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About Monika
A visual fine artist and Christian who captures the vitality and energy that surrounds us each day. She tries to lift up our spirits through her art and create an atmosphere of calm and joy. While not in competition with a camera, she is far more interested in evoking a memory of a similar experience in the viewer, or creating a feeling of joy and happiness. She is a left-handed, neurodiverse, self-taught individual who loves to help people.
A Contemporary Impressionist and Realist is the best way to describe her artistic style. Favourite mediums are oil, acrylic, and watercolour. Awarded at the Mayor's Show, and exhibited at the McKay Art Centre for several years in Markham, many works are collected internationally. She was a yearly participant in the Innisfil Studio Tour, recently moved to Barrie. Monika is a member of the Barrie Art Club, Plein Air Group, Society of Canadian Artists, and International Watercolour Society of Canada. Home Studio/Gallery visits by appointment only.
Her Original Paintings are for sale here. If looking for Prints, Giclée canvas, or Gift Certificates please see PIXELS.
Other décor and gift items showcasing her art can be seen at the link for SOCIETY6.
Specialty
Landscapes, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolour, and enjoys both Plein Air and Studio work.
Resolution
Actual colours may vary slightly due to photography lighting. Also, every computer has a screen resolution that may show colours differently.
Return Policy
We hope you will love the art that you order. If you don't, please contact us to discuss return. Full refund minus shipping if returned within 30 days.
Testimonials
" Magnificent rural landscape painting, Monika! Wonderful colors, depth and composition!"...by Hanne K
"I love your various styles of moose!"...by Raymond D
"Beautiful Work!"...by Karol L
"Amazing Artwork!"...by Sergei S
"Makes me happy every time I see it"...by Carolyn M
Event & Achievements List
2022
- Nov - Completed 3 day Sketching Retreat by Sketching Like An Architect
- Sept - Attended Masterclass of Acrylic University, with Jed Dorsey and Dianna Shyne
- Mar - Completed Masterclass of Plein Air Live four-day intensive course of advanced Plein Air Painting
- Jan - Completed Watercolor Live taught by Master Watercolorists
2021
- Nov 13-Dec 11 - Several pieces were chosen for display at the "Be Contemporary" gallery in Stroud, Ontario (just south of Barrie), gallery link here: Becontemporary Gallery
- Nov 10-13 Attended Realism Live Art Conference by Master artists
- Nov 6 & 7 - Innisfil Studio Tour "Autumn Art Show" at Innisfil ideaLAB and Library (location and times- here)
- Oct - My painting "Fall Harvest Still Life" was Featured in the Fine Art America Ontario Group: https://bit.ly/3nIunvJ
- Sept - My painting (Wave) was Featured in the Fine Art America Ontario Group: https://bit.ly/3lmVQlo
- Aug - My painting (Red Rock Ontario) was featured! https://bit.ly/3nnLhkS
- July - My painting (Whitefish River) was featured! https://bit.ly/3rL9uln
- January 3 - March 2 - Art displayed at the "Be Contemporary Gallery" located on Yonge St in Stroud, Ontario (just south of Barrie). Open by appointment only.
Contact me to arrange a studio appointment where you can see original paintings that are still available, as well as current work.