Thanks for shopping at the early Christmas Markets!

The holiday season comes up quickly, especially the markets. It’s early November, and both the St. Barnabas and Bloor West Village Christmas Markets have come and gone.

It was fun meeting everyone who dropped by my vendor table! There is still time to shop. I’ll be at the Redwood Theatre, the Holy Name and the Royal York Christmas Markets in the next few weeks.

At the Bloor West Village Arts & Crafts Market on November 9.

If you are in the Bloor St. area, drop into the Don Valley Art Club’s Holiday Show & sale at the Dignam Gallery! We open our doors this Wednesday November 13 and the show runs until November 23 live and online.

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm.
Online: https://donvalleyartclub.com/artshowandsale/

Hope to see you soon!

Thanks to a fun and successful weekend!

This was an eventful weekend at the Art Guild of Scarborough Fall Show. I’m very happy to say that Free Falling in Warden Woods was recognized among the top three favorites by the juror for this show. Winning an award at the Art Guild of Scarborough Fall Show is an honour that I will cherish and for me, adds value to my artistic journey. I feel grateful.

Rainy Day Tranquility has found a new home. Its soothing palette and serene imagery resonated with an art lover, highlighting the emotions evoked by rainy days. This painting sold at the recent Art Guild of Scarborough Art show.

SOLD!

Thanks to everyone for dropping into the St. Barnabas Christmas Market, my first holiday market of 2024. It is nice to meet the people who like my art. I’m happy to be able to provide some of my art images in a variety of printed products making it affordable for everyone. It was a fun show for me as a vendor and from what I could see, the customers were enjoying themselves too.

My next market is on this weekend Saturday November 9th at the Bloor West Village Arts & Crafts Show & Sale. All the info for that and other upcoming markets and shows is on my events page right here on my website.

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Thanks to everyone for coming out to my most recent shows!

I enjoyed meeting you all. Thanks to all those who purchased a one of a kind piece of art. A unique purchase to last a lifetime.

Art can be a solitary endeavour so it’s nice to meet my fellow artists and art aficionados at the live shows.

For the next whlie I have a chance to step back for a bit and get back to the studio. I’m looking forward to the fall colours and creating a few new pieces.

See you again soon at my booth at an upcoming Christmas show.

Enjoy the fall colours!

Loved the QWAC!

This past weekend was my first time at this outdoor show and I Loved IT!

Thanks so much to everyone who dropped by my booth to purchase my art and to say hello! It’s nice to meet my fellow art afficionados in person during live shows.

This festival had a really nice vibe to it. A nice mix of genres, entertainment and food. Lots of local flavours added a fun weekend. And as a bonus! The rain held off during the shows. High five to the powers that be for that one!

Maybe I will see you soon at this weekend’s upcoming Riverdale/St. Barnabas ARt Show. Or maybe at one of the upcoming Christmas Markets.

See you soon!

Enjoying the summer....it's so short!

This has been a face-paced summer.

After participating in a few art shows this season, I’ve taken some time off to simply enjoy the beautiful summer weather with friends and family.

Thanks to everyone who has dropped into my shows this spring and summer.

As the cooler weather returns, I’m looking forward to getting back into my studio and painting again as well as seeing you all at this autumn’s many upcoming art shows.

See you soon!

Riverdale ArtWalk 2024

Whitchurch-Stouffville Art in the Park

Guld Alive with Culture Arts Festival

Thanks to everyone for dropping by my recent art shows and market!

As the warmer weather begins in spring, the art show circuit starts up for me. It’s a good time of year for me and I look forward to meeting up with fellow art aficionados at these shows.

Thanks to everyone who recently dropped by the Art Guild of Scarborough Spring Show April 6 & 7, the Royal York United Church Spring Market April 20 and the ongoing Don Valley Art Club Spring Show & Sale April 17 to 27.

You can find information on upcoming shows right here on the events page of my website.

See you soon!

With my “Birch and Red Maple Embrace” at the Riverdale Art Hub for the Don Valley Art Club Show.

At my vendor table at the Royal York United Church Spring Market. For those looking to buy printed reproductions of my work, these type of markets are the best opportunity to do so.

Getting ready for Spring & Summer Shows!

Lots of painting going on here at my studio. Creating lots of landscapes and streetscapes, all with a GTA theme for upcoming spring and summer shows.

Check back for regular paintings and show updates. See you again soon!

Spadina car in progress.

Last of 2023/First of 2024

Just finished my first painting of 2024.

“Lower Don Trail Footbridge” was started a few weeks ago…way back in 2023. My how time flies.

It’s been awhile since I’ve completed a new painting. Very happy to have this piece finished. It reflects one of the many great trails here in Toronto and one of my regular walking trails close to home.

See you soon with another painting.

Happy New Year!

Early Christmas Markets

Thanks for dropping by to the early Christmas Markets this year.

St. Barnabas is quickly becoming a regular seasonal spot for me. I love this well organized show and it looks like you might like it too as we had lots of foot traffic coming through the doors. With local artisans and prize draws on November 4th, I had lots of fun meeting the shopping public and fellow vendors.

This was my first year at the Bloor West Village Holiday Market and it won’t be my last. Another well organized show and lots of people coming through the doors this past Saturday November 11th. This was a chance for me to spend time in the west end of Toronto for a change. It was great meeting all the local people and vendors.

Thanks to everyone who dropped by my booth during the shows. Hope to see you again soon.

Cheers!

Getting Ready for this weekend's Riverdale Art Show at the Taste of the Danforth

I’ve been busy getting lots of new paintings along ready to show along with older favourites for this weekend’s Riverdale Art Show. This year we coincide with Greektown’s Taste of the Danforth Festival. So much to see and do - lots of great food to eat, entertainment and of course art to view and purchase.

See you there!

Guild Alive with Culture and Arts Festival was a blast!

My favourite festival was a fun time as always. Lots of people came down to Guild Park for the arts, crafts, music, food and fun.

Thanks to all who stopped by my booth this past weekend. I enjoyed meeting you all. Thanks to all my neighbouring vendors. You all make the show a lot of fun.

For anyone who dropped by and have queries about my matted prints, you can always contact me via email at ramonarickenart@gmail.com or send me a message through my website.

These shows have kept me quite busy this summer and there is one more show to go. The Riverdale Art Show on the Danforth is coming up in August. Join me and my fellow artists at this show featuring all original pieces of art.

Let’s all enjoy the rest of the summer….Cheers!

Thanks for coming out to my summer art shows...

It’s been a busy summer and it’s not over yet.

This past Saturday’s light rain did not stop the Art in the Garden Show. Located behind the Lynde House Museum in Whitby, I enjoyed meeting all the arts and crafts aficionados and vendors. Beautiful venue for an art show!

The Aurora Skylight Gallery features my own solo show for the month of July. I feel honoured to have my work on display in this beautiful space. The show continues until July 28th!

Aurora Skylight Gallery

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Art in the Park in June was a fun gathering with lots of artists and art curious on the grounds of Memorial Park.

WS-Art in the Park 2023

And the Riverdale Art Walk in early June was a blast! The first time participating in this show and it I will definitely attend in future.

Riverdale ArtWalk

Thanks to everyone who has come out to the shows! Art is often a solitary pursuit. It’s the shows and meeting the art aficionados that make the art so much fun.

Cheers!
Ramona

Art in the Garden, Whitby

Happy Canada Day!

Hope you all have a safe and happy long weekend! Happy Birthday to Canada and Happy Independence Day to our southern neighbours!

WS Art in the Park 2023!

Well that was a lot of fun!

Thanks to everyone who dropped my booth during this past Saturday’s Whitchurch-Stouffville Art in the Park. Whether out with family, friends or on their own, it was nice to see familiar faces and to meet lots of new people at this annual public event.

Free musical entertainment added to the experience and of course the weather gods were in our favour. No rain! As always, it was nice to get to know some of the other artists in attendance.

I hope you all had fun too. See you again at another show…

Cheers!

Riverdale ArtWalk Recap

Thanks to everyone who dropped by my booth #J5 at the Riverdale ArtWalk here in Toronto. This was a great show for me. Lots of foot and paw traffic came through our booths. I met lots of art aficionados and fellow artists, I made several sales, and overall I just simply had a good time.

The weather gods were smiling on us this weekend. Right after we set up our tent in the sweltering heat on Friday, we experienced a downpour which was followed by cooler air moving in. This created the perfect sunny weekend and moderate temps for an outdoor show!

Special thanks to my husband Peter for helping me with all the setup and take down of my booth and all the little things you do for me everyday. SWAK.

Summary - I plan on being back to the Riverdale ArtWalk again next year.

Until then, see you at another show soon.

Cheers!

A few successes...

So glad we are done with lockdowns! I do believe its having the chance to finally get my art out to the viewing public that has helped me to sell several paintings lately. As much as I like to paint in my studio, I do eventually run out of space to store finished paintings. It’s always satisfying to find new homes for my finished art pieces.

Thanks to my fellow art aficionados out there who like the end results of my artistic endeavours.

Clockwise from top left, Autumn Amber 15x30, Yonge City Limits 18x24, Library Branch 24x30, Retro Metro 36x48

Thanks for coming out to the DVAC and Aurora Art Shows

We had a great turnout at both shows. Lots of viewers and lots of buyers. There’s always something for everyone with these group shows. The many artists offer a variety of styles, themes and mediums.

I’m happy to say I had several sales over the course of these shows. It was fun meeting the public and seeing fellow artists in person.

Enjoy the spring weather and see you again soon.

OAA Show Recap

Thanks to everyone who dropped by my booth #17 at the Oshawa Art Festival. It was a beautiful weekend to get out on to the grounds of Camp Samac and take in some art at the Council Hall.

The winner of my draw for the matted "Retro Beetle" art print has been drawn. Congrats to Rachel T. of Oshawa.

I consider this show a kick off to the busy summer art festival circuit. The Don Vallery Art Club’s show is on now until May 7th. The Aurora Art Show will be on for the weekend of May 6/7, followed by the Riverdale Art Show in June and more to come.

Check back for details and hope to see you at a show soon!

DVAC Opening Night update

Thanks to everyone who dropped by the Don Vallery Art Club’s Spring Show Opening Night. It was great to see so many artists and art aficionados in attendance.

I enjoyed meeting and greeting both new and familiar faces and seeing everyone’s art on the walls of this beautiful gallery in historic Todmorden Mills. 67 Pottery Road, Toronto.

The show runs until May 7th, online 24/7 and in the gallery from Wednesday to Sundays 11am to 4pm. FREE PARKING! FREE ADMISSION! Hope to see you there.

For anyone coming by this Thursday or Sunday from 11am to 1:30pm, I will be attendance at both those times.

Getting ready for spring shows...!

My first shows of the season begin mid April!

DVAC Spring Show

Drop by Todmorden Mills on April 12th between 7 and 9pm for the opening reception of the Don Valley Art Club’s Spring Show and Sale. Each artist has one featured work on the wall of this fabulous gallery and up to another 3 pieces simultaneously shown on line.

This show runs from April 12th to May 7th. More info can be found on this link to my Events page.

OAA Spring Show

On the weekend of April 14 and 15th, the OAA hosts their annual spring show inside one of the rustic log cabins on the beautiful grounds of Camp Samac in Oshawa.

There will be lots of local artists to meet and great art to view and purchase. I’ll be happy to greet you at my booth #17.

Check my events page for more info.

Check back for more updates on these and other upcoming shows.

Happy Spring!