Family obligations have brought me to a crossroads, and with deep reflection, I’ve made the decision to relocate from Innisfil and Simcoe County to midtown Toronto—back to the very streets where I grew up as a child. This move feels both tender and exciting. Tender because for the past five years, Simcoe County has been …
🎨 Exciting News — Hannatess ArtHaus Pop-Up in Gilford, Innisfil! 🎨 Join us this spring as Hannatess ArtHaus pops up in Gilford, Innisfil for a month-long celebration of creativity, community, and connection. ✨ What to expect:🖌️ Open Studio Time – Drop in, create, and connect.🎨 Figure Drawing Sessions – Perfect for artists of all levels.🍷 …
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: PAINT THE TOWN – INNISFIL HannaTess ArtHaus, in collaboration the Innisfil Arts & Heritage Council, is excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in Paint the Town – Innisfil! We are inviting local artists from Innisfil and surrounding areas to document the town as it stands today through …
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest book, Artful Expression! Available now on Amazon, this book is a heartfelt continuation of my journey combining art and reflective thoughts, offering an even richer and more expansive glimpse into my creative world. Building on the foundation of my first book, Artful Meditations, this new volume …
I’m thrilled to share that I have been selected once again to exhibit with Queen’s Art Studio, this time in London at the Parallax Art Fair this February. This renowned fair will bring together 50 international artists, creating an incredible showcase of contemporary art from around the world. About Parallax Art Fair Parallax Art Fair …
Celebrate love, creativity, and delicious food this Valentine’s season with a one-of-a-kind event at the charming Gilford Eatery! 📅 Date: February 13📍 Location: Gilford Eatery, your local treasure for food and atmosphere Join us for an evening that combines the beauty of watercolors, the magic of sunsets, and the indulgence of a gourmet charcuterie board. …
Each year, I look forward to participating in the Innisfil Arts, Culture and Heritage Council’s Annual Autumn Art Show and Sale, an event that has become a cornerstone of the local art community. Hosted at the cozy and welcoming Innisfil IdeaLAB, this event is more than just an art show—it’s a gathering of creative minds, supportive …
Some memoirs don’t just tell a story—they offer a window into a world, an artist’s process, and the relationships that shape their work. Life with Picasso by Françoise Gilot is one such memoir. Written with a rare blend of grace, honesty, and restraint, Gilot recounts her life with Pablo Picasso, offering an intimate yet detached …
Sketchbooks have a life of their own. They are not just blank pages but living, breathing companions to your artistic journey. Keeping a sketchbook—or even several—can profoundly enhance your creativity and practice. The key is to make sure you do something in there. Stop, take a minute, and make a visual notation. It doesn’t have …
Every so often, a book comes along that completely immerses you in another world while also reflecting your own. 9th Street Women was one of those books for me—a masterful deep dive into the lives of five groundbreaking women artists: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler. It’s not just …
