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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.
Artist Spotlight: Benny Bing

Artist Spotlight: Benny Bing

Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. His ability to capture the emotion on each of his subjects faces shines through in each of his large scale pieces. CBC named Benny an “influential Black Canadian who is expanding and redefining black representation”.   Portr...
Artist Spotlight: Thomarya "Tee" Fergus

Artist Spotlight: Thomarya "Tee" Fergus

⁠ Meet today's artist, Tee Fergus (@teefergus)    Thomarya “Tee” Fergus is a multi-dimensional artist currently based in Toronto, ON. Tee uses painting & illustrations, tattoo artistry, photography and fashion to communicate with global audiences. She incorporates a range of mediums in her...
Artist Spotlight: Thomas Sinclair

Artist Spotlight: Thomas Sinclair

Gwartzman's Community Spotlight Post ⁠ Meet today's artist Thomas Sinclair (@tsinclair76)    Thomas Sinclair is Ojibway from Couchching First Nation. He grew up in Thunder Bay in the early 80's and was immersed in the beginning of the Woodland art movement. He was taught Woodland style by Isador...
Artist Spotlight: Mitsuo Kimura

Artist Spotlight: Mitsuo Kimura

Gwartzman's Community Spotlight Post⁠Meet today's artist Mitsuo Kimura (@mitsuo.kimura) Japanese-Canadian artist Mitsuo Kimura was born in Tokyo, Japan, received his BFA from Musashino Art University and first visited Canada in 2007 to study English. He returned in 2011 to complete a BFA at OCAD...