Elaine is an active fibre artist who enjoys interpreting the everyday beauty she finds in the natural environment into works of art. Photography, print making, fabric dyeing, hand sewing and free-motion machine stitch techniques are used in concert to create art.
Elaine studied creative arts in college, but has spent a lifetime learning new skills and trying new techniques. For many years, in her professional career she traveled extensively, always observing new cultures and cultural artifacts. Now retired, when she is not outside walking, cycling or exploring, she devotes most of her time to creating.
Education
- MBA, Queen’s University, 2012
- MEd, University of Toronto, 1995
- BEd, Lakehead University, 1986
- BSc(Hon), Queen’s University, 1985
- Diploma in Creative Arts, St. Lawrence College, 1979
Awards
- Cline House Gallery, Best of Show 2025, “Burst of Spring” Recipient, January 2025
Exhibitions
- Land Between Challenge Exhibition, April 1-April 30, 2025. Peterborough Library, Peterborough, ON
- Art Threads, 2025 Annual Exhibition of The Kingston Fibre Artists, April 5-27, 2025. Tett Centre Gallery, 370 King St. W., Kingston, ON
- Cline House Gallery 2025 Annual Juried Show, January 23-March 1, 2025. Cline House Gallery, Cornwall, ON
Publications
- Quilting Arts Magazine, Summer 2025. Slice of Life Readers’ Challenge. Geologic Slice of Life (Upcoming)
Professional Activity
- Ozquilt Network Member, Winter 2025–present
- Kingston Fibre Artists Member, https://kingstonfibreartists.ca/members/ Fall 2024–present
- SAQA Land Between Regional Pod Leader, Novermber 2024–present
- Konyaku Paper Virtual Workshop, SAQA Land Between Regional Pod with Rhonda Evans and Lori Everett, March 2024
- Studio Art Quilt Associates, Member, December 2022–present