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"You could draw the exact same face 20 different times, but the end result is always something unique. This is why I particularly love to capture the human form in drawings and paintings. Creating someone's portrait involves more than just capturing a likeness; I also want to say, visually, something about the person and who they are at that moment in time. To me, there is nothing more interesting than seeing how someone's personality comes through in a portrait." Valerie Meek has always had a fascination with drawing people. In 1998, she decided to explore this fascination by attending part-time courses at the Avenue Road Art School in Toronto, Canada. There she was introduced to classical techniques in drawing and painting, techniques which are all but forgotten today. In 2000, she decided to give up a career in public relations and fundraising to pursue her art training full time. This pursuit took her to the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy. Ms. Meek completed the three year diploma program at the Florence Academy of Art has returned to Toronto to pursue a career in portraiture. One of her portraits was recently selected for honourable mention in the first annual Art Renewal Center's International competition (Click here for ARC web site). Her work has also been featured in the inaugural edition of Drawing, produced by American Artist magazine. Her drawings were also exhibited at the 2004 Toronto Outdoor Art Show, in July 2004. Ms. Meek is a member of the Canadian Society of Classical Realism. Shows, Publications and Awards |
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