Canadian Design: Water In My Paint by Deidre Wicks

Bubble Blowing Up Close, Water In My Paint, Kiku Corner

Deidre Wicks creates original animal watercolours for Water In My Paint. I first saw her adorable and whimsical watercolours of cheeky animals at the Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Festival, and then again at the Toronto Etsy Made in Canada festival. Her adorable ballerina birdie was the poster child of the Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Festival, […]

Canadian Design: True Patriot Grub by Cindy Scaife

Butter Tart by Cindy Scaife, Kiku Corner

Why is it that I love art depicting food so much? During August’s Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market, Tomiko, Donatello, and I took a look at the Kensington Market Art Fair. It was just a small affair in an empty lot that runs from 12-7pm on Pedestrian Sundays, but there were quite a few stunning […]

Canadian Design: Teatime and Flowers with Marvindale

Buttercups II, Marvindale, Kiku Corner

Apple Blossoms   As I’ve mentioned before, I adore Cori Lee Marvin‘s watercolour paintings. The following pieces feature teacups, mason jars and sugar bowls, all done in a light, whimsical style. Her original paintings, limited edition prints, and art cards are available on the Marvindale website. 

Canadian Design: Marvindale’s Watercolour Birds

Singers, Marvindale, Kiku Corner

The Real Sir Peeps   Like Senay Studio, I came across Marvindale’s gorgeous, whimsical paintings at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto. As a wintertime birdwatcher, I love Cori Lee Marvin’s watercolours that include inquisitive birds.There is so much detail in these pastel watercolours, and the subject matter is a cheeky juxtaposition of […]

Canadian Design: Senay Studio

Wisteria, Senay Studio, Kiku Corner

I saw the beautiful painted pillowcases of Senay Studio at the spring One of a Kind Show in Toronto earlier this year. Senay is a textile designer whose beautiful, wistful designs are digitally printed on cotton, linen or silk pillowcases. I love the above birdies, which remind me of the little robin from the The […]