Art Cart

Art Cart is a partnership between Workman Arts and Gifts of Light, which pairs established Workman Arts member artists with CAMH client services to provide peer-to-peer arts instruction, with an emphasis on skill development and creative exploration.

These art workshops connect artist instructors living with mental health and/or addiction experiences, with those currently utilizing CAMH client services. Through an in-depth and structured 10-week workshop series, CAMH clients are able to explore various artistic mediums and build a body of work.

Questions about Art Cart? Please contact Membership Administrative and Programs Manager, Azul Baez at: azul_baez@workmanarts.com

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2023 ART CART FALL SHOWCASE

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Abstract marker illustration in magenta, cyan and green. A grid with an organic shape overlaid is coloured in alternating colours.

Alda Magueta

Abstract Colour
marker on paper
9×12 in

Line art of an aloe vera plant in green.

Alda Magueta

Cactus
marker on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “Cactus growing in the desert.”

Line art of a twig with two leaves; the twig is brown and the leaves are red.

Alda Magueta

Leaf Umbrella
marker on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “The leafs that look like an umbrella.”

Abstracted painting of a sunset. Blue dots and gold strokes fill the background, a bright orange sun in the foreground and below are strokes of blue and green.

Andrew

A New Day
acrylic on canvas board
8×8 in

Artist Statement: “Getting back to painting. Haven’t painted for a while.“

Abstract painting of a diamond shape with four borders. The borders are painted in red, orange, yellow and purple, with each border having a line of dots through it.

Andrew

Neon Lights
acrylic on canvas board
8×10 in

Artist Statement: “Going with the flow.“

Marker illlustration of pink flowers with a yellow center and green leaves.

Andrew Johnston

Daisies #7
watercolour markers on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “I had fun.“

Abstract marker illlustration composed of many small strokes of green, yellow and orange. The strokes form three white circles and a blank pathway at the bottom.

Andrew Johnston

Path in Fall
watercolour markers on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “I had fun.“

Marker illlustration of flowers in yellow and pink with green stems and leaves. The flowers are lined with a thin black marker.

Andrew Johnston

Yellow Daisies
watercolour markers on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “I had fun.“

Marker illustration of a circle divided into four quadrants. Top left is filled with red and blue dots with the letters SWV inside. Top right is filled with yellow circles and the letters QT in red. Bottom left has a black silhouette of a person jumping with a green background. Bottom right has a black silhouette of a person with their leg in the air on a blue background.

Anthony

Active Education
marker on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “This piece motivates to do better in my artwork. Just looking at this end result gives me pleasure. I want to continue to make amazing work because it’s fun and very rewarding!“

Tote bag with a screenprinted cat on it in red.

Baha

Cat Tote
silk screen ink on tote bag
15×15 in

Abstract linocut print in black and white composed of stripes in different directions.

Baha Hneihen

22Baha
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Blobs in an array of colours connected by twig like lines to form a tree.

Barbara

Fall
mixed media on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “I was very happy to reconnect with art through this program. I forgot how much I like it and how good I can be.“

A blue blob with purple lines engulfs a yellow, green and orange blob with black dots to represent an amoeba eating yeast under a microscope.

Builder

Amoeba
oil pastel on paper
8×11.5 in

Artist Statement: “It is a representation of what an Amoeba looks like under a microscope when it eats a piece of yeast. Quite like humans interact with the environment around them.“

An abstracted black animal composed of black, grey and blue pastel strokes on a background of brown.

Builder

Confussion
oil pastel on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “This is a statement piece on how humans at times behave in ways that are much closer to the animal kingdom rather than the civilized developed beings we see ourselves as. Sometimes animals & humans are not that different.“

Pastel illustration of a docked boat with a sunset in the background.

Builder

Harbour Light
oil pastel on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “Something about the water has always relaxed me and put me at ease, especially at night. I wanted to create a piece that showcase that calm.“

An image of the Beatles in purple is screenprinted overtop an image of a Doritos bag in orange on a white t shirt.

Conor

Doritos and the Beetles
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size large

Artist Statement: “It’s Doritos and The Beetles, a good combination of commercialization“

An abstract marker illustration of a green mountain with a grey mountain range on the horizon.

Craig

Wilderness
marker on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “Green Space“

An ink tracing of a flower branch in blue, red and green.

Danny DiMarco

Hawaiian Tree
ink on tracing paper
11.5×8 in

Abstract painting composed of large, roughly painted rectangles in black, brown, green and yellow.

Danny DiMarco

Psychedelic Colours
acrylic on paper
11×8.5 in

Artist Statement: “Design and colour“

Beige t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a cat, the words 'God Bless' and a truck.

Delroy

Free Expression
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size large

A white t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of Superman on the top left and Terry Fox on the bottom.

Delroy

Inner Strength Tank
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size small

A forest scene with black, barren trees and small houses in front of an orange sky.

DKosower

Red Sky at Night
oil pastel & acrylic on canvas board
9×12 in

Abstract pastel illustration featuring a large blue hand in the bottom left corner, the name Dorothea, red hearts on an orange background at the top with dark black strokes below and green strokes on the right side.

Dorothea

me and the river
pastel on paper
14×11 in

Artist Statement: “a few images of memories from a distant past when I use to walk with my father near the river“

Black t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a cat with the word 'Kitten' in green.

Doug

Cat T-shirt
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size extra large

Black t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a dog with the word 'Mutt' below it in purple.

Doug

Give a Dog a Bone
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size extra large

Grey t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a dog with line art inside its face done in blue.

Doug

Winter Wolf
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size small

Black linocut print of a house in white on a black background.

Doug Tompkins

BOBBY ORR
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Artist Statement: “He plays for the Boston Bruins.“

Black linocut print of various letters scrambled on a black background.

Doug Tompkins

My Best Friend
ink on paper, linocut
7×5 in

Artist Statement: “It’s good work.“

Black linocut print of a house in white on a black background.

Doug Tompkins

The Wonderland (Dec 2024)
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Artist Statement: “This is the first time I made something this way.“

Collage of various images on a gold, glitter background framed by striped fur. The images include various images of cats.

E. Franklin

“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”
fabric, faux fur, photos, paper, acrylic paint, ribbon, and fake rhinestones on canvas
12×12 in

Artist Statement: “A whimsy piece reflecting “girls” glamour and fun times.“

Photograph of a monarch butterfly close up.

E. Franklin

Fall Butterfly
photographic print, framed
10×12 in, framed

Artist Statement: “Beautiful Photo of Butterfly Framed“

Photograph of a sunset filled with a bright orange sun exposed through clouds.

E. Franklin

Sunset on Koh Samui Gulf of Thailand
photographic print, framed
10×12 in, framed

Artist Statement: “Beautiful Sunset at Taling Ngam Beach Koh Samui Gulf of Thailand“

Abstract artwork featuring three chocolate chip cookies floating amidst smoke coming out from a blunt.

E.C.W. Janes

Cookies for the belly, smoke for the mind
watercolour on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “First time doing art. I was hesitant, but the instructor guided me in a way that it didn´t felt difficult“

Haze of watercolours blended together in blue and green with white dots overlayed throughout. A small face illustration sits at the bottom beside the artists signature.

E.C.W. Janes

Raindrops
watercolour on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “me under the rain“

Line art of a pear filled with three swatches of green.

Elizabeth

Pear
watercolour on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “I like minimalism“

Watercolour painting of a cactus with three arms with pink flowers on top and dark green hairs.

FAS

Cactus
mixed media on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “One of the first pieces I made completely on my own. I use to be just an observant in the class, now I’m one of the best!“

Watercolour painting of several red cherries with green leaves scattered on a white page.

FAS

Cherrys
watercolour on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “Art has grown in me, I’m proud of my creations.“

Geoff

Groovy 70’s Tote
silk screen ink on tote bag
15×15 in

Linocut print of two abstracted faces in white on a black background.

Gladys Oduraa

Star Trak
ink on paper, linocut
7×5 in

Artist Statement: “Star Trek is a good track.“

Abstract linocut print composed of white lines scattered on a black background.

Gladys Oduraa

Superman
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Artist Statement: “Feeling empowered with Superman!“

Abstract linocut print composed of white lines scattered on a black background.

Gladys Oduraa

Travel Map on Sea
ink on paper, linocut
7×5 in

Marker illustration of a CAMH Lunch room.

Ilma Bint-E-Aziz

The Lunch Room
brush pens on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “About my enjoyable and relaxing stay at the lunch room at CAMH.“

Oil pastel illustration of a house with trees and a picket fence in front of a blue sky.

Ivory

Home sweet home, Dog House
oil pastel on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Dog house reminds me of home because I’m year of the dog.“

Oil pastel illustration of green dinosaurs in front of a blue sky.

Ivory

The Ocean, the Dinosaurs
oil pastel on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Home sweet home.“

A page filled with blue oil pastel.

Ivory

Wide Open Spaces
oil pastel on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Blue big open“

Beige t shirt screenprinted with six flowers with the words 'Flower Power' below in green.

Jackey

Flower Power
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size large

Black t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a dog with line art inside its face done in blue.

Jackey

Wolf Dancer
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size extra large

Linocut print of staggered circles with bicycles and vehicles inside. A square with a prism inside sits below.

Javaria

Lambda
ink on paper, linocut
7×5 in

Artist Statement: “A way of life.“

Jeff

Apple Tree 2 Weeping Willow
zine
4×5.5 in ea

Artist Statement: “Weeping willows are the most beautiful trees. this is a zine about my love for them and my imaginary trip to Mars.“

A painted scene of a forest in the winter with barren trees and snow falling down. In the center is a flowing river.

Jo-Anna

Shooting Star
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Artist Statement: “A reflection of unique transformation“

Acrylic painting of a poinsettia flower on a dark blue background.

Joan Solomon

Christmas Poinsettia
acrylic paint on canvas board
8×8 in

Artist Statement: “This artwork is a celebration of the holiday season“

A painted scene of a little blonde girl in front of a lake painted in vibrant colours. There are trees in green, orange and red surrounding a bright blue lake with houses in the background.

Joan Solomon

Inspired by Canadian artist Maud Lewis
acrylic paint on paper
9×11 in, framed

Artist Statement: “This work is based on the style and colours of the artist Maud Lewis. The theme of the art cart is imitating another artist“

A painted scene of a forest in the winter with barren trees and snow falling down. In the center is a flowing river.

Joan Solomon

Winter Scene
acrylic paint on canvas
10×10 in

Artist Statement: “This artwork shows a winter scene with trees and water in grey-blue colours“

A painting of a mohawk fish painted in vibrant green, red and blue with the words 'Mohawk fish' below it. Bordering the artwork are two rows of hearts.

Kathryn Boncza

Crested Char Fish
acrylic on canvas board
8×8 in

Artist Statement: “It was supposed to be a t-shirt.“

Illustration of a horse drawing a carriage through a forest. The foreground has lily of the valley flowers, tall palm trees and the background is filled with a plaid pattern of blue and green with birds in the sky.

Kathryn Boncza

Grimm’s Fairytale
marker on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Inspired by Rumi & Grimm in the 12th c.“

An illustration of a blue, striped horse feeds its kid.

Kathryn Boncza

Horse
marker on paper
12×9 in

A large red stop sign above the word 'xenophobia' drawn in marker.

Kieran

Stop Xenophobia
marker on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “Be open minded and accept more.“

Linocut print of three vertical panels, the first filled with horizontal hatches, the second of two books atop a head, and the last with more horizontal hatches.

Krishen De Silva

The Man and Books.
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

A linocut print of an abstracted elephant on a black background.

Krishen De Silva

Yana Kadhal
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Artist Statement: “It’s about big love.“

An oil pastel illustration of numerous overlaid arches coloured in orange.

Kurt Rostek

The Village
ink and pastel on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “A construct taking place in a subterranean village. “

An oil pastel illustration consisting of squiggles of green, orange and blue.

Kurt Rostek

Windy North
oil pastel on paper
11×8.5 in

Artist Statement: “Cold water rock and pine.“

Black marker writing: 'I am black and I drink coffee. You got a problem with that.' Signed S.T.K.

midadway

Free Speech
marker on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “Fight against discrimination – financial, physical, spiritual, racial. “

Silhouettes of barren tree branches overlaid a collage of red and orange leaves blended together.

mulvi

Autumn
digital image
8×12 in

Artist Statement: “Many abstract layers blended in background. Trees are real“

A bust of a man made from various candies and desserts in black and white.

mulvi

Man Food
digital image
10×10 in

Artist Statement: “A man made out of candy and deserts“

An abstract illustration of a turtle consisting of a semi-circle body in yellow and green with orange arms and legs and a pink protrusion below.

Muon

Turtle
marker on paper
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Colours“

A checkerboard of various tones of red, green and blue is overlaid by an image of a fetus inside a cracked egg above a nest.

Myrna

Life
mixed media on canvas
16×12 in

Artist Statement: “impossible the child will grow and hatch in the egg shell.“

A checkerboard of various tones of red, green and blue is overlaid by an image of a fetus inside a cracked egg above a nest.

Myrna

Numbers
mixed media on canvas
12×16 in

Artist Statement: “A puzzle. guess. find the numbers“

A painting of the earth meshed with a human heart held in two hands floating in the center of a light blue background. Two symmetrical doves holding ribbon in their beaks fly above.

Myrna

World Peace
mixed media on canvas
16×12 in

Artist Statement: “Save the dying earth.“

An olive painted in water colour with green and yellow.

Olive

Ripe
watercolour on paper
12×8 in

Artist Statement: “It was difficult to try watercolour for the first time but i love the result.“

Various layers of ripped construction paper in yellow, pink, orange, red, white, and blue form a skyline resembling of a sunset over water.

Olive

Sunset by the beach
mixed media on paper, collage
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “Like a perfect day at the beach, this piece was really fun to make.“

A white t shirt screenprinted with an illustration of a truck in blue.

Pempa

Construction Zone
silk screen ink on t-shirt
adult size large

A watercolour of a rose painted in red with a green stem.

Rosemary

flower
watercolour on paper
8×12 in

Artist Statement: “a simple flower. my first time using watercolours“

A pencil drawing of a rose is surrounded by smudges of red and green, with an imprint of a rose in black on the side.

Rosemary

rose on fire
mixed media on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “I love the look of a rose on fire, very theatrical!“

A square canvas covered in red paint with thick strokes creating a chevron pattern.

Sally

Fire Woods
acrylic on canvas board
8×8 in

Artist Statement: “Sexually.“

A linocut print consisting of six shapes; a triangle, Y shapes, an O, a rectangle and two cube shapes, on a black background.

Shawn Mohamed

Shawn Wychwood
ink on paper, linocut
5×7 in

Two squiggles of black border a pink illustration of tree branches painted on a teal background.

Stacey

Anecdotes for the Untrained Eye
acrylic on canvas board
9×12 in

Artist Statement: “Calming“

A line drawing of two flying squirrels, one jumping from one tree to another with the other sitting in its nest.

Stacey

Humble Harvest
pencil on tracing paper
11.5×8 in

Artist Statement: “Working & resting happily.“

An abstract painting of rectangles painted in various colours on a thick white grid.

Stacey

On the Edge
acrylic on canvas board
8×8 in

Artist Statement: “Peculiar feeling.“

A drawing of a green dragon in the air with fire coming out of its mouth.

Steve Stevenson

Dragon
pastel on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “dragons are amazing“

A pencil drawing of an open lily flower in black and white.

Steve Stevenson

lily
carbon on paper
12×9 in

Artist Statement: “drawing made easy. for this drawing I used carbon paper.“

A pattern of hearts drawn in green, purple, red and pink. Each line is a different colour.

Virginia

Love
watercolour on paper
9×9 in

Artist Statement: “first watercolour exercise“

A marker illustration of a nature scene; blue squiggles representing water in the background, a green tree in the foreground with a squirrel below, a sun in the corner. Below is a heart writing 'I LOVE YOU' and below it is orange text writing 'follow mom baby'. On the right side writes 'my parrot is sad, looking for a soulmate!' in blue.

Zaheer Husnain

A Parrot Looking for Soulmate
marker on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “I love all creations created by All Mighty God. but Parrot has a special place in my heart. I could not afford to have it with me“

A depiction of Jesus illustrated in marker holds the earth in their hands. To the right writes, 'Ahh! Jeuses trying to save world but his head is spinning like a spiral.'

Zaheer Husnain

Jesus Trying to Save the World
marker on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “I believe Jesus & other prophets trying & praying to save the world we live in with other creatures. But Loosing Harmony.“

Two cupped hands illustrated in marker with the words 'people of universe praying empty handed for cure for other peoples.'

Zaheer Husnain

People Praying to Cure Peoples
marker on paper
8.5×11 in

Artist Statement: “People praying & trying to cure other people but their hands are empty like their hearts.“

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