Ryo Arts Studio

08/25/2026

Rocks rocks and more rocks! Today just Rocked!

Airdrie Public Library

08/17/2026

Another day painting at the
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08/11/2026

Today I set out to bring more life into the waves...

08/10/2026

Another Monday painting for joy at the Airdrie Public Library .
Come by and say hi!

08/07/2026

I am pleased to share with you the latest finished painting by my student, Debbie Kirkham!

She has been working hard to develop a more flowing style of impressionistic brushwork and she's done a lovely job!

08/07/2026

This one has been growing slowly over the weeks. I'm trying to capture the sun-dappled look that nature gifted me through my window onto this canvas a few days ago.
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In all honesty I've nearly given up on this painting a couple of times. I work on it, lose confidence, then take a break and when I see it again I like it again. it's so back and forth...

07/28/2026

Today brought more shadows into the waves of my wine-dark sea. The motion of the waves in the ocean is starting to come to life.

​I'm so thankful for the opportunity to paint this at the Airdrie Public Library

07/27/2026

I'll be here until at least 6pm ❤️

07/27/2026

I have great news!

My classes will be held on Saturdays from 1-3pm in the Qualico Communities Create Space 1, at the Airdrie Library - Starting on Saturday, September 19!

You can sign up for the class at the following link: https://ryoarts.square.site/product/4-art-classes-saturdays-1-3pm-at-airdrie-library/7

I do keep the classes intentionally small, so spaces are limited.

I look forward to seeing you in class at the Library!

Starting on September 19, 2026Ages 12-99+------------------------------------------These on-going in-person classes are taught with a focus on skills-building. Ryo, the instructor, will guide you through painting or drawing in a way that focuses on learning skills at your level - be that beginner, a...

07/25/2026

I fell in love with the way the sunlight hit my current painting this afternoon. It dappled through the tree that grows in front of my window and I was *enchanted*. ... I may need to add that kind of light into the painting just to honour the magic of that moment...