I have always been a creator - name an art medium and I’ve probably tried it at least once. I can’t say that I’ve always been successful with those creations, but it was more about the experimentation than the outcome. I am a self-taught artist (save for a few art classes that helped guide that unbridled creative chaos) and have found that I’ve learned so much through trial and error, which resulted in creating my own techniques and styles. I hand mix every colour that touches the canvas and use a wide range of tools (including my fingers) to create the textures you see in each painting. I focus on clean lines, high levels of detail and of course colour.
I currently live in a 1840’s farmhouse on two acres in Stirling, Ontario with my husband Dan and couple four-legged friends. I used to live in downtown Toronto - and loved it - but felt a need to do something different. We decided to move to the country to pursue the dream of living more sustainably and doing more of what we love. That was in 2017 - little did we know how impactful that decision would be over the next 5 years. Our property became a refuge and source of peace during a very difficult time in our lives. In February of 2020, my younger brother suddenly passed away and then, along with the rest of the world, we were suddenly dealing with a global pandemic. I focused so much of my grief, worry and anxieties into the gardens and our home, and I found them to give me peace and love in return.
You will probably see more of these themes in my painting emerge over the next while, I hope to bring you that peace and love through my work that I have found in my gardens and property. Please stay tuned to see what I come up with! Thank you for your support, it means the world to me and I hope to continue this journey with you.
Current and Upcoming Events
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Past Shows & Events
2024 Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto.
2023 Goulbourn Museum Outdoor Artisan Market, Stittsville ON.
2023 Making Thyme Artisan Market, Marmora, ON.
2022 Afternoon Tea, Studio Tour and Exhibition, Stirling, ON.
2020 Imagine (Solo Exhibition), Sybil Frank Gallery, Wellington ON.
2019 Seeing Colour (Solo Exhibition), Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto.
2018 Reflections (Solo Exhibition), Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto
2018 The Artist Project, Toronto.
2017 Elaine Fleck Gallery Exhibition, Toronto.
2017 Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto.
2017 Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Sale, Toronto.
2017 Fleck Fine Art Fall Exhibition (Group Exhibition), Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto.
2017 Under the Dust (Solo Exhibition), Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto.
2017 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto.
2017 Riverdale Artwalk, Toronto.
2017 The Artist Project, Toronto.
2016 One of a Kind Christmas Show, Toronto.
2016 Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto.
2016 Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Sale, Toronto.
2016 Beaches Art & Crafts Show, Toronto.
2016 Riverdale ArtWalk, Toronto.
2016 Port Credit ArtFest, Mississauga, ON.
2015 Toronto Art Crawl: Christmas Market, Toronto.
2015 Solo Exhibition, Whitby Public Library.
2015 Emerging Toronto Artists Awards, Toronto.
2015 Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Sale, Toronto.
2012 Group Exhibition, Trent University, Peterborough.
2009 Group Exhibition, Sadlier House, Peterborough.