Our Artist Community

Art Advice, Local Art Community & Inspiration

Gwartzman's is happy to provide insight to any questions you might have regarding art materials-- what's the difference between brush tip shapes? What does all the labelling on the back of a paint tube or jar mean? Find these answers and more below!

The art community can be a fantastic place to gain inspiration! Check out local artists that you may be familiar with, and some new art and new faces. Look inside studios big and small, and learn about some of our own favourite big names in the art world.

Why Gwartzman's Art Nights Will Leave You Creative and Socialized

Every Thursday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM ET, Gwartzman’s will be hosting a mixed media art night at our pop-up location at Creeds Cafe, 450 Dupont Street. Is art making a solitary act? For some, it certainly can be. Attention to detail is important to getting the fine details right, which is why som...

Creative Father’s Day Activities with Gwartzman’s Art Supplies

Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to bond and create lasting memories with your Dad through creative activities. At Gwartzman’s, we believe that art can bring families closer together. Here are some fun and creative projects you can enjoy with dad and you.

79 Years of Gwartzman's | Community Spotlight

The week of October 2 is a special day in the Gwartzman's family history in Toronto. This year, 2023 marks 79 years when my grandparents opened their business....

Our Artist Community | Joseph Bonsu

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Joseph was fascinated with the visual arts. His inspiration originates from comic books and animated shows that he grew up watching. His fascination with the visual arts encouraged him to enroll in Sheridan College (Art Fundamentals) and Seneca College of Applied Arts an...

Our Artist Community | Harleen Sekhon

Harleen Sekhon is an experienced self-taught visual artist and muralist from Toronto whose passion for art began at an early age. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and working in the health promotion field, she continues to pursue her love for visual arts and explore different styles in h...

Our Artist Community | Melissa Neil

Melissa Neil is known for her painted landscapes on mylar and linen. Her work pays tribute to the ephemeral, wild, and sentimental found in forms of nature - both naturally occurring and manufactured by humans - often drawing on such imagery as gravel pits, brush piles, sand dunes, sand pits, bea...