Nehad Abdulkader was born in the village of Al-Nawfaliyah, Syria. His early life in the city of Raqqa played a significant role in shaping his artistic perspective.
Read moreIn the Studio With Shayam Korey Steckle
Shayam Korey Steckle is a self-taught contemporary abstract and landscape painter who works with acrylics., cut out and collage, watercolour, and graphic design.
Read moreStudio Visit: Todd Bienvenu
Tess visited NYC last weekend and popped into artist, Todd Bienvenu’s studio at his residency, Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program, in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
Read moreIn The Studio With Gary Barnett
The artist in his studio
Gary Barnett is an artist and graphic designer. In the 1960’s after 3 years of private drumming lessons he played with several bands in the Kitchener – Waterloo area, playing a variety of styles of music from pop to rock and jazz. He later worked as a studio engineer and music producer working many local bands on independent music projects.
Read moreIn the Studio with Meghan Sims
Visual Artist Meghan Sims at the Kitchener Public Library Central Library. Photo Credit: Patrick Wey
Meghan Sims was born in Kitchener Ontario in 1980 with a rare visual condition called Achromatopsia. Being an achromat, Sims carries a unique visual perception of the world around her. It is this perception that has shaped and become characteristic of her artistic style.
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