BEING Studio

Meet June’s Artist Spotlight: Cassidy Clifford!

Cassidy is an artist who joined the studio over the past year. She creates bold artwork made with acrylic markers and stuffed creatures with embroidery thread. Cassidy's work explores fun and joy, her inspiration is drawn from shows like Sesame Street, Dragon Tales and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Shop Cassidy's artworks: https://beingstudio.ca/product-category/original-art/cassidy-clifford/

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Image Descriptions:
(1)A photo of Cassidy standing in front of a hedge wearing a BEING t-shirt with text above that reads: "BEING CASSIDY."
(2) A hand-sewn stuffie of a blue toucan with a colourful beak and tail.
(3) An acrylic marker painting of a green whale amongst various objects.
(4) A photo of Cassidy posing with her yellow tshirt decoarte with stars, hearts, moons and musical notes.

Looking for a summer activity? We have availability Monday to Friday, during the day for a limited time. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

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Image Description: A photo of paintings hung on the wall and a couple of artworks leaning on a table. Text that reads: "We have limited spots open for core art programs."

Introducing BEING Studio’s latest art exhibition at Richcraft: Landscapes & Mindscapes!

Discover André Lanthier’s traditional landscapes, Malinda Caron’s abstract paintings and Aryana Juzdani’s bold paintings based on photographs of iconic locations. Landscapes and Mindscapes invites the viewer into local environments, moody dreamworlds and picture-perfect postcard vistas. Be sure to visit the exhibition while it’s still here!

Richcraft Recreation Complex, Main Lobby
4101 Innovation Drive
Kanata, ON Canada

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Image Description: A graphic with two paintings hung on the wall, on the left is Aryana Juzdani’s acrylic painting of mountains and a field of flowers. On the right is André Lanthier’s acrylic painting of a forest with a person riding a forest in the middle. Text that reads: "LANDSCAPES & MINDSCAPES, RICHCRAFT SENSPLEX COMPLEX."

We would like to thank the amazing sponsors who have provided prizes for the Spring-a-ling Shop!

The Artery Community Roasters
Bloomfields
Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing
Pure Yoga Ottawa

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Image Description: A graphic with artworks hung on the wall with text that reads: "Thank you! " With logos of The Artery Community Roasters, Pure Yoga Ottawa, Wallacks and Bloomfields.

Are you a cat lover? If so, you’ll love Hector the Rainbow Cat, a multimedia felted sculpture created by Frances Laube.

The piece was inspired by BEING Studio facilitator Aaron Daniel Casey’s sculptural figures, combined with Frances’ own love of needle-felting. Frances describes the work as “a magic cat.”

Be sure to check it out and place a bid if you’d like to make Hector your own, starting May 31st, 2026: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/114944/auctions/201293/auction_items/7005682

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Image Description: A photo of a 3D multi-media cat sculpture with text that reads: "Meet Hector! Make a bid to claim Hector." 32auctions

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!

BEING Artist Emilia Valerio created a stunning painting of a rainbow lorikeet. Lorikeets are small parrots who are native to Australia, Papau New Guinea and parts of Southeast Asia.

Do you have a love for nature and beautiful - unique art? Join us at our annual Spring Shop on Saturday May 31st and browse amazing art made by artists at BEING Studio!


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Image Descriptions:
(1)A painting of a rainbow lorikeet in flight with a background of a starry night and a full moon.
(2)A graphic with an untitled acrylic painting by Emilia Valerio of a pink flower, plants in a black background. With text on top that reads: "BEING STUDIO’S SPRING-A-LING SHOP, May 31st 10am - 2pm, Bronson Centre."

Meet May’s Artist Spotlight: Monique Choquette!

Monique is a new artist who joined the studio this year, who creates one-of-a-kind art combining pencil crayons and acrylic markers into beautiful pieces. “I grew up in Chicoutimi, Quebec. I have French, Metis, and English roots. I started doing my art in elementary school after I began drawing on my mother’s wall, and it became a frequent part of my life after that. To me, being an artist encompasses life. It means the ability to share a piece of me with the world.”

Visit the Spring-a-ling Shop and see Monique’s artworks in-person on May 31st, Bronson Centre.

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Image Descriptions:
(1)A graphic with a photo of Monique Choquette in front of a blank wall.
(2)A close-up photo of "Still Life", an artwork with color pencil and acrylic markers of flowers in vases.
(3)An artwork made with color pencil and acrylic markers called "The Grove" of flowers growing under a willow tree in a grove.
(4)An untitled artwork of flowers with trees made with pencil color and acrylic markers on paper.