For as long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the beauty of flowers. They are complex in their detail, yet simply beautiful. I am in awe of their natural beauty and the uniqueness of each flower; the way light casts shadows across the petals and magnifies the beautiful hues that vary in intensity. Flowers never fail to impress me; they are my inspiration.

Throughout my childhood I was fortunate to be surrounded by the beautiful tropical gardens my mother created and lovingly tended to around our home. I have always marveled at the beauty and diversity of nature. Flowers in particular are what truly resonate with me, and evoke many of my fondest childhood memories of growing up in Jamaica where the gardens were my playground. I am continually struck by the distinctiveness of each flower - the delicate forms and depth of intensity are forever intriguing to me. It is the essence of these beautiful details that I try to express in my paintings.

As for my artistic process; I love colour, and flowers come in every colour imaginable. I allow colour to guide my intentions, and I enjoy painting the flowers up close in a realistic style. I find this enables me to highlight the nuances and details to capture the beauty of the flower. I work in Acrylic and build up layers to get the depth of colour in my paintings. I paint mostly from photographs. Armed with my camera, I am constantly searching for flowers to photograph in public gardens around the city, as well as in friends’ gardens and on my travels abroad.

Although I have been passionate about art for as long as I can remember, I am relatively new to the art world. I finally gave into my passion to paint after a long career in Toronto’s financial district; a stark contrast to my life as an artist today. I continue to work on my art in Toronto, which has been home to me for many years. Presently, I exhibit my work in the west end ART TOUR Collective and the Women’s Art Association of Canada.

Feb 20th - March 10th, 2019
Winter Blues
Art Tour Collective Group Show
Opening reception Feb 20th,
6:30pm-9pm

December 5-16, 2018
Donated painting for fundraiser
Art For Cancer
Opening reception Dec 5,
6pm-9pm

June 4 - 20, 2018
Women's Art Association of Canada
Opening reception June 7th,
5:30 to 8pm

December 1-3, 2017
Donated painting for fundraiser
Art For Cancer
Opening reception Dec 1,
6pm-9pm

September 12-25, 2017
Art Tour Collective Group Show
Opening reception Sept 13,
6pm-9pm

2017
O's by the water
A selection of my paintings hang in this local gallery in Port Colborne

2017
ARABELLA The Love of Flowers
I am one of 50 featured artists in this hardcover, special edition book by Arabella magazine

Feb 1st - 12th, 2017
Art Tour Collective Group Show
Opening Reception Feb 2nd,
6:30pm - 9:30pm

December 1-4, 2016
Donated painting for fundraiser
Art For Cancer
Opening reception Dec 1,
6pm-9pm

Feb 10th - 21st, 2016
Todmorden Mills Papermill Gallery
Opening Reception Feb 14th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Jan 5th - Feb 1st, 2016
Beloved Exhibit
Artists' Reception and Public Viewing Jan 15th 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Dec 3rd - Dec 6th, 2015
Donated painting for fundraiser
Art For Cancer
AFC Place Gallery
1884 Davenport Road, Toronto

Oct 16th - Nov 12th, 2015
Opening Reception Oct 16th 8:00 pm
30@3030
Art Tour Group Show
3030 Dundas St. West
Toronto

Nov 17, 2014 - Jan 5, 2015
The Small Gems Show
Opening Reception
December 12, 2014
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Oct 17 - Nov 19, 2014
30@3030
Art Tour Group Show
3030 Dundas St. West
Toronto

To contact Lenore

email: art@lenorecarrsmith.com