Brett Aniballi has had an appreciation for art at a young age but did not acquire a real interest in photography until he took a crazy but memorable family motor-home trip to many of the grand National Parks in the American west. Coming from the flatlands of Illinois it was a trip of unforgettable beauty and excitement. Fortunately his dad equipped him with a Kodak Instamatic camera to record the fleeting scenery in the whirlwind trip. "The natural world is so beautiful and diverse. I love the searching and wandering, looking for any dramatic photo opportunity that presents itself, being aware of the changing light and how it interplays on the landscape, then reacting to it." Br...
Nestled in the quaint seaside town of Kennebunkport Maine, Hardenbrook Studio creates delicately detailed pieces that merge traditional elements with a fresh and fashionable twist. Inspired by world travel, antiques and a love for design, Hardenbrook Studio has emerged into a leading force within the decorative arts community.
Established in 1987 by Judith Hardenbrook, the studio originally focused on exquisitely painted furniture and wall treatments. Judith and her staff soon applied their considerable talents to decorative framed imagery. Their pieces are displayed in the finest shops throughout North America and around the world and have been translated onto such products as ...
course of everyday life. "I do not go far to look for subject matter since the objects and people around me continue to prove fascinating to observe and depict." Working with textures and thick application of paint over materials like burnt wood, brass, and aluminum, Paulo creates a balance between the painting as a realistic image, and as a composition. He strives to see things as they really are and enjoys walks with his son who observes shapes, colour, and tiny details about the world in a unique and refreshing way.
Holding degrees from Concordia and the University of British Columbia, Paulo's collections have been shown in prominent galleries and are part of co...
