La Muzé, a world of colour
B. Joyce represents the epitome of artistic talent that she strives to share with the world. Showing exquisite talent in the arts community from the time she was a child and continued to pursue this love for colour into her educational career and then into a successful art career.
On her website, you can book a colour consultation to learn more about colour palettes for your home or commercial space and view our gallery for one of a kind canvas paintings.
Joyce`s connection to CIFW starts with a special story. When we met her, she told us that when she was an interior designer, she saw this beautiful painting in a jewish home. Joyce didn`t know what the painting was, but she said she felt something very powerful, an energy. She told us she couldn`t forget that painting to this day, years later and asked us what we thought it was.
She described the painting as what we believed were Kohanim blessing the crowd during Yom Kippur.
We showed her a photo, and she said that is exactly what it was. The energy she felt and described seeing that painting was very powerful, and she uses it as her inspiration for her next creation that she will be presenting at CIFW. We can`t wait to see it!
Jessica Gorlicky is a mainstay in Toronto’s trendy art scene. Her urban chic style and live, colorful creations have resonated with city socialites and hipsters for the past decade. They’ve brought her art to the walls of fashionable restaurants, the runways of retail powerhouses, and the spotlight of some of the most publicized events of the year.
Traveling across Canada as a live painter, Jessica was inspired to start a series of YouTube videos titled Art In Motion, bringing the energy of the stage onto the street. Her videos, which show her painting a live portrait in minutes on the subway, in alleyways, on the beach, and even in the aisles of a moving plane, have gone viral, generating thousands of hits.
A unique artist and individual, Jessica ensures her individuality is reflected in her work by only creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Since the start of her professional painting career at the age of 23, Jessica has adhered to this practice of creating one-of-a-kind works of art. What inspires Jessica? “The answer is absolutely everything. A better question is, what doesn’t inspire me? “Life is about experiencing it all and finding out who you really are and what you want and what you love. If it feels right, keep doing it.”
"I was put on this earth to create and only in recent years have I given myself permission to fully unleash my untapped potential. With degrees in both Visual Fine Arts and Interior Design, I have served as the curator and artistic director of Toronto's prominent Petroff Gallery for over 20 years, coached countless artists in their professional practice, juried art shows, taught art and sat on several boards and advisory committees in the arts. All the while dreaming that it should be my artwork up on those gallery walls! In 2013 Petroff Design, a thriving Interior Design and Art Consulting practice was established, awarded the HOUZZ Service Award for 6 years running.So there it is: I was born an artist, but have taken the scenic route to get back to my happy place. "
Sara Petroff
Winner of FAA Billboard Campaign 2022! "Best in Show" 2014 Canadian McMichael Collection Kenneth M Kirsch was born and lives in Toronto Canada. He received a Graphic Design education from Seneca College of Design in the late 1970s and has since had a very successful career in Graphics and Advertising in Toronto. Working in the Art and Advertising departments of such historic Canadian institutions as The T. Eaton Company (Eatons), The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) /Gray Coach Lines Ltd. and Rous Mann & Brigden's Photo Studio and Engravers (of which Tom Thomson and many of The Canadian Group of Seven, were all previously employed). In the early nineties, a merger and acquisition of Ken's own Graphic Design company "Pinpoint Design Studios" with Grey Canada International Advertising Agency, has since allowed Ken to devote his passion for painting professionally. Working with acrylic paint on stretched canvas, Ken paints the Canadian Landscape that he knows and loves in his own unique Realism-freehand style. Kenneth has participated in many Art Show's and Events in over 40 years, and he's earned much acclaim with numerous magazine, newspaper articles, TV and Radio interviews. Recently receiving "Top 10 Artist" at the prestigious Canadian McMichael Collection in 2015, 2017 and 2018 Annual Autumn Art Show in Kleinburg Ontario. And the top spot of "Best in Show" in 2014! Kenneth was also honoured in 2014 with a "Recognition of Distinction" from the Alumni at his old school, Seneca College of Art and Design. His paintings may be seen in hundreds of fine art galleries and private art collections worldwide, at an ever increasing demand and price.
Tanya Zbili is a self-taught painter based in Toronto. Although she only uses acrylic paint, her use of different mediums give her work a fluid like appearance, and uses a wide variety of bold colors to set a mood for each piece.
She draws inspiration from the Torah, as well as people - their stories, expressions, and emotions. Aside from her work as an artist, Tanya is a passionate paint night instructor who has been leading events for 10+ years. She has taught worldwide over zoom, across Canada on university campuses, and all over Toronto making art fun and accessible to everyone.
“Every single piece that you see of mine was created from a place of happiness, sadness, love, and humour; and affirms my deepest feelings. I hope when people view my work, that they can can feel all that I cannot convey with words.
Thank you for purchasing my art and supporting my small business. Your support means I can continue doing what I love the most.“
Xo
Tanya
Born and raised in Toronto, Tracey Payer is a self-taught emerging artist recognized for her unique, ultra-modern aesthetic. Her bold pop art features diverse mediums from metals, stones and crushed glass to seashells, candy and even sink drains and wrenches. Tracey is especially known for her use of resin finishes to make her pieces “pop”.
Drawn to bright colors, Tracey always dabbled in crafts. At 18, she opened her first bottle of tie-dye and started her first clothing line in her parents’ basement. After marrying her childhood sweetheart and starting a family, she launched a second line featuring hand-painted clothing.
As her children became independent, Tracey searched for a new purpose, which reignited her passion for creating. She began painting modern works with acrylic on canvas, creating collages on wood, and exploring the use of other mediums – the more out of the box the better. Constantly drawing inspiration from her environment, Tracey’s ever-evolving style is eclectic and chic. After her daughter finally convinced her to create an Instagram presence, her following quickly grew.
The subjects of her work range from iconic figures to skulls, hearts and lips. The more she creates, the greater her inspiration to experiment with new, intricate mediums to create dynamic, eye-catching art. Check out Tracey`s Instagram @rippnroll
Valerie Kent specializes in diverse mediums, offers technical expertise and creative insights, and shares her skills and knowledge. She is passionate about inspiring others to explore their artistic creativity and potential. Valerie has exhibited her art in
China, France, Italy, USA, Holland, Korea, Japan, France and at local venues in Canada. She has taught on river cruises and at retreats in France, Italy and Canada.
She will be leading a “en plein air” painting trip to Newfoundland in July 2025. Valerie has taught at Trent, Concordia, and McGill Universities, at Loyalist, Dawson, and
George Brown Colleges. She enjoys teaching courses and workshops at art clubs, associations, art galleries and jurying/ judging art shows at venues across Ontario.