,” Val David, Quebec.
Carole is an active member of the Alberta Printmaker’s Society and the Alberta Society of Artists.
Her works can be found in private and corporate collections nationally and internationally including The Royal Palace in Monaco, The Calgary Consul General of Japan, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and The Canada Council Art Bank in Ottawa.
Email: cabondaroff@gmail.com
ALAN BRIKS
BIOGRAPHY
Alan Briks’s approach to visual imagery imports both impressionist and expressionist aspects. His appreciation of light and definition of line stems from a background as an architectural stained-glass artist and includes contemporary, plein air and figurative painting with various media. Alan's experience as an art therapist has been an asset to his artistic development in cultivating knowledge of the creative process, potentials of spontaneous art, and the psychology of art. Alan's artwork is widely collected. He has exhibited in numerous individual and group art shows in public and private gallery venues, including prior representation with Inglewood Fine Arts in Calgary.
Email: a_bri@shaw.ca
Alan Briks’s approach to visual imagery imports both impressionist and expressionist aspects. His appreciation of light and definition of line stems from a background as an architectural stained-glass artist and includes contemporary, plein air and figurative painting with various media. Alan's experience as an art therapist has been an asset to his artistic development in cultivating knowledge of the creative process, potentials of spontaneous art, and the psychology of art. Alan's artwork is widely collected. He has exhibited in numerous individual and group art shows in public and private gallery venues, including prior representation with Inglewood Fine Arts in Calgary.
Email: a_bri@shaw.ca
SARABETH CARNAT
BIOGRAPHY
There is a magic in making that brings me profound joy; the felt experience of working in front of my heart between my eyes and my chi.
I am inspired by the beauty and longevity of metals and gems and the contin-ued commitment to mastery.
I like to explore relationships between people, materials and colour. Some of the objects I create are informed by comfort & ritual. Sometimes my art is a vehicle for personal healing.
Using the body as canvas creates considerable challenges yet the intimacy of working on this scale continues to drive my creativity.
Email sarabethcarnat@gmail.com
There is a magic in making that brings me profound joy; the felt experience of working in front of my heart between my eyes and my chi.
I am inspired by the beauty and longevity of metals and gems and the contin-ued commitment to mastery.
I like to explore relationships between people, materials and colour. Some of the objects I create are informed by comfort & ritual. Sometimes my art is a vehicle for personal healing.
Using the body as canvas creates considerable challenges yet the intimacy of working on this scale continues to drive my creativity.
Email sarabethcarnat@gmail.com
YEHUDIT CHAYIL
I am Yehudit Chayil, but when you see my work you will only find the name Aviva.
I acquired a disability when I was 6 months old that affects my fine motor abilities. I didn't think I could paint, so I didn't even attempt it until 3 years ago. I loved it so much and I began to find ways to adapt my techniques so that I could achieve what I desired. It has been a learning curve, but one that I am grateful to have discovered.
Painting has been a great outlet for me to use my creativity and just get into a quiet place.
My life long moto in everything I do is "No challenge is too great."
I acquired a disability when I was 6 months old that affects my fine motor abilities. I didn't think I could paint, so I didn't even attempt it until 3 years ago. I loved it so much and I began to find ways to adapt my techniques so that I could achieve what I desired. It has been a learning curve, but one that I am grateful to have discovered.
Painting has been a great outlet for me to use my creativity and just get into a quiet place.
My life long moto in everything I do is "No challenge is too great."
MILT FISCHBEIN
BIOGRAPHY
Milt Fischbein is an independent jewellery artist and educator. He discovered his love of working with precious metals about 25 years ago. Milt has developed an interest in the art of filigree and has been fine tuning ancient filigree techniques in his studio, while creating a body of contemporary silver and gold filigree jewellery. Milt is one of only a handful of metal artists in North America who focuses on the design and fabrication of filigree. He is a professional member of the Alberta Craft Council. Milt graduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Degree from McGill University in 1979. His works have been published in Edmonton’s Where Magazine, Alberta Craft Magazine and in Victoria Lansford,s 2019 Update of her Russian Filigree DVD. A write up on his studio was featured in the July 2017 issue of the MJSA Journal.
Email: milt@mfmetalarts.com
Milt Fischbein is an independent jewellery artist and educator. He discovered his love of working with precious metals about 25 years ago. Milt has developed an interest in the art of filigree and has been fine tuning ancient filigree techniques in his studio, while creating a body of contemporary silver and gold filigree jewellery. Milt is one of only a handful of metal artists in North America who focuses on the design and fabrication of filigree. He is a professional member of the Alberta Craft Council. Milt graduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Degree from McGill University in 1979. His works have been published in Edmonton’s Where Magazine, Alberta Craft Magazine and in Victoria Lansford,s 2019 Update of her Russian Filigree DVD. A write up on his studio was featured in the July 2017 issue of the MJSA Journal.
Email: milt@mfmetalarts.com
VIVIAN HERMAN
BIOGRAPHY
Growing up in Vancouver, B.C. Vivian Herman began her formal art training at U.B.C. while doing Art History and Library Science degrees. There she was taught by Toni Onley and found printmaking to be the medium that she worked in for many years thereafter.
Settling in Calgary in the mid 70’s she continued to explore new ways of expressing the natural elements and landscapes, eventually discovering collage and mixed media. They allowed for unexpected results of colours and shapes through the process of layering paper, fabric, and paint.
Vivian has done numerous group and solo exhibitions as well as commissioned work and was an active member of Betzalel Arts in Calgary. Dividing her time between Calgary and the coast
Vivian is continually inspired by the beauty of both the foothills and the ocean.
Email: benandvivian@gmail.com
Growing up in Vancouver, B.C. Vivian Herman began her formal art training at U.B.C. while doing Art History and Library Science degrees. There she was taught by Toni Onley and found printmaking to be the medium that she worked in for many years thereafter.
Settling in Calgary in the mid 70’s she continued to explore new ways of expressing the natural elements and landscapes, eventually discovering collage and mixed media. They allowed for unexpected results of colours and shapes through the process of layering paper, fabric, and paint.
Vivian has done numerous group and solo exhibitions as well as commissioned work and was an active member of Betzalel Arts in Calgary. Dividing her time between Calgary and the coast
Vivian is continually inspired by the beauty of both the foothills and the ocean.
Email: benandvivian@gmail.com
SUSAN PODLOG
BIOGRAPHY
Susan Podlog is a retired teacher, psychologist and family therapist. She is blessed with her husband, family and friends. As a senior, she finds comfort and delight in chanting, walking, exercise, baking, quilting and card making. She engages in Jewish communal and Temple life as well as several humitarian, social and political causes. More recently care is taken to follow science based instuctions for health and safety.
Susan Podlog is a retired teacher, psychologist and family therapist. She is blessed with her husband, family and friends. As a senior, she finds comfort and delight in chanting, walking, exercise, baking, quilting and card making. She engages in Jewish communal and Temple life as well as several humitarian, social and political causes. More recently care is taken to follow science based instuctions for health and safety.
LISA THOMSON
BIOGRAPHY
Inspired by the Impressionists, Lisa injects brilliant light into her paintings and uses vibrant colors. Her parents introduced her, from an early age, to appreciate the grandeur of nature. Using primarily oils, Lisa strives to capture nature’s beauty on canvas, using the subtleties of light as a dominant theme.
In her paintings, Lisa captures the essence of natural life – the power of the mountains, the grand vistas of the prairies, playful colors in gardens and the peacefulness of water.
Photography is another of Lisa’s passions, and she often uses her camera to capture the scenes that she paints.
Lisa’s work is held in public and private collections in Canada, China, France, Israel, Scotland and the United States.
Email: alizathomson@gmail.com
Inspired by the Impressionists, Lisa injects brilliant light into her paintings and uses vibrant colors. Her parents introduced her, from an early age, to appreciate the grandeur of nature. Using primarily oils, Lisa strives to capture nature’s beauty on canvas, using the subtleties of light as a dominant theme.
In her paintings, Lisa captures the essence of natural life – the power of the mountains, the grand vistas of the prairies, playful colors in gardens and the peacefulness of water.
Photography is another of Lisa’s passions, and she often uses her camera to capture the scenes that she paints.
Lisa’s work is held in public and private collections in Canada, China, France, Israel, Scotland and the United States.
Email: alizathomson@gmail.com
CHAR VANDERHORST
BIOGRAPHY
I enjoy painting nature – striving to capture the beauty in its purest form. Painting
landscapes connect me to the natural sacredness of the earth. I love to incorporate symbols of
plants, water, skies, and trees that represents healing, life, wisdom and harmony. My passion and vision is also to paint images that portray international cultures. Communicating ancient history and ethnic beauty, in my artwork.
Email: newvision41@hotmail.com
I enjoy painting nature – striving to capture the beauty in its purest form. Painting
landscapes connect me to the natural sacredness of the earth. I love to incorporate symbols of
plants, water, skies, and trees that represents healing, life, wisdom and harmony. My passion and vision is also to paint images that portray international cultures. Communicating ancient history and ethnic beauty, in my artwork.
Email: newvision41@hotmail.com
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