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Artist Statement:
I am a “maker” type of
creative and a bit of a
mystic. I enjoy the process
of experiencing the media I
use through physical touch,
movement, using various tools,
thinking, envisioning, feeling
and sensing the mystery of
spirit as I explore, create &
communicate through colour,
texture, pattern &
composition. I am always
fascinated and excited by what
happens when glazes of colour
and/or textured media are
built up. The wonder of
colour is a “constant” for me
and I take great delight in
mixing, blending and shaping
glazes on the painting
surface. I have found the
process to include broad
strokes of daring and
deliberate, delicate touches
which I believe characterize
many things about life in
general. My paintings often
have the effect of causing
people to feel embraced by
vivid colour and held by a
sense of peace, allowing them
to leave the experience of
viewing the painting with a
feeling of rejuvenation. I
find it very gratifying to be
able to create paintings which
are “gateways” or “pauses” for
people because I undergo much
the same experience when I am
creating them. I believe
Indira Ghandi’s words resonate
best as a descriptor of my
art; “vibrantly ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Goderich Art Gallery~Guest
Artist August 2009
Red Ribbon Event February
14-15/09 Fort Erie, ON
June 24, 11am-5pm "Crystal
Beach Art Festival" at
Waterfront Park in Crystal
Beach
SLMM 25th Anniversary Midwest
Regional Exhibition ~
"Meaning. Myth & Mystery"
September 17-November 9, 2007
at LeFevre Art Gallery, 1199
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Lenore Walker Biography:
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Age
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47
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Eclectic |
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| Education |
Professional Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
yoga,tai chi,socializing with friends,walking/hiking,rollerskating, dance, mentoring, cooking/entertaining, photography |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood - (1848 - 1854)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
I don't have just one!
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| Favorite Work of Art |
same as above!
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Creation, God/the Sacred Feminine, my family & friends, illustrated storybooks, life |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I began to get serious about art four years ago after a doctor's appointment. At the time I wasn't sure what was happening and I decided I wanted to express my heart's message & creativity intentionally while I could. I am well and have continued to paint! |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Lenore Walker’s journey towards creating fine art has been an evolution. After completing her master’s degree in religious education & enjoying employment in her first career as a religious education director, she turned her attention to pursuing more creative venues in 1992. Certified & trained in Old World decorative painting, she employed herself in creating environments for residential and commercial clientele. This work included mural work and tromp l'oeil which led to creating fine art works in a variety of styles and media. In summer of 2004 she focused her attention on contemporary abstract and experimental painting, honing her understanding of acrylic media, glazing techniques and abstracting landscapes and has studied under the direction of many accomplished fine artists. Lenore uses a variety of tools and media to achieve richly layered colour and textural dimension. She enjoys exploring media & the “wonder of the random factor” in working with layers. The product is a combination of restraint and spontaneity which reveals the artist’s thoughts, feelings, & experiences as a visual journal of creative spirit and Spirit. She has shown her work in many venues, including the Goderich & Southampton co-op galleries, is a lifetime member of the Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre and also has works in private collections in California, British Columbia and Ontario. A native of the Niagara region Lenore currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her feline buddy, Smokey. You can view more of her work at www.lenorewalker.com.
C.V.
Lenore Walker
#21 - 17 Simcoe St.
St. Catharines, ON
L2N 5C6
905-646-8849
Cell: 905-932-8356
lenore@lenorewalker.com
www.lenorewalker.com
www.absolutearts.com (“Portfolio Artists”: Lenore Walker)
Professional Goal
I continue to create and enjoy the art-making process, sharing these experiences with others be they artist colleagues, my kind 'fans' at exhibits or workshop participants. I am also adding art therapy certification to my expertise with the goal of increasing my knowledge, skills and awareness in the fields of counseling, spirituality, psychology and therapeutic art-making in an effort to further harmonize and personally integrate these aspects so that I may offer restorative art as an alternative modality and service to assist varied client groups who seek to experience holistic health and well-being.
Education
• 2003-present
…Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre art course (Painting Florals in Oils with Maria Klokkou)
...Graphic Design – Art & Design Fundamentals program at Niagara College (Fall 2008 semester: Life Drawing, Illustration, 2D & 3D Design, Typography)
...French language review, Wellington Centre for Continuing Education
…Art courses at Southampton Art School (Abstract Painting with Fluid Acrylics; Pastel Portraits; Living Oils; Abstracting the Landscape in Acrylics; Gold & Silver Leaf; Mandala Drawing; Yupo Paper techniques)
…Niagara College Continuing Education ~ Picture framing techniques course conducted on site at Kennedy Gallery/Picture Frame Warehouse in St. Catharines, ON, fall semester 2003; repeated & upgraded fall semester 2005
…Review & successful upgrade of Microsoft Office & Excel overview computer skills through the District School Board of Niagara’s Lifetime Learning Centre
…Props Building (mask-making techniques, sculpture, welding) and Costume Painting (fabric distressing & fabric painting techniques) at Stratford Festival Theatre School
• 1994-2002
Coursework and certification in International & Old World decorative paint finishes, colour theory, encaustic plaster techniques, painted canvas, & extended tromp l’oeil at Ritins Studio, Toronto, ON & the American Academy of Decorative Finishes, Scottsdale, AZ
• 1987
Master of Religious Education, Canadian Theological Seminary, Regina, SASK
• 1984
Bachelor of Religious Education, Emmanuel Bible College, Kitchener, ON
• 1983
General Bible Diploma, Emmanuel Bible College, Kitchener, ON
Experience
Decorative & Fine artist 2003-present
• Visual artist creating original works in oils, pastels, acrylics & mixed media
• Responsible for all aspects of administration including management, marketing, book-keeping & other operations
• Participation in local & regional art shows, associations & local gallery exhibits
• Teaching adults & children introductory art skills, faux finishes & colour theory in home studio & other locations, as well as creativity workshops for adults
• Accepted into juried shows & art exhibits (SLMM; Absolute Arts premiere level)
• Part-time employment as art media sales associate and product demonstrator at Weber’s Art Store, St. Catharines, ON
Decorative artisan 1992-2002
• Self-employed owner/operator Textures Interior Paint Finishes
• Consultation, recommendation & execution of a wide variety of decorative paint finishes for both residential and commercial clients in an effective & efficient manner
• Overseeing all aspects of administrating a small business including managing staff, obtaining contracts, marketing, accounting
• Teaching & instruction of staff & “do-it-yourselfers” in studio and for local paint retailers
• Participated in consistent professional development, upgrading of skills/techniques & certification for all staff artisans
• Subcontract projects in association with Ritins Studio, Pym & Cooper Custom Homes, McNamara & Reynolds Paint & Decorating, & various Niagara region finish coat painters
Skills
• Creative, detailed, motivated & reliable
• Excellent design sense
• Proven client/customer service, communication & product/service delivery skills
• Adept at discovering & researching information & ideas
• Effective time management & organizational skills
• Experience in project & personnel management, as well as all aspects of ownership/operation of a small business
• Successful mentor, teacher & facilitator with demonstrated leadership skills
Other Experience & Interests
• Art Supplies Sales Associate & product demonstrator, Weber’s Art Store, St. Catharines, ON
• Member/volunteer duties at Southampton Art School & Gallery involving installations collaboration & art sales; assistance & training volunteer colleagues; assistance with gallery renovations
• teaching/mentoring art & creativity workshops, reading, writing/illustrating, yoga, tai chi, entertaining, photography, roller-skating, walking
• Church volunteer work involving prayer ministry, Out of the Cold meal prep and serving, mentoring, Sunday School teaching, Summer day camp, worship leadership, study groups, women’s retreat speaker, art/poetry gallery, celebration of seasons of the church year using symbolic decor
• Participation in regional conferences (Arts In Worship, Intercessors, Prophecy, Worship Leaders, Church renewal, Bride of Christ, Local Churches Joint Worship and Cross Pollination)
• Regular art donations for Aids Fundraiser through Masai Foundation, Guelph, ON
• Attendance & participation in upcoming OATA conference, Toronto , ON
• Restorative art workshop at upcoming Women’s Addiction Recovery Mediation (WARM) retreat, May 7/09
• Volunteer with day hospice program at Hospice Niagara, Stabler Centre exploring art as therapy with volunteer staff and clients
• Periodic provision of art media for Kitchener-Waterloo’s ROOF organization (Reaching Our Outdoor Friends) helping street youth have greater access to materials for the art therapy program there
• Participation in research pilot at Beamsville Medical Clinic utilizing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and meditation practice
Events & Exhibitions
• February 2009 Red Ribbon Art Show and Sale, Fort Erie, ON, group exhibition
• June 2008, Crystal Beach Art Show & Sale, group exhibition (showcased recent collection of painted meditations about the Sacred Feminine with written reflections)
• February 2008 Red Ribbon Art Show, Fort Erie, ON, group exhibition
• October 2007 Assante Wealth Management Offices, Waterloo, ON, temporary installation
• September-December 2007 Mikreations Art Gallery, Virgil, ON, group exhibit
• September-November 2007 SLMM 25th Anniversary Midwest Regional Group Exhibit, LeFevre Gallery, Newark, Ohio
• June-October 2007, Jui Kali Gallery, Southampton, ON, group exhibit
• June 2007, Crystal Beach Art Show and Sale
• May 2007 Masai Centre Fundraising Auctions, Guelph, ON
• December 2006 Goderich Co-op Art Gallery~Guest Artist exhibit, Goderich, ON
• November 2006 Solo In-Studio Show, Guelph, ON
• 2005-2006 Southampton Art Gallery member’s ongoing group exhibit, Southampton, ON
• November 2005 Southampton Art Gallery~Guest artist exhibit; juried, Southampton, ON
• January 2005 Kennedy Gallery~Solo Show & exhibit, St. Catharines, ON
• August 2005 Kingston Women’s Art Festival~group show, Kingston, ON
• August 2005 Art in an Old Port Garden~group show, Port Dalhousie, ON
• June 2005 Crystal Beach Art Show~group show; juried, Crystal Beach, ON
• May 2005 5th Annual Niagara Artists Studio Tour sponsored by The Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art Centre~group show, Port Dalhousie, ON
• April 2005 Guest Artist, Webers Art Store, St. Catharines
• November 2004 Autumn to Advent In-studio show & sale, St. Catharines, ON
• October 2004 How Great Thou Art/Out of the Cold Art Show & sale; juried; St. Catharines, ON
• August 2004 Art in an Old Port Garden~group show, Port Dalhousie, ON
• March 2004 Arts In Worship Show & Sale; juried, St. Catharines, ON
Commissions
• 1999 - Association of Vineyard Churches of Canada, President’s office, painted canvas triptych hangings and decorative ornament, Langley, B.C.
• 2000 – illustration for story entitled “The Gardener” by D. Martens, St. Catharines, ON
• 2003 – spirit portrait, Ms. Sue Anne Adam, St. Catharines, ON
• 2005 – floral macro “Divine Descent”, Mrs. Gloria Kast, Sacramento, CA
• 2009 – poppy macro, Jenny Amy, Chantry Breezes B & B, Southampton, ON
Collections
• Jenny Amy, Chantry Breezes Bed and Breakfast, Southampton, ON
• Evelyn McCarthy, Guelph, ON
Current Gallery Representation
• Mikreations Art & Frame Gallery, Virgil/Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Memberships
• Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – Lifetime Member
• Fort Erie Arts Council, Ridgeway, ON – Member Artist (juried)
• Society of Layerists in Multi Media, Midwest Division – Associate Member
• Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL – Associate Member
Travel
• 2005 France (Nice, Tours, Paris – Musee D’Orsee, Rodin Museum Gallery, Chagall Museum, Cathedrals Sacre Coeur (prayers; reflection on Ste. Joan of Lorraine/Arc) and Notre Dame de Paris (vespers), personal pilgrimage to remains of Basilica of St. Martin
• 2005 California – San Francisco, Hang Art Galleries
• 2000 California - Napa/ Sonoma wine growing regions, San Francisco (collection of Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi), Sacramento, Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, CA ( art galleries, aquarium and Pacific Ocean)
• 1999 Antigua/Barbuda
• 1994 Arizona – Phoenix, Grand Canyon
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