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About My Work

My landscape artworks are based on a practice of walking, observing, plein air sketches and finally loose studio works. The Canadian Shield, rugged shorelines and dense swamps are my go-to reference. These environments are integral characters in my art. I believe our bond with nature is deep and I aim to express this symbiosis, offering viewers a window into the serene yet vibrant essence of untouched landscapes. My work is constantly expanding and evolving.

My abstract exploration is inspired by our intrinsic relationship with the exploring. Employing a minimalist acrylic palette, I use line, form, and shape to layer colours and patterns, creating depth and movement within my works. History and tales of shipwrecks, previous years of scuba diving, a love of water give inspiration to tell a tale of the sea.

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Selected Exhibitions

2024

Studio 13 Group Show, Vancouver BC

Loft Gallery Square Foot Show, Thornbury ON

Hamilton Plein Air Show, Hamilton ON

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Online

Canadian Art Daily Juried Show Online

Art in the Park, Oakville ON

PiArt Squared, Toronto ON

Buckhorn Arts Festival, Buckhorn ON

Colour and From Society Members Show, Etobicoke ON

 

2023

Joy II, Summer and Grace Small Show, Oakville ON

Matilda Swanson Square Foot Show - Gallery/Art Bar, Stratford ON

Wall Candy Noir Festival, Ottawa ONBuckhorn Arts Festival, Buckhorn ON

Niagara Pumphouse Outdoor Show, Niagara On The Lake

Colour and From Society Members Show, Niagara Falls ON

What Lies Below, Solo Show Joyner Gallery, Niagara Pumphouse

Square Yard Show, Paul Elia Gallery, Hamilton ON

Buckhorn Arts Festival, Buckhorn ON

Pelham Festival Of Arts, Fonthill ON

2022

Colour and Form Society Juried Show, Etobicoke

Paula White Diamond Big Ideas Show, Waterloo

Dundas Studio Tour, Dundas

Niagara Pump House Outdoor Show, Niagara On The Lake

Shorelines, Solo Exhibition, Paul Elia Gallery, Hamilton ON

Buckhorn Arts Festival, Buckhorn ON

Art in the Park, Oakville ON

2021

Colour and Form Online Juried Exibition

John B. Aird Gallery Florals Online Juried Show

Westland Squre Foot Show, London ON

WHAT - West Hamilton Artist Tour, Hamilton ON

2020

Westland Square Foot Show, London ON

West Hamilton Artist Tour - online

2019

Women’s Art Association Annual Juried Show” AG of Hamilton, Hamilton, ON

Paula White Diamond Square Ft Show Big Ideas, Kitchener ON

Art in the Park, Oakville ON 

Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Group Show Famous Living Artists, Hamilton ON

Wildwood Landscape Show, Cayuga ON

WHAT - West Hamilton Artist Tour, Hamilton ON

Wildwood Square Foot Show, Cayuga ON

2018

Wildwood Opening Group Show, Cayuga ON

PaulaWhiteDiamond Square Ft Show Big Ideas, Kitchener ON 

Grand Opening Show, Wildwood Gallery, Cayuga ON

Art on the Street, Guelph ON

The Scotland Show, Creative Works Gallery, Westdale ON

WHAT - West Hamilton Artist Tour, Hamilton ON

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton ON

Women's Art Association of Hamilton Juried Show, AGH Hamilton ON

Teresa Seaton Gallery, Game On, Burlington ON

2017

Work In Progress, The Cotton Factory, Hamilton ON

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton ON

Julia Veenstra Square Foot Show, Hamilton ON

PaulaWhiteDiamond Square Ft Show Kitchener ON 

Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Toronto ON

Waterdown Arts Fest, Waterdwon ON 

Cambridge Arts Festival, Cambridge ON

West Hamilton Artists Tour, Hamilton ON

 

2016

Play Time, Guelph ON

Landscape Paintings by Hamilton LaCloche Country Artists, Hamilton ON

Julia Veenstra Square Foot Show, Hamilton ON

PaulaWhiteDiamond Square Ft Show Kitchener ON 

Art in the Park, Milton ON
Dundas Studio Tour, Dundas ON

WHAT  - West Hamilton Artist Tour, Hamilton ON

Hamilton Look-Again, Carnegie Gallery, Dundas ON

 

2015

Julia Veenstra Square Foot Show, Hamilton ON

PaulaWhiteDiamond Square Ft Show Kitchener ON 

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto ON

Dundas Studio Tour, Dundas ON

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton ON

West Hamilton Artists Tour, Hamilton ON

Art on the Street Guelph ON

 

2014

Paula White Diamond 
Square Foot and Big Ideas Show, Kitchener ON

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton ON

Fine Art and Music Festival, Niagara Falls ON

Glenhyrst Art Gallery Juried Show, Brantford ON

Art by the Lighthouse, Niagara-On-The-Lake ON

Rosedale Art Fair, Toronto ON

West Hamilton Artists Tour, Hamilton ON

Artworks Oakville Juried Show, Oakville ON

 

2013

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton ON

Fine Art and Music Festival, Niagara Falls ON

Art on the Street Guelph ON 

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto ON 

West Hamilton Artists Tour, Hamilton ON 

Visual Art Mississauga Juried Show, Mississauga ON

Burlington Art Centre On-Line Auction, Burlington ON

 

2012

MIP Art in the Workplace, Hamilton, ON 

Art In Action Studio Tour, Burlington ON

WAAH Group Show, Carnegie, Dundas, ON 

Schomberg Village Street Gallery Schomberg ON 

Art on the Street, Guelph ON

West Hamilton Artists Tour Hamilton ON 

Waterdown Artisan & Craft Show Waterdown ON 

 

2011

Arts Hamilton Members Show Hamilton ON 

Sunrise Members Show Hamilton ON 

Square Foot Show Loft Gallery Clarksburg  ON 

PaulaWhiteDiamond Square Ft Show Kitchener ON 

Schomberg Village Street Gallery Schomberg ON

Art in the Park  Oakville  ON

Art on the Street  Guelph  ON 

Rejects  Propeller Gallery, Toronto  ON 

Time Frame Alton Mills  ON 

Sail and Canvas Bayfield  ON
Koosch Bistro Westdale  ON

Parallel Lines Sunrise Gallery, Hamilton  ON 
Board Games, Albion Hotel, Guelph  ON
International Women Celebrate!  AyrSpace, Ayr  ON
Art in the Workplace, MIP, Hamilton ON

 

2010

Arts Hamilton Members Xmas Show and Sale, Hamilton ON Volunteer Hamilton, Hamilton ON

Art in Action, Burlington ON

Square Foot Show, Paula White-Diamond Gallery, Waterloo ON

Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto ON

Art on the Street, Guelph ON

Burlington Arts Centre Arts & Crafts Festival, Burlington ON

Multiples Show, Loft Gallery, Clarksburg ON

Riverdale Art Walk, Toronto ON

Timeraiser, Hamilton ON

 

2009

One of a Kind, Toronto ON

Art in Action Studio Tour. Burlington ON

Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto ON

Junction Arts Festival, Toronto ON

Art in the Yard, Elora ON

Art on the Street, Guelph ON

Art 2009, Toronto ON 

 

2008

Art and Wine, Niagara on the Lake ON

Art in the Park, Oakville ON

Art on the Street, Guelph ON

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto ON

Afloat Sunrise Gallery, Hamilton ON 

Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Sale

Southwest Hamilton Artists Studio Tour, Hamilton ON

 

2007

Food and Wine Show, Sunrise Gallery, Hamilton ON

Queen Street West Art Crawl, Toronto ON

Art in the Park, Oakville ON

Desmond Juried Show, Ridgetown ON

Southwest Hamilton Artists Studio Tour, Hamilton ON

Festival International Montreal en Arts, Montreal QC

 

2006

Arts Hamilton Members Xmas Show and Sale, Hamilton ON

Hillebrand Artisans at the Winery, Niagara-On-The-Lake ON

International Art Expo, Montreal QC 
Southwest Hamilton Artists Studio Tour, Hamilton ON

Canadian Artists in the Czech Republic, Prague CZ

Toronto Art Expo, Toronto ON

 

 

Residency

2024       Watershed Studios, Galway, Ireland

2023       Creator in residence, The Weave Shed,
                Hillswick, Shetland UK

2023        I Made it through the Wilderness,
                Gibraltar Pt. Artscape, Toronto Island

2015        Spark Box Studio, Picton ON    

2010        Hambidge Centre for Creative Arts, Georgia  USA

2003        Artists Residency Programme, Pouch Cove  NFLD 

 

Awards and Grants

2019        Best Person/Visual Artist Hamilton Community News

2017        Image chosen, Niagara Arts Calendar 2018

2008        Finalist Logo Design King William Art Walk Hamilton 

2006        Exhibition Assistance – Ontario Arts Council

2006        Winner - Hillebrand Artists Series Wine Label

Check out my Interview with Artists in Canada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1KEOlgKa0

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