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Canadian Landscape Artist Shelley Leach
Through my artwork I aim to capture, nature, peace and resilience.
W W W . S H E L L E Y L E A C H . C O M
Through my artwork I aim to capture, nature, peace and resilience.
I've practiced in the visual arts professionally since 2005. Although, my experience and study in fine arts has been consistent as a second generation artist. My mother ( Mary Louise Leach ) also was an artist with work collected nationally and internationally. She had a full career in the arts with many achievements, I grew up surround by art in a creative and encouraging home and environment. All to say, art was always a part of my life, as was nature. It was never a question for me being a landscape artist would eventually also be my career path. I've heard the second generation artist inherits not only techniques but also the spirit, discovering art is more than aesthetics; it’s a language. I believe this to be true.
My father served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a logistician, so my formative years were spent living both domestically and abroad doing lots of travelling and camping. This allowed me to gain an appreciation of other cultures and landscapes, bolstering my desire to paint the Canadian Landscape known for its natural beauty and pristine wilderness.
In my early adult years, I resided in Rural Eastern Ontario and spent almost 12 years in Western Quebec. There, nature and wilderness seamlessly intertwined with everyday life, igniting my deep passion for wilderness painting. I reveled in discovering unique corners of these regions, translating their beauty onto my canvases. Since then, my artistic exploration has expanded beyond those familiar borders. While my roots remain planted, I now seek inspiration from diverse landscapes from all areas in Canada. Yet, it was those early years amidst the untamed beauty of Rural Ontario and Western Quebec that laid the foundation for my love of wilderness painting.
My art medium is oil and acrylic painting; genre is landscape and wilderness. All my large original paintings are created in studio in oil or acrylic paint with the use of reference materials from being on location. I have original artwork in permanent collections with the Canadian War Museum, and City of Ottawa Fine Arts collection as well as numerous corporate and private collections.
I often create a series of original paintings. My vivid landscape and wilderness paintings tell a story, art is my visual language hopefully allowing me to share these stories with you, fostering a deeper appreciation of these areas and the uniqueness that connects them to our daily lives. I have exhibited my paintings at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Ottawa and Toronto as well as numerous art events with my original wilderness paintings. Large solo exhibits included Ottawa International Airport and The Museum of Nature where my original Dumoine River series of paintings were exhibited for a special event. I have worked collaboratively with other artists as well as groups with common interests such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness society during my Dumoine River Series. My artistic vision is deeply rooted in the Canadian Landscape and wilderness, my style seamlessly blends with elements of realism and impressionism.
From 2005- 2015 I worked from my home-based studio in Kars, Ontario. In 2023 I opened Wind Rock Ridge Art Gallery , it started as a open studio so I could invite visitors into my studio and quickly expanded into a open studio with an adjoining art gallery.
'Wind Rock Ridge Art Gallery' .
Every landscape I paint are areas I've visited. A lot goes into each painting and actually getting into the studio to create that one-of-a -kind piece is only a fraction of the work that went into creating it, having said that in most cases its the longest part of the process. I try to keep my subject to places or areas that have a uniqueness and are distinctively Canadian Landscapes.
I like to make sure your one-of-a-kind piece of original artwork from a recognized artist is an investment you will be proud to own for generations to come. All works of art are sold with certificates of authenticity.
You can find all current and upcoming events here, we are having a special event Aug 4th a Guided Fungi Tour with Robert Courteau founder of Think Fungi. check the events page for details on how you can join us! 🍄
Hand painted Dragonfly paddle with wrap wings , original and one of a kind $290. Contact for details
Hand painted one of a kind dragonfly paddle $290 contact for details
Are you fascinated by Fungi, August 4th we are hosting a special event see the events page for details and to register to join us
Robert Courteau of Think Fungi & Artist Shelley Leach April 2024 during Ottawa Outdoor Adventure Show
Visit to Bon Echo Provincial Park July 2024
‘Survival’ this original painting is available for purchase.
‘ Survival with Shelley Leach’
The Passage of Time by Shelley Leach, this original painting is available for purchase
painting in studio
This was my booth at the 2024 Ottawa Outdoor Adventure show. It was so great to be there, I spend a lot of time in my studio and out finding inspiring subject to paint and these shows always remind me of why I love what I do so much!
'Where Art and Nature Converge'
My summer Studio is located in Denbigh, Ontario part of Addington Highlands, situated between Bon Echo Provincial Park and the Madawaska River.
Email: windrockridgeartiststudio@gmail.com Phone: 613-809-9357 Art Gallery website: www.windrockridgeartgallery.ca
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