<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Artisans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artisans]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/featuredartists</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:50:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.artistsandartisans.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Christine Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christine Long calls herself the Accidental Artist because she'd never done any art before experiencing a life-changing illness. Art became part of a way to rewire her brain after being struck by multiple sclerosis at age 50. Originally from Ottawa, Christine had lived in many places in Canada and England by the time she was a young adult. She and her family always took an active interest in the arts wherever they lived. She came from a long line of artists but never considered herself to be...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/christine-long</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b04575d8e8a2ee9c74437</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:38:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_5e73aab2e83c458fa4dd91222e2c4542~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarek Ghriri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian-Syrian guitarist (Flamenco &#38; Fretless Guitar), producer and composer, with over 20 years of experience in performing at concerts and festivals across the Levant and 10 years of teaching music. Ghriri merges his passion for flamenco music with his Arabic origins to create a unique blend of the two musical worlds. He produced, leads the Flamenco Arabia project and performs with and leads a number of local groups, including Diar ") "https: In 2015, Ghriri began to use his musical...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/tarek-ghriri</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145459b3f40ff4eee93dc8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_441b0fe0315c47f4a0b3424341c20ae1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sumayya Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self taught Artist Sumayya, the owner of Sumik Designs, born in Hyderabad, India, raised in the Middle-east and is now based in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in English and Arabic Calligraphy Abstract Art, works primarily with Acrylic paints creating Textured Art. Her art is Inspirational and Affirmative, serving as daily reminders to push through life."Life is very short. Live it in colour." Sumayya, started to paint to cope with the grief of losing her Newborn son. She expresses herself...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/sumayya-khan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145393b6bdb307fe70a6f3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:50:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_1cce5569777649a6958178f135cee54b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thaniath Siddiqui]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thaniath is an award-winning artist who likes to create impactful and emotionally rich art using a variety of forms including mixed media. Born in India and raised in North Africa she has lived in various countries before moving to Canada. With a background in architecture and interior design, her work embodies the flavors of several cultures and inspirations from her extensive travels. Building layers and texture is what inspires her most. The freedom of expression through brush strokes and...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/thaniath-siddiqui</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1452e7183a32d20e3103dc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:47:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_606d32b615d6498eb0dcd8ea6eb9301d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudeshna Gosh]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Sudeshna Ghosh. I started my journey as a dancer from my college days. I performed in India in various stages of Kolkata and Bangalore. I am a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. I also learned folk dances like Bihu and Rabindra Nritya and Bollywood. In Bangalore I started my own training classes. I along with my students have performed in companies like SORRBA, Maya, Programs held in Lake Shore, Little Elly etc. I was recognised as one of the best choreographers of SORRBA pvt ltd. In...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/sudeshna-gosh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145118f3bc0136e51aecd7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_8d519c5a4c21426db80a65dd5d67b703~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KOSAR TAVASOLI]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm a visual artist with a Master's degree in graphic design. My work explores the varying relationships between popular culture and fine art. While I use a variety of material and processes in each project, my methodology is consistent. My artworks range from bold, vibrant paintings and exquisite graphic design on clothing, handbags and other fashion accessories. I started experimenting with fabrics many years ago by silk-screening T-shirts and scarves with my designs, practising with fabric...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/kosar-tavasoli</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1450de183a32d20e310040</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:38:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_d0ee8aa0b430433b8f37bffb81708cca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosemary Njenga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gospel Themed Singer Rosemary is a Gospel themed singer, songwriter and musician. She is based in Toronto, Ontario and her music is inspired by contemporary RnB. Her interest in performance started with doing drama in High School, this stemmed throughout University where she did quite a bit of theatre. During this time she was pursuing an Economics degree in University and this was also the time in which her passion for music grew bigger. Her evolution into being an independent artist had her...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/rosemary-njenga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14508fb883334b04e9df2c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:37:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_2d7519b3bffe4eecb91c1c20948c07a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nana Valajam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical theater Director - Dancer - Writer I was Born in Iran and Iam a newcomer in Canada. I like mythology and rituals &#38; use the semiotics of old cultures in my performances. I believe that peace and love is needed in the world and therefore we try to bring kindness. I Found Aura Art group in Iran(2009) and soon after that in Armenia I representated in international performance festivals. I adapted Avesta (An old Holy book) to contemporary dance &#38; physical theater which was performed...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/nana-valajam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144dacd681fe01d1685e19</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_3c7e86532fd94b7088c599466cf71388~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shraddha Mittal]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am originally from Delhi, the northern part of India. I currently live in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Dance has always been a part of my life since childhood, I feel rejuvenated when I dance. My hobbies include cooking, DIY and making friends. I am not a full time artist, but I would love to engage myself in my interested areas. I am a self-taught dancer. My dance is more of Bollywood with semi-classical touch. Though I have performed on western and folk dance too. I run my Online dance...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/shraddha-mittal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144d6ab6bdb307fe709bc3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:24:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_85d2a3e62ecb40acb7c8f728f0a3db31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_403,h_570,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vidhya Srijesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vidhya Srijesh is an Indian born Artist residing now in Mississauga, Canada. Her paintings are usually a mix of traditional and modern values around. She loves to speak to the world with her paintings by portraying positivity, emotions, and all the nuances in a very colourful and contemporary way. For her art is a heavenly source to heal and immune. Since her childhood she had been surrounded by the intrinsic temple sculpture, rustic countryside with nature whispers and waterfall sounds....]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/vidhya-srijesh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144d0e58ac71b3a42466f8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:22:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_fc050bd2210648e79a8d139d47226716~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_403,h_570,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ansh Batra]]></title><description><![CDATA[13-year-old artist Ansh Batra started painting three years ago and since then he has done four solo shows and sold over 200 paintings to date. Ansh was diagnosed with Autism/ADHD at the age of three. His vocabulary and language skills are limited impaired due to his autism but his artwork is not. Extremely hyperactive by nature, Ansh found calmness thought art and a form of expression. Ansh's art teacher, Rahul Thakur, introduced him to abstract art which led to Ansh to explore colors, water,...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/ansh-batra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144cdcd681fe01d1685c90</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:21:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_834d17685b0c4609843b7dd8e7deb4ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas was born on the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago and is currently residing in Canada. He is an actor, musician, dancer and entertainer. In 2011, Nick established his theater company, Caribbean Theatre Productions where he produced and performed the lead roles in productions such as: Phantom of the Opera- The Phantom- Queen's Hall Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago West Indies 2014 Les Miserables- Jean Valjean- Queen's Hall Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago West Indies. 2012...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/nicholas-gordon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144c87b6bdb307fe709a0e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_e8cc742387e4440685a7f4bbee761625~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anjali Arun]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am from Kerala, the southern part of India. I currently live in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Art has always been part of my life since childhood and it always fascinated me by beautiful works of others too. My hobbies mainly include painting, sketching, singing and dancing. I see myself as an "observer and critic". I am not a full-time artist but always would love to engage myself on my interested areas. I am largely a self-taught painter though I studied MBA around five years ago. My paintings...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/anjali-arun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144be3b883334b04e9d6c5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:17:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_d86ce6a6eb134336b321f237f00b0daf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuti Kantawala]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a traditional artist, that has been experimenting with sketches, portraits and paintings. For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with arts and crafts, starting my first drawing at an early age. My passion and confidence only increased after I gained a lot of appreciation from my family members. I developed my skill through watching YouTube videos and had a brief period where I got trained under Mr. Natubhai Patel to sharpen my raw skills. Art allows me to express myself and...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/stuti-kantawala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144b9db6bdb307fe709852</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:16:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_12e9fde8c9294cf8803eb59aaf5e0037~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_175,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayshree Mina Daya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayshree Mina Daya, is a Scarborough artist who migrated to Canada in the mid nineties, has nurtured a lifelong love of creative expression through painting and design. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, her art incorporates imagery of the nature and wildlife that she grew up surrounded by. Her love of beauty combines with her formal training in a Fine Art College in Mumbai, India, to create work that is fuelled by passion and steadied by technique. She has been painting for more than 30...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/jayshree-mina-daya</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1447bf4ad1e926d859076b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:14:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_fc7a8967d91c42499795f9ac6eec2103~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_568,h_757,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chintan Bhavsar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born, raised and educated in the Gujarat State of India where the great Mahatma Gandhi came from, Chintan Bhavsar moved to Canada in 2002. As the Founder and president of Nataraj Youth Cultural Organization (NYCO), Chintan has been instrumental in promoting the rich Indo-Canadian culture and providing international exposure and global profile to the Greater Toronto Area. Chintan has worked in teaching positions at various institutions in Toronto, her interest in fine arts and a passion to...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/chintan-bhavsar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1446d2b3f40ff4eee924d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:56:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_2e27bbe2f3ec49e585a402fb5f7c7f8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alia Logan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alia is a R&#38;B Artist, who is influenced by Adele, Lauryn Hill, Etta James and more. Her music fuses genres, such as; Jazz, Blues, Pop and Soul into a moody, modern R&#38;B style. She is a queer Canadian, who is Jamaican raised. She brought from the island a hustla mentality, and a versatile voice. She began singing and playing instruments at the age of six. Since then, she has graduated Magna Cum Laude from Trebas Institutes Entertainment Management program. Her accolades include: Performing at...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/alia-logan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1446a3b3f40ff4eee92468</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:55:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_838329c904754d5cbfa791669d3ba129~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nkoyooyo Brian]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am Nkoyooyo Kezaala Brian, a Visual and performing artist/ singer/songwriter from Uganda, arrived in Canada three months ago. My stage name is Brayo Muzik. My love of being a creative started way back in my primary school, I loved drawing and painting and printing, and always the best in art class, from as far as I remember. Art and design were always an escape for me given I was a shy boy and the only way I could express myself was through art. In 1999 When I joined secondary school, I...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/nkoyooyo-brian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144630183a32d20e30ec6d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:53:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_cb1e3974698e42bd8dea27c2cef793ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_848,h_842,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhaivat Jani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, my name is Dhaivat Jani and I developed an interest in the field of music when I was four years old. Gradually as my interest in this field grew deeper, I began performing musical instruments on stage with different groups at my school. This is when I realized that I wanted to become a full-time musician. I dedicated all my time and energy towards practicing and learning the instrument to better myself every day. I started my journey as an artist by learning Indian Classical Tabla from...]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/dhaivat-jani</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1445f9b6bdb307fe708df1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:52:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_90d7afce16334451bafec0e35c15f49a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nisha Mehta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nisha Mehta also known as Radha origins from Mumbai, India. She graduated from the University of Mumbai and immigrated to Canada in 2004 with her husband and son. Her daughter was born in 2005. Radha joined Bank of Montreal and worked there for 5 years. Her inner calling was always for arts as being a very creative person, she felt the need to bridge the gap by providing artistic items used for weddings and festivals. This compelled her to open her own business called "Radha's Creation"....]]></description><link>https://www.artistsandartisans.org/post/nisha-mehta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a144596b6bdb307fe708d4b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:50:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b1555_c2a286b34d1c48188df1c0252cd863a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aamrin Group</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>