Born in 1954 in Kibbutz Givat Brenner, Israel, Yael Erlichman finds great aesthetic value in the most common human form. Making use of extraordinary technical skills and an eye for vivid and expressive details, she imbues her inanimate bronze figures with deep emotion, humor and energy which serve as a tribute to human nature and human optimism.
She succeeds in combining a profound awareness of the classical tradition of expressive, figurative sculpture with a subtle, playful approach. Yael studied at 2 colleges of art over the years and has apprenticed with renowned sculptors.
She works at a foundry in the Jerusalem hills and is involved in every single stage of the bronze production. Her art has been purchased by corporate and private collections worldwide and she is represented by several galleries in the USA, Canada and Europe. Yael’s sculptures are a tribute to the joy of creation.
Yael Erlichman was invited to participate in the 2009 Florence Biennale International Contemporary Art Exhibition where she won the President Award named after Lorenzo il Magnifico.
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Toni Wallachy
Intrigued by empty space, interested in the message between the lines. Toni tries to move at an ant's pace sometimes experiencing life as nothing more than a square foot of color. For her, it's all about conveying emotion and telling their story - photography allows her to do this visually.
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View and purchase her work by clicking here
SuzieB
Suzie Boudreault is the Canadian artist behind the SuzieB Art brand. She had numerous solo and group shows. Her artwork is in private and corporate collections in North America. SuzieB, is a visual artist native of Montreal, Quebec. Her preferred medium is acrylic. Her main studio is in Toronto,Ontario. She has a second studio in St-Emile de Suffolk, Quebec –near Mont-Tremblant. SuzieB is a member of “Visual Arts Ontario”, “Paintings”, ‘’Visual Artists and their Advocates” and “Visual Collaborative”. SuzieB’s style is naive: colourful and candid. Her painting methods are intuitive and capture the energy of the subjects that are her source of inspiration. She leverages recycled materials to produce her art in the studios whenever possible.
A Unique Technique
o Each SuzieB painting is partly painted with the left hand and with the right hand. She occasionally paints with both hands, painting simultaneously different subjects.
o The artist was left-handed as a child, but was convinced at school to be right-handed. It turns out to be an advantage as an artist, since she is now ambidextrous.
SuzieB Paintings – Each one is unique… like you!
o Each SuzieB painting is an original creation.
o Each SuzieB painting includes a very small self-portrait of the artist – it can be hard to find. A philosophical Secret, associated with the self-portrait and with the conception of the painting is created for each original artwork. The Secret is sealed in a removable tube and attached to the painting. The concepts are unique to SuzieB™, they are copyrighted and registered.
o You can commission a painting – choose a landscape that means a lot to you. You can choose to have your self-portrait – with your spouse – included in the painting. The philosophical Secret will be related to the painting and to your small self-portrait in the painting.
View and purchase her work by clicking here
A Unique Technique
o Each SuzieB painting is partly painted with the left hand and with the right hand. She occasionally paints with both hands, painting simultaneously different subjects.
o The artist was left-handed as a child, but was convinced at school to be right-handed. It turns out to be an advantage as an artist, since she is now ambidextrous.
SuzieB Paintings – Each one is unique… like you!
o Each SuzieB painting is an original creation.
o Each SuzieB painting includes a very small self-portrait of the artist – it can be hard to find. A philosophical Secret, associated with the self-portrait and with the conception of the painting is created for each original artwork. The Secret is sealed in a removable tube and attached to the painting. The concepts are unique to SuzieB™, they are copyrighted and registered.
o You can commission a painting – choose a landscape that means a lot to you. You can choose to have your self-portrait – with your spouse – included in the painting. The philosophical Secret will be related to the painting and to your small self-portrait in the painting.
View and purchase her work by clicking here
Serge Chriqui
My images are created by happenstance - that's to say that I rarely set out to photograph anything specific. I photograph the world around me. The notion that my images capture a specific moment in time has always held great appeal for me. Digital imaging has given me complete control over the end result - I now have control of not only the creative process (actually composing and taking the photograph), but also in the editing process to bring my vision to fruition! In essence, this is the world through my eyes and I welcome you to it - enjoy and thanks for your time!
View and purchase his work by clicking here
View and purchase his work by clicking here
Martina Shapiro
Born in Czech Republic Martina now lives and paints in Vancouver, Canada. She attended art school in Czech Republic and received Bachelor and Master's degrees in Canada. Martina is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has her work collected internationally and can also be found in the collection of the Supreme Court of Canada.
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View and purchase her work by clicking here
Marina Hanacek
After growing up in Czechoslovakia and spending many years in West Germany, Marina immigrated to Canada. Getting into art later on in life has allowed her to use her life's experiences to explore the canvas. Her art is an extension/reflection of her passion for the city and the city life which has enabled her to portray the architectual, organic as well as the orinmental elements in her compositions. Using xerox transfers, acrylic glasing and collage or wax services over a texture of primer, Marina is able to achieve multilevel imagery.
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View and purchase her art by clicking here
Graeme Stover
Graeme Stover is committed to supporting Micro Finance in the Third World though the awareness generated from the purchase of his photography. All proceeds are directed towards a third world entrepreneur of the buyers choice.
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View and purchase his work by clicking here
Lisa Rotenberg
Listed with the National Gallery of Canada, Lisa Rotenberg is a published author and illustrator. Her art work can be found in corporate and private collections around the world. Recently, she has opened rocketfuelcoffee.com, am online coffee company which carries one of her original works on the label!
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View and purchase her work by clicking here
Elena Henderson
Born in Russia in 1965 Elena Henderson was able to accomplish her degree in Computer Arts in 1989, but since an early age Elena Henderson was drawn to paint and discovered her natural ability for Design.
Her strong passion for Design brought her to Toronto, Canada in 1996. Since that time she has been pursuing her carrier as full-time artist.
In 2005 she enrolled in International Academy of Design (Toronto, Ontario) and successfully graduated with Diploma in Interior Design. At the same time she was attending visual arts courses in Halliburton School of Art (Flemington College, Ontario) and also studied with Lila Lewis Irving, Peter Kolisnyk and Bram Wolf.
Since 2006 she lives and works in her studio in Amaranth, Ontario.
She is now working on several new projects. They include a new series of abstract paintings, using raw canvas and acrylic textured paint.
She developed her own original approach to the painting process, using her imagination and intuition that lead her all the way. The creative dialogue between the artist and media she is working with let her express the emotions in her paintings without any limits.
Her art lets the viewer escape from reality into a magical world of colours and texture, harmony and natural balance. Surrounded by nature she discoverers her style, which is based on inner harmony and a great awareness of the beauty of forms.
She really believes that the artist of the future will be a Designer. She believes that only the power of good Design makes any art piece complete. Her Passion for Design makes each of her works an unforgettable experience.
You can view and purchase her work by clicking here
Her strong passion for Design brought her to Toronto, Canada in 1996. Since that time she has been pursuing her carrier as full-time artist.
In 2005 she enrolled in International Academy of Design (Toronto, Ontario) and successfully graduated with Diploma in Interior Design. At the same time she was attending visual arts courses in Halliburton School of Art (Flemington College, Ontario) and also studied with Lila Lewis Irving, Peter Kolisnyk and Bram Wolf.
Since 2006 she lives and works in her studio in Amaranth, Ontario.
She is now working on several new projects. They include a new series of abstract paintings, using raw canvas and acrylic textured paint.
She developed her own original approach to the painting process, using her imagination and intuition that lead her all the way. The creative dialogue between the artist and media she is working with let her express the emotions in her paintings without any limits.
Her art lets the viewer escape from reality into a magical world of colours and texture, harmony and natural balance. Surrounded by nature she discoverers her style, which is based on inner harmony and a great awareness of the beauty of forms.
She really believes that the artist of the future will be a Designer. She believes that only the power of good Design makes any art piece complete. Her Passion for Design makes each of her works an unforgettable experience.
You can view and purchase her work by clicking here
Christopher Durocher
Christopher Durocher was born in Windsor Ontario in 1982. He holds a BFA from the University of Windsor, and a MFA in photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Durocer's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Most recently at the Toronto Art Centre (Toronto, ON), Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, (Gatlinburg, TN), college for creative Studies (Detroit, MI), Cranbrook Art Museum (bloomfield Hills, MI), Museum of New Art (Pontiax, MI), Thames Art Gallery (Chatham, ON) and the Broad Street Gallery (Athens, GA).
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View and purchase his work by clicking here
Alicia Surveyer
Alicia Surveyer was born in Lachine, Quebec in 1980. Although she may be young in age, Alicia is mature in her artistic achievement and has been showing her work for over then years. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Concordia University, and has extensive experience in the many aspects of her field; teaching art, showing her work, publishing projects, modeling for artists, gallery work and representation including exhibits at 10 different galleries, as well as extensive travel to art-historical centers.
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View and purchase her work by clicking here
Adi Zur
Adi Zur was born in Tel-Aviv, Israel. She grew up close the sea and was very influenced by its beauty. Near her house were archaeological digs with ancient graves, and she would spend a lot of my time playing there with friends. Adi studied philosophy in the University of Tel-Aviv and studied art after her graduation before becoming an art teacher for 12 years. In 1991 Adi and her husband decided to move with their three children to Toronto, Canada. Here she studied at OCAD in the faculty of Drawing and Painting and graduated with an Honours degree. Since then she has been a Mixed Media Artist.
To view and purchase her work click here
To view and purchase her work click here
Hanging Wall Art
There are many ways to hang your art. Here are a few tips and tricks when it comes to the where and the how's of hanging your art.
The where...
Walls:
OUTSIDE WALLS
Outside walls can become cold and damp inside. If you hang your artwork on these walls you can attract mold. That outside wall really needs art? That’s okay you can avoid this by tilting the picture slightly forward and then cutting a piece of cork from a bottle of wine (another reason to drink more wine :) ) and placing it behind the piece at the bottom and in the center.
** This can also solve glare issues.
WATERCOLOURS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Watercolours and photographs can fade under constant sunlight and white paper will turn yellow. So we suggest you rotate your pieces around the house during different seasons. This will also allow you to refresh your home and show off old pieces in new places!
DOORWAYS
We do not suggest you hang pictures behind open doors for two main reasons: the door will block the work (as doors are usually left open) and second, if the door is opened quickly the back of the door can damage it or if its slammed shut you run the risk of it falling and damaging. Put your work where it can be seen and admired!
SMALL PICTURES
When hanging small pictures remember that you will have to get close to admire them and their detail. So avoid placing large objects (beds, tables, etc.) in front blocking access to get in close.
FIREPLACES AND RADIATORS
Fireplaces and radiators give off heat but can also be the focal point in your space. Do not be discouraged from hanging your work above these but do monitor the amount of heat being generated. We suggest you rotate your work so one piece isn’t always in the hot spot.
BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS
Bathrooms and kitchens are really only an issue if steam and condensation are a factor. Both these spaces are a great spot to put pieces so choose art that is made from more durable medias like glazed tiles and mosaics.
Aesthetics
PLAIN, DARK WALLS
If you have plain dark walls this is your chance to be BOLD choose bold pictures done in oils, acrylics or maybe tribal art. Also consider a great frame to complement your work.
PLAIN, LIGHT WALLS
With plain, light coloured walls we suggest you consider pastels, watercolours and more delicate work. Avoid using a frame with a strong contrast to the wall or the artwork.
LARGE, BARE WALLS
Large bare walls look best with ONE very large piece, or a mixture of large and medium-sized pieces. Keep scale in mind when choosing art for this space - small work looks silly and out of place on a large wall.
WALLPAPERS
Wallpaper is a challenging background for displaying artwork (especially wallpapers with patterns). The bolder the pattern the more the fight for attention you will get between the art and the wall. Don't be discouraged however, simply mount around the work as much as possible to give it a solid background as much as possible.
LARGE BOLD PAINTINGS
When you see a large piece, what is the first thing you do? You stand back to see the full picture. Large work must have the space available to step back and view it. This does not mean that you can not use a large piece in a small space, just make sure to give it the entire wall to itself.
GROUPINGS (IN A LINE)
If the pieces are all the same size, keep exact spacing between them. With any line grouping, make sure the bottom of the work is in a straight line (its okay if the tops are uneven!). If the are different sizes put the largest in the middle and try to create balance on either side.
GROUPINGS (IN A SQUARE)
If you have a mix of sizes and wish to hang them in a square formation, get painters tape (or a pencil, just don't permanently mark the wall) and measure out a square. Put the larger pieces on the outer edges of the square and fill the center with your smaller pieces. The key here is to make sure your top and bottom lines are straight.
ALIGNMENT
Hang pictures straight. Do not try to line up the work based on the ceiling or floor lines (they are not always straight). If your work is placed somewhere it can be brushed against (stairs) place a piece of double sided tape or sticky tack behind the bottom edge of the frame.
HEIGHT
The guide line for hanging artwork is the center of the piece at eye level (of the average person). Keep in mind the activity in the room, for example, if its the dining room eye level is when you are sitting.
DON'T HANG IT AT ALL
You can also consider leaning your work against a wall while it sits on a mantel or shelf or maybe on an easel!
The How's
WALL STRENGTH
Check the wall that you are planning to hang your work on. Brick or concrete walls will require heavy-duty concrete nails. Panel or partition walls will only need standard picture nails. Also, keep in mind the ability of the wall to take the weight of the work. If the wall is crumbly, put a piece of tape over the place you are about to put the nail. That way the wall around the hole will be able to absorb the impact.
STRINGING
Do not use garden wire or general use string. Use picture cord or wire when attempting to maintain a specific height because they have less give.
The where...
Walls:
OUTSIDE WALLS
Outside walls can become cold and damp inside. If you hang your artwork on these walls you can attract mold. That outside wall really needs art? That’s okay you can avoid this by tilting the picture slightly forward and then cutting a piece of cork from a bottle of wine (another reason to drink more wine :) ) and placing it behind the piece at the bottom and in the center.
** This can also solve glare issues.
WATERCOLOURS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Watercolours and photographs can fade under constant sunlight and white paper will turn yellow. So we suggest you rotate your pieces around the house during different seasons. This will also allow you to refresh your home and show off old pieces in new places!
DOORWAYS
We do not suggest you hang pictures behind open doors for two main reasons: the door will block the work (as doors are usually left open) and second, if the door is opened quickly the back of the door can damage it or if its slammed shut you run the risk of it falling and damaging. Put your work where it can be seen and admired!
SMALL PICTURES
When hanging small pictures remember that you will have to get close to admire them and their detail. So avoid placing large objects (beds, tables, etc.) in front blocking access to get in close.
FIREPLACES AND RADIATORS
Fireplaces and radiators give off heat but can also be the focal point in your space. Do not be discouraged from hanging your work above these but do monitor the amount of heat being generated. We suggest you rotate your work so one piece isn’t always in the hot spot.
BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS
Bathrooms and kitchens are really only an issue if steam and condensation are a factor. Both these spaces are a great spot to put pieces so choose art that is made from more durable medias like glazed tiles and mosaics.
Aesthetics
PLAIN, DARK WALLS
If you have plain dark walls this is your chance to be BOLD choose bold pictures done in oils, acrylics or maybe tribal art. Also consider a great frame to complement your work.
PLAIN, LIGHT WALLS
With plain, light coloured walls we suggest you consider pastels, watercolours and more delicate work. Avoid using a frame with a strong contrast to the wall or the artwork.
LARGE, BARE WALLS
Large bare walls look best with ONE very large piece, or a mixture of large and medium-sized pieces. Keep scale in mind when choosing art for this space - small work looks silly and out of place on a large wall.
WALLPAPERS
Wallpaper is a challenging background for displaying artwork (especially wallpapers with patterns). The bolder the pattern the more the fight for attention you will get between the art and the wall. Don't be discouraged however, simply mount around the work as much as possible to give it a solid background as much as possible.
LARGE BOLD PAINTINGS
When you see a large piece, what is the first thing you do? You stand back to see the full picture. Large work must have the space available to step back and view it. This does not mean that you can not use a large piece in a small space, just make sure to give it the entire wall to itself.
GROUPINGS (IN A LINE)
If the pieces are all the same size, keep exact spacing between them. With any line grouping, make sure the bottom of the work is in a straight line (its okay if the tops are uneven!). If the are different sizes put the largest in the middle and try to create balance on either side.
GROUPINGS (IN A SQUARE)
If you have a mix of sizes and wish to hang them in a square formation, get painters tape (or a pencil, just don't permanently mark the wall) and measure out a square. Put the larger pieces on the outer edges of the square and fill the center with your smaller pieces. The key here is to make sure your top and bottom lines are straight.
ALIGNMENT
Hang pictures straight. Do not try to line up the work based on the ceiling or floor lines (they are not always straight). If your work is placed somewhere it can be brushed against (stairs) place a piece of double sided tape or sticky tack behind the bottom edge of the frame.
HEIGHT
The guide line for hanging artwork is the center of the piece at eye level (of the average person). Keep in mind the activity in the room, for example, if its the dining room eye level is when you are sitting.
DON'T HANG IT AT ALL
You can also consider leaning your work against a wall while it sits on a mantel or shelf or maybe on an easel!
The How's
WALL STRENGTH
Check the wall that you are planning to hang your work on. Brick or concrete walls will require heavy-duty concrete nails. Panel or partition walls will only need standard picture nails. Also, keep in mind the ability of the wall to take the weight of the work. If the wall is crumbly, put a piece of tape over the place you are about to put the nail. That way the wall around the hole will be able to absorb the impact.
STRINGING
Do not use garden wire or general use string. Use picture cord or wire when attempting to maintain a specific height because they have less give.
About Us
Who Are We And What Do We Do?
Artistically Connected is based in Toronto, Ontario and our focus is building a network and global marketplace for artists and art buyers. We strive to provide you a sense of community and the highest level of customer service.
Originally founded as an art consulting company for corporate clients, Artistically Connected has evolved its business to cater to individual home owners and small businesses through its on-line store. To do this, Artistically Connected has established artist agreements and shipping contracts to ensure that anyone in any place has the ability to access original art at an affordable price point. Now you have more selection, better pricing and more convenience than going to local galleries or brick and mortar businesses for your art.
Selling and buying art can be very challenging and a time consuming task. Art is subjective and each person (artist and buyer) has specific styles and sizes they are looking for, which is why Artistically Connected developed this on-line marketplace with the highest level of security, customer service, quality control and wide range of art.
How does Artistically Connected benefit? Each member pays low monthly fees. These fees are allocated toward marketing and advertising initiatives, developing better customer service solutions and staffing needs.
Artistically Connected is completely transparent and there are never any unexpected surprises before or after a transaction has been made. So, no matter what you are looking for abstract, landscape, mixed media, photography, limited edition prints, sculpture a particular size or colour we can help!
Giclee
What is Giclee?
Giclee (pronounced"zhee-clay") refers to the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen patterns. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting!
How long do they stay looking sharp?
When the giclee is made the artists uses special light-fast inks, which, if kept out of the sun, will remain true for up to 25 years. The giclee printing process provides better colour accuracy than other means of reproduction. The quality is so great it is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
How are they made?
Giclee prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets.
To see an example of giclee prints click here
Giclee (pronounced"zhee-clay") refers to the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen patterns. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting!
How long do they stay looking sharp?
When the giclee is made the artists uses special light-fast inks, which, if kept out of the sun, will remain true for up to 25 years. The giclee printing process provides better colour accuracy than other means of reproduction. The quality is so great it is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
How are they made?
Giclee prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets.
To see an example of giclee prints click here
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First and foremost, we are artists, art buyers and art enthusiasts. Artistically Connected is an online art community focused on connecting artists and art buyers. Whether you're buying, selling or renting art, you'll be able to find what you're looking for! No commissions. No hidden fees. No hassles. Just local, original and affordable art.
Learn more about us at: www.ArtisticallyConnected.com
Now, see over there on your right? Yep, right there! Click one of those pages to get all the information that you want :)
Want to know who we are?
First and foremost, we are artists, art buyers and art enthusiasts. Artistically Connected is an online art community focused on connecting artists and art buyers. Whether you're buying, selling or renting art, you'll be able to find what you're looking for! No commissions. No hidden fees. No hassles. Just local, original and affordable art.
Learn more about us at: www.ArtisticallyConnected.com
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