Birdsong Studios

05/28/2026

Big thanks to our Kidz ART Zone kids for helping us field test a collective creation project. The young artists painting individual squares to create a mosiac image of a popular attraction. Can you see it? Can you name it?

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

How amazing it would be for your young creator to join us in July for a week that promises to be super fun. Check it out.

We only have 5 seats left in our Kidz ART Camp happening in July! What a creative journey this will be for youth artists ages 7 to 14. You can register online here: https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/product-page/kidz-art-camp-july

05/14/2026

We are very excited to be partnering with Indian Pan flame high river. A fresh collection of Alberta inspired art is now on display at this amazing restaurant. We have eaten there several times and have been blown away by the authentic flavours, price and service. See something you like? You can purchase it on our website and pick it up directly at Indian Pan flame high river.

Here's the link to our web shop: https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/russellthomasartgallerycanvasprints

05/13/2026

We only have 5 seats left in our Kidz ART Camp happening in July! What a creative journey this will be for youth artists ages 7 to 14. You can register online here: https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/product-page/kidz-art-camp-july

05/09/2026

One of the advantages of doing workshops in our studio is that we can go ahead whether we sell all our seats or only a couple. Last night, we had two incredibly talented artists join us for Paint Your Pet. Joanne and Karen did a great job on their dog portraits. Look at these cuties!

05/06/2026

This is the calm before the Kidz ART Zone jumps into action. Another full studio of young artists expected today.

05/06/2026

We have all kinds of pets in our lives: dogs, cats, goats, hamsters, hedgehogs, cows and even donkeys. What is your precious pet? And how does the opportunity to paint it strike your fancy? Our next PAINT YOUR PET workshop is on Friday from 6 to 9 pm in Birdsong Studios. Russell will pre-sketch your pet on canvas and be available to help as much (or as little) as you need. No experience necessary, all supplies provided and an unforgettable evening guaranteed.

Register in our web shop here: https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/workshops

05/05/2026

In three hours you will create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your pet. Hundreds of painters have proven this out in our PAINT YOUR PET workshops in High River, Okotoks, De Winton, Calgary, Cochrane and Pincher Creek. Our next one is coming up on Friday from 6 to 9 pm in Birdsong Studios in High River. No experience necessary and all supplies are included. Plus, Russell pre-sketches your pet for you on the canvas and will make himself available to help as much or as little as you need. Lots of seats available. Register in our web shop here: https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/workshops

Below is a range of pet portraits that came out of our most recent workshop in support of Infinite Abilities Assistance Dogs.

05/05/2026

AUCTION ALERT!
This original 16x60” painting of “Sisters in the Morning” is up for auction this week! Bids to start at $200 with $25 increments, winner will be announced on Sunday,May 10th at 9pm.