Young@rt 2026 Wrap Up! Kitchener Youth Art Show
As we post our final Instagram update on 2026's Young@rt show, we want to again say thanks to everyone that comes together to make this event happen every year! The... Read More
Artshine Online Is Back For The Summer!
Just because schools are closed for the summer doesn't mean Artshine is closed! We have a lot going on in July & August in Ontario, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia.... Read More
It's Conference Season - Get To Know Us At Artshine!
A few weeks ago, Artshine was proud to be a featured booth at the annual conference put on by the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE). Our sales... Read More
Celebrating Earth Day In Our Studio!
We always look forward to the end of April for warmer weather and for celebrating our planet! In our studio at 44 Gaukel St, Artshine students created a 3D display... Read More
Impressionism Cats from Artshine Students Up North!
We are constantly impressed by the amazing young artists from northern Canada! Artshine's partnership with Connected North allows students to discover their artistic abilities and have access to fantastic art... Read More
Chicks & Paint Pours! Recent Art Projects in Our Studio Locations
We had some amazing art workshops in our two studio locations recently! Art instructor and Atlantic studio head Clare taught students how to paint some little chicks (while actually studying... Read More
Part 3: Form | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals
This illusion of volume is the art fundamental we call Form, and while we can certainly define form as a simple flat shape given some dimension (a squared becoming a...
Part 2: Shape | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals
Shapes often occupy a similar space in the public consciousness as lines. This is to say, shapes are often dismissed as simplistic and primitive elements, which leads to them being...
Part 1: Line | Artshine’s Beginner’s Guide to Art Fundamentals
At its most basic, a line is simply the connection between two points in a page. However, lines can be incredibly complex, and understanding more about the complexity of lines...