We are very pleased to present to you Michael Swanson’s newest works, right here at Crescent Hill Gallery! These stunningly detailed paintings are a must-see in person, so be sure to take some time to drop by and see what’s new here at the gallery!

Welcome to our first edition of “Encountering Art”!
We’ll be bringing you news and information about the various techniques our artists use to create their work, as well other fun and interesting facts about art and the interior design world. This week, because it’s the talk of the interior fashion industry, we’ll take a look at the Pantone Colour of the Year – Tangerine Tango.

If you’re getting ready to do some spring renovations or just refreshing the colours in your home for the season, this is definitely the hot colour of the year.  It looks great on  a big, bold accent wall, on cushions, drapery, or any place that needs a vibrant splash of colour.

To coordinate your interior design colours with some fresh new artwork, we have some stunning paintings by our artists that are just thing to show that you’re in the know and coordinating in style.

You can count on us to help you choose the perfect artwork for your home – to suit any colours, tastes, and styles. Just take a look at the work of our artists, and some sample interiors with their paintings to tie the room together.

As we’re getting ready for our ‘Evening with the Artists’ event, we’re getting lots of wonderful new artwork from our artists!  We’ve just received new work from Tom Kerwin and Henri Lobo – both of whom create stunning works that simply must be seen in person.

Here are some images of their newest pieces, just to whet your artistic appetite!

Henri Lobo

Tom Kerwin

Presenting a lovely bouquet of artwork to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Instead of a bouquet, why not bring home an original painting of flowers for that special someone in your life?

We now have a fresh new series of paintings by Emilija Pasagic!  The colours and motion in these pieces is fantastic. Definitely a must-see in person!

Artist Maureen McNeil just brought in a great new collection of her work today!  This is a very fun collection of work, perfect for any child’s room!

Hi everyone!  We have just received some amazing new paintings by James Keirstead, and they really must be seen in person – they’re lovely!  We’ll be getting lots of new work from many of our artists in preparation for the big event on Friday March 2nd, so be sure to send in your RSVP or email us with your address for an invitation today!

Just in! We are pleased to announce that we have three stunning new paintings by Mark Berens.  His work has garnered a lot of interest, so be sure to come in to view these paintings in person and get them while you can!

If you pick up a copy of the Hamilton Spectator today, January 21st, you’ll find us in the NY Times special insert!  We’re very happy to be represented in such a great spot, and hope that you have a chance to pick up this edition and see our ad!

Maya Eventov was recently interviewed by Sherry   at West of the City Magazine! We’re thrilled to see such a wonderful interest in her work, and are very glad to see West of the City working with artists to showcase their work and talents.

The smooth, white bark of birch trees is a source of comfort for artist Maya Eventov. “When we came to Ontario from Russia in 1990, everything was unfamiliar,” says Eventov from her home studio. “It was difficult, but the one familiar thing was the birch tree. I grew up with them at home, and I saw them at my grandparents’ cottage. It’s a Canadian item that spoke to me of home on so many different levels.”Art has always been of interest to Eventov. At a young age she received recognition for her work when a painting of three soldiers on a tank was displayed in the art school window. However, it wasn’t until later in life that she chose to pursue art as a career. “I had always thought I would do something with math or astronomy. I am grateful to my mother who recognized that I liked to draw and as a result signed me up for every available art class.”Growing up, Eventov was exposed to some of the finest art in St. Petersburg. “I lived behind the iron curtain, but we had rich collections of works available for viewing at the Hermitage Museum or in any of the St. Petersburg
museums.” It was here that Eventov began to develop an understanding of the technical side of artwork as well as a growing appreciation for the works of some of Europe’s masters.Eventov chose to continue her education at the St. Petersburg State Academy of Industrial and Applied Art, where she graduated with a Masters Degree in Graphic Design.

“When I was developing as an artist in Russia, it was the style to be tortured and tormented. That was the art scene at the time. Everyone painted something tragic; clowns with tears streaming down their faces. It was almost a must to be tormented from within, and the surroundings didn’t help either,” recalls Eventov,
“we lived in a very oppressed society.”

Moving to Canada gave Eventov freedom of expression, to explore and create. “I’m a happy person, I enjoy beautiful flowers and landscapes. I am captivated by smells and sounds that can convey strength of emotion in a happy painting.”

These days Eventov spends most of her time doing what she loves: painting. Her studio is located in her home and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Family has always been important, in days past her children were often found at the kitchen counter doing homework while she was working nearby in her studio. “I feel very connected to my family. When I paint, my children know they can come talk to me. It’s a very integral part of my creative process and I never want to separate family from work completely.”

Eventov’s love of nature is clear in her birch tree series, a collection of paintings with intense colours and textures that leap off the canvas. When painting, she retreats into a world of her own creation. “I create a window into an idyllic escape, like a scene from the Mediterranean or a field of flowers. As I paint, I create,” she says.
Eventov’s work can be found on display at Crescent Hill Gallery in Mississauga. “It’s been a partnership with them from the start and it’s been a fantastic opportunity,” she says. Eventov found support for her career through Crescent Hill Gallery from the very beginning. They worked with her and showcased her work in the gallery, in effect launching her work into the Canadian spotlight.

This year with the support of Crescent Hill Gallery, Eventov generously donated artwork that helped raise more than $3,600 at the Darling Home for Kids gala. Works have also been donated to the Hospital for Sick Children as well as various other charities around the country.

Eventov’s work is also part of several private collections including the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien’s private collection and in the Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce corporate collection, located in their Toronto headquarters.

Eventov loves when people make special requests for her paintings, like inscribing initials into tree bark, or using birch trees to portray families with large and small trees. “Trees do represent people,” admits the artist. “These paintings become their story!”