About the Artist
I see the world around me through my own pair of spectacularly goofy glasses. My mission is to accentuate the positive and always resist the usual. My paintings depict places and objects I have created from my imagination, and they are my attempt to simplify our complex world. Painting and collaging bring joy to my life. Sharing my paintings is my way of offering joy to others. My canvas is my place to play, explore, and free myself of the confines of reality. I like to connect with my inner child and create with the freedom that children have when they make their art.
As I title my pieces I make light of my kooky world, merely as an attempt to invite the viewer in to visit and spend time borrowing my glasses, which, by the way, are heart-shaped and rose-coloured.
Art Education and Career
After receiving a Diploma in Fashion Design at Fanshawe College (London, Ontario) and working as a display artist for a large department store I studied Fine Art at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Before I could graduate, life took a couple of turns and I had the opportunity to live and continue my studies in Illinois, and finish in California. While living in San Jose, California for 21
years, I taught art to grades K-5, worked as the head set designer for a performing arts middle school, worked as a faux artisan contractor and also offered private art lessons and fabric sculpture classes to children and adults. After graduating from The Art Institute of Silicon Valley with an Associates Degree in Graphic Design I worked as a freelancer graphic designer before returning to Canada. Now settled in Strathroy, Ontario I continue to paint and experiment with mixed media, offer pet and house portraits by commission, and in October 2023 I will open my home studio for art classes and group paint parties.
This is me and my sister Yvonne Nangle
We both create art.
Her website is: www.yvonnenangleartcreations.com
My CV
Representation
Maud Gallery, Edmonton, AL (present)
Taren White Gallery, Paris ON (present)
Fringe Gallery, London ON (2017-2021)
Art Shows and Exhibits
2023: "Florals Exhibition," Group Show Exhibition, Taren White Gallery, Paris ON
2022: “Square Foot Show” Group Show Exhibition, Westland Gallery, London
2021: "Square Foot Show" Group Show Exhibit, Westland Gallery, London ON
2019: "London Artist Open Studio Tour" Guest of Michaela Devine, London ON
2019: "Marvelous Miniatures Art Show" Fringe Framing and Gallery, London On
2017: "Summer Arts Market" Fringe Framing and Gallery, London ON
2010: "Silicon Valley Open Studios" Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino California
2009: "Silicon Valley Open Studio" Cupertino California
2008: "Silicon Valley Open Studio" Palo Alto California
2007: "Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival", San Jose California
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree Fine Art (Studio) Honours, University of Guelph, Ontario
Associate of Science Degree Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale California
Associate of Arts Degree, Fashion Design (Merchandising), Fanshawe College, London ON