Nadine was introduced to art early but didn’t start her practice until 2007. Her education consisted of weekly instruction, workshops, and open studios, leading to a mentorship program with Jean Pedersen. Nadine also attended open studio retreats with Brian Atyeo. In 2020, she completed the 12-week Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton and returned in 2021 as an alumna to complete the course again to further her expertise. In addition to gallery exhibitions, Nadine has numerous paintings in private and corporate collections. In April 2021, she received her Signature Status with the Federation Of Canadian Artists. She maintains an active membership with the Leighton Art Center and the Federation Of Canadian Artists.
“Painting feels like my own personal language. I communicate using a juxtaposition between layers, lines, marks, and shapes. Drawing inspiration from my environment, I identify most strongly with flowers and food because of the deep connection between family and community. Using paint, collage, crayons, and pencil, I explore interesting compositions that reflect those relationships and their diversity.”
Working in acrylic mixed media, Nadine’s intuitive approach to contemporary abstract painting opens a world of wonder and joy for herself and the viewer. The recurring themes in her paintings are her use of bright colours, layering of acrylic paint, and collage to create depth and texture. Incorporating play into all her work using pencils, crayons, a trowel, stencils, and various other tools helps develop surface integrity, enabling the work to be enjoyed from a distance as well as close up.
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Representation
Lineham House Galleries 33 Elma St W, Okotoks, AB T1S 1J7
Singulart Online Gallery Paris, France
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Selected Awards
2022 Honourable Mention in Recognition for “Peeling Back The Layers” in “Limitless” Exhibition with the Federation of Canadians Artists
2021 AFCA Signature Status with the Federation Of Canadian Artists
2021 Honourable Mention in recognition for “Ocean Blue” in “Abstracted” with the Federation of Canadian Artists
2020 Honourable Mention in recognition for “Pansies And Violas” in “Concept” Exhibition and Competition Federation Of Canadian Artists
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Teaching
Layering The Ground with Mixed Media March 4th, 2023
Layering The Ground with Mixed Media January 29, 2023
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Juror
2022 Active Status Application Intake – February 2023 – II
2021 NOW Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2021 RETRO Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
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Exhibitions
2023 Market Amour, 500 Collective, Calgary, AB, Feb 11th
2022 Winter Market, 500 Collective, Calgary, AB, Dec 3rd
2022 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Limitless Online Exhibition Nov 1st – Nov 30th
2022 Abstract’d Art Collective “Sunset Artfest”, Edmonton, Alberta June 4th
2022 Chroma Collective Gallery “Create: Nurture Inspiration, May 1st – June 30th
2022 Federation Gallery Online Federation Showcase. March 1st – 31st
2021 Canadian Designer Showcase, Canmore, Alberta, Dec 2nd to Dec 5th
2021 Abstract’d Art Collective, Art After Dark, November 18
2021 Abstract’d Art Collective Art Walk & Pop-Up, October 3rd
2021 Art On 9th Invermere, BC, “Summer Exhibit” July 25th – Oct 30th
2021 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Success April 19th – May 2nd
2021 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Abstracted Feb 22 – March 7th
2020 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Ten Squared December 14th -23rd
2020 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Concept Art Exhibition and Competition, November 3rd – 15th
2020 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Small Artworks Exhibition August 17th – 30th
2020 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Painting On The Edge Exhibition July 13 – August 2
2020 FCA Transitions Online Spring Art Show and Sale March 25th to April 30th
2019 Art On 9th 1211 – 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB January 10th -March 10th
2018 Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Bloom Exhibition April 3 -15th
2018 FCA Spring Into Art Show and Sale at Strathcona Community Hall March 9th – 10th
2017 The Salon 12″x 12″ Exhibition at Art On 9th, 1211 – 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB. Nov 30th to Jan 7th, 2018
2017 Art On 9th 1211 – 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB. Nov 9th to Jan 7th, 2018
2016 Leighton Art Centre Christmas In The Country Art
2016 Vales Greenhouse Art Show and Sale, Black Diamond
2016 Federation of Canadian Artists Celebrating 35 Years Mad About Art
2016 Personal Journeys – A Nine Artist Show April 21 – 24, Calgary, Alberta
2016 Beacon Original Art Show and Sale, Calgary
2016 Federation of Canadian Artists All Things Spring Art Show and Sale, Calgary
2015 ArtUp Calgary
2015 Leighton Art Centre Christmas In The Country Art
2015 Federation of Canadian Artists Mad About Art Show and Sale, Calgary
2015 Canmore Art Guild Art Show, Featuring All FCA Members, Canmore Art Guild Gallery at Elevation Place
2015 Vale’s Greenhouse Art Show and Sale, Black Diamond
2015 Federation of Canadian Artists Absolutely Art Show and Sale
2014 Art Up Calgary
2014 Calgary Art Walk September 4th
2014 Art In The Atrium, Market On Macleod
2014 Swinton’s Art Show and Gala
2014 Brushed With Flair Art Show and Sale
2013 Swinton’s Art Show and Gala
2012 Swinton’s Art Show and Gala
2011 Swinton’s Art Show and Gala, Calgary
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Education
2022 Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton Feb 24 to May 31
2021 Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton Feb 28 to June 1
2020 Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton Feb 21 to June 1
2019 Master Class 4 x 4 series with Jean Pederson
2018 Master Class 4 x 4 Series with Jean Pederson
2017 Master Class 4 x 4 Series with Jean Pederson
2016 Master Class 4 x 4 Series with Jean Pederson
2015 Master Class 4 x 4 Series with Jean Pederson
2009 – 2015 Swinton’s Art – Studied Oil, Watercolour and Acrylic with Paula Henchell.
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Affiliations
2022 – Federation of Canadian Artists, Associate Signature Member
2022 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Calgary Chapter, Associate Signature Member
2021-22 – Leighton Centre Artist Membership
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Workshops
2022 Michale Shemchuck workshop April 22nd – 24th
2019 Brian Atyeo Advanced Analysis – Open Studio 5 days
2018 Brian Atyeo Advanced Analysis – Open Studio 10 days
2018 Angus Wilson 2 day
2017 Brian Atyeo Advanced Analysis – Open Studio 5 Day
2017 Jane Davies
2017 Brian Atyeo 4 Day
2017 Alice Helwig
2016 Jean Pederson Seductive Surfaces 5 days workshop at Red Deer College
2016 Jean Pederson Artfully Abstract workshop at Red Deer College
2016 David Langevin workshop, Mastering Acrylics
2014 Doug Swinton two-day workshop, Plein Air in Kimberley, BC.
2013 Paula Henchell workshop on Mixed
2012 Paula Henchell workshop on Colour
2012 Andrew Kiss Oil painting
2012 Paula Henchell Watercolour
2011 Paula Henchell Watercolour
2010 Paula Henchell Workshop on Skin Tones in Watercolour.
