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Art Advice, Local Art Community & Inspiration

Gwartzman's is happy to provide insight to any questions you might have regarding art materials-- what's the difference between brush tip shapes? What does all the labelling on the back of a paint tube or jar mean? Find these answers and more below!

The art community can be a fantastic place to gain inspiration! Check out local artists that you may be familiar with, and some new art and new faces. Look inside studios big and small, and learn about some of our own favourite big names in the art world.
Artist Spotlight: Apanaki Temitayo M

Artist Spotlight: Apanaki Temitayo M

Apanaki Temitayo M is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist. She is the 1st Artist-In- Wellness for CAMH. Was the 2017/2018 Workman Arts Artist-In-Residence. As part of Workman Arts Art-Cart Program at CAMH, she teaches participants with mental health and drug addiction.  Ti Amor: I Am Not...
Artist Spotlight: Talitha Tolles

Artist Spotlight: Talitha Tolles

Talitha Tolles (she/her) is an Indigiqueer facilitator, storyteller, artist, and above all else, a strong, resilient, Métis woman. Talitha comes from the Vasseur-Longlade family line who were Drummond Island Voyageurs that fought to create what is known today as the Georgian Bay Métis Community....
Artist Spotlight: Benny Bing

Artist Spotlight: Benny Bing

Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. His ability to capture the emotion on each of his subjects faces shines through in each of his large scale pieces. CBC named Benny an “influential Black Canadian who is expanding and redefining black representation”.   Portr...
Artist Spotlight: Thomarya "Tee" Fergus

Artist Spotlight: Thomarya "Tee" Fergus

⁠ Meet today's artist, Tee Fergus (@teefergus)    Thomarya “Tee” Fergus is a multi-dimensional artist currently based in Toronto, ON. Tee uses painting & illustrations, tattoo artistry, photography and fashion to communicate with global audiences. She incorporates a range of mediums in her...