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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.
Show Your Space | Krista Sobocan

Show Your Space | Krista Sobocan

I am a Toronto based contemporary artist, with a degree of Arts from U of W. Working in mixed media and often painting surrealist female figures and self portraits...
Show Your Space | Eileen Reilly

Show Your Space | Eileen Reilly

"So before Covid I was working as a commercial and fine art photographer. Even without the lockdown in March and restrictions on working I knew I would have to do something else..."
Show Your Space | Carrie Ellen Mohn

Show Your Space | Carrie Ellen Mohn

"Covid interrupted painting for months as practical matters took precedence. When I was freed up again to paint, I struggled with the relevance of producing luxury goods during these times."
Show us Your Space | Linda Snowden

Show us Your Space | Linda Snowden

We've got a new series of artist spotlights - Show Your Space, dedicated to how people have adapted to creating at home during the pandemic.⁠⁠Let's start off with this post from Linda Snowden...