Artist Statement

I paint to express my joy of living. Simple, beautiful moments captured through colour, images, shapes, line and texture. I create in my home studio in Hammonds Plains listening to music and burning my favourite essential oils.

Inspiration comes from my fascination with nature and all its amazing colours, travelling, the human spirit and my love of life. Seeing art from around the world also inspires me.

In my recent work I am exploring abstraction through fluid paint, colour, and motion. Abstract art creates such a sense of freedom and individuality for me and I'm really enjoying the process. Seascapes, landscapes, florals and trees are favourite subjects to paint as well.

Acrylic is my medium of choice for it’s versatility and ease of use. I also use other media such as gels, modeling paste, oil sticks, pens, ink and resin to create mixed media pieces. I love colour and will often use bright, bold colour along with metallic and iridescent paints or pigments. Most of my work is done with a brush, sometimes I use a palette knife or other tools. When doing abstract pieces I may use pouring and drip techniques as well as brush work.

Biography

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Adriane now lives in Hammonds Plains and creates in her home studio.

Adriane uses acrylic and mixed media to create colourful, dramatic pieces. She draws inspiration from nature, colour, her travels, and a love of life; compelling her to capture the beauty she sees everywhere. Her works are colourful and happy, sometimes whimsical and often tranquil.
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In her recent works, Adriane is exploring abstraction through fluidity, colour, motion, line, shape and texture. Seascapes, landscapes, florals and trees are favourite subjects to paint as well.
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Adriane's work is collected in homes across Canada and the US. You can find her work exhibited at Blue Shutters Antiques and Gallery from June to October and in various shows throughout the year.
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Following a 30-year business career in the Telecom Industry, Adriane has been passionate about creating and sharing her work. She enjoys giving back to her community through art. She regularly supports Mosaics for Mental Health, Adsum House and L’Arche fundraisers.