Wonderful, Whimsical, New things!!

We have had a lot of new product dropped off in the last few weeks from some of your favourite artists as well as some new ones. We thought we would share with you some of these great new pieces.....

The wonderful artist behind the Bibby glass stud earrings have come up with a fun new design.... introducing the Bippy Bean! These glass beads or should we say beans won't help your sweet tooth but will definitely be your new go to accessory!! $15 

The Bippy Bean design is also available as a pair of earrings, with several totally yummy colours to choose from, add a touch of "sweetness" to your wardrobe!! $15

and of course we still carry the sought after Bippy glass stud earrings, with lots more new colours to choose from!! $15 

New Scarves by Judy Mcleod. Beautiful knit scarves, light weight & elegant. Available in a variety of colours $48

New children's books! We now carry two lovely story books by the mother daughter trio of Zing Creations. Each book comes with a handmade finger puppet and a sing along CD of the heartwarming story, with tunes that will keep you humming through out the day! Peter Penguin is available as a Paperback $25, a handmade cloth book with fold out pockets to carry a mini book, CD and puppet (as shown)$35 and as a mini pocket book $10. Zinger Zoo comes in paperback with CD and finger puppet $25. The perfect gift for any young child or mother to be!!

With the recent heat waves it's hard to keep the gardens looking fresh and lively. To add a bit of glam to your planters why not add some Planter Bling by Aubrey Denomy. These quirky copper flowers are sure to add the perfect touch of colour to your planters. Black Thumb friendly! $15 each or 2 for $25

New clock designs by Aubrey Denomy. Aubrey recently brought in some new wood and copper clocks, come on in and check them out! Prices and sizes vary

New Pillows by Natalie Eldershaw of Prints & Needles.... this pillow is silkscreened onto a  natural 100% cotton fabric. The perfect design for bike lovers!! $60

Another great new design by Natalie, this great chartreuse silk screen design will definitely add a bit of whimsy to your home decor $45

Kerry Walford is a new artist to ArtistsWalk. An oil painter from Hamilton, ON who is inspired by beautiful rural Ontario and everyday happenings. Her paintings showcase the wonderful marks of the the paintbrush which gives her work an impressionist, yet realistic feel. We currently are showcasing several of Kerry's smaller works....making them the perfect pieces to start off your fine art collection. The above painting is 'Stormy Field' painted on a 8'' X 16'' canvas $200

Another great painting by Kerry, " Milk & Sugar?", the perfect piece of art for your kitchen or dinning room!  Painted on a 12'' circle canvas $200 

Come on in today to check out all of these great new items..... we'd love to see you!

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 Landscape artist Andres Amador creates beautiful etchings by racking away the sand on beaches. This process is done during low tide, which allows him to create on a much larger scale. Amador uses only a rake, which exposes the wetter sand and causes a color difference between the raked and unraked sand, this better showcases the beautiful designs. Usually, Amadors work involves geometric and organic shapes, but sometimes he gets requests for custom pieces, such as marriage proposals or birthday greetings.  As you may have guessed creating on the beach allows for the work to only be visible for a short period of time, usually long enough to capture a few images before it is quickly washed away by the encroaching tide. This might seem devastating to some but Amador doesn't mind, he is more interested in the process rather then creating for the final product. 


Andreas Amador writes in his bio

 "The only constant in this existence is impermanence. In the end our lives are about the experiences we've had, not the things we have held on to. And in the face of certain erasure, in the face of our own personal, inevitable demise, the act of rallying forces on behalf of creation and beauty is a declaration of one' existences in the face of a seemingly indifferent ocean of reality. I really like that metaphor- it encourages and propels me." Andres Amador 

With this hot weather we've been having it only seemed fitting to showcase art on the beach, because lets face it we'd all love to be there right now! 


Have a lovely weekend.... we hope you're all staying cool! 




* All images from  Andres Amador 

New greeting cards!

Kat n' Drew Magnet Cards $5 

RIP (that's really important person) Cards by Smitten Kitten $6 

Some great new greeting cards now in the shop! 

A sneak peak of some of the great new greeting cards we now have in the shop!! 

First up Kat n' Drew Cards. Kat n' Drew offer a large assortment of laugh out loud qoute cards that also double as a gift with the pop out magnet! Perfect for those times when you wish you had just a little something else to go with a card. Kat n' Drew will also create custom cards, so if you've always wanted to tell someone something through a magnet, now is your chance! 

We have also restocked Smitten Kitten's RIP (really important person) cards. Tell someone how much they mean to you all while remembering your favourite celebs. 

Come check them out were only showing you a few of the many options we carry. 

Block Party Pictures...

A few images from our block party this past weekend. The belly dancer was a huge hit! Thanks to all of you who stopped by and to all our artists who participated. We hope to see you all at our next event!

You're invited....

Don't forget to join us this weekend for our block party!! There will be beautiful artwork - amazing jewellery - vegan beauty products & 100% natural cocoa butter products all for sale!! Felting workshops @ Artfelt & henna tattoos all weekend long....On Saturday grab some pints and pistachios on Rayhoon's patio and sit back and enjoy a belly dancing performance & live music! On Sunday bring along your little ones, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a great live puppet show!!

We hope to see you and all your friends this weekend!!!

Friday Favourites

 

Have you figured it out yet?? Of course you have, you're so clever, and you're right they are recycled pop bottles. Gives a whole new meaning to "pop" art doesn't it. Designer Garth Britzman of Lincoln, Nebraska created this stunning canopy by pouring small amounts of coloured liquid into empty clear plastic bottles and then strung them together, creating a perfect shaded canopy for parked cars. Although, we think this idea would be perfect to have picnics or dinner parties under or even just to lay back, relax and gaze up at the beautiful shapes and summery colours. It seems like a simple enough little project to try out on your own....hmmm I think we just found some inspiration for our next window display- let the pop drinking begin (it's ok to drink it if it's for an art project right??) 

We hope you all have a lovely weekend- try not to drink too much pop---unless of course your saving the bottles!

If your in the area this weekend, make sure to check out the Fine Art and Craft Festival at the Burlington Art Centre (more info here) - and while you're out stop be the shop to see some other great fine art and handmade products!! 



*Images and details from colossal

Father's Day Gift Guide

Record Bowls $25 by Debra Friedman

 For the music loving dad- with a variety of music albums to choose from your dad can remember the good ol' days in a unique way and use the bowl to keep his keys and small change!! 

Cutting Board $75, Wood Bookmarks $10, Pill Box $20 by Masterpiece Szewc 

Dad will love receiving a gift made by Masterpiece Szewc. The beautiful colours and designs of the wood will really make your gift stand out from the rest- and there practical pieces too, from cutting boards to coasters and pill boxes to bookmarks there's a wooden gift perfect for any dad!

Hand Turned Wooden Vases $70-145 by Paul Gray Diamond

 For the artsy dad- Let your daddy know he's one of a kind with a one of kind hand turned wooden vase, they make for a perfect accent in the office or den. For the dad with sophisticated aesthetic sensibility. 

Cufflinks $28-34 by Barbie's Basement Jewellery

 For the dad who likes to accessorize during the work week- Get dad a gift that will add a touch of retro and quirkiness to his formal ware. With a variety of designs to choose from dad will be thrilled with this thoughtful gift (and will definitely make his co-workers jealous!)

Coconut Necklaces $32 by Walter Munoz

 For the adventurous dad- If your dad loves the outdoors he'll love these hand carved coconut necklaces and the fact that the coconut shells are recycled...dad loves nature, nature loves recycling it's a win win for both! Strung on a sturdy hemp adjustable cord dad can wear this piece while he's out hiking, biking or whatever adventurous thing he likes to do (watching the discovery channel doesn't count, although he can wear it then too)

Clock $60 by Karen Chappelle

For the dad who loves tools- If your dad has a workshop (or wishes he did) this is the perfect gift for him. This unique clock is made from a sander with added recycled metal numbers- you won't have to remind him of the time ever again (if only it was that simple)


We hope you enjoyed this gift guide, and don't forget there are lots more great gift ideas and cards in store, come see for yourself!!

You can also bring him out to our Village Square Block party!! (Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th 10am-5pm) Join us for live music, sidewalk sales, yummy treats and lots more....fun for the whole family!!!

Kids Art Camp

Looking for something fun and creative to keep your kids entertained this summer? Why not sign them up for an art camp? ArtFelt is a beautiful little studio located in Village Square....just a stone throw away from us! ArtFelt is offering week long half day camps for ages 5 to 14, the program is catered to providing a fun artistic experience for both boys and girls and designed for their appropriate age group. Participants of the camps will get a chance to explore a variety of artistic materials that will provide them with the necessary tools to bring out their creative side. Some of the materials and techniques that will be explored are felting, Polymer Clay, Plaster of Paris, Papier Mache, and much more!!!  

Artfeltʼs summer camp is the perfect place for your child to learn, create and discover-  There's something for everyone and definitely worth checking out!! More details below!

 

French Immersion Summer Camp
Come join us in our studio for a week-long adventure into the world of art! Don't worry, English can also be used!

HALF DAY CAMPS  

 

Artfelt will be offering half-day programs throughout the summer. See schedule below to find a

time that works best for you! ! ! !

July 

Week 1:" July 2nd - 6th

Week 2:" July 9th - 13th

Week 3:" July 16th - 20th

 

August

Week 4:" August 13th - 17th

Week 5:" August 20th - 24th

Week 6:" August 27nd - 31st

 

 

Our summer camp schedule is divided into 2 daily workshops; morning & afternoon.

Morning program: 9:30am - 12noon

Afternoon program: 1pm - 3:30pm  

Cost: $135 per week ($125 for additional sibling) 

VISA/Mastercard accepted

Ages: 5 - 14yrs

Every child has a chance to express themselves through art, and at the end of the week, each child takes their masterpieces home.

*Limited spaces available. 

  

Call 905-631-1020to book your spot today!!

 

Artfelt is located in the center of beautiful Village Square!

 

422 Pearl Street 

Burlington, ON  

L7R 2N1

 

Be sure to visit our website for more details!  ArtFelt

 

Friday Favourites

With today's gloomy and rainy forecast it only made sense to showcase the most recent work of photographer Gavin Hammond. Being from London England, Hammond is no stranger to damp and dreary days, but instead of hiding out indoors, Hammond finds inspiration in the city's puddles. These photographs showcase the beautiful architecture of the city as well as the everyday hustle and bustle of tourists and Londoners from the view point of a puddle. It can sometimes be hard to find inspiration and beauty on rainy days but Hammond seems to be able to capture just that in his cities dampened streets. Capturing a city in it's blurred form through the ripples of collected raindrops, creates a magical yet haunting image. However, it is a wonderful reminder that even in the gloomiest of days beauty is still around us....especially if it's mirrored back to us in a a puddle.

We hope you all take a minute today to enjoy the beauty around you and see what magical world's are hidden within a simple little puddle (and once you've captured that beautiful image let your inner child come out and make a splash!)

If your not one for puddle watching there's lots of beautiful and cheerful things to see in the shop, so grab your raincoat and come in and take a look!

Have a wonderful weekend friends and we hope to see you soon!


*Photo Credit: Gavin Hammond