"Ben's incredible contorsions"
Painting | 15x15 in
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Kipik
Dreamer and Bean buyer, visionary and student of the way
14 artworks by Kipik (Selection)
Download as PDFChinese brush work, sketches and drawings • 14 artworks
"The Cocoon"
Painting | 19x12.5 in
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"Where the turtle went"
Painting | 9.5x9 in
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"humorous"
Painting | 14x10 in
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"Spying on Irina"
Painting | 18.5x9 in
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"Man"
Painting | 23x18.5 in
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"Pink Man"
Painting | 15x11 in
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"with pole"
Painting | 14x10 in
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"Vines of Hilton's Fall Reservoir Lake"
Painting | 9x18.5 in
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"Chinese landscape"
Painting | 19x13 in
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"la frange"
Painting
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"Wild hair"
Painting | 18.5x9 in
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"BadLands"
Painting | 9.5x9 in
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"les cheuveux"
Painting
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Biography
I was born and raised in France. I grew up in a family of artists and my grandma put us all to crayons early-on. I attended the "Ecole d'art de Luminy, France, (a fine art program), and George Brown College's Graphic design program, in Toronto, where I graduated with 3 awards and honours and Applied Art magazine award. I attended the City Sculpture School and Studio (C.S.S.S.) where I did life drawing practice with a group of other artists. My work has been shown in a few Galleries.
I then worked with Chinese/Japanese brush technique and tried to find synthesis between my roots and this amazing art form. I love the contrasts between cultures, and try to express that.
My Art is constantly evolving. Though Chinese brush techniques are still a big part of what I do, it is mixed with a new personal approach, very much influenced by Russian folk art and Inuit and Haida art, Klee, and Picasso's potteries and my own personal spiritual growth. A strange mix I guess, but I am on that road and obsessed with it and I think somehow it's right because I have fun.
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CANADA
- Date of birth : 1964
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- Groups: Contemporary Canadian Artists
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Last modification date : Apr 27, 2023
(Member since 2003)
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All the latest news from contemporary artist Kipik
Added May 1, 2010
Press release
Hello! Welcome to my web site! Please feel free to contact me for availability, prices, or any other info, I am always glad to speak to you!
NEWS! I have joined the wonderful folks of Walkerville Art Cooperative and have my Art showing there as a regular member. The 'WAC' is a wonderful place to explore in downtown Windsor, ontario, Canada, where you can find highly original one-of-a-kind creations.
Come visit if you are near-by!
Added Mar 7, 2010
Press release
small pieces are available again at Mrs Huizenga's store at 121 Roncesvale.
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions, adventures and works in progress.
NEWS! I will be showing my work at Alternative Ground, on Roncesvale in May, dates will be announced shortly! I have also just joined "Artist network" (artistsnetwork.ca) and will be on their website shortly. I am trying this community-based artist network for a bit as it is perhaps a good alternative to commercial galleries. I am excited about it!
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions, adventures and works in progress.
NEWS! I will be showing my work at Alternative Ground, on Roncesvale in May, dates will be announced shortly! I have also just joined "Artist network" (artistsnetwork.ca) and will be on their website shortly. I am trying this community-based artist network for a bit as it is perhaps a good alternative to commercial galleries. I am excited about it!
Added Dec 28, 2008
Press release
small pieces are available again at Mrs Huizenga's store at 121 Roncesvale. I have made a few pieces for it and am still working on a few more.
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions, adventures and works in progress.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who knows what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to find time, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions, adventures and works in progress.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who knows what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to find time, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
Added Dec 21, 2008
Press release
The time to bring small works a Mrs Huizenga's store has come again, it will be there early December. I have made a few pieces for it and am still working on a few more.
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who knows what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to find time, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who knows what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to find time, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
Added Nov 22, 2008
Press release
The time to bring small works a Mrs Huizenga's store has come again, it will be there early December. I have made a few pieces for it and am still working on a few more.
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who know what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to paint, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
I also have started a blog about my artistic progress and adventures :. A place to share thoughts, impressions.
Of course I am still working in "hiding" on my painting. Who know what will come out or when? Right now with my new full time job, I find it hard to paint, so production is not high. I will keep you posted!
Added Jun 7, 2008
Press release
... My show at method Lab have ended. I am not planing to show my work anywhere for a while other than here because I am going into a creative retreat to go back to my core and make Art for it's own sake. I will organize a big show eventually, that's the idea, but it could be as much as a year or 2 from now.
... I had a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, it's over for now but will start again next winter.
... 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
... I had a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, it's over for now but will start again next winter.
... 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
Added Mar 17, 2008
Press release
... New! My Art is now showing at Method Lab Gallery, at 3097 Dundas street west (above High Park), Toronto, starting now until end of March 08. It has a very warm atmosphere, great people, lots of different styles and types of Art and rock bottom prices! a great place to invest in Art!
... I had a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, it's over for now but will start again next winter.
... 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
... I had a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, it's over for now but will start again next winter.
... 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
Added Dec 31, 2007
Press release
... New! My Art is now showing at Method Lab Gallery, at 3097 Dundas street west (above High Park), Toronto, starting now until end of March 08. It has a very warm atmosphere, great people, lots of diferent styles and types of Art and rock bottom prices! a great place to invest in Art!
... NEW! I have a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, starting on the 15th of August. More will make it there soon.
... NEW! 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
... NEW! I have a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st., here in west Toronto, starting on the 15th of August. More will make it there soon.
... NEW! 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
Added Oct 30, 2007
Press release
NEW! I have a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st, here in west Toronto, starting on the 15th of August. More will make it there soon.
NEW! 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
NEW! 5 pieces are now showing in a very nice online gallery "Off the Canvas Gallery" they sell high quality reproductions on fine Art paper and canvas, at decent prices and at all kind of sizes... It's not the original but it adapts to budgets and wall sizes, google it! More will be available there soon.
Added Oct 21, 2007
Press release
NEW! I have a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st, here in west Toronto, starting on the 15th of August. More will make it there soon. Also I have been accepted on an online gallery, I have signed the contract and my art files are on their way there. More on it later.
Added Aug 5, 2007
Press release
NEW! All my current Art Cards (15 of them) have been shipped to a gallery in nashville TN. Gallery Take121. The show has been prolongued, the cards will be up for an other month (end of August roughly). Also I will have a few small pieces showing up regularly at the Mrs Huizenga store, a treasure hunter's paradise, at the bottom of Roncesvale st, here in west Toronto, starting on the 15th of August.
Added Jun 25, 2007
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art forms: Affordabe, collectable, made with love... NEW! All my current Art Cards (15 of them) have been shipped to a gallery in nashville TN. Gallery Take121. There until end of June.
Added Apr 17, 2007
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art forms: Affordabe, collectable, made with love... NEW! All my current Art Cards (15 of them) have been shipped to a gallery in nashville TN. Gallery Take121. They are preparing a special show about Art Cards. More info coming soon!
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery.
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery.
Added Apr 11, 2007
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art forms: Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery.
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery.
Added Mar 29, 2007
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art forms: Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery. Also this week 2 of my peices are featured on the reader-art section of Juxtapoz magazine's web site... A great magazine for one more reason!
New! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery. Also this week 2 of my peices are featured on the reader-art section of Juxtapoz magazine's web site... A great magazine for one more reason!
Added Mar 6, 2007
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art form. Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
new! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery. New pieces in progress, check again soon!
new! : a serie of paintings interpreting random shapes/splaters in ink and paint. in the watercolours gallery. New pieces in progress, check again soon!
Added Nov 18, 2006
Press release
Check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art form. Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
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And let's not forget, my 3 postcard-sized art pieces hanging at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) together with thousand of others, for an amazing wall effect of thousands of faces looking at you! for the "In your face exhibit". There for the remainder of the year I believe.
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And let's not forget, my 3 postcard-sized art pieces hanging at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) together with thousand of others, for an amazing wall effect of thousands of faces looking at you! for the "In your face exhibit". There for the remainder of the year I believe.
Added Sep 22, 2006
Press release
THE VEGETARIAN ART SHOW HAS WRAPED UP! A GREAT SUCCESS! I have received so much fead back and great commentaries, that is so essencial to an Artist.
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Also check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art form. Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
...
And let's not forget, my 3 postcard-sized art pieces hanging at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) together with thousand of others, for an amazing wall effect of thousands of faces looking at you! for the "In your face exhibit". There for the remainder of the year I believe.
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Also check out my new galleries: "Things I make" and "Art Cards": I love the idea of pocket-size Art form. Affordabe, collectable, made with love.
...
And let's not forget, my 3 postcard-sized art pieces hanging at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) together with thousand of others, for an amazing wall effect of thousands of faces looking at you! for the "In your face exhibit". There for the remainder of the year I believe.
Added Jul 16, 2003
Mixed Media
I use what ever i have and experiment often. My base is fine watercolours: even though I don't use a lot of transparent effects, I love watercolours for it's flexibility adapatability and exceptional depth of colour. I also experiment with amazing dry pigments that my mom gets for me from Roussillon, France ("Ocres et Terres"). which i use with arabic gum. it works great and has a great velevety texture. I also use extensively colour pencils. Beyond that, various kind of inks and gouaches and novelty compounds that works more ... or less! I have experimented with various surfaces, mostly paper and my favorite is Arches' hot press watercolour paper, but I've used 2 different Strathmore's watercolour papers, as well some with a rougher texture that works well on large format. I'm now trying out wood panels: the final effect looks fantastic ( using watercolours and varnish). Since I have moved, I am trying Oil techniques these are at the experimental stage!
... Any question about technique, feel free to ask!
Added Jul 16, 2003
Article
George Brown College for excellence in illustraion award 2000
George brown College 10 Best Portfolio Award 2000
George Brown College Dean's List Academic Achievement Award 2000
Applied Art Magazine Illustration award 2000.
Reviews and comments
Quel talent ! Bravo !
Hello Kipik,
You have some beautiful artwork... I love 'Enchanted Forest' and others like it in style - and your dolls are wonderful! You should be illustrating children's books if you aren't already.
Best,
Julia
your work is inspiring...a perfect mix of mysterious and fun..what a joy!
Hi there,
Enchanted Forest is a great one.
Thank you
Dear Silvuchka, happy to know that you are doing so well! Your art is fresh,lifull and bright! In every piece is your yuong for ever nature, and your childish view on every aspect of reality is so rare - much more professional and successful artist could be envy! I love you, my dear friend, keep going!
Your William
Hey Sylvie. I totally love your colors, u’re an uber Chihuahua :)
Interesting stories! Beautefull colors in your artwork!
Heureux, aussi, pour vos mots dans mon Guestbook. C.G.
Very interesting art and artist. But of course a cat can steal the show. Have you seen mine?
I still keep your early work in good shape. Especially the "heart angel" is my treasure. Drop us afew line....
Very unique artwork, I love it!
Like your work!
I really like your drawings, the emotion inside, the colours, the folk connection. Sorry my inglish but in spanish I can say that your work is buena onda (cool?)
you have a very individual stylized way of painting and way of looking at things. Not the kind of stuff I normally like but Cana What? is fantastic!
Je suis heureuse d'être la première à déposer un mot dans ton livre d'or !Ton travail est familier et pourtant neuf et rafraîchissant. Les couleurs sont magnifiques, c'est vraiment un travail personnel et sincère !
i love your drawings.they are full of subtle humor and fairydreams.the more you look at them the more you see.keep on having fun.
I like your interesting and bright colorfull paintings.Hope you will like my paintings also.
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