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Artist's Statement
Stephanie Maks, of Brampton Ontario Canada, has been painting since 2001. Although she has not had formal instruction, she has been learning through experimentation and the assistance of friends in the artist community. She is a member of Beaux-Arts Brampton, and the Brampton Arts Council.
Working mainly in Acrylics, her creations are primarily Abstract, Surreal, or Impressionistic. Always eager to experiment with new methods, materials and tools, Stephanie's work contiues to evolve. She finds inspiration in many places, from philosophy and faith, to nature, her friends, her cats. In addition to painting, Stephanie also occasionally works with other mediums, such as woodwork, glass, or metal.
Among the artists who have influenced Stephanie, or whose work she admires, are: Dali, Giger, Goya, Monet, Van Gogh.
Shows & Exhibitions
- August - September, 2005:
 , 3-artist show, Beaux-Arts Brampton
- October 2004 - October 2005: Queen's Park, Toronto; Office of Linda Jeffrey, MPP.
- August, 2004: Solo - Brampton Farmers' Market, One day Display and Demonstration
- June 2004: Human Animal Bond Juried Show, Beax-Arts Brampton
- January - June 2004: Queen's Park, Toronto; Office of Linda Jeffrey, MPP.
- April 2004: 2nd Anniversary Show, Beaux-Arts Brampton
- November 2003: Charity Art Auction for the YMCA Community Fund
- April 2003: 1st Anniversary Show, Beaux-Arts Brampton
- February 2003: Bursting Out Show, Beaux-Arts Brampton
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Collections
- North Town Veterinary Hospital - Brampton, Ontario
- Vera Roe - Weybridge, England
- Judith Tenenbaum - King City, Ontario
Affiliations
- Member: Beaux-Arts Brampton
- Member: Brampton Arts Council
- Member: Canadian Artists on the Web
Education
- Continuing Education / Other
- 2003 Acrylics Workshop (by Golden)
- 2003 Acrylics Course (at Currys)
- 2001 Pewter Casting in Soapstone Workshop (by Darrell Markewitz)
- 1991 & 1992 Glassblowing (night school at Sheridan College)
- 1990 Photography & Videography (correspondence - NRI/McGraw-Hill)
- Scarborough Board of Education
- 1988 School Yearbook Photographer
- 1986 to 1988 Photography Club
- 1984 to 1988 Visual Arts Theory, Comprehensive, Balanced
- 1983 Art Camp: photography and drawing
- 1982 Art Camp: sculpture and drawing
September, 2005
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