"I simply cannot remember a time when I didn't paint." The visual world has always meant a great deal to Salliann Putman, particularly in terms of light and color. Very much aware of her immediate surroundings, it is often within the home that she finds her subject matter. "I am attracted to ordinary subject matter, which when bathed in a sympathetic light, becomes extraordinary."
Fascinated with color, light and space, much of Salliann's work begins with a quick drawing, an immediate response, and then the painting develops with imagination playing an important part. "As soon as I make a mark, or place a color, then the painting has its own life...
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...
A graphic designer for 25 years, Linda has always been a keen photographer and artist. Photographing local landmarks and nature, and combining these with images of textured surfaces, she creates images that are a hybrid of digital art and fine art photography. Linda also explores abstract art through a mixed media combination of digital media and acrylics—she feels this innovative mix of image layering and digital manipulation to be extremely inspiring and offers new scope for her creativity.
