Expressions of Environment…
a new theme on our tour!
Art inspired by Nature
We encouraged our artists to share art inspired by our environment. We loved seeing the inspiration behind pieces like “Smooth Landing” in marble by Gordon Reidt or “Sippers” by Cathy Lombard.
Gordon Reidt- Marble “Smooth Landing”
Cathy Lombard – “Sippers”
By definition, environment means the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. The environment theme is very fitting when you think about what a studio tour offers.
Sustainable Art
Artists who nailed the environment theme!
Nancy Newman – Designer
Nancy Newman only works with eco-friendly textiles such as waxed canvas, natural cotton, and cork. The future of our planet is important to Nancy so never uses ‘vegan leather’ as it is polyurethane and takes 400 years to decompose.
Jasmine Rutschmann – Metal
Jasmine Rutschmann uses reclaimed materials when creating her metal artwork. Incorporating shovels, saws, wheelbarrows, oil tanks, and more into the pieces she creates.
Mila Haynos Owen – Lavender Artisan
Mila Haynos Owen hand-crafts value-added lavender products and teaches the public about the multifaceted beauty of lavender. Mila started Lavender-Blu which is comprised of a lavender eco-garden, hobby farm, and a lavender artisan studio with the motto to ‘Cultivate Calm’.
Experience Artists Studios
April 30 & May 1, 2022!
10 AM to 5 PM
Experience artist’s studios when you step into their environment. Learn about how they set up their space, organize their tools and display their work. Engage by asking questions you may be curious about. How do they make their art? What process do they use? Where do they find inspiration? How could you do the same?! Visit artists in their natural habitats on April 30 & May 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Lavender Blu Studio, 2375 Bank Rd, Seagrave, ON
