Christine van Driel

I have always been visually oriented, and have been drawing and painting ever since I can remember.  I earned a degree in Art from the University of Toronto, before raising three young children took over much of my time.

I kept up my interest in art, however, by participating in many professional artists' workshops and by belonging to several painting groups.  I also taught continuing classes in drawing and painting to adults and seniors.  My drawing skills were very useful during the years I was a teacher of English as a second language for newly arrived immigrants to Canada.  My paintings have been exhibited in group and juried shows in Southern Ontario.  I also held a solo show at the University of Toronto.

My body of work includes everything from pen and ink drawings to watercolours, through to abstract expressionism in mixed media.  These days I enjoy painting in acrylic and oil, often using old family photos and everyday objects for inspiration.  I also get ideas from the many places I have visited around the world.  My work also includes portraits, paintings of family homes and other scenes done on commission.

If you wish to learn more about my work, you can contact me at vandriels@sympatico.ca.