Maureen Tonge
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Artist Story
Inspired by nature, I find solace and renewal in the opportunity to connect to my creativity through painting, printmaking, and drawing. Using various artistic techniques to express myself on paper and canvas, I find the practice of regular creative expression to be meditative and healing. Subjects vary but are often inspired by nature.
Artist Bio
Maureen worked mainly on commission with the skilled ability to paint various subjects in acrylics, mixed media, and oils for over twenty years.
Born in New Brunswick, Maureen spent a good deal of time in her high school art class, taking particular pleasure in learning new techniques and working on large format paper, as well as on weekends helping with set design for the dramatic productions.
Post-secondary studies took her to Montréal, where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Art Education. Hired by Yellowknife Education District No. 1 in 1992, teaching Art has been a constant and a passion in her career as a high school teacher and Art Specialist.
Maureen came to realize that creative expression is a necessity to maintain her sense of well-being. In addition, as an internationally certified yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience, Maureen loved to combine two of her passions: Art & Yoga Workshops.
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