Sandra Iafrate

Sandra Iafrate works in oil, acrylic and mixed media using intricate compositions and combination of contemporary and classical techniques. Her portrayal of portraiture, nature, floral and foliage takes on complex compositions with depth and movement while conveying an nostalgic and poignant memory and aesthetic. Her work has evolved to include large-scale mixed media canvases which include vintage materials mixed with charcoal drawing and expressive painting. Sandra works from her studios in Canada and the U.S.

Sandra Iafrate began her career workin in publishing, broadcasting and public relations but always having a penchant for drawing and painting. Since 1994 diverted her work towards visual arts, initially studying drawing and watercolour followed by oil painting of portraits, landscapes and nature. Sandra Iafrate studied through various classes and ateliers in Canada, U.S. and Australia, learning from renowned artists, the late Kevin Taylor at Brighton Arts Society in Melbourne, and Juan Martinez at the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. In 2015, she was selected by Golden Artist Colors Inc. to be a member of their GOLDEN Artist Educator Program and she is now able to work and teach the complex make-up and use of paints, pigments, mediums and material in a safe studio environment.

Toronto Artist Project 2023
Toronto Art Crawl Liberty Village June 8th, 2019
Amsterdam International Art Fair, Aug. 30 and 31, 2019
Il Fiore Solo Show Middleburg, VA May 1 - Jne 30, 2019
McLean Artfest 2013, 2014, 2016
New York Art EXPO 2015: ABUNDANCE SERIES