Balm Beach by Julie Himel

The Puddle, Oil painting by Julie Himel

Inspiration, oil by Julie Himel

The Sitting, Oil by Julie Himel

The Letter revisited by Julie Himel

Taking Shape, The Potter by Julie Himel

Tulip Garden, Acrylic  by Susan Jillette, SCA

Rose Garden, Acrylic painting by Susan Jillette

C’est La Vie by Susan Jillette

Longing by Susan Jillette

Artemisia by Susan Jillette

Paper Birds by Susan Jillette

Zenobia by  Susan Jillette

Tendresse, Acrylic by Marianna Mikhaylyan

L’amoureuse  a la rose by Marianna Mikhaylyan

Voyage d’amour by Marianna Mikhaylyan

Falling Snow by Terry Ananny

Under the Street Lights by Terry Ananny

Boiling the Sap by Terry Ananny

Skaters in Motion by Terry Ananny

Hockey Rink by Terry Ananny

Curling on the Rideau River by Terry Ananny

Norfolk Storm , English Coast , Pastel by Guy Cranston

Valley Storm, Pastel  by Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC

Lavender Girl, Pastel  by Guy Cranston

River of Gold, Pastel by Sharon Fox Cranston.

We introduce Julie Himel to the gallery this month as spotlight artist from Toronto.

Julie Himel is a Toronto painter primarily investigating the human condition through quiet moments of inner reflection. Figures are enveloped in personal spaces, absorbed in meditative activities. While the subjects look inward,the paintings question the thoughts in the mind of the subject, the subtext of the scene, the potential of the near future. When the figures are removed from the view, still life and interior paintings result as portraits just the same.  Table settings, a chair in a room, or even a bar of soap and toothbrushes resting in a cup at the sink attempt to capture the personalities and relationships of the people dwelling in those spaces. The source of Julie’s imagery is photography, though photorealism is not the goal. Executed in oil paint on canvas or board, and using a modified or personalized impasto technique, brushstrokes remain visible.  A painterly rendering of the depth and character that is but a moment caught on film (or digitally) is what is attained.  Each brushstroke carries energy, thought and care.  Preserving those marks adds layers of emotion to the images.  Julie Himel has a Fine Art Diploma from Langara College, a BFA from York University,and a Graduate Diploma from the Toronto School of Art and  her work can be found in private collections internationally, and public collections in Canada and the United States.

Returning  Montreal artist Susan Jillette , SCA  exhibits a selection of  her  portraits of women with  elaborate backgrounds and strong  colour palette  and  expressing  a range of  human emotions and personalities  portrayed in a light vein.

Gallery artists Marianna Mikhaylyan and Terry Ananny  are featured artists this month  exhibiting a number of   new  figure paintings .  Marianna Mikhaylyan paints  in her fluid loose brush style  with romance,  intrigue and tenderness addressed . Terry Ananny exhibits a number of new works in her  highly recognizeable naive style  - joyful and colourful paintings of children at play in the Canadian winter.

 New pastels by Sharon Fox Cranston and Guy Cranston have arrived and are displayed  in the gallery  with other work by gallery artists  in addition to the feature show exhibit .

Upcoming show featuring figure works by Julie Himel, Susan Jillette, Marianna Mikhaylyan and Terry Ananny  during the months of February and March. Additions to show in Part II – of Matters of the Heart in March.

Kaleidoscope brings in the new year with an exhibit of gallery artists
works from January 9 – 29, 2012. Featuring John Alexander Day, Tricia Savoie, Charles Spratt, J.Allison Robichaud, Martha Markowsky, Larry Deacon,  Maureen Sheridan, Eduard Gurevich,  Michel Pleau, Terry Ananny,Stephen Rothwell, Anne Barkley,  Elizabeth Elkin, John Mlacak, Marianna Mikhaylyan, Guy Cranston, and Sharon Fox Cranston.

The new year begins with a selection of  new paintings – visual candy -  a “ Kaleidoscope” with intriguing patterns of colours and shapes that  beg more than a casual  glance . A closer  study of the paintings  on exhibit will  reveal the  complex and intricate  patterns  of technical artistry that make up  the  carefully crafted compositions, be it  of  a landscape, still life, figure work or abstract painting.  Viewing is free and we would love you to take your time when you visit  and really take in the paintings  for the enjoyment they provide. It is a perk  in this job to have art lovers  come in regularly and  enjoy the art we have hung. We would also be pleased to have you take a painting  home with you if it is something you would like to live with and enjoy on a daily basis.

and closed the week of December 25 – December 31, 2011

Have a safe and peaceful holiday season .

This includes all paintings on exhibit in the gallery as well as additional paintings displayed on our online store. Viewing of any paintings not currently hanging but in our inventory can be arranged within a day without any obligation.

Under Canadian Tax law, businesses can purchase and write off the purchase of original Canadian art as acquisition of original Canadian Art is included in Capital Cost Allowance.

Merry Medley, the Holiday show runs until December 24th with many small paintings from gallery and guest artists  on display. Paintings of all sizes  perfect for a lasting and unique gift with soul. Visit the gallery Monday – Saturday 10 – 6 p.m. Thursdays 10 – 7 p.m. Sundays by chance or appointment in December.

Artists displaying paintings include Karen Goetzinger, Keith Burnett, Sharon Fox Cranston,  Tricia Savoie, Martha Markowsky, Lynne Morin, Marshal, J.G. Morin, John Hiscock,  John Day, Deborah Czernecky, Maureen Sheridan, Michel Pleau, J. Allison Robichaud, John Mlacak, Larry Deacon, Lorena Ziraldo, Marianna Mikhaylyan, Guy Cranston, Charles Spratt, Terry Ananny, Stephen Rothwell, Kathy Haycock.

Tay  Gallery will be closed the week following Christmas from  Dec 25 -  Dec. 31st

Online ordering on our Online store on the website is  available throughout December. Order directly through the store or contact us by email with any questions.

Have a safe and peaceful holiday . All the best from Lisa, Dave and Paul.

Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC, lives in Prince Edward County with her husband Guy Cranston where they share a studio gallery on Main St. in the town of Bloomfield. Sharon ‘s early work was illustrative which enabled her to develop a solid understanding of drawing and composition. Her current focus is texture, colour and rhythm of the rural landscape with pastel as preferred medium. She has studied  under accomplished artists such  as Albert Handell, Richard McKinley, Teresa Saia, Colleen Howe and Andrew McDermott. Many of her  works  are painted “en plein air” in Canada, France, Italy, the UK and USA. Sharon Fox  is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, and signature member of Pastel Artists Canada, and member of  The Federation of Canadian Artists, and  Landscape Artists International.

Guy Cranston has been influenced by art all his life. Guy’s mother Stuart was a talented artist mentored by Kathleen Morris, a contemporary and associate of Canada’s Group of Seven. His sister Philippa is an accomplished writer and television producer. Guy’s elder brother Toller, is a well known Canadian artist who first wowed the world as an Olympic athlete.  Guy was an accomplished wood carver for many years and excelled in creating large “one of a kind” gallery pieces turned on a lathe. He is still a member of the American Association of Woodturners and has competed at the AAW annual World Symposium. He has travelled with Sharon and painted throughout the west coast of Canada and the United States, France, Italy, the UK and Wales. Guy is a member of The Federation of Canadian Artists, Pastel Artists Canada, and  Landscape Artists International and the Rideau Lakes Artist Association.

Len Sandeman, MSA was born in London England in 1923, emigrated to Canada in 1947 and settled in Winnipeg where he worked as a commercial artist while pursuing his love of painting.  He began exhibiting his paintings in 1949, and was elected to the Manitoba Society of Artists.  He served as President of Winnipeg Sketch Club and Manitoba Society of Artists in 1961-1962 and 1964-1965 respectively.  Working primarily in watercolour, he quickly gained recognition for his award winning landscapes.  After 26 years working as a commercial artist Len moved to Brandon Manitoba in 1974 to teach commercial and fine art at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School.    His work has been featured in articles in the Winnipeg Free Press, the Brandon Sun and  Wheat City Journal.  His work has been represented by the Winnipeg, Brandon, Calgary, and Victoria art gallery picture rental libraries, as well as  in public and private collections in Canada, the United States, South Africa, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Cheryl Chartier is an Ottawa based artist who has lived in Britain, Wales and the Channel Islands.  She has been involved in the visual arts for over 40 years  as both a professional photographer and fine artist.  Her love of landscape has taken her across Canada many times  sketching and recording images for her paintings. Her paintings can be found in collections the world over and are enjoyed for their strong colour and energetic movement  and distinctly Canadian style. She has been represented by many galleries in  Ontario in both solo and group shows . Cheryl  is well known by art students as an art teacher, conducting art classes at her farm studio and for Wallacks  Art Store over the past  number of years.  Her mediums include oil, acrylic pastel and watercolour.

Preview all  the paintings featured in this show by  visiting the online store page on this website. Type artist’s name in search box at top right hand corner of the page (with magnifying glass) to view all of the works by  the artist.