Join us once a month for a demo from a visiting artist and sign up for the full day Sunday workshop to learn how to apply the techniques to your own artwork.
Artist Demonstration/Artist Talks take place on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
There is no charge to our members for Artist Demo evenings
In Person Demo Evenings and Workshops
DEMONSTRATION – Expressive Abstraction: Exploring Colour and Texture
Monday, February 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
In this special demonstration, Maryam Ebrahimi will walk the group through her approach to abstract painting, focusing on color, texture, and movement. She will share her layering techniques, discuss her intuitive creative process, and offer insight into how she builds depth and energy in her work. This is a unique opportunity to see her process up close and gain inspiration for your own artistic journey.
Maryam is an Iranian-Canadian abstract artist based in Richmond Hill with over 20 years of experience in art. Painting professionally since 2012, she is known for her rich textures and vibrant colors, creating expressive works that evoke emotion and connection. She has exhibited her work in galleries and art fairs both locally and abroad. While she doesn’t often do live demos, she enjoys sharing her creative process on special occasions to inspire and connect with fellow art.
Read more about Maryam
maryamebrahimi.com
DEMONSTRATION – Sketching the Portrait in Oil
Monday, April 7 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Miriam Rosenthal is a painter and draftsman based out of Toronto. She graduated from the Academy of Realist Art, and during her time studying she was awarded two scholarships from the ARA, as well as a highly regarded scholarship from the Art Renewal Center. Her work has been featured in multiple shows and is also now in a few private collections. Miriam has been instructing at the Academy of Realist Art for the past 5 years and runs frequent drawing and painting workshops through the year.