Linda is a mixed media collage artist and art educator who has exhibited in Canada and abroad. Extensive experience in drawing, printmaking, photography and graphic design provides the eclectic palette used in her artwork. Imagery is assembled on wood, steel or paper to create a new narrative of repurposed materials that informs, inspires and delights.
Her creative passion was sparked at an early age when feeling compelled to glide her mom’s lipstick across the bathroom mirror and experiencing pure joy in the sensuous mark-making. She is a recovering graphic designer who dove back into fine arts after raising two boys. An arts educator and active member of the Markham Group of Artists, Linda has spearheaded several collaborative mosaics to hang in local venues. In addition to giving back to the community, Linda also gives art talks on cultivating creativity in all ages, hoping to spread the joy that expressive mark-making can bring.
“Growing up in northern Ontario where the woods were my playground and science lab fuelled me to explore my northern roots and spiritual connection to nature throughout my creative journey.”
EDUCATION
• Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie, ON): Visual Arts program
• University of Guelph (Guelph,ON): Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in printmaking
• George Brown College (Toronto, ON): Graphic Design program
• Art2Life Creative Visionary Program: 2021–22
• Art2Life CVP Academy: 2021–present
WORKSHOPS/TEACHING POSITIONS
Design Fundamentals Instructor:
Digital Image Design, Haliburton School of Art + Design, winter 2018
Artist workshops:
Unionville, Markham, King City and Aurora (2016 – present)
Team-Building Workshops:
• Western University Human Resources (2014)
• Ontario Govt. Consumer Services (2015)
• CST Consultants Inc. I.T. Dept, (2016)
Elementary School Projects:
2-day art projects (grades 1-6) in Unionville and Woodbridge (2010 –2019)
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Art director, project manager for collaborative mosaics —
• Tony Wong Place, Markham Metamorphosis 2023
• Larry Tod Place, Markham A Place to Call Home 2022
• Morgan Park Pool facility, Markham Coming Up Roses 2020
• Richmond Hill Welcome Centre Immigration Services Canada 150 2017
• Thornhill Community Centre Library Plugged In 2015
• Markhaven Seniors Home, Markham Toogood Pond diptych 2014
• Cornell Community Centre Library, Markham Learn, Grow, Inspire 2013
PUBLICATIONS
International Contemporary Artists ICA Publishing, New York (Nov. 2014)
Hidden Treasures art magazine, HT Publishing, UK (March 2015 issue)