Suzanne LeBlanc - Artist CV
Experience
Present – Artist
Have been experimenting with various media, materials, and techniques since 1994. Sold my first piece of commissioned artwork (other than floorcloths) in 2014.
Present – Interior Design partner
Have been working with Interior designers Brenda Rozdeba, Wharton Interiors and Paul Lavoie as a partner artist.
2010 – Present
Decorative Artist - Have been creating high-end wall and furniture finishes for private homeowners, restaurants, and the clients of interior designers such as Paul Lavoie Interior Designs, Wharton Interior Designs, and McKinley Masters Custom Homes.
2003 – 2016
Floorcloth Artist Floorcloth artist – created floorcloths, unframed canvasses that are usually hung like a tapestry (but can be used as a floor covering). All were commissioned by individuals and businesses.
Education
2020 - Alicia Tormey – Wild Botanicals - online course
2019 - Alicia Tormey – Seattle – 5 Day Intensive Encaustic Workshop
2013 – 2019 – Liba Art Studios - areas of study included: drawing; acrylics; charcoal, soft and oil pastels; inks
2017 - Liba Art Studios - Encaustic Painting Workshop
2013 - Definitive School of Art (Houston) – Foils
2013 - Harmonic Surroundings School of Decorative Arts (Red Deer) – Symphony of Metallics No. 3 (advanced plaster techniques)
2011 - Harmonic Surroundings School of Decorative Arts (Red Deer) – Silver Linings (plaster techniques)
2010 - Definitive School of Art (Houston) – Intensive Cabinet, Furniture, and Accessory Finishes (tortoise shell, burl, advanced glazing)
2008 - Definitive School of Art (Houston) – Intensive Marbling
1997 - University of Calgary - Introduction to Watercolours
1995 - Jacosta Innes (Calgary) - Introduction to Decorative Finishes
1994 - Jacosta Innes (Calgary) - Floorcloths
1989 - University of New Brunswick - BSc. Geology – Honours
Juried Shows
2022 – Euphoria Café Calgary
2020 - Present – Calgary Art Market
2020 - 2022 – Acclaimed (Founding Member)
2017 - 2019 – Artistic Entities
2016 - 2017 – Handmade Here
2015 - 2020 – Calyx Distinctive Arts
Commissions
2023 – Monique Sullivan, Olympic track cyclist
2022 – Tag Advertising
2020 – Sikara Med Spa, Las Vegas
9ft 3 panel piece
Fundraising
2019 - 2023 Biathlon Canada Fundraiser – Senior National / Olympic Team
2015 - Aberhart High School Band Program silent auction