a little about Suzanne Dennis. . .

artist statement...

The desire to paint is an integral part of who I am, and a significant factor in how I express myself. I produce abstract and non-objective paintings on canvas and paper. Inspiration for my work comes from a multitude of patterns, textures, colours, and details found in nature and in man-made objects. Such things as ancient and modern stone surfaces inspire my work. They provide interesting compositions, textures, and colour. They are silent elements present in the places where we live our lives and where history is made.

Recorded in photos, I select an image that has a story and resonates with me - then the journey of creating a painting begins. I sketch a composition and use it as a roadmap. From this point on the painting is subject to my interpretation through acrylic paint and mediums. Standing at an easel I allow my intuition to take over. I use bold colour, rich textures, and incorporate movement.

I invite my viewer to enjoy the interpretation I present and to share the story of its creation.

suzanne's artistic process...

My process as a painter starts with selecting an image that resonates with me, sketching a likeness of the composition, then creating my interpretation of it through paint.

original process photo --> process step 2 - sketch --> process step 3 - painting

education & background...

Having obtained her Degree in Fine Art at the University of Toronto, further studies followed at The Toronto School of Art, the Art Gallery of Ontario art school, The Ecole Nationale Superieur des Beaux Arts in Paris and the Boca Raton Museum Art School in Florida.


exhibitions...

Suzanne exhibits and sells her work in Toronto at shows, galleries, commercial venues, clubs, and on the International website Saatchi Art. She is presently a member of the AKIN Collective working out of the Dupont Studios location, Toronto, ON.