Dennis K. Smith Fine Artist
For over sixty years, Smith has been visually vocalizing his story through art. If his artwork could be characterized in vocal styling terminology, he would consider himself a "crooner." an ironic term denoting an emphatically sentimentally in his depictions of his subjects. His work projects honesty, simplicity and serenity that cause one to stop and take time to connect with the painting and its message. Art for Dennis has to reflect the inherent nature of the artist and have reason for its creation. Smith gives credence to the fact that creativity will change that which has been reduce and pasted over as ordinary and common place, into extraordinary works of art. He has exhibited in juried shows, group and solo exhibitions. His block prints were exhibited in the Canada - Japan Exchange Print Exhibition. Dennis conducts workshops as well as open classes within his LaSalle studio. Co- founder and president of The Artists of Colour
If Art is a visual language and music the voice of the soul, then my canvas shall be the platform upon which I'll sing! .................. dKsmith
dksoriginals@gmail.com www.dksstudiogallery.com
For over sixty years, Smith has been visually vocalizing his story through art. If his artwork could be characterized in vocal styling terminology, he would consider himself a "crooner." an ironic term denoting an emphatically sentimentally in his depictions of his subjects. His work projects honesty, simplicity and serenity that cause one to stop and take time to connect with the painting and its message. Art for Dennis has to reflect the inherent nature of the artist and have reason for its creation. Smith gives credence to the fact that creativity will change that which has been reduce and pasted over as ordinary and common place, into extraordinary works of art. He has exhibited in juried shows, group and solo exhibitions. His block prints were exhibited in the Canada - Japan Exchange Print Exhibition. Dennis conducts workshops as well as open classes within his LaSalle studio. Co- founder and president of The Artists of Colour
If Art is a visual language and music the voice of the soul, then my canvas shall be the platform upon which I'll sing! .................. dKsmith
dksoriginals@gmail.com www.dksstudiogallery.com
Lana E. Talbot Fine Artist
Lana was born and resides in Windsor, Ontario. She recognizes and confesses that her artistic abilities are a gift from the God Almighty and she is very thankful for them. Lana's passion is to create art and her history is told through her work. Lana has become a local griot of black history within Windsor and surrounding communities. Lana's creative talents include the visual arts , performing arts, which include needle work and interior design which she studied at St Clair College. Lana also has created one of a kind heritage dolls. Lana is the historian and tour guide at the Sandwich Baptist Church which received commendation from the Heritage Minister and her church, Sandwich Baptist, was decreed an Historic Site in 2000.
Lana is the co-founder vice-president of The Artists of Colour.
Contact: lana.e.talbot@gmail.com
Lana was born and resides in Windsor, Ontario. She recognizes and confesses that her artistic abilities are a gift from the God Almighty and she is very thankful for them. Lana's passion is to create art and her history is told through her work. Lana has become a local griot of black history within Windsor and surrounding communities. Lana's creative talents include the visual arts , performing arts, which include needle work and interior design which she studied at St Clair College. Lana also has created one of a kind heritage dolls. Lana is the historian and tour guide at the Sandwich Baptist Church which received commendation from the Heritage Minister and her church, Sandwich Baptist, was decreed an Historic Site in 2000.
Lana is the co-founder vice-president of The Artists of Colour.
Contact: lana.e.talbot@gmail.com
Milo Johnson Author
Milo Johnson is a graduate of Harrow District High School, University of Waterloo and University of Windsor. An educator for 32 years with the Essex County District School Board, Milo retired in 2004. In retirement, he is involved in researching and writing genealogy, local Black History, and historical fiction. He gives Black History presentations for schools and community organizations and is actively involved as recording secretary in The Artists of Colour organization. Family genealogy research and the story of Milo’s GGG Grandfather, Gabriel Clingman, led to the writing of four books: “Grayer Family Genealogy”, “Johnson Grayer Genealogy”, “New Canaan: Freedom-Land”, and “The Mystery of New Canaan.”
To contact Milo call 519-991-4224 or e-mail mojoh@sympatico.ca
Milo Johnson is a graduate of Harrow District High School, University of Waterloo and University of Windsor. An educator for 32 years with the Essex County District School Board, Milo retired in 2004. In retirement, he is involved in researching and writing genealogy, local Black History, and historical fiction. He gives Black History presentations for schools and community organizations and is actively involved as recording secretary in The Artists of Colour organization. Family genealogy research and the story of Milo’s GGG Grandfather, Gabriel Clingman, led to the writing of four books: “Grayer Family Genealogy”, “Johnson Grayer Genealogy”, “New Canaan: Freedom-Land”, and “The Mystery of New Canaan.”
To contact Milo call 519-991-4224 or e-mail mojoh@sympatico.ca
Connie Lee-Turner Fine Artist
Connie Lee-Turner was born and raised in Windsor, ON. After being intrigued by the many styles of art and the use of so many mediums used to produce it, Connie decided to take art lessons as a hobby. That hobby has now become her artistic voice which gently speaks with honesty and sincerity about the subjects which she depicts in her paintings. Connie is no longer hobbyist but a working artist who continues to elevate her work to another level. Connie is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
Norte Dame Basilica
The immense stone building Norte Dame Basilica of Montreal was built from 1824 to 1829 in the Romantic Gothic revival style. It features massive twin towers and a Gothic arch recessed portico. This beautiful, majestic church inspired me to put it on canvas. I hope I have captured that drama that the light will produce when it is cast upon an object and its path reshapes a whole new perspective of our subjects while furthering our knowledge of it.
To Contact Connie: cturner6@cogeco.ca www.theartistsofcolour.com/connie-lee--turner.html
Connie Lee-Turner was born and raised in Windsor, ON. After being intrigued by the many styles of art and the use of so many mediums used to produce it, Connie decided to take art lessons as a hobby. That hobby has now become her artistic voice which gently speaks with honesty and sincerity about the subjects which she depicts in her paintings. Connie is no longer hobbyist but a working artist who continues to elevate her work to another level. Connie is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
Norte Dame Basilica
The immense stone building Norte Dame Basilica of Montreal was built from 1824 to 1829 in the Romantic Gothic revival style. It features massive twin towers and a Gothic arch recessed portico. This beautiful, majestic church inspired me to put it on canvas. I hope I have captured that drama that the light will produce when it is cast upon an object and its path reshapes a whole new perspective of our subjects while furthering our knowledge of it.
To Contact Connie: cturner6@cogeco.ca www.theartistsofcolour.com/connie-lee--turner.html
Lois Larkin Fine Artist
Lois Smith Larkin was born in Niagara Falls, New York and moved to Windsor with her parents and younger brother when she was seven. A product of the Windsor school system, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor, majoring in Fine Arts History. Lois, an elementary school teacher, following graduation, became an elementary school librarian. She has been honoured with the title "Griot". Griots are the ancient story-tellers of Africa-the repositories of history, the guardians of tradition. Now retired, she continues her pursuit of the art of story telling through representational painting. Lois is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
To illuminate or enlighten is to give insight, power. Slave owners knew how dangerous it could be to allow that power to be initiated. Therefore, for slave owner’s protection Anti literary laws were in force in the United States during the American Civil War in Virginia, the consequences for teaching slaves to read, was corporal punishment for the offender, at the discretion of any justice of the peace, not exceeding twenty lashes.
Daughter teaching Mother to read was part of the illumination process..
Contact Lois at: larkinlj@cogeco.ca
Lois Smith Larkin was born in Niagara Falls, New York and moved to Windsor with her parents and younger brother when she was seven. A product of the Windsor school system, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor, majoring in Fine Arts History. Lois, an elementary school teacher, following graduation, became an elementary school librarian. She has been honoured with the title "Griot". Griots are the ancient story-tellers of Africa-the repositories of history, the guardians of tradition. Now retired, she continues her pursuit of the art of story telling through representational painting. Lois is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
To illuminate or enlighten is to give insight, power. Slave owners knew how dangerous it could be to allow that power to be initiated. Therefore, for slave owner’s protection Anti literary laws were in force in the United States during the American Civil War in Virginia, the consequences for teaching slaves to read, was corporal punishment for the offender, at the discretion of any justice of the peace, not exceeding twenty lashes.
Daughter teaching Mother to read was part of the illumination process..
Contact Lois at: larkinlj@cogeco.ca
Susan Johnson - Washington Fine Artist
Susan Washington was born in London, Ontario to a family rich in Canadian history, music and art. She works with many different mediums, including watercolours, acrylics, oils, and photography.
“As my perception of life and art change, my art evolves too. Although this is a very challenging process for me, I believe it’s the best way for me to create a sense of originality and creativeness. My black and white paintings represent a passion in my art, by making a balance of interest and imagination, using the absence of colours.”
Susan continues to be a part of the Grey County Annual Artists’ Exhibition which displays art by the descendants of slaves in Grey County in the, Bruce Peninsula. Susan is a charter member of The Artists of Colour
Contact Susan at: susancwashington1950@yahhoo.ca
www.theartistsofcolour.com/susan-johnson-washington.html
Susan Washington was born in London, Ontario to a family rich in Canadian history, music and art. She works with many different mediums, including watercolours, acrylics, oils, and photography.
“As my perception of life and art change, my art evolves too. Although this is a very challenging process for me, I believe it’s the best way for me to create a sense of originality and creativeness. My black and white paintings represent a passion in my art, by making a balance of interest and imagination, using the absence of colours.”
Susan continues to be a part of the Grey County Annual Artists’ Exhibition which displays art by the descendants of slaves in Grey County in the, Bruce Peninsula. Susan is a charter member of The Artists of Colour
Contact Susan at: susancwashington1950@yahhoo.ca
www.theartistsofcolour.com/susan-johnson-washington.html
Helen Turner-Brown Fine Artist
Helen began painting and drawing naturally in elementary school at the age of 6 or 7. She won an art competition and was enrolled for lessons from renowned art instructor Ken Saltmarch, much later she was chosen in high school to attend Willistead Art Gallery again on the decision of the art teacher. She studied art in Canada, as well as in Michigan.
Helen has had many accomplishments, her paintings have been featured in churches and schools and on outside murals .She was commissioned to paint portraits at J. L. Hudson's Department Store and for private individuals. She enjoys working in all mediums, especially acrylics. Helen is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
To Contact Helen call: 519 800 1695
Helen began painting and drawing naturally in elementary school at the age of 6 or 7. She won an art competition and was enrolled for lessons from renowned art instructor Ken Saltmarch, much later she was chosen in high school to attend Willistead Art Gallery again on the decision of the art teacher. She studied art in Canada, as well as in Michigan.
Helen has had many accomplishments, her paintings have been featured in churches and schools and on outside murals .She was commissioned to paint portraits at J. L. Hudson's Department Store and for private individuals. She enjoys working in all mediums, especially acrylics. Helen is a charter member of The Artists of Colour.
To Contact Helen call: 519 800 1695
Onzie Norman Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Onzie Norman to this year’s show. Onzie Norman is a self-taught painter and wood sculptor from Detroit Michigan. Onzie started in the field of carpentry in high school and later graduated from the Detroit Carpenter‘s Apprenticeship School in 2003. This craft would play an important role in his artistic development. After a vision in 2013 Onzie begin to draw, this lead to his experimenting with painting on wood. Onzie constructs his own canvas out of wood and uses acrylic, enamel, ink, paper, sand and resin to create one of a kind abstract painting. Onzie has worked diligently towards building his art career, with multiple solo exhibits and over 20 group exhibitions including the Bombay Artesian Series, Art Prize and national exhibitions in New York and recently showcasing at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. Onzie’s artwork is in many private collections and recently his work has been acquired by NFL linebacker Deandre Levy, award winning writer/public speaker Everette Taylor and American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Henderson.
Contact Onzie at: dnorm1980@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Onzie Norman to this year’s show. Onzie Norman is a self-taught painter and wood sculptor from Detroit Michigan. Onzie started in the field of carpentry in high school and later graduated from the Detroit Carpenter‘s Apprenticeship School in 2003. This craft would play an important role in his artistic development. After a vision in 2013 Onzie begin to draw, this lead to his experimenting with painting on wood. Onzie constructs his own canvas out of wood and uses acrylic, enamel, ink, paper, sand and resin to create one of a kind abstract painting. Onzie has worked diligently towards building his art career, with multiple solo exhibits and over 20 group exhibitions including the Bombay Artesian Series, Art Prize and national exhibitions in New York and recently showcasing at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. Onzie’s artwork is in many private collections and recently his work has been acquired by NFL linebacker Deandre Levy, award winning writer/public speaker Everette Taylor and American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Henderson.
Contact Onzie at: dnorm1980@gmail.com
Paul Curtis Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Paul Daniel Curtis to this year’s show. Paul is a semi- retired attorney with no formal art training as of two years ago when he first started drawing and painting. Paul's interaction with art has evolved from mechanical drafting to drawing cartoon characters for his children to collecting.
Paul's evolution from observer of paint on canvases to a compulsion to tell a story through line and hue has brought about his most recent work: Visions of his Mind.
Contact Paul at: 7321625@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Paul Daniel Curtis to this year’s show. Paul is a semi- retired attorney with no formal art training as of two years ago when he first started drawing and painting. Paul's interaction with art has evolved from mechanical drafting to drawing cartoon characters for his children to collecting.
Paul's evolution from observer of paint on canvases to a compulsion to tell a story through line and hue has brought about his most recent work: Visions of his Mind.
Contact Paul at: 7321625@gmail.com
Tina Sutherland Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Tina Sutherland to this year’s show. Tina is a graduate of Ontario College of Art and Design 2007, with her degree of Bachelor of Fine Art specializing in Drawing and Painting.” Tina’s Touch" (her business outlet) displays many of her talents and eclectic style with paintings, photography and event planning. She is currently working on a collection entitled 'Animal Love'. Her love for detail has driven her in this collection, as capturing the texture and movement of these animals is her principle goal. Tina is enthused to work with different mediums as this enhances her creativity. Her knowledge in wood work, plastics and metal, leaves many exciting possibilities for some amazing mixed media pieces. In 2016, Tina became a mother of a beautiful baby boy and decided to take a break from her art to care for her son, but has restarted since 2018 and is excited to continue creating.
To Contact Tina: tinastouch@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Tina Sutherland to this year’s show. Tina is a graduate of Ontario College of Art and Design 2007, with her degree of Bachelor of Fine Art specializing in Drawing and Painting.” Tina’s Touch" (her business outlet) displays many of her talents and eclectic style with paintings, photography and event planning. She is currently working on a collection entitled 'Animal Love'. Her love for detail has driven her in this collection, as capturing the texture and movement of these animals is her principle goal. Tina is enthused to work with different mediums as this enhances her creativity. Her knowledge in wood work, plastics and metal, leaves many exciting possibilities for some amazing mixed media pieces. In 2016, Tina became a mother of a beautiful baby boy and decided to take a break from her art to care for her son, but has restarted since 2018 and is excited to continue creating.
To Contact Tina: tinastouch@gmail.com
Vivian Klinck Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Vivian Klinck to this year’s show. Since the day she first touched an oil painting, Vivian was drawn to the medium as a moth to a flame. That memory of that first touch remains with her to this day. Vivian was educated at Michigan State University, where she earned a major in Business and a minor in Fine Art. Considering herself a colourist at heart, Vivian employs colour-play rather than colour reality. Her works pulsate through application of rhythmic brushstrokes and the use of unexpected and exaggerated colour combinations. In the last 26 years, Klinck has successfully developed her recognizable style. Her work has been included in a number of group shows and solo exhibitions. Plumtree Gallery located on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan proudly includes Vivian’s pieces in their collection. Vivian has received numerous Blue Ribbon awards including this years’ Artist of Merit Award at the Gold Rush Fine Art show.
Contact Vivian at : rockherin@hotmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Vivian Klinck to this year’s show. Since the day she first touched an oil painting, Vivian was drawn to the medium as a moth to a flame. That memory of that first touch remains with her to this day. Vivian was educated at Michigan State University, where she earned a major in Business and a minor in Fine Art. Considering herself a colourist at heart, Vivian employs colour-play rather than colour reality. Her works pulsate through application of rhythmic brushstrokes and the use of unexpected and exaggerated colour combinations. In the last 26 years, Klinck has successfully developed her recognizable style. Her work has been included in a number of group shows and solo exhibitions. Plumtree Gallery located on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan proudly includes Vivian’s pieces in their collection. Vivian has received numerous Blue Ribbon awards including this years’ Artist of Merit Award at the Gold Rush Fine Art show.
Contact Vivian at : rockherin@hotmail.com
Priscilla Phifer Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Priscilla Phifer to this year’s show. Priscilla explored abstract art when she first took classes in 2014 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and later in 2015/16 at The Community House, both in Birmingham, MI. Her influence is 1940/50s abstract expressionism. She primarily drips, drags, splashes and scrapes. Most recently, Priscilla was chosen to exhibit at the Farmington Community Library from January thru February, 2019, and concluded a 2-yr juried public art program with the city of Farmington Hills in Jan 2019. She has had 3 solo shows, exhibited extensively at galleries and other venues in the Detroit Metropolitan area and in Los Angeles, CA, and has collectors in Michigan and several other states. Currently, she is working on paintings for a May 2019 art fair in Grosse Pointe, MI, and is publishing a book of her paintings. Priscilla lives in West Bloomfield, MI.
Contact Priscilla at: phiferpa@att.net
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Priscilla Phifer to this year’s show. Priscilla explored abstract art when she first took classes in 2014 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and later in 2015/16 at The Community House, both in Birmingham, MI. Her influence is 1940/50s abstract expressionism. She primarily drips, drags, splashes and scrapes. Most recently, Priscilla was chosen to exhibit at the Farmington Community Library from January thru February, 2019, and concluded a 2-yr juried public art program with the city of Farmington Hills in Jan 2019. She has had 3 solo shows, exhibited extensively at galleries and other venues in the Detroit Metropolitan area and in Los Angeles, CA, and has collectors in Michigan and several other states. Currently, she is working on paintings for a May 2019 art fair in Grosse Pointe, MI, and is publishing a book of her paintings. Priscilla lives in West Bloomfield, MI.
Contact Priscilla at: phiferpa@att.net
Upansana Jain Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Upasana Jain to this year’s show. Two years ago, Upasana Jain picked up the brush and reawakened her creative voice within and began expressing herself through art. Upasana was born and lived in India. In 2010 Upasana moved to Canada making this her new home.
Having her roots in India the land of colours is visible in her work. Colour and textures are the inspiration and motive behind her work. Upasana works in mixed media with acrylics presently being her medium of choice. She likes combining abstraction with the integration of the human form. She presently is striving to increase her level of proficiency under artist Dennis K. Smith her teacher and mentor. She is a strong supporter of her Rotary Club and other local charities using her art to help further their cause.
Contact Upansana at: crimsonmauve@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Upasana Jain to this year’s show. Two years ago, Upasana Jain picked up the brush and reawakened her creative voice within and began expressing herself through art. Upasana was born and lived in India. In 2010 Upasana moved to Canada making this her new home.
Having her roots in India the land of colours is visible in her work. Colour and textures are the inspiration and motive behind her work. Upasana works in mixed media with acrylics presently being her medium of choice. She likes combining abstraction with the integration of the human form. She presently is striving to increase her level of proficiency under artist Dennis K. Smith her teacher and mentor. She is a strong supporter of her Rotary Club and other local charities using her art to help further their cause.
Contact Upansana at: crimsonmauve@gmail.com
Michael Horner Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Michael Horner to this year’s show. Michael is an, artist, musician/percussionist, hairstylist, amateur golfer, philanthropist, creative spirit... Mike has painted original works of art for more than half a century. Naturally gifted, he got his start at the age of seven when he began drawing for his own pleasure. His talent was quickly noticed and he was often asked to create special pieces for family, friends and neighbours. A community activist and teacher's attention resulted in Mike's acceptance to Cranbrook at age nineteen. Michael was not able to take advantage of the opportunity due to family obligations. Mike chose to remain close to home to help his family after an older brother was called to serve in Vietnam. He honed his skills on his own by immersing himself in painting, drawing and other artistic expression drawn from the fabric of daily life.
Contact Michael at: michaelhorner225@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Michael Horner to this year’s show. Michael is an, artist, musician/percussionist, hairstylist, amateur golfer, philanthropist, creative spirit... Mike has painted original works of art for more than half a century. Naturally gifted, he got his start at the age of seven when he began drawing for his own pleasure. His talent was quickly noticed and he was often asked to create special pieces for family, friends and neighbours. A community activist and teacher's attention resulted in Mike's acceptance to Cranbrook at age nineteen. Michael was not able to take advantage of the opportunity due to family obligations. Mike chose to remain close to home to help his family after an older brother was called to serve in Vietnam. He honed his skills on his own by immersing himself in painting, drawing and other artistic expression drawn from the fabric of daily life.
Contact Michael at: michaelhorner225@gmail.com
Rod Carter Photographer -Writer
Rod Carter, a Native Detroiter, has been a fine art photographer and writer for over forty years. His work is on permanent exhibition and sale at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit and is featured in many other fine galleries. Rod says, “I’ve been a photographer since long before digital was invented. I never use digital enhancement or manipulation in my work. I still often use negative and slide film on photo shoots.” Rod is known for his writing as well as his photography. Many of his photographs are framed with his original writing. Rod coined the term “Photoliterature” to describe his unique artistic style of combining photography and writing. His original writing ranges from inspiring and thoughtful to powerful and intense. Rod feels his words enhance the beauty and artistic quality of his photography.
To Contact : rodcarterphoto10@yahoo.com
Rod Carter, a Native Detroiter, has been a fine art photographer and writer for over forty years. His work is on permanent exhibition and sale at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit and is featured in many other fine galleries. Rod says, “I’ve been a photographer since long before digital was invented. I never use digital enhancement or manipulation in my work. I still often use negative and slide film on photo shoots.” Rod is known for his writing as well as his photography. Many of his photographs are framed with his original writing. Rod coined the term “Photoliterature” to describe his unique artistic style of combining photography and writing. His original writing ranges from inspiring and thoughtful to powerful and intense. Rod feels his words enhance the beauty and artistic quality of his photography.
To Contact : rodcarterphoto10@yahoo.com
Fatma Boraie Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Fatma Borarie to this years show. "In Cairo, Egypt, while watching her mother paint Islamic pattern and Turkish motifs on glass, Fatma started drawing at a young age. Later on, as part of her undergraduate degree, she completed several art classes. Her early projects were still life compositions using charcoal and oil pastels. Currently, she uses acrylics to paint landscapes. It’s a medium that allows her to experiment and try different techniques.
Inspired by impressionism and the Canadian group of seven, Fatma’s favorite art work is Tom Thomson’s Northern River, a convoluted painting. Yet recently, she seems at odds with herself being so drawn to Lawren Harris reductive and almost abstract style of landscape painting. Fatma lives in Windsor with her husband and two boys."
fatmaboraie@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Fatma Borarie to this years show. "In Cairo, Egypt, while watching her mother paint Islamic pattern and Turkish motifs on glass, Fatma started drawing at a young age. Later on, as part of her undergraduate degree, she completed several art classes. Her early projects were still life compositions using charcoal and oil pastels. Currently, she uses acrylics to paint landscapes. It’s a medium that allows her to experiment and try different techniques.
Inspired by impressionism and the Canadian group of seven, Fatma’s favorite art work is Tom Thomson’s Northern River, a convoluted painting. Yet recently, she seems at odds with herself being so drawn to Lawren Harris reductive and almost abstract style of landscape painting. Fatma lives in Windsor with her husband and two boys."
fatmaboraie@gmail.com
Dolores Harold
Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Dolores Harold to this years show Dolores got her first degree in Art Education which qualified her to teach art to students grades K-12. She has since retired from careers in education and mental health. Throughout her working years she enjoyed taking additional painting classes and making the rounds to art exhibits in the Detroit area. In her retirement years she continues to paint and draw in group settings or at home.
"It is my hope that my work is appreciated as a visual expression and well as for the message it intends to convey."
Email: dharold5@comcast.net
Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Dolores Harold to this years show Dolores got her first degree in Art Education which qualified her to teach art to students grades K-12. She has since retired from careers in education and mental health. Throughout her working years she enjoyed taking additional painting classes and making the rounds to art exhibits in the Detroit area. In her retirement years she continues to paint and draw in group settings or at home.
"It is my hope that my work is appreciated as a visual expression and well as for the message it intends to convey."
Email: dharold5@comcast.net
Donna Kennedy
Fine Artist
Donna Kennedy-is an American artist born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Her ties to Canada are very entwined by the Canadian black heritage of her parent and grandparents. She’s feels very honoured to participate with The Artist of Colour show. Donna has studied art at Michigan State University, Oakland Community College, Oakland University and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. A quiet artist in a storm! Her work goes from the quiet and serene of landscape to the detailed drawings of portraits in acrylic and charcoal. In the mist of this evolves her love for abstract painting. Art is the Music of my heart and the Rhythm of my soul. Everyday provides an opportunity for this serious artist to grow in technique, application and all over experiences within her work and life.
Fine Artist
Donna Kennedy-is an American artist born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Her ties to Canada are very entwined by the Canadian black heritage of her parent and grandparents. She’s feels very honoured to participate with The Artist of Colour show. Donna has studied art at Michigan State University, Oakland Community College, Oakland University and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. A quiet artist in a storm! Her work goes from the quiet and serene of landscape to the detailed drawings of portraits in acrylic and charcoal. In the mist of this evolves her love for abstract painting. Art is the Music of my heart and the Rhythm of my soul. Everyday provides an opportunity for this serious artist to grow in technique, application and all over experiences within her work and life.
Deborah Brown-Cage Fine Artist
Deborah Brown-Cage is a Detroit Visual Artist. She has broad experiences in a variety of media, ranging from drawings, paintings and ceramics to needle felting. She exhibits her work throughout Metro-Detroit (Art Prize 10, Bombay Sapphire 2018 competition, and gained national attention through her association with the National Art Educators, exhibiting her work in Alexandria, Virginia. Deborah has a Bachelor of Arts in Art - Western Michigan, a Master of Arts in Teaching - Wayne State University. She dedicated 38-years to teaching Visual Art, Life-Skills to Detroit children. She is active in the Arts community in Detroit, with memberships in Detroit Art Teachers Association, National Conference of Artists-Michigan, and Arts organizations in Farmington and Livonia, Michigan. Deborah retired from Detroit Public Schools in 2012 and joined the faculty of Wayne County Community College District as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts 2015, teaching young adults, senior citizens drawing, painting, ceramics.
artbrownc@yahoo.com
Deborah Brown-Cage is a Detroit Visual Artist. She has broad experiences in a variety of media, ranging from drawings, paintings and ceramics to needle felting. She exhibits her work throughout Metro-Detroit (Art Prize 10, Bombay Sapphire 2018 competition, and gained national attention through her association with the National Art Educators, exhibiting her work in Alexandria, Virginia. Deborah has a Bachelor of Arts in Art - Western Michigan, a Master of Arts in Teaching - Wayne State University. She dedicated 38-years to teaching Visual Art, Life-Skills to Detroit children. She is active in the Arts community in Detroit, with memberships in Detroit Art Teachers Association, National Conference of Artists-Michigan, and Arts organizations in Farmington and Livonia, Michigan. Deborah retired from Detroit Public Schools in 2012 and joined the faculty of Wayne County Community College District as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts 2015, teaching young adults, senior citizens drawing, painting, ceramics.
artbrownc@yahoo.com
Darice Cobb Fine Artist
Darice Cobb was born in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in Jackson, Michigan. Though Darice enjoyed some aspects of small town living, she longed to live in the big city where she was born. As a photographer, Darice visited Detroit often to photograph many of its lovely architectural gems. So, when the opportunity arose to attend Wayne State University, she couldn’t pass it up. Darice received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography and Ceramics, from Wayne State University in 2018. Darice has shown and sold her work at The Scarab Club of Detroit and The Detroit Artist Market. Darice was also asked to create a custom piece to be auctioned at The Legendary Fire Horses of Detroit Auction for the Detroit Artist Market. Darice is working on ways to combine photography and ceramics in her art pieces and continues to live and work in the Detroit area today.
moonbeam30024@gmail.com
Darice Cobb was born in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in Jackson, Michigan. Though Darice enjoyed some aspects of small town living, she longed to live in the big city where she was born. As a photographer, Darice visited Detroit often to photograph many of its lovely architectural gems. So, when the opportunity arose to attend Wayne State University, she couldn’t pass it up. Darice received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography and Ceramics, from Wayne State University in 2018. Darice has shown and sold her work at The Scarab Club of Detroit and The Detroit Artist Market. Darice was also asked to create a custom piece to be auctioned at The Legendary Fire Horses of Detroit Auction for the Detroit Artist Market. Darice is working on ways to combine photography and ceramics in her art pieces and continues to live and work in the Detroit area today.
moonbeam30024@gmail.com
Darcelle Turner Photographer
Darcelle Turner was born in Detroit, Mich. Photography is one of her great loves, to capture the moment or the essence of the moment. She is particularly fond of Black & White. Photography has been a hobby for many years, with a leaning toward the preference for photographing landscape. Went to Hawaii one year and while taking pictures had to remind herself to include her travel companions in some of the shots. She's not had any formal training but has honed her skills through simply shooting. She has picked up pointers here and there and is expanding her knowledge. She lives in Auburn Hills, Mich with her family.
photomaven1939@yahoo.com
Darcelle Turner was born in Detroit, Mich. Photography is one of her great loves, to capture the moment or the essence of the moment. She is particularly fond of Black & White. Photography has been a hobby for many years, with a leaning toward the preference for photographing landscape. Went to Hawaii one year and while taking pictures had to remind herself to include her travel companions in some of the shots. She's not had any formal training but has honed her skills through simply shooting. She has picked up pointers here and there and is expanding her knowledge. She lives in Auburn Hills, Mich with her family.
photomaven1939@yahoo.com
Daphne Curtis Fine Artist
Daphne Curtis is a retired judge who would often say that the only thing she could draw is a stick figure. Over the last two years Daphne has shown that she can draw much more than sticks. She has shown that she can harness her inner emotions and render thought-provoking figures and forms.
The intricacy of her art work is a tribute to her commitment to detail and complexity. It shows that in each of us our talents lie below the surface just waiting to be expressed.
daphnemcurtis@yahoo.com
Daphne Curtis is a retired judge who would often say that the only thing she could draw is a stick figure. Over the last two years Daphne has shown that she can draw much more than sticks. She has shown that she can harness her inner emotions and render thought-provoking figures and forms.
The intricacy of her art work is a tribute to her commitment to detail and complexity. It shows that in each of us our talents lie below the surface just waiting to be expressed.
daphnemcurtis@yahoo.com
Nancy Whited
Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Nancy Whited to this years show. Although art has always been a passion for Nancy, she didn't start painting until about 7 years ago. Nancy finds her subject matter in family and things around about her. Nancy enjoys and travels quite a bit where she most often finds inspiration to paint the things I sees and love. Nancy paintings are of the subjects and images that she would like to see hanging on the walls of her home. Nancy is married, has 2 sons and 3 granddaughters.
E-mail nancymariewhited@gmail.com
Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Nancy Whited to this years show. Although art has always been a passion for Nancy, she didn't start painting until about 7 years ago. Nancy finds her subject matter in family and things around about her. Nancy enjoys and travels quite a bit where she most often finds inspiration to paint the things I sees and love. Nancy paintings are of the subjects and images that she would like to see hanging on the walls of her home. Nancy is married, has 2 sons and 3 granddaughters.
E-mail nancymariewhited@gmail.com
Nigel Perreira Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour once again welcome back fine artist Nigel Perreira to this years show. Nigel is a self taught artist born and raised in South America and moved to Canada at an early age. His formative years were spent in Guyana where as a young boy he started drawing local scenes with a pencil and sketchpad. Shortly after, he moved to Toronto and now resides in London, Ontario. His experience and talent has grown as an artist and his work has now reached homes across North America and most recently into Martha’s Vineyard. He is best known for his diversity and unique style which can be seen in both his bold use of color and subject matter. Nigel is excited to participant in this years event and proud to show his work here. We invite you to follow his journey and welcome you into his world through his beautiful, original and one of a kind Art.
E-mail artworkofnigelperreira@gmail.com Website link: www.facebook.com/artworkofnigelperreira
The Artists of Colour once again welcome back fine artist Nigel Perreira to this years show. Nigel is a self taught artist born and raised in South America and moved to Canada at an early age. His formative years were spent in Guyana where as a young boy he started drawing local scenes with a pencil and sketchpad. Shortly after, he moved to Toronto and now resides in London, Ontario. His experience and talent has grown as an artist and his work has now reached homes across North America and most recently into Martha’s Vineyard. He is best known for his diversity and unique style which can be seen in both his bold use of color and subject matter. Nigel is excited to participant in this years event and proud to show his work here. We invite you to follow his journey and welcome you into his world through his beautiful, original and one of a kind Art.
E-mail artworkofnigelperreira@gmail.com Website link: www.facebook.com/artworkofnigelperreira
Myriam E. Wilson Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Myriam Wilson to this years show. Myriam is an aspiring self taught Artist with a passion to create unusual and intricate works of art in multiple mediums. She has always enjoyed anything that allows her to express herself artistically. She often teaches herself how to obtain new skills and hobbies, and is looking to start working with sculpting in the near future. Myriam has been a part of, and won, multiple art contests and has recently had a few of her pieces viewed at local restaurants in the area. She has always been a huge fan of many known artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Salvador Dali, and Gustav Klimt, but also looks up to her uncle (Dale Wilson) for his amazing creative abilities. Myriam is the second born of three sisters and lives in Essex County with her family of five.
E-mail myriamwilson100@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Myriam Wilson to this years show. Myriam is an aspiring self taught Artist with a passion to create unusual and intricate works of art in multiple mediums. She has always enjoyed anything that allows her to express herself artistically. She often teaches herself how to obtain new skills and hobbies, and is looking to start working with sculpting in the near future. Myriam has been a part of, and won, multiple art contests and has recently had a few of her pieces viewed at local restaurants in the area. She has always been a huge fan of many known artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Salvador Dali, and Gustav Klimt, but also looks up to her uncle (Dale Wilson) for his amazing creative abilities. Myriam is the second born of three sisters and lives in Essex County with her family of five.
E-mail myriamwilson100@gmail.com
Carole Morisseau Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Carole Morisseau to this years show. Carole is a native of Detroit Michigan, USA. She is a graduate of Central State University in Ohio with a BS in Art Education with post graduate studies in art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University Detroit. Carole is also the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship to Brazil 2018. Morisseau is a prize winning artist and author who has exhibited locally, regionally and nationally with shows in New York, Atlanta, Texas, and California. Her book, Paintings and Drawings by Carole Morisseau is available on Amazon.com. Ms. Morisseau was recently featured in articles in both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News
morisseau@att.net
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Carole Morisseau to this years show. Carole is a native of Detroit Michigan, USA. She is a graduate of Central State University in Ohio with a BS in Art Education with post graduate studies in art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the College for Creative Studies and Wayne State University Detroit. Carole is also the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship to Brazil 2018. Morisseau is a prize winning artist and author who has exhibited locally, regionally and nationally with shows in New York, Atlanta, Texas, and California. Her book, Paintings and Drawings by Carole Morisseau is available on Amazon.com. Ms. Morisseau was recently featured in articles in both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News
morisseau@att.net
Maria Jose Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Maria Jose to this years show. Maria is a 19-year-old artist from Windsor, Ontario, who is currently completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy. She developed her interest in drawing at the age of 7 and started painting at the age of 10. Her love for the arts has only grown since then. She now has over 300 paintings, both in oil and acrylic. Maria is inspired by the beauty of nature, both through landscapes and portraiture. An avid participant of many extracurricular activities, Maria volunteers her time to different local events and organizations, including the Arts Council Windsor Region, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and at her university. She currently serves as a Board of Director at the Leamington Arts Centre public gallery. In the past, she has served as the President of the Arts Council Windsor Region’s Youth Arts Collective, “Vanguard”, was a former member and secretary of both The Association of Representational Artists and the Walkerville Artists’ Co-op (artist run gallery). maria1999jose@hotmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Maria Jose to this years show. Maria is a 19-year-old artist from Windsor, Ontario, who is currently completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy. She developed her interest in drawing at the age of 7 and started painting at the age of 10. Her love for the arts has only grown since then. She now has over 300 paintings, both in oil and acrylic. Maria is inspired by the beauty of nature, both through landscapes and portraiture. An avid participant of many extracurricular activities, Maria volunteers her time to different local events and organizations, including the Arts Council Windsor Region, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and at her university. She currently serves as a Board of Director at the Leamington Arts Centre public gallery. In the past, she has served as the President of the Arts Council Windsor Region’s Youth Arts Collective, “Vanguard”, was a former member and secretary of both The Association of Representational Artists and the Walkerville Artists’ Co-op (artist run gallery). maria1999jose@hotmail.com
Mariano Klimowicz Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Mariano Klimowicz to this years show. Mariano has been artistic since 1964 here in Canada, he arrived from Argentina, his family fleeing a military coup regime. His representational style is influenced by the Renaissance, Flemish, Pre-Raphaelites, Group of Seven and Illustration Masters of the 1900’s. He has been mastering the craft of archival oil painting since 1972 with countless ancient techniques and exemplary skills, experience and knowledge. His art invokes moods that allow the viewer to become part of the composition with illumination and vivid color.
Mariano paints and teaches daily at his Windsor - Studio77 from beginners to artist of all ages in the traditional foundations of drawing and painting in every medium. His students are attracted to his endless knowledge and friendly teaching style. Mariano’s art is illuminated with brilliance and focused chiaroscuro along with translucent glazes that penetrated and captivate. Mariano’s focus looks to the human experience that describes a story or mood.
mariano.studio77@gmail.com Website link: https://marianoklimowiczfineart.weebly.com/
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Mariano Klimowicz to this years show. Mariano has been artistic since 1964 here in Canada, he arrived from Argentina, his family fleeing a military coup regime. His representational style is influenced by the Renaissance, Flemish, Pre-Raphaelites, Group of Seven and Illustration Masters of the 1900’s. He has been mastering the craft of archival oil painting since 1972 with countless ancient techniques and exemplary skills, experience and knowledge. His art invokes moods that allow the viewer to become part of the composition with illumination and vivid color.
Mariano paints and teaches daily at his Windsor - Studio77 from beginners to artist of all ages in the traditional foundations of drawing and painting in every medium. His students are attracted to his endless knowledge and friendly teaching style. Mariano’s art is illuminated with brilliance and focused chiaroscuro along with translucent glazes that penetrated and captivate. Mariano’s focus looks to the human experience that describes a story or mood.
mariano.studio77@gmail.com Website link: https://marianoklimowiczfineart.weebly.com/
Mei Sun Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Mei Sun to this years show. Being born in China and Mei has resided here in Canada for number of years. Mei Sun attended the Shanghai Teacher’s University in China. From there she continued her art education at the Central Institute of the Fine Arts in Beijing, China, and then University of Saskatchewan. Mei Sun has always like drawing and painting, as far back as she can remember and this love for drawing has evolved into a life time pursuit of being a working artist. Mei Sun is quoted as saying “I am energized when I create Art, whether drawing, painting, I suddenly feel more alive than ever. I love to observe the natural world around me and to translate what I see and feel into works of Art. It’s the thrill of the chase that I most enjoy, rapidly trying to capture the fleeting moments of life”. She has become well known for capturing the timeless beauty of flower form and abstracts in her signature medium Acrylics.Her current inspiration comes from the nature’s impression. Mei finds nothing more inspiring than being out in the open with her painting equipment, absorbed in observation and imagination. Mei Sun hopes you enjoy her paintings and through her art find fulfillment in the beauty of nature.
E-mail angela.suns@gmail.com Website link: https://meiart.weebly.com/
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Mei Sun to this years show. Being born in China and Mei has resided here in Canada for number of years. Mei Sun attended the Shanghai Teacher’s University in China. From there she continued her art education at the Central Institute of the Fine Arts in Beijing, China, and then University of Saskatchewan. Mei Sun has always like drawing and painting, as far back as she can remember and this love for drawing has evolved into a life time pursuit of being a working artist. Mei Sun is quoted as saying “I am energized when I create Art, whether drawing, painting, I suddenly feel more alive than ever. I love to observe the natural world around me and to translate what I see and feel into works of Art. It’s the thrill of the chase that I most enjoy, rapidly trying to capture the fleeting moments of life”. She has become well known for capturing the timeless beauty of flower form and abstracts in her signature medium Acrylics.Her current inspiration comes from the nature’s impression. Mei finds nothing more inspiring than being out in the open with her painting equipment, absorbed in observation and imagination. Mei Sun hopes you enjoy her paintings and through her art find fulfillment in the beauty of nature.
E-mail angela.suns@gmail.com Website link: https://meiart.weebly.com/
Loretta N. Brown, Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Loretta N, Brown to this years show.
Loretta realized early in life, as did her parents and siblings, that she had a gift! Loretta could draw! Growing up in the early 1960”s in the small town of Lake Charles, La., drawing and coloring with Tempera paints was as natural to Loretta as learning her ABC’s! Her proudest memory was replicating the image of Yogi Bear on a large poster in 3rd grade! Her teacher remarked, Loretta you’re a very talented little girl! Fast forward to today, Art, for Loretta, is simply storytelling. Loretta says “It’s reflective… our joy, our pain, our fantasy and our truth. For those of us fortunate enough to create art, we’re provided a profound opportunity to see ourselves, and others, inside and out.”
To contact Loretta: LBrown.adr@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome for the first time Fine artist Loretta N, Brown to this years show.
Loretta realized early in life, as did her parents and siblings, that she had a gift! Loretta could draw! Growing up in the early 1960”s in the small town of Lake Charles, La., drawing and coloring with Tempera paints was as natural to Loretta as learning her ABC’s! Her proudest memory was replicating the image of Yogi Bear on a large poster in 3rd grade! Her teacher remarked, Loretta you’re a very talented little girl! Fast forward to today, Art, for Loretta, is simply storytelling. Loretta says “It’s reflective… our joy, our pain, our fantasy and our truth. For those of us fortunate enough to create art, we’re provided a profound opportunity to see ourselves, and others, inside and out.”
To contact Loretta: LBrown.adr@gmail.com
Hazel Riley Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Hazel Riley to this years show. Hazel’s study of Art was fostered in her Caribbean country of origin, Trinidad & Tobago where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts. Her works are mainly mixed media, as she loves experimenting with colour, movement and different mediums. Watercolour, Oil, acrylic and Pastels are some of her favourites to work with. Most of her work is in private collections, although in the last year she has exhibited at Gibson gallery, Mackenzie Hall and the ARA show. This year she plans to participate in many more exhibitions as a celebration of my life’s work in art. Hazel hopes you enjoy viewing her work as much as she enjoyed creating it.
mclean.hazel@gmail.com
The Artists of Colour welcome back fine artist Hazel Riley to this years show. Hazel’s study of Art was fostered in her Caribbean country of origin, Trinidad & Tobago where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts. Her works are mainly mixed media, as she loves experimenting with colour, movement and different mediums. Watercolour, Oil, acrylic and Pastels are some of her favourites to work with. Most of her work is in private collections, although in the last year she has exhibited at Gibson gallery, Mackenzie Hall and the ARA show. This year she plans to participate in many more exhibitions as a celebration of my life’s work in art. Hazel hopes you enjoy viewing her work as much as she enjoyed creating it.
mclean.hazel@gmail.com
