Kanata Artist Studio Tour On Now

Some Kanata Artists present themselves “Under 1 Roof” this weekend (April 30 - May 1st, 2016). The variety of artworks and techniques (paintings, embroidery, photography, watercolours, drawings etc.) is fascinating; and I had a chance to talk to some of the artists today.

Photographs by RicharD Murphy at the Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2016. Copyright by Richard Murphy.

Photographs by RicharD Murphy at the Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2016. Copyright by Richard Murphy.

RicharD Murphy travels a lot and his photographic landscapes reach from Canada to France, Spain, even Japan. Very unique: He mounts his photographs on wood panels. Each wooden surface is specifically chosen to resonate with the depicted landscape or still life.

One of Judi Miller's embroideries at the Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2016.

Judi Miller, Textile Artist. Copyright by the artist.

Textile artist Judi Miller creates beautiful embroideries of flowers and Canadian landscapes. She uses a sewing machine, but each piece is a individual handcrafted work of art.

Fran Swift at the Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2016. Copyright by the artist.

Fran Swift shows some portraits, landscapes, and wildlife as well as still lifes at the Kanata Artist Studio Tour 2016. She works in watercolour.

Wendy Quirt at the Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2016. Copyright by Wendy Quirt.

Wendy Quirt is specialized in Wildlife and Pet Portraits. During the 2-day show, she sells original acrylic on panel paintings, as well as some reproductions of her works.

Wendy Quirt, copyright by the artist.

Some of the artists told me this afternoon that they have had 200 visitors today. The show is still on tomorrow!

Facts:
Kanata Artist Studio Tour
April 30 – May 1st, 2016
1203 Maritime Way, Building ‘D’ of the William’s Court, Kanata

Link: http://www.kanataartists.com/KAST/Home.html