Meet Joanna Drummond and Roger Belley. They are the artists at Cinnamon Hill Studio in North Saanich, BC; a “busy, creative hive of activity.” Roger Belley dapples sunshine on his landscapes, Joanna continuously pushes her discipline in new directions.
Roger Belley is one of Alberta’s celebrated artists. Primarily self-taught, Roger studied at the University of Alberta as well as The Alberta College of Art. At age 12, he discovered that a good landscape painting could immerse him into a world of feelings. His watercolour landscapes evoke peaceful memories. View them on the Cinnamon Hill Studio website.
Originally from Toronto, Joanna Drummond moved from Ontario to Alberta in 1976, where she was instrumental in the community arts scene. During Joanna’s 35-year career, her work has been exhibited at The Mountain Galleries of Jasper, Banff and Whistler. She has enjoyed numerous private and public gallery showings throughout Western Canada. Joanna’s work has found its way into homes and collections all over the globe and we’re honoured to be selling her lovely and unique hand-sculpted houses in our store.
The work of Joanna Drummond is endlessly evolving. Joanna’s passion and talent in sculpting clay (blending traditional hand building with new unexpected techniques) and firing Raku has given her the confidence to gamble on her own intuition. ““My work is grounded in real values and experiences. Unless I attempt something beyond what I have already mastered, I will cease to grow”. Joannna Drummond
We’re eagerly awaiting pieces from her “Designer Bird Series”. Follow us on Instagram for news of their arrival!
Written by Domenica Mastromatteo