Give the gift that gives back to local Airdrie and area artists!
By choosing gifts for the holidays or any time of year from local artisans, you are supporting them directly. airdrielife is proud to regularly showcase local artists and the following pages offer plenty of ideas for those hard-to-buy for people on your list! Give them a follow or find these artists and more on our Virtual Art Market link below.
Jennifer L Mohr’s paintings of wild, weedy, naturalistic meadows are influenced by the Canadian Prairie she calls home. Jennifer holds a BFA in painting from the University of Saskatchewan and has been featured in many art magazines, blogs, podcasts and exhibitions. Her original paintings have been acquired by collectors across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Jennifer also produces and sells prints and digital downloads of her artwork and licenses images of her paintings to retailers and distributors across the globe. www.jlmohrart.com
She’s Artful offers many custom home decor and accesory gift ideas. From wreaths, to macrame, to dreamcatchers, wall hangings and more. Check out @shes.artful on Instagram or Facebook
Crystal and Roxanne Richards are Dueling Dragon Charms! We are two sisters and local artists in Airdrie who love to let our imaginations run wild. We create several unique products, but we major in charms for our interchangeable jewelry. Follow along on Instagram @duelingdragoncharms
Josie Hoisington Art specializes in watercolour. She offers a range of art including original, one-of-a-kind paintings and prints, affirmation cards and inspirational prints, professionally printed greeting cards, hand-painted bookmarks, and, new this year, wooden gift tags featuring mini paintings! Browse her collection on Instagram @josie.hoisington.art
Verone Solilo These 4″ Glass “Peace on Earth” Christmas balls are hand-painted with bright gold continents and deep-blue oceans of our beautiful Earth ($15). My cute handmade art blocks (5″ x 7″ x 1.5″) are perfect gifts and can sit on a table/shelf or hang on a wall. I have a large variety of my works on these cradled boards that are finished with a high-gloss resin ($50). Mini Masterpieces: I have hand-painted these original 3″ x 3″ paintings that are each mounted on a workable easel. There are so many images to choose from ($25). Shop at www.artworkbyverone.com, and follow along on Instagram @Artworkbyverone
SM Pottery is based in Airdrie and offers unique holiday-themed pieces. SM Pottery pieces are available on Etsy at https://smpotteryshop.etsy.com, Instagram or Facebook at @SMPotteryAirdie, or shop in Calgary at MarketSpot in Market Mall and The CORE.
Bonnie Datta doesn’t consider weaving a business, but rather a creative outlet that retirement enables me to pursue. Weaving is rhythmic and meditative, and using a hand- and foot-powered loom like mine makes it quite a workout, as well. The icing on the cake is the textile, often an exquisite one. See more at crocuscorner.com
Mark Erwin Mirasol specializes in creating custom, hand-drawn portraits using graphite pencils, ballpoint pens and coloured pencils. My services include merging multiple photos into one unique portrait, altering photos to suit personal requests, and creating lasting memoirs for gifts or personal keepsakes. See more here
Keara Deveau of Entwined Earth Fibre Arts creates quality handmade crochet amigurumi, macrame, resin items and artwork, from Ewok hoods to dragons, and everything in between. A one-stop shop for all your extraordinary knits, knots and whimsical nerdisms. They aren’t just plushies; they’re unique best friends. Follow along: @entwinedearth
Aya Robert started crocheting as a hobby and turned it into a business to share my passion with others. Each item is carefully crocheted by hand, ensuring attention to detail and uniqueness. Wrap your loved ones in one of a kind handmade crochet treasure! Follow along on Instagram @colourfulcheerfulcrochet
Ajay Gautam makes mandala and Lippan art as wall hangings. They are all hand-painted in acrylic colours. Mandala art is great for bringing positivity to any space as its geometric designs promote meditative awareness. Follow along on Insta: @etherealcraftwork
Sweta Bhoje is a self-taught artist specializing in oil paintings. Her art is driven by passion, intuition and a desire to express the world as I see it. Each piece is a reflection of my journey, where creativity and personal exploration guide my brush. Without the constraints of traditional training, I embrace the freedom to experiment and develop my own distinct style, making my art an authentic extension of who I am. See more here
