Growing up in the country was blissful for Hope Smith. Surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the peace and quiet of nature gave the young artist time to reflect and absorb the beauty that surrounded her. Her artistic talent was nurtured by her family who encouraged her to pursue a career in the Arts. Leaving her quiet life behind, Hope exchanged her country life for the excitement of the City.
It was this blending of city and country living that became the catalyst for Hope's artistic direction. While attending Art School in Eastern Canada, she developed her signature style combining her love of traditional with contemporary elements of design. By enriching contemporary com...
My photography and images attempt to capture and define glimpses or moments in time. Through bold composition and primitive elements images are made transformational. Viewing iconic figures and places from new angles and a crisp modern sensibility define my photography.
Working with various medium combinations such as encaustic and digital photography, I seek the culturally unique yet universal images exposed to me through travel and experience. I am interested in creating or alluding to a physical s...
Italian artist, Valentina grew up in Milan where her dressmaker mother & tailor father were employed by one of the top fashion houses.
Lively discussions of fashion and style dominated the dinner table and it was over pasta and wine where Valentina began to develop her innate sense of color and texture. She soon fell in love with the idea of contributing to the world of fashion and thought the idea of studying fashion design suited her perfectly.
It was during Valentina’s first semester of study in her fashion illustration class that she realized her true talent, art!She would im...
