By Stephen Lebovits Art is often seen as an accessory to life, a luxury reserved for museums, galleries, or the well-to-do. But art is much more than a decorative piece or a hobby. It is a vital expression of human creativity, emotion, and intellect. Whether it’s the painting on your wall, the music that […]
by Stephen Lebovits According to the Louvre, it took Leonardo Da Vinci 16 years (from 1503 – 1519) to finish the Mona Lisa. One rumor has it that it took him 12 years just to paint her lips! With this understanding of the time it takes to create, Effusion is relaunching our blog, hoping you […]
In the 1956 black and white, dramatic comedy film “Full of Life”, expectant parents Nick and Emily must reevaluate their lives and the things that they value most. Jump ahead 47 years, and financial advisor Kimberly Kiel had to do the same thing, but her decision was colourfully bold and brazen – she chose art. […]
Thank you for all of your support in making our 2021 holiday fundraiser supporting Family Dynamix a big success! This year cast glass artist and gallery owner Heather Cuell created a beautiful new collection of one of a kind Christmas ornaments for the event, with all of the proceeds benefiting Family Dynamix. The ornaments were […]
Thank you for all of your support in making our holiday fundraiser supporting Family Dynamix a big success! This year cast glass artist and gallery owner Heather Cuell created a beautiful collection of one of a kind Christmas ornaments for the event, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Family Dynamix. The ornaments were very […]
Cast glass artist Heather Cuell has created a series of collectable cast glass cairn sculptures and candle holders. Each one-of-a-kind sculpture combines the delicate beauty of cast glass with the bold strength of rock cairns found along local hiking trails. Symbolizing balance and reflection, each Rocky Mountain Cairn adds positive energy and tranquility to your […]
Investing in art is one of the most joyful additions to your home that really makes it your space. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect piece for your home. Size and Placement How much space do you have, and where will you be placing your art? One of the […]
Cast glass artist Heather Cuell is proud to support the YWCA VINEart Gala at the Banff Springs Hotel on Saturday March 14th with her donation of Icicle, a beautiful, shimmering cast glass panel inspired by sunshine reflecting on the clear, late-winter ice. The VINEart Gala funds the Bow Valley Women’s Emergency Shelter and the development […]
The holiday season is upon us, and that means many of us are on the hunt for the perfect unique gifts for that special person on our list. We would love to help you make your shopping quick and easy this year! Karyn Chopik is a jewelry artist based in Langley who creates beautiful […]
We’ll thrilled to welcome mixed media artist Natasha Miller to the gallery! Natasha was born and raised on Vancouver Island, and later traveled by boat to the Maritimes. She now lives and paints on a tiny lobster fishing island in the Bay of Fundy. Natasha is a self-taught artist who has created who […]
Join us to celebrate the rich beautiful colors and landscapes of fall this Thanksgiving at our Autumn Tones show! We have curated a gorgeous collection of autumn-inspired artwork from all of our diverse gallery artists running October 11-18 that you don’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you!
