Silver Eels’ Demise

First in a series of Psi dreams

watercolour, 12”x16”

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

I was a young woman who had just graduated from art college. My new boyfriend was coming to dinner at my parents’ house. I was cooking. The night before, I had an awesome image in a dream. I dreamt I was in a huge school of Silver Eels (at the time, I thought they were Electric Eels) and felt we were in an ocean in the north somewhere, perhaps the North Sea. My fellow eels and I looked up to see the huge prow of a fishing vessel above us, and then a big fishing net dropped on top of us. As we became aware of our demise and were being lifted into the ship, we all started to scream in terror in a high-pitched, constant squeal. This experience felt less like a dream and more like virtual reality. Why I was swimming with fish I can’t explain.

About Artist:

Margot Forman is a Canadian artist and illustrator. She attended the Centre for Creative Studies in Detroit and is a graduate of Ontario College of Arts In Toronto. She works in watercolour and oil to create works for still life, plein air and portraits. She’s a member of the Windsor Essex Plein Air Artists and the Art Society of Kingsville.

Find me @ MargotFormanArtist on Instagram.

margot4man@outlook.com

Electric Ray Dream

Oil on canvas, 18”x24”

I dreamt I was standing upright on the ocean bottom. A huge purple electric ray loomed in front of me. I woke up wondering why I was standing on the ocean bottom when I should have been floating.

A week later I was visiting my sister and her young daughter, who had just come back from a trip to Hawaii with her dad. We were looking through her Polaroids when I found a shot of her standing in front of an aquarium with a huge purple electric ray floating upright behind her. It seemed to be looking down at her. The photo duplicated exactly the scene from my dream, with her standing in my place but turning to face the camera, and explained (explaining) to me why I was standing upright on the ocean bottom in my dream. We figured I had the dream at the same time as her dad took the photo.

About Artist:

Margot Forman is a Canadian artist and illustrator. She attended the Centre for Creative Studies in Detroit and is a graduate of Ontario College of Arts In Toronto. She works in watercolour and oil to create works for still life, plein air and portraits. She’s a member of the Windsor Essex Plein Air Artists and the Art Society of Kingsville.

Find me @ MargotFormanArtist on Instagram.

margot4man@outlook.com

Vanishing Into the Woods

Digital Photography 

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

My Dreamscape is to vanish into the woods where can evoke a sense of mystery and adventure. Many people seek solace in nature, finding peace among the trees and wildlife. The woods offer a refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing individuals to dream, disconnect and reflect. This dreamscape experience can be both calming and invigorating, as the sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds create a symphony of tranquility.

I Could Have Danced All Day - Digital Photography

The line "I could have danced all day" is a dreamscape that captures the joy and freedom that music and movement can inspire.

Dancing has always been a dream that filled my heart with joy and purpose. Although my reality may not allow me to dance as I once envisioned, I find solace in the vibrant dreamscape of my mind, where I can still experience the exhilaration of movement and rhythm. In these moments, I embrace the freedom of imagination, relishing the idea of dancing all day long, celebrating the art form that has shaped my identity and continues to inspire me. This mental escape reaffirms my love for dance, reminding me that while my physical expression may be limited, my spirit remains unbound.

Do Not Forget Me, digital photography

The dreams we shared are etched in my memory, vivid and irreplaceable. Each moment we experienced together holds a unique significance, a testament to our bond that transcends time. I urge you to keep those memories alive and Do not Forget Me. In the dreamscape of our past, let us revive the laughter, the conversations and the quiet moments that defined us. Your ability to cherish these experiences will ensure that our connection remains strong, no matter where life take us.

Drone over lakeside campsite - Late Afternoon

Acrylic Ink and Posca Paint Pens on Nara synthetic paper, 8”x10” framed

Imagine an undisclosed Ontario treed campsite as seen from a sky view. Tucked in discreetly from prying eyes, in a dream, a drone quietly swoops down, captures a few images and flys away. Was it really a drone or perhaps a dragonfly? Only the dreamer knows.

Mermaids in Training

Alcohol Ink, Posca Paint Pens on  Yupo Paper, 9”x14”

Mermaids, some very young and others not so young, spend a full day in the water engaged in Mermaid Training Activities.

After a full day, they all retire under a sea blanket, tucked in nice and cozy for a night of dreams.

The Gang is All Here

Ink Pencil, water and black ink pens on cold pressed paper, 8”x8”

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

Who are the characters that fill a dream? Familiar looking, but not quite right. Something is off, yet you simply accept them. You even interact with these beings. And then you awake and wonder who they were…

Past, Oil and Oil Pastel, 3x4 fit

I create bold, vibrant paintings that explore the tension between chaos and calm. Inspired by the unpredictability of nature, the piece reflects my ongoing journey to find balance in a world that’s constantly shifting.

About Artist:

I am an artist originally from Croatia, where I completed my university education, and I have been living and working in Canada for 34 years. Based in LaSalle, Ontario, my work reflects a blend of my Croatian heritage and Canadian experiences.

jovicaart@gmail.com

 Links;   Saatchi Art   ,   Jovica Vucinic

Angry insect

Oil Pastel,  22” x 28”

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

I create bold, vibrant paintings that explore the tension between chaos and calm. Inspired by the unpredictability of nature, the piece reflects my ongoing journey to find balance in a world that’s constantly shifting.

About Artist:

I am an artist originally from Croatia, where I completed my university education, and I have been living and working in Canada for 34 years. Based in LaSalle, Ontario, my work reflects a blend of my Croatian heritage and Canadian experiences.

jovicaart@gmail.com

 Links;   Saatchi Art   ,   Jovica Vucinic

 Life and forms

Oil, 18” x 24”

I create bold, vibrant paintings that explore the tension between chaos and calm. Inspired by the unpredictability of nature, the piece reflects my ongoing journey to find balance in a world that’s constantly shifting.

About Artist:

I am an artist originally from Croatia, where I completed my university education, and I have been living and working in Canada for 34 years. Based in LaSalle, Ontario, my work reflects a blend of my Croatian heritage and Canadian experiences.

jovicaart@gmail.com

 Links;   Saatchi Art   ,   Jovica Vucinic

Night peace 

Acrylic, 9” x 7”

The peace of the evenings in the mountains gives me some balance. When you take a big breath in this cool, pure air of mountains, it feels like all troubles and pressures go away.

About Artist:

I was born and raised in Quebec City. After graduating from a Visual and Media Arts program close to my hometown, I moved out west and made the Rockies my home before settling in Ontario. During this period, I grew a passion for nature and the Mountains.

I have a strong environmentalist side and I try to use as much local, recycled and/ or non-toxic products as possible. I will shop overseas if the quality is superior.

My wish is to make you feel the peace of nature. Enjoy!

maude582@gmail.com

Purple Pathways

oil on canvas, 24” x 36” x 1.5” 

An abstract painting inspired by the great success of "Rush Hour".  Neutral coloured walls benefit hugely by the bold hues enticing the viewer to stare into this artwork and imagine his own story.

About Artist:

Anita's colourful collection of original oil paintings ranges widely from realism to impressionism to abstract.  Her international award-winning works include  "Signature Florals" as well as landscapes, still lifes, wildlife, portraiture and organic abstract.  Her art is never designed to express social statements, but rather in her words, “to enhance your environment and make you smile”.

WEBSITE:    https://www.anitapistorart.com

                   INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/anitapistor/

                FACEBOOK:     https://www.facebook.com/anitapistorart

anitapistor@yahoo.ca

Breakthrough

oil on canvas, 20” x 40” x 1.5”

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

This painting is an elongated organic abstract.  Here, a bold form made up of hard organic-like brushwork, emerges from a soft background of multicolored clouds.  This was accomplished with the use of a large variety of knives and brushes creating an unusual combination of textures.  

Much is left to the viewer’s imagination as this artwork can excite, entrance and relax, all at the same time.

About Artist:

Anita's colourful collection of original oil paintings ranges widely from realism to impressionism to abstract.  Her international award-winning works include  "Signature Florals" as well as landscapes, still lifes, wildlife, portraiture and organic abstract.  Her art is never designed to express social statements, but rather in her words, “to enhance your environment and make you smile”.

WEBSITE:    https://www.anitapistorart.com

                   INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/anitapistor/

                FACEBOOK:     https://www.facebook.com/anitapistorart

anitapistor@yahoo.ca

Colliding Colours

oil on canvas, 16”x20”x.5”

*This artwork is one of the Art Create Learn Team Top Favourite Picks*

An abstract oil painting suitable for small spaces. Inspired by rocks on the beach, bright and lively hues travel across the canvas in soft and had forms with glowing edges between them.

About Artist:

Anita's colourful collection of original oil paintings ranges widely from realism to impressionism to abstract.  Her international award-winning works include  "Signature Florals" as well as landscapes, still lifes, wildlife, portraiture and organic abstract.  Her art is never designed to express social statements, but rather in her words, “to enhance your environment and make you smile”.

WEBSITE:    https://www.anitapistorart.com

                   INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/anitapistor/

                FACEBOOK:     https://www.facebook.com/anitapistorart

anitapistor@yahoo.ca

Dragon

Size: 4 ft long

duct tape, recycled plastic containers (cups, bottles), modge podge, coloured tissue, glass eyes, gems, shells

I made this fantasy dragon for the Potter Festival to support the Film Camp for Kids and Youth at the Arts and Media Centre. I used recycled bottles and cups to form the shape and duct-taped them in place. I used modge podge and coloured tissue to papier-mâché them together and then put all the details on it. It is 4 ft long.

 About Artist:

My name is Deborah Kloos. I am a retired nurse and a self-taught artist who works with multiple media. I believe it is good to use recycled materials in my artwork because it is good for the environment to create something rather than have it end up in a landfill. We should teach our children this type of art.

deborahkloos2018@gmail.com

Facebook:  DeborahADKloos