We went to @ottawaartgallery last weekend and had such a lovely time. It's so lovely to see well thought out and curated exhibits. I also would love to give huge props for having local artists work on sale as well. I cannot stress this enough: a community without art is hollow. Art is what makes a city's heart beat. It showcases our culture, our issues, and the things that make our spirits soar. Artists need to art. When we showcase our work in public spaces we are telling people our story. We are not all paid handsomely for efforts. It is important to know that not all support has to be monetary. When you find work that touches you and you can't help but share it with friends, family and followers, please do some research on the artist and make sure to properly credit them. I do my best whenever I can. Doing this has connected me with artists from all sorts of backgrounds who inspire me by their use of different mediums. So in the spirit of #artistssupportingartists I have attempted to do some of the research to connect you with these artists.... Starting at the top left corner and going counter clockwise: 1. Niki Economo - "Mystical" http://nikieconomo.com/ 2. Harold Town - "Behind the Sheild, 1959" (Also a member of the Painters Eleven) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Town 3. Mark Garland - "Knowledge" @markbgarland 4. Mark Garland - "Step 1 Heartbeat" and "Adore" 5. Jack Shadbolt - "Night Harbour Image" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Shadbolt 6. Alfred Pellan - "Automne, 1959" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Pellan 7. Arthur Lismer - "Georgian Bay Pines, 1962" (Also a member of The Group of Seven) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Lismer #nikieconomo #haroldtown #markgarland #jackshadbolt #alfredpellan #arthurlismer #groupofseven #painterseleven #canadianartist #canadianartist #ottawaart #myottawa #practicemakesprogress #wherethereisadreamthereisafuture #Flowreach #hacktheflow #poweredbycaffee #ottawatourism #narcityottawa #ottawaartgallery #artofvisuals #arthistory #instaottawa #igersottawa #artoftheday (at Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vzCn9FE9N/?igshid=181ooakyqyfp4
