Kristina Murray

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I am a Canadian artist and avid painter in both oils and acrylic, and I am based in Ottawa, Ontario. Growing up in rural Ontario gave me a deep affinity for wide open spaces, farms and fields, wildflowers, gardening, big skies and hiking in nature. I also travel around a lot so the scenic landscapes, eclectic urban scenes, country roads and my local heritage are the rooted in my art practice. My paintings stem from my appreciation, sense of peace and nostalgia that I get from my dedicated art practice.

I love sharing and inspiring creativity in any form. I am training as certified Art Therapist and a proud Mom to a creative child. I like to keep my art fun -not overly complicated, using a painterly expressive style, splashes of colour and whimsical subjects are a few of the details in my work. My semi-abstract landscapes and floral paintings are uplifting to paint and I strive to translate that happiness in all my work.

Associations and Memberships:
- Glebe Fine Arts
- Ottawa School of Art
- Arts Carleton Place
- Federation of Canadian Artists, Associate Member
- Society of Canadian Artists
- WCAS (West Carleton Art Society)
- ECOAA (East Central Ontario Art Association)
- PECAC (Prince Edward County Arts Council)
- Modern Fuel Artist Run Gallery

For the past ten years I have attended professional development workshops and private lessons from professional, acclaimed artists all over North America. It is wonderful to travel and study with my icons, and immerse myself in art while exploring new places and meeting people. Although I am classified as 'self-taught', learning is easy when you surround yourself with inspirational people and great mentors.

Saatchi Art Gallery 2018 - Present, Online Gallery Representation

Arts Carleton Place Spring Fine Art Show, May 4th & 5th, 2024, Carleton Place, Ontario

WCAS Spring Fling Juried Show, March 4 - 17, 2024. Kanata Civic Art Gallery

World of Art Show, Ottawa, Dec 6 – January 14th, 2024

Women’s Art Festival– Pop Up Art Show and Sale, Kingston, ON, Sept 28-Oct 1, 2023

Art After Dark Gallery Event, Kingston, ON – September 29, 2023

Mystery of the Park, ECOAA Algonquin Park Visitors Centre Art Show, Sept 29 – Oct 29, 2023

Petite Art Show, Ottawa, ON – Sept 21-22, 2023

West Carleton Art Society, Juried Show, West Carleton Family Health Centre Gallery, Carp ON. Oct - Dec, 2023

Paddle Art Auction, Algonquin Outfitters, Huntsville, ON, Nov 11 – Dec, 2023

Kingston Square Foot Show, The Tett Centre, Kingston ON Oct 12-15, 2023

Women’s Art Festival, Kingston ON, Aug. 12/13, 2023

West Carleton Art Society, Juried Show, Plant Bath Gallery, Ottawa ON. June-Sept, 2023

Art Ontario’s Artfest, Kingston Ontario, July 1-3, 2023

ECOAA’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale, John M. Parrott Gallery June 28 to Saturday, July 29, 2023

Art in Community Gallery Exhibit, The Tett Centre, Kingston Ontario, June 7-11, 2023

Women’s Art Fes...