Christina J Clare

I am a visual artist currently living in Dufferin County, Ontario. I was born in the UK but grew up in Toronto. As a teenager I began training as a graphic designer in the print industry. I have created backdrops for local theatre productions. It wasn't until my first child was born 25 years ago that I began taking painting courses at the AGO, and

discovered my true passion in painting in oil, acrylic, egg tempera & mixed media on canvas, wood panel, furniture, or paper. More recently my art is appearing on clothing and home accessories online with Le Galeriste and Red Bubble. I also have a collection at Rare Threads Boutique in Alton, ON. I am a member of the Optimist Club where I am the Communications Coordinator, Graphic Designer and one of the artistic contributors.

I enjoy painting the human figure and the emotion in a face. I am intrigued by figurative and facial expression, influenced by many contemporary, renaissance, and impressionist artists. I have studied at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Toronto School of Art, ArteMbassy Toronto, and Avenue Road ArtSchool, and Maggiolly Art Studio.

I have a small studio in an old Victorian house on Zina St. My walls currently display work focusing on the “face” in a series of Icons from Silent Film, Hollywood and Rock Stars, past and present. I have completed quite a number of commission works: Edith Piaf, Einstein, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards and many others including local people and pets.

In Feb/March 2019 I created a series of paintings of British pop stars for a solo show at the TheatreOrangeville during their "Across the Pond" musical production (50 years of British Invasion in Music). I am back again for the “Rock n’ Roll is Here to Stay” Leisa Way production with a solo show including many new paintings of female singers.

I am available for commission requests. For more information please free to contact me at the above.Check out my two online shops for wearable art fashion and home décor!

Visit Christina's website to learn more.