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Amanda Bhikha is an up and coming artist, creating pieces in india ink and acrylic paint of fantasy-like women. Her niche is generally drawing women and sometime adorning them in tattoos. Although she can paint in colored acrylic paint, she prefers india ink on bristol paper, in which she uses a ink nib and dry brush technique. She has currently self published a comic book called "Ravin" which she wrote and illustrated. www.amandabhikha.blogspot.com www.bhikhadesigns.com

Kailey Bryan is an ambitious young artist with growing popularity both at home and abroad. Her works focus on spirituality, identity and the appreciation of beauty with flowing, dynamic and vibrant compositions. www.bryanart.ca

Mary Anne's watercolours and acrylics, especially her florals, are
vibrant and dramatic. She enjoys playing with light and shadow to
explore the tension between fragility and resilience in nature.

I am a contemporary fine artist, self-taught from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. My reserve is the beautiful Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Isl. I grew up in a small community and as a child I was able to experience my culture and the Woodlands Ojibwa style of my people. My aunt Daphne Odjig, known as “Madam Picasso”, was also a positive influence in my life. My paintings are visual containers of who I am as a Native Aboriginal of Canada and a fine artist. www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/o/odjig/

Internationally known abstract artist, Kendall Hurley, is the creator of the painting technique known as ‘Acrylic Blend'. Acrylic Blend is the chemical manipulation and layering of acrylic paint, which produces spectacular and unique results . The importance of colour and texture is evident in her work. Kendall's work can be seen in galleries through the Niagara Region and the GTA, as well as many private collections. In addition, she has several pieces in The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre. www.kendallhurleygallery.com

Allison studied photography at Sheridan College but most of her photography experience comes from her extensive traveling and living abroad. Allison has been a freelance photographer for over ten years now and takes great pride in always trying to capture “the decisive moment”. www.redbubble.com/people/allycat26

Marc Lebert is a local fitness club owner (fuel fitness) in Mississauga whose passion for movement is evident in his painting. Wildly energetic pieces filled with experiment and whimsy.

Daniela Pettinato is 21 years old, and a recent graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design where she majored in drawing and painting.Daniela's work embraces her decorative impulse, using materials such as fabric, acrylic paint and Plexiglas to layer images and explore the relationship between decoration, adornment and the feminine.

Kumkum Ramchandani was born in India but left 30 years ago to live in Africa, the Middle East and now, Canada. Her love and nostalgia for her native country has never left her and is reflected in her work. She paints in acrylics and oils and prefers to use warm vibrant colours. She has a certificate in Fine Art from Sheridan College and has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions in Canada. Her mural work adorns several homes in Canada, Dubai and New York. She is willing to undertake commissions. www.kumkumramchandani.com

Doreen is an Elected Member of the Ontario Society of Artists, the Society of Canadian Artists and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. Her award winning paintings have been juried into numerous exhibitions and she was awarded the prestigious Toni Stevens Award in the Society of Canadian Artists 50 th Anniversary Exhibition in Calgary , Alberta . Her paintings are inspired by everyday events and reflect an emotional response to a memory or life experience. www.doreenrenner.com

It's all about fun, and vibrant colours that bring joy to the space, and beholder. Drawing inspiration from music and dance, as well as nature and places visited, her art has been sold at p rivate showings, as well as places like Tu Tu Tango.
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Stephen Uhraney has been a professional photographer for more than 20 years, having work regularly published nationally in business and trade magazines, and daily newspapers. His efforts now are additionally concentrated on producing documentary work… “where I can get into the lives of the subjects I shoot”. Francis Bacon once wrote,” The contemplation of things as they are, without substitution or imposture, without error or confusion, is in itself a nobler thing than a whole harvest of invention” That's what I want to be about.

Stephen runs, lemon sky images, a GTA based freelance media, editorial & documentary photography company. He can be reached at lemon.sky@sympatico.ca

Carole is a Kingston born, Toronto raised artist, who began painting in watercolours over 10 years ago under the guidance of several well known artists . Carole works in a variety of mediums such as Watercolour, Oils, Acrylics as well as Mixed Media and Collage. Her Oil paintings are bold and traditional, with her Acrylics focusing on the abstract, while her Watercolour style is loose and flowing. Many of her watercolours and oils have been exhibited in juried shows and can be found in private collections throughout Canada the United States and Europe .

The dimension of her emotional scale drives Carolyn Lykkemark's voice and piano playing, producing a powerfully, expressive sound that captivates her audiences. Her repertoire consists of provocative songs written by an array of songwriters from Carole King and Sarah McLachlan to George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber, songs that celebrate, seduce, mourn and question. www.lykkemark.com

Cheryl is of Goan heritage. She has been writing poetry for over 20 years and her poems have been published in anthologies and literary magazines. In May 2008, her first book, a collection of poems written over these years will be published through her publishing company, In Our Words. Cheryl is the Chair of the Peel region branch of the Canadian Federation of Poets and a member of the Ontario Poetry Society. www.inourwords.ca

George Arnold never dreamed of writing poetry as anything more than a passing fancy during his BC high school years. He stopped writing after school and finally picked up the muse again some 25 years later. Now, George is the Canadian Federation of Poets' National Co-ordinator and the local Chair for the Oakville chapter of the CFP.

An artist and poet, Meena has held several exhibitions around the world. She represented India on many occasions including SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Artists Meet, New Delhi . Her poems have been published in literary journals and magazines and have been translated and published in prestigious German literary magazines.

Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews was born in Italy and emigrated to Canada at the age of 13. She studied Italian and French Literature and has taught in both languages for many years. Currently she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Italian Literature.Her poetry in Italian won the Jury Prize at the Ottawa Italian Week Literary Contest in 2004, 2005 and 2006. She won first prize in the free verse competition of the Ontario Poetry Society's 2006 Winsome Words Anthology and won first prize in the 2008 Arborealis Prize for Poetry.

She is a regular contributor to the art/poetry program at the Burlington Arts Centre, and guest poet at The Poetry Cafe in Oakville. She likes to write poetry that has a healing quality.

Clark has been writing poetry in spurts since the '70s and in 2003 published a selection of poems in his first book, Poems, Equations and Prophecies. Last year he joined the Canadian Federation of Poets and the Ontario Poetry Society where he enjoys the interaction and inspiration of other poets. Clark LaPointe is his nom de plume.

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Jenny is organiser of the Milton Express an Arts Poetry Group and author of the children's books: On the Road to Bethlehem, Tales of Glissen and Widzer's Visit.
She is an Executive member of the Fine Arts Society of Milton and a retired primary school teacher (34 years of teaching in England and Halton).

James has authored and independently published his book titled “TRANSPARENT”. Over the past year, (while on a sabbatical), James has accomplished much with the writing of a number of unpublished works including: A Journey to Haiku, Prayer, A Requiem, The Myth of Human Being, In Recognition, When I'm Alone, and The Innercity.

Kumkum Ramchandani was born in India but has lived outside the country for the last 30 years. Living in Africa, the Middle East and now Canada , she has imbibed a global culture but is deeply aware of the richness of her South Asian heritage. Her poetry is infused with nostalgia and the divergence between her upbringing and the culture of the rest of the world. She is a writer, yoga teacher and artist. She is very interested in holistic healing and the philosophy of human existence. www.kumkumramchandani.com

Originally from Yorkshire , England , Joan studied at Leeds University .  During her student years, she was inspired to write poetry by long hikes in the wild hillsides of the Lake District , particularly the Wordsworth countryside. On moving to Canada she became interested in eastern philosophy and mysticism, and joined the Theosophical Society.  For several years she was involved in setting up programs there and editing their Newsletter.  During this period she wrote several articles on mystical subjects which were published in various theosophical magazines, and she took up creating poetry again as a means of giving expression to esoteric concepts difficult to write down in prose.  

In 2005, Anna received the Ted Plantos Memorial Award and her poem " Toronto, No More Weeping" was aired on CBC Radio soon after. In 2006, Anna was selected as Feature Poet for February 2006 by the Canadian Federation of Poets. In 2006, her poem "Root Carving" was selected as an Honorable Mention in the 8th International Poetry by the Mattia Family. Anna is a member of the Ontario Poetry Society, Co-Chair of the Peel Region branch of the Canadian Federation of Poets and is director of the Chinese Cultural Federation of North America. Her chapbooks are entitled " Jasmin e Star Light", "Beyond My Knowing" and "Farewell to Sunflowers".  www.anna.88just.com