I've been creating for as long as I can remember. 

My inspiration to paint came from adoring my Father’s drawings from a very early age. He passed away when I was four and I feel such a connection to him when I am engulfed in the painting process!

I am continually learning and evolving as an artist, having had formal training by many outstanding, professional artists at the 1000 Islands school for the Arts in Brockville ON.

When I observe the scene itself, the first thing that happens is that it evokes a feeling or mood within me. It is this emotion that is so important for me to convey and yet the hardest to implement on my canvas.

Although challenging at times, the end result that resonates within me is a sense of complete satisfaction that I have communicated visually to others with my own personal voice.

With my brushes and palette knife in hand, I work at capturing the simple truth in our everyday life that may be overlooked, but tugs at my heartstrings. 

Whether it’s the way the sun lights up the landscape or the combinations of colour and textures, I am in awe with God’s creation. Painting is a spiritual experience for me.

My mission statement:

“Create paintings that Enlighten. They are Modern, Meaningful and Uplifting, leaving the viewer to feel a complete sense of peace and happiness when observing my art.”

With my husband Matt, we are loving a busy family life and are blessed to live in a rural setting close to Huron’s Lakeshore. I am constantly impressed with artistic inspiration!

Fran Roelands-Creamery Road Gallery