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Past Artists
5 Anne Pavlosky
Artist:Bill Mills & Ellen Brown
"This is Bill's 5th year with the Chairity Event as the photographer. This table is the 3rd item that Bill has refinished and submitted for sale at the silent auction. The table has a birch top and cherry legs. The stool is made of walnut or mahogany legs and sides and the top or the stool was upholstered by Ellen M. Brown Upholstery. Ellen has supported the Chairity Event for the past 5 years with various pieces. "
8 “Sleepy Time Rocking Chair”
Artist:
Bettyann Kestle
Original Design by Prudy Vannier
Bettyann has been
a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists for four years. This is
her third entry in “A Chair Affair”. With five young grandchildren,
Bettyann gets lots of practice painting children’s furniture. This
design is sure to put a big smile on a child’s face.
Artist: Linda Martin
Linda has been a decorative painter for many years. During her school years she had an interest in art which she continued after moving to London and joining the Forest City Decorative Artists. Linda paints in all mediums but is particularly fond of the “trompe l’oeil” style of painting. She has contributed her artwork to the London Health Sciences Country Classic Auction, Habitat for Humanity Playhouses and Hope’s Garden. Linda’s credo is, “If it doesn’t move, paint it.”
10 “Chicken Coop”
Artist: Lise Southon
I have been painting for more than 20 years and am a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists … the best artists’ group in Canada.
Artist: Valla Cullen
Valla Cullen graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Interior Design in 1955. She began painting in oils and acrylics, painting decorative and folk art in 1975 and joined the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters Inc. U.S.A.
In 1985 she moved to London with her family. She started her own designs under the Logo of the Marquetry House. She is a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists, currently teaching watercolours.
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Artist: Penny McLachlin
Penny is the Vice-President of the Forest City Decorative Artists. Her first passion remains in Watercolour. Her works have been donated for years to the London Health Sciences Centre – PEPP’s Big Nite as well as contributing art works to the Thyroid Foundation and Hope’s Garden. She was very proud to have sold a piece at the Arts Project.
Love of her two grandchildren, Gage and Rachel, also have her painting in Acrylics. She has recently taken classes in Oil painting.
Martha’s Vineyard is an extension of art creativity designing the nautical theme of the piece of barn board mirror that was donated to Community Living London. Once again she is pleased to donate to this year’s A Chair Affair.
17 “Fish Pond”
Artist: Valerie Vandahl
As soon as I saw this table, I imagined relaxing on the patio by the pond with a good book and a cold drink. The herons won’t eat these Koi
Valerie has had an interest in art and a variety of media since high school. She currently teaches acrylic painting classes with the Forest City Decorative Artists. This is Valerie’s fourth year contributing to “A Chair Affair”.
The painting on the glass is done with perm-enamel paint. Thank you to London Glass & Mirror on York Street for donating the glass for this worthy cause.
Artists: Megan May and Samantha Hynes
Artist: Susan Agostinho
Original design by DeLane Lange
Susan has been a decorative painter for about nine years. During this time, she has taught classes in the Paris and Cambridge area and has been a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists for four years. This is Sue’s third year contributing to “A Chair Affair”. The varnish finish was done by “Larry Walker’s Furniture Restorations Ltd.
32 Anna Milot
Artists: D’Arcy and Annette Dutton
Enchanting structures
snuggle under a lucky old sun. Hiding behind two closed doors are tiny
compartments where secret gems can be placed. A wandering field mouse
on a toadstool intrudes on the upscale whimsy, giving small creatures
special status.
The artist loves the curious feeling aroused by the vivid colours and
many windows. She applied canvas to the buildings to give an unexpected
textureAnnette Dutton is a local artist who owns The Art Shak where art
pieces are designed and built. Husband D’Arcy built the scene for
“21 Solstice Avenue” according to recreated specifications.
Annette and D’Arcy have been exhibitors in numerous art galleries
and shows across Southwestern Ontario and Michigan..
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Debby Visser
has been painting in Acrylics for seventeen years. She is a member and
instructor for Forest City Decorative Artists. She also teaches in her
home and for the seniors in Dorchester.
"This chair made me think of school, in particular of one room school
houses. It also reminded me of the stories my mother would tell me, of
walking to school with friends. The original design is by Helan Barrick
M.D.A. and done in oils. I took this wonderful design and adapted it to
acrylics."
"Prince" the family dog
41 “Away to the Races”
Michele Davies created this stylish comfortable chair in support of Community Living London.
The charming french toile depicts a day “Away at the Races” – the 1865 Grand Derby and Grand Prix de Paris.
Michele Davies Interiors
& Original Works
R.R. 3
Ilderton (519) 666-0696
Colour Consulations – Decorating Service
Artist: Harald Griengl-Schott
The unique chair was upholstered by Harald Griengl-Schott retired Fanshawe College Upholstery Instructor.
This chair seat is covered in a fine tapestry, with a decorative scene called “The Hunt”.
44 Jean Chapple
Artist: Jane Forbes
Sophistication presents itself in this chair with its combination of a contemporary fabric and colour, framed in silver. The outcome is a sophisticated, uncomplicated chair. The inspiration to paint this chair silver, was the chair itself. The straight lines of this chair with its slightly flared and arched back were similar to those designed within the 1920’s Art Deco era. The regal purple seat--with the fabric in a slightly grooved texture--provides the very ‘era-appropriate’ and elegant compliment to the silver finish.
The decorator of this chair is Jane Forbes, who has been a London and area Interior Decorator for several years. She has studied Interior Design through The Canadian Institute of Business, as well as Brecia and Fanshawe College. Her signature style is considered ‘Urban Grace’; sleek, mercurial, and polished.
www.janeforbes.ca
Artist: Pam Herrerias
While looking through decorating magazines, I came across a small painting of the Paris skyline.
Using a palette of fresh Spring colours and a little whimsey, I came up with my design.
Deciding something was missing, I made an umbrella and incorporated it into the design. A sure sign of Spring
If anyone is interested in having a creative, hand painted piece of furniture or accessory in their home, please contact me at 438-7455.
48.
Have a Seat Mrs. Klimt
Artists:
Anne Marie Fong, Anthony Fong, Vicki Horley, Julia Pigache
Thames Secondary School.
This chair is a collaboration of friends and family – thank you to all who took up paint brush or sewing needle. Thanks also go to Gustav Klimt for the inspiration. If you dare to sit, hang onto your hat.
Artist: Julie Hyatt
Julie is a retired nurse who paints for fun in her spare time. She is a partner in an antique store in Port Stanley called Yesterdays and perhaps got the inspiration for her chair watching the sailboats there.
Artist: Liz Ferreira
Original Design by Jayna James
A native Londoner, Liz is married and a mother of one child. She enjoys painting. Beginning with ceramic arts, she moved to decorative painting in 1995. She has been a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists for the past five years. Liz paints at every opportunity within her busy schedule.
55.
A Touch of Class
Artist: Harald Griengl-Schott
This richly carved
solid oak chair was refinished by English Refinishers London Ltd.,
one of London’s finest refinishing shops.
This chair was upholstered by Harald Griengl-Schott, a retired Fanshawe College upholstery instructor. The chair contains all new supplies and fabrics.
Artist: Sandy Struyke, Brooklyn’s Country Gifts
644-0129
Sandy is a designer and new owner of Brooklyn’s Country Gifts in Belmont, just a short drive south east of London. Her store offers a wide variety of home décor and gift ideas. Sandy was first inspired by the shape and style of the chair and also the love of the game. She upholstered the seat in a stylish tapestry and added some decorative accessories. This is Sandy’s 4th year participating in “A Chair Affair”.
57 “Good
Home Wanted”
Artist: Pat Wraith-Warr
Pat is a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists. She is a full time RN but enjoys painting, primarily in acrylics as much as time allows. The Forest City Decorative Artists is a wonderful group to belong to.
Pat hopes someone will give this little chair a good home. She certainly enjoyed painting it.
Artist: Lee Wismer
Lee has been painting for 4 years and has been a member of the Forest City Decorative Artists for 3 years. This is her first contribution to “A Chair Affair”. Lee’s main interest is rock painting and she originally designed this koi poind to go on a flagstone.
Artist: Suzanne Jessberger
13404 Ilderton Road, R.R. 3
Ilderton, Ontario NOM 2AO
While visiting a Woodworking/Painting shop in the fall of 1997, I spotted a Linda Lock painting of purple tulips that I simply had to have. I was told it was not for sale but I could learn to paint and do my own. I was assured that I did not need any artistic training, my desire would be enough. Thus, I learned to paint and, yes, I have my tulips. I moved to Ilderton in 2002 when my husband retired and immediately contacted the Forest City Decorative Artists’ Guild. With this great group, I grew and pushed my boundaries. I am still painting and now experimenting with different media.
Custom orders take up a lot of my time, but I still have time for friends and family.
Artist: Pat Wraith-Warr
Pat has been a Forest City Decorative Artist member for a few years. The Forest City Decorative Artist group includes many excellent teachers who can help you learn to paint in acrylics, oils or watercolours. Pat is a full-time RN who enjoys painting as much as time allows. The “A Chair Affair” chair is one of Pat’s favourite events to participate in. She hopes this lovely rocking chair finds a good home.
Artist: Sharon Price, Interior Designer
Heather Ringland, Custom Drapery
Sharon is an Interior Designer with Design Works of London. She specializes in residential design and staging homes for sale.Heather is a fabric consultant with Stonington Accents. She specializes in Custom Design Fabrications for Home Décor, such as bedroom and bathroom ensemables and custom valances throughout your home.
www.stoningtonaccents.ca
We were inspired by many of the talented composers of the early 1700’s to mid 1800’s, such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, just to name a few. Can you guess who is who? Test your knowledge and see how many you know.
www.designworksoflondon.ca
77. Healing Garden
Artists: Katy and Ellie Alter
Two sisters envisioned and created this chair together. Ellie is a creative first year law student and Katy is a 2nd year student in psychology as well as an artist and aspiring itnerior designer/decorator.
The inspiration for this chair came from the notion of helping, as well as healing others through our generosity. The base of the chair was hand painted and for the rest of the chair, we cust individual glass mosaic tiles in order to display an array of uplifting colours.
We hope that this chair will brighten up your day and remind you on a daily basis of how important it is to “GIVE”.
Artist: Shirley J. Rowntree
Shirley
began painting in 1986 and teaching decorative art in 1988. She and her
husband, Doug, operate a studio in Strathroy. Their studio offers classes
from beginner to advance in acrylics as well as a multitude of supplies
and art books. A proud member of the Forest City Decorative Artists, CDAN
and SDP.
Contact Shirley at 245-9261 or e-mail: rowntreeart @yahoo.ca
Theme: This chair was inspired by the beautiful clothing and wraps worn by East Indian women. The painted detail on the arms of the chair are inspired by the body art that women wore on their arms.
Artists: Christy Hawkins, Sherilyn Burr, Margot Slade-Scott
Christy is a first year student at Fanshawe College in the Interior Decorating program. She is 20 years old and comes from Hamilton. Some of her hobbies include art and photography.
Sherilyn is a first year Interior Decorating student who grew up in the small town of Forest. She is 20 years old and enjoys crafts and painting.
Margot is a first year Interior Decorating student. She is a mature student with three chidlren. He lifetime goal is to be a decorator. Margot also has a degree in Visual Arts from Brock University in St. Catharines.
Theme: Inspired by Grandma’s button collection
Artists: Julia Taylor, Laura DiMurro, Miranda Reidhead-Lawlis
Julia is a 19 year old Interior Decorating student. She was raised in Huron County and enjoys designing, constructing home accessories as well as photography.
Laura is 26 years old and a first year Interior Decorating student.
Miranda is 19 years old and a first year
Interior Decorating student.
Artist: Faith Algra and Heidi Baptiste
Faith is a 19 year old decorating student who moved to London from Essex.. Things that are of interest to Faith include: art, Europe, family, friends, weddings and Jesus!
Theme: Springtime
Artists: Erin Wallace, Ashleigh Domm, Kristy Sayers
Erin is a 19 year old Interior Decorating student who comes from Brantford.
Ashleigh is a 20 year old student from Peterborough who enjoys volunteer work for the decorating field and the community.
Kristy is originally from Sault Ste. Marie and moved to London to attend Fanshawe College in the Interior Decorating program.
Theme: With each of our tastes and styles melding together, we came up with the French country theme. The botanicals and hues found in the upholstered fabric and in the paint treatment grace this once drab folding chair and give it an old world charm of the country-side of France.
Artists: Christine Moura, Veronica Lynn Stonefish, Rebecca Harding
Christine is a 19 year old student at Fanshawe College who is originally from Cambridge.
Veronica is a mother/business owner/student who has attended a few programs at Fanshawe College. They include: the Upholstery program, Interior Design program and, currently, the Interior Decorating program. Her interests and love of the French Country/French Renaissance periods and expertise in Upholstering have inspired Veronica to help create this lovely refurbished folding chair to what is is now affectionately called, “Canadian French Provence”.
Rebecca grew up in Welland, Ontario, and moved to London to take interior decorating at
Fanshawe College. She enjoys painting and history.
Theme: We are three girls and what more do girls want than to be Queens or Princesses.
Artists: Shauna Richardson, Julie Rice and Ashley Yeo
Shauna is 19 years old and comes from Wellesley. She is currently in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe College.
Julie is 19 years old and comes from Kitchener. She is currently attending Fanshawe College in the Interior Decorating program.
Ashley is 20 years old and also in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe College. She enjoys watching all of the design and decorating shows as well as putting her decorating talent to work at her own house. Dance, drawing and being with family and friends is a strong passion.
Theme: We were inspired by Mardi Gras. The chair was quite an inspiration on its own due to its large scale. It had to be dramatic!
Artists: Alicia Beath and Kim Davis
Alicia is 18 years old and attending her first year of Interior Decorating at Fanshawe College. She is interested in many different art and design styles. She is a colourful and fun person!
Kim is 20 years old and is from Mississauga. She is also in her first year at Fanshawe College.
8. “Chair Chair”
Theme: Inspired from the Interior Design Show 2004.
Artists: Naomi Carson, Steph Demelo, and Laura Chrysler
Naomi is a first year decorating student at Fanshawe College. She has always been interested in art and design and hopes to have a successful future in this field.
Steph is 21 years old and resides in London with her family.
Laura is 19 years old and her hometown is Campbellford. She is in her first year at Fanshawe College in the Interior Decorating program.
9.
“Zebra Chair”
Theme: We thought that black and white would be an easy colour
to match with. Although it is
simple, the zebra print gives it a slight flare.
Artists: Kylie Oliver and Heidi Stubbe
Kylie is a 21 year old student attending Fanshawe College for Interior
Decorating.
Heidi resides in Waterloo when not attending Fanshawe College.
Theme: Animal Fur
Artists: Brandi Giffels and Nicole Blais
Brandi is from Sarnia. She is 20 years old and currently in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe.
Nicole is 20 years old and is from Woodstock.
11. “Bienvenue a Paris”
Theme: Our main influence for the chair was the sophistication and classic feel of Paris. Both of the artists have an ever growing love for the City and its overall glamorous feel.
Artists: Sarah McKinstry and Sylvie Houseman
Sara is originally from London and in her first year of the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe Collge. She loves finding new ways of expressing her love for the arts with different mediums including photography and fashion.
Sylvie Houseman is currently enrolled in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe College. With her increasing curiosity of the french culture, this chair reflects her passion for Paris and its romantic atmosphere.
12. “Romance”
Theme: Contemporary modern designs (burgandy with 3 silver
buttons)
Artists: Cassandra Subnarain, Sheena Twine and Lyssa
Stosic
Cassandra is 19 years and her home town is Kitchener-Waterloo. She enjoyed
making this chair because she is really interested in designing and creating
unique designs which pertain to her career choice as an Interior Decorator.
Sheena is from Elora and enjoyed making this chair because it gave her
a chance to show her ability to design and bring her ideas to a group
project.
Lyssa lives in Burlington when she isn’t attending Fanshawe College.
Her background is German and Italian. For Lyssa, decorating the chair
was not only fun but really informative as well. She never knew that decorating
was this much fun.
13.
“Ice Pearl”
Theme: Our
inspiration came from a retro-inspired chair of the 70’s and a classic
look of the 20’s and 30’s by using pearls, and by modernizing
it, for a contemporary appeal.
Artists:
Amie Tusch and Katie Turtle
Amie lives in Wellesley
where she attended Waterloo-Oxford DSSI before heading to Fanshawe College.
She became interested in interior decorating through her love of bright
colours, modern styles, and art.
Katie’s hometown
is Pickering. She is 21 and currently studying in the Interior Decorating
program. Many hobbies related to this project include: painting, drafting
and drawing.
Theme: 1950’s Moulan Rouge. The look we were going for was an older classic look, possibly a Moulan Rouge theme.
Artists: Stephanie Jacobs, Erin Forler, Courtney Hiscox
Stephanie is a 23 year old student who loves the field of decorating and would love to be able to have a business of her own dealing with either residential or commercial.
Erin has had several years of experience in the field of retail, decorating and design. She describes herself as energetic and enthusiastic and is always trying to portray her creative energy in all of her designs.
Courtney is a 20 year old Fanshawe College student currently enrolled in the Interior Decorating program. Previous to attending Fanshawe College, Courtney worked at the local Pharmacy in Glencoe. What a big jump from working in the dispensary!
15. “Astro”
Theme: this chair was based on “The Jetsons” spaceship.
Artists: Sarah Brown and Holly Atkinson
Sarah is 18 years old and, as a child, loved to watch the Jetsons’
cartoon. She grew up on a farm in Dawn-Euphemia Township. She has been
doing arts and crafts for most of her life and is influenced by all of
her life’s experiences.
Holly is 19 years old and currently enrolled at Fanshawe College in the
Interior Decorating program. She is a creative individual and has been
involved in art and creative projects throughout her life. She comes from
Petrolia and enjoys hobbies such as art, sports, hanging out with friends,
and racing.
16.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
Theme: Bohemian/Eclectic styles – a mix and match of some
people’s interests all in one! Fun,novel and “off the wall”.
Artists: Sanse Cameron and Sonya Clyne
Sonya was raised is Harriston and is enjoying her first year at Fanshawe
College. She enjoys art, music, the outdoors and history, particularly
the 60’s and 70’s
Theme: Our nieces were our inspiration for this chair.
Artists: Bethany Van Kesteren, Amber Rice, Tammy Scott
Bethany is a 21 year old student enrolled in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe College. Her favourite thing to do is to sit down and have a great game of cards with her friends and family.
For Tammy, entering Fanshawe College as a mature student has been a great experience. She is enjoying her program and is thankful for meeting some wonderful friends.
18. “Wild Thing”
Theme: We took inspiration from different furniture pieces we
have seen and used the fabric cushion as the focal point.
Artists: Monica Daoust, Zoe Bouzianis, Erin Retlinger
Monica is a 19 year old, first-year Interior Decorating student at Fanshawe
College who is originally from British Columbia.
Zoe is 19 years old and also a first-year Interior Decorating student.
Her heritage derives from Greece and this is where she pulled most of
her inspiration from.
Erin is 19 years old, and she also attends Fanshawe College as an Interior
Design student.
19. “Feathers”
Artists: Michelle Derond and Sabrina Corbin
Sabrina Corbin is 22 years old, from Chatham, Ontario, and a first-year student of Interior Decorating. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, music and crafts.
20. “Beatrix
Potter”
Artist: Lindsay Duncan
21.
“The Flapper”
Theme: This chair was inspired by the 1920’s women and
their flapper style.
Artists: Tiffany Hillman, Jenni Michelon, Kara Taylor
Kara is a student of Interior Decorating at Fanshawe College. From London
originally, Kara graduated from Western with a Bachelor of Psychology.
She enjoys travelling and world culture.
Jenni is also a student in the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe.
She is from London and enjoys art and photography.
Artists:
Amie Norton and Caroline Murphy
Amie is currently enrolled at Fanshawe College in Interior Decorating
and took art throughout highschool. She is 21 years old and enjoys painting
nature scenes in her spare time.
23.
“Butterfly”
Artists: Jen Stevenson, Meghan Phillips
Jen Stevenson is 20 years old and was born and raised in Port Hope, Ontario.
She is enrolled in Fanshawe’s Interior Decorating program and is
completing her first year of studies. Jen loves decorating magazines and
television decorating shows. She also enjoys working on her writing skills
in her free time.
Meghan Phillips is from Penetanguishene, Ontario, and has moved to London
to complete her first year of the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe
College.
24. “Folding Chair" – purple with yellow flower
Artists:
Audrey Herzog, Amanda McLeod
Theme: We wanted to do something about Canada and nothing is better than
hockey to show Canadian pride.
Artists: Miranda Johnston, Emily Myall, Carrie LeClerc
Miranda is an interior decorating student at Fanshawe College who enjoys
hockey and camping.
Emily is an interior decorating student who enjoys everything about hockey.
Carrie is an interior decorating student who enjoys hockey.
26. “Mickey
Mouse”
Artists:
Bridget Jones, Sarah Lyons, Natalie Hungler
Sarah Lyons is a 19 year old Fanshawe student from London, Ontario, who
is
enrolled in her first year of the Interior Decorating program at Fanshawe
College. She enjoys singing, waterskiing, rollerblading and swimming,
and would someday like to become an interior decorator in a large city.
27. Marilyn Monroe stool
Theme: The inspiration came from Marilyn Monroe
Artists: Christina Jenzen, Katherine McDougall, Kharis
Johnson
Christina is a first year interior Decorating student. She is 19 years
old. She attended S.D.C.I. in Strathroy and was always interested in Visual
Arts and being creataive with
different techniques.
Katherine is a first year interior decorating student and is the third
of four girls in her
Family. She has been interested in visual arts and music for many years.
Kharis is also a first year interior decorating student and the youngest
of 14 children. She attended a school for the performing arts and wants
to focus her time on visual arts.