Vladimir Lopatin

INTRODUCING 

Vladimir Lopatin 

Vladimir was born in Leningrad, Russia.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Academy of Arts and Design in Kharkov Ukraine. 

In 1997 he moved to Canada and now is living in Stouffville, Ontario.

His passion, lifelong interest and love of art began in childhood. While he works in several different mediums he feels oil paint and wood sculptures are best suited for his artistic expression. He paints and sculpts the world he lives in. Nature gives Vladimir an endless supply of forms and patterns. His inspiration comes from the shadowing, curvature, shape, colour, and texture of the wood itself. Creations are stylized fantasy rather than realism. 

Vladimir's work can be found in private collections in Australia, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, USA, Yugoslavia and Canada.

He is a member of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists and in 2013 he became a signature member of Worldwide Nature Artists Group WNAG.

Please visit Vladimir's website 

Vladimir is Studio #20 on the 2015 Stouffville Studio Tour 

Olena Lopatina is also at this location

Monica Gennero

How a ring is built from scratch?

Monica Gennero shares her process with us 

The material is sterling silver and amethyst.

Thanks Monica

Mark Studio #5 on this years Tour to see more of this wonderful hand crafted jewellery 

Sue Carstairs

Former Studio Tour member [on sabbatical] Sue Carstairs has a book out about saving turtles. 

"Carstairs, the chief medical officer at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre and professor of veterinary science, explains to readers clearly and concisely the many threats facing freshwater, marine and land turtles globally."

A link to her book is here

Stop - Gap

Many years ago, Stouffville resident Luke Anderson was involved in a tragic mountain bike accident that left him a paraplegic. Based on his experiences after his accident, Luke created an initiative called 'Stop-Gap;' ramps designed to create awareness as well as access for individuals with handicaps.

Luke's initiative began in Stouffville, where he grew up and now he wants to push forward in Toronto. Check out this great video featuring Luke himself explaining his vision.


Now, Luke and his mother have organized a fundraiser for Stop Gap and asked the arts community for help. Twelve artists will be creating unique art on a Stop Gap ramp and they will be auctioned off to raise money for the cause. Studio Tour artists Valeria Ashton, Diana Bullock, Sandra Burke, Margaret Grandison, Dianne Green and Ray McNeice will be lending their artistic talents to this cause!

Below are photos of the ramp/paintings

Valerie Ashton (C)

Margaret Grandison (C)

Diana Bullock (C)

  

 Sandra Cole Burke (C)

Ray McNeice (C)

Dianne Green (C)

Colin Whitebread

Studio Tour artist Colin Whitebread has been very busy these last few weeks. He participated in two different Studio Tours the last weekend of April and the first weekend in May
Next up for Colin at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre "Textured Chromatic Delights....naturally" The opening is Sunday May 10th ...

Here is an interview with Colin by TV Cogeco Cable 10 Niagara

If you are in the Niagara area the next few weeks make sure to stop and see Colin's work.