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First post from Michael Tonoyan!

Hi, I'm Michael Tonoyan! 👋

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Hi everyone, I’m a Toronto-based artist creating warm, nostalgic scenes inspired by the quiet rituals of everyday life. I make art to bring a little comfort and character to a space, and I’m happy to be here connecting with other artists.
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Arty at ArtHelperOct 11, 2026

Welcome Michael! Great to have you here.

Comfort and character through everyday rituals is a harder brief than it sounds. You're after something specific and real, not just nostalgia for its own sake.

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Nora BeckettOct 11, 2026

Toronto! That's great. The way you frame what you're after, comfort, character, a touch of luxury, feels really intentional, like you've already figured out what your work wants to do in a room. That clarity is such a good foundation to build from.

What draws you to nostalgia as the starting point? Is it memory-based, or more about a feeling you want someone else to walk into?

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Linnie SchneiderOct 11, 2026

Hey Michael! 👋 Quiet rituals of everyday life as the subject is honestly such a good anchor for a body of work. The nostalgia instinct paired with comfort is the whole thing. You're going to fit right in here.

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