Marilen Samuels

Born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada in the 70s. She was raised west of Toronto and currently living in Ajax Ontario. In 2012, she pursued a life long dream to become an artist. She is self-taught in both oil and acrylic painting. Attended in-person and on-line workshops over the years to enhance her skills. Inspirations are derived through nature's beauty, life's experiences and memories. The prolific colors in her peony gardens inspired her to paint landscapes and florals. But through consistent experimentation with different mediums like alcohol inks, acrylic ink, charcoal and of different applications it later inspired a movement towards abstraction. The freedom to use different tools and the expressive movements in application, ignited a new energy and passion. Her paintings are in both commercial and residential collections across North America. In early 2023, her piece "Dinner with Friends" was selected to be on a wine label for Roche Wines brand VIG wines. (a delicious bottle of Cabernet Franc)

Educated with an Accounting diploma and having a career in Corporate Retail for over 30 years. She is a self-taught painter in oil/acrylic paint and alcohol inks. Attended the Art2life on-line workshop hosted by Nicholas Wilton and several local in-person workshops.

2022: ARTFEST on the Esplanade - Pickering
- added to the roster of Montreal online gallery
www.artasiam.com

2020: FRESH (online curated show) - hosted by ARTWRK.CA

2018: ARTFEST on the Esplanade - Pickering (May)
- Emerging Artist Show at Winged Canvas Art Gallery -
Markham (Feb)

2017: ARTFEST on the Esplanade - Pickering (May)
- Moshka Yoga - Pickering (Feb)

2016: ETA Toronto - Tea Party Event (DEC)
- Ajax Town Hall - Solo Show (Oct/Nov)
- LAKEWALK in Bronte Village (Bronte Florist), Oakville