The Art Portfolio of Mike Steinhauer
Temporarily Removed (Eastern Wall of Room C204), photograph taken at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Mike Steinhauer is a photographer and conceptual artist based in Ottawa. The artist is also involved in arts administration and has works as a museum director -- experiences which have shaped the focus of his practice on both a visual and ideological level.
Untitled, photograph of Large vase of flowers (detail) by Jeff Koons (taken…
A Portfolio of Meditative and Energizing Art by Kate Barton
Artist Kate Barton paints figures with a blend of abstract pattern and psychedelic colour, creating images that are equal parts meditative and energizing. The artist’s portfolio is packed with images of animals, human subjects, and cityscapes.
I like seeing Kate’s works grouped into different series on her website. The artist often tackles a singular figurative subject in multiple paintings, producing works that…
A Sense of Play: The Art Portfolio of Kathryn Howard
Kathryn Howard produces bright, kid-friendly illustrations that often utilize a simple, impactful colour palette in combination with sketchy line art. Each work seems to embody a sense of play and experimentation.
I really appreciate the use of colour in Kathryn’s artworks. As I mentioned above, each image seems to focus on, if not a single hue, then a dominant hue over the entire composition. The colours that…
The Paint and Mixed Media Portfolio of Erik Thorkildson
Nocturnal Jellyfish, acrylic on canvas
Erik Thorkildson is an artist based in Los Angeles. In his portfolio, Erik uses acrylic paint and mixed media to explore the possibilities of colour, texture, and line.
I enjoy the combination of abstraction and figuration in Erik’s works. In many paintings, the artist seems to utilize abstraction as a method of creating form. Elongated, many-tendrilled shapes…
A Poetry Portfolio by Mary K. O'Melveny
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Cherry Tree (excerpt)
Mary K. O’Melveny is a poet based between Washington, D.C., and Woodstock, New York. Mary’s background is as a labour rights lawyer, and her poetry often concerns current events and discussions pertinent to the social, economical, and political climate.
Green is a Primary Color (excerpt)
I enjoy the way that Mary’s poems shift from an easy, conversational tone into one of…
A Portfolio of Dragon Pottery by Susan Smith James
Susan Smith James is an artist who works in clay (among other media) producing pots, vessels, and other works of pottery inspired by dragons. Each of Susan’s dragon pottery pieces is unique and packed with personality.
Quarter Moon Dragon, earthenware, silver leaf, rose quartz
It’s lovely to be able to see so many examples of Susan’s dragon pottery together in a single portfolio. Each pot seems to…
Illustrative Styles: The Art Portfolio of Jordan Woodard
Jordan Woodard is an illustrator and aspiring comic book artist based in Texas. Jordan’s current portfolio features examples of a wide variety of illustrative styles, including comic pages and panels, storyboards, and character sketches.
I like the amount of energy that Jordan packs into each of his drawings -- the artist cites his interest in science fiction, martial arts, and war stories as a…
The Art Portfolio of Marc Brisson
Marc Brisson grew up in Ontario and made a career as a teacher, imparting theatre and visual art knowledge to the next generation. In 2014, Marc set up his own private art studio, where he continues to produce artwork in a range of media.
I really enjoy Mark’s work with rocks -- in one series, the artist paints directly on rocks, turning small, rounded stones into almost sculptural busts with faces that take their…
The Painting Portfolio of Kyle Heinly
Kyle Heinly is an artist who works in paint and mixed media, producing images that explore the limits of figurative painting while expressing a unique abstracted style. The artist’s paintings explore a wide range of subjects in a style that remains impressively cohesive in its wildness.
Kyle’s gallery of originals contains numerous examples of the artist’s style. Browsing through these images,…
A Portfolio of Pen and Ink Drawings by Isis Fisher
Isis Fisher creates intricate pen and ink drawings that explore repeating patterns, while resolving those patterns into figures both recognizable and alien. Many of the artist’s works incorporate spiritual or mythological imagery, lending a sense of meditative reverence to the dizzying patterns.
I’m really impressed by the level of detail in each of Isis’ works. The artist…
A Portfolio of Abstract Artworks by Adam Thomas
Peace and Quiet, oil and wax on panel
Adam Thomas is an Chicago-based artist who creates abstract artworks inspired by landscapes. The artist paints in oils, often mixed with wax medium and applied using a palette knife, to build up dense, fields of geometric marks that speak to the colour and tone of a particular sky in a particular place.
I’m really enjoying Adam’s abstract paintings -- the way the artist applies the paint,…
Cape Cod Ornamentals: An Art Portfolio by Randi Evans
Randi Evans splits her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Spokane, Washington. In her studio practice, Cape Cod Ornamentals, Randi produces works of painting and jewelry that take an exploratory, experimental approach to colour, form, and composition.
Henna Bracelet 105, solid wood bangle hand decorated with henna and gotlone, Swarovski crystals
I’m really enjoying browsing through Randi’s jewelry gallery. The artist…
The Art Portfolio of Gaetane Cummings
Gaetane Cummings has been an avid painter since 1998, creating figurative abstract images inspired by Chinese calligraphy techniques. The artist’s paintings use a fascinating combination of abstract brush marks and detailed elements to build human figures out of raw paint and texture.
There’s something very striking about the imagery in Gaetane’s portfolio. The artist’s works are imbued…
Urban Sprawl: The Painting Portfolio of Alex Selkowitz
Afternoon Conversation, oil on canvas
Alex Selkowitz is an oil painter based in Los Angeles. Alex’s paintings address themes and imagery of urban sprawl and suburban living, taking furniture, detached homes, streets, and first-world detritus as motifs.
A Distance Between, oil on canvas
I’m fascinated by the way that Alex’s paintings capture an atmosphere that’s distinctly “Los Angeles,” while still evading any real…
Abstract Elements: The Art Portfolio of Patrick Harris
Patrick Harris is a painter and sculptor who creates work for his personal practice as well as for private commissions. Patrick’s sculptural works are highly textural and tactile, and often combine both figurative and abstract elements.
I’m really enjoying the works in Patrick’s series of Walls and Light Box Reliefs. The artist’s sculptural dividing walls make beautiful additions to gardens and yards, and…