Brenda Clarke

Brenda found a passion for painting just over 10 years ago and has developed her skills through formal training and practice. Her love of art and painting is expanding as she explores new styles and techniques, using mainly oil paint applied with palette knife and brush. She feels each of her paintings tells a story of something that has resonated with her through an experience often of a place she’s visited for the first time. Her adventurous nature lets her discover many different locations throughout our beautiful country which allows her to often paint en plein air. Photographing her journeys and using her plein air sketches helps her recreate the feeling of being there.

She has participated in numerous exhibitions and juried shows throughout the Brockville area and has had the honour of having 2 of her works recognized as the “Peoples Choice Award” in two juried shows. Brenda was the feature artist in December 2018 online magazine Thousand Islands Life.com. In 2020, during the pandemic Brenda, along with a fellow artist organized the ‘Art in the Yard” - Pop Up Show and Sale. This event grew to host 14+ local artists and artisans which allowed them to showcase their work in an outdoor environment for all to enjoy. 

“I am blessed to live in a diverse community of talented and supportive artists; this makes me challenge myself to continuously explore how I paint and see the world. I am grateful when others appreciate my work and my heart swells knowing that pieces are hanging in their homes, what better reward is that!” 

Brenda’s work can be found in homes across Canada, the US and France.