Mme Q.
Yelp
"All Are Welcome." This is the phrase that greets you at Robert Lange Studios. When you open the door and walk inside, you are likely to be greeted by a smiling person at the front desk and, particularly if you have a small child with you, they'll point around the corner and excitedly say "There's a swing in that room!"
Settle in on the swing and take in the art that is up for your enjoyment on the adjacent walls. Listen to someone pick out a tune on the piano in the room as you stroll around and take in the gorgeous paintings. (Or play a bit yourself if you feel so inclined...) Make your way up the stairs where you'll see another sign: "All Are Welcome." There, you might happen upon an artist at work who will let you hang around and ask questions. Lounge on the couches and discuss with a friend which painting speak to you the most, which one you could best imagine hanging in your own living room. Challenge your creativity (and entertain that aforementioned child) by building a rock sculpture. When you've taken in enough beautiful things to sustain you for the time being, make your way back downstairs and, if you're not yet ready to make a purchase, step out onto Queen Street. Don't be surprised if you find yourself asking "Did I really just have a great time at an art gallery?"
"All Are Welcome." The motto of Robert Lange Studios is what first brought me through the doors and into the gallery. It's such an important idea, one that doesn't readily come to mind for most people when they think of art galleries. But it's the friendly staff, the comfortable surroundings, and of course, the stunning paintings that bring me back whenever I have a free moment to pop in. Saving my pennies for the day when I can buy one of these paintings for myself.
Currently coveting #1: "Listen" by Adam Hall. I saw this stunning painting on the RLS Facebook page, and within 24 hours, I was in the gallery to admire it in person.
Currently coveting #2: "Poseidon with the Inflatable Nessie" by Nathan Durfee. Durfee's work never fails to put a smile on my face.