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Why getting mentored in a small group is BEST
By Julie deBoer
The small group design allows you to take a small step back and observe the interactions within the group, giving you time to build-up your courage to step out into the spotlight to receive critiques, feedback, and encouragement.
Limor Dekel
By Mastrius
Every painting by Mastrius artist LIMOR DEKEL is an ode to movement.
Abby Wilson
By Mastrius
The mountains are calling—and they called acrylic artist and Mastrius navigator ABBY WILSON to paint!
Brad Teare Master Artist
By Mastrius
Trading one knife for another, this woodcut illustrator turned professional palette knife artist knows how to make an impact. Welcome, NEW #mastriusmaster BRAD TEARE!
Bobbi Dunlop Master Artist
By Mastrius
Sometimes we are fortunate enough to have people cross our paths at pivotal moments and leave a lasting impact.
Heather Pant Master Artist
By Mastrius
Acrylic painting has been a huge part of Mastrius Master HEATHER PANT’s life, including professionally for the past 20+ years. “I always wanted to live by my brush. I helped raise two boys with my paintbrush.”
Liz Skelton
By Mastrius
Spurred on by the music flowing out of her earbuds—Pavarotti, jazz, hard rock—Mastrius artist LIZ SKELTON paints original works inspired by the heat, colour, and vibrancy of her South African upbringing.
Deborah Tilby Master Artist
By Mastrius
One of the top oil painters in Canada, Mastrius Master DEBORAH TILBY believes it’s the striving and struggle of creation that keeps painting interesting.
Lynne Mizera
By Mastrius
“I have a very common story, I have realized,” shares Mastrius Navigator LYNNE MIZERA. Growing up, an adult told her she lacked creative talent. “And I completely shut down. I stayed creative in other ways, but what I longed to do was paint.”
Vladimir Zlotskiy
By Mastrius
Feodosia was pastel artist VLADIMIR ZLOTSKIY’s happy place. Perched on the Black Sea in Crimea, it’s a gorgeous coastal town with a rich 2500-year-old history of nurturing great European artists. Vlad grew up painting its mountains, sea, and citizens walking the cobbled streets.
He doesn’t go back to visit.