THE BELTLINE

Artist: Eleanor Lowden

Medium: Acrylic

24" x 30"

Eleanor Lowden has been a professional artist for over 30 years. With a degree from the University of Western Ontario where she studied fine arts and a background working in advertising, Eleanor brings marketing skills as well as a love of painting to her career as an artist. Originally from Toronto, she has also spent 15 years living and working in Calgary, Alberta. She moved back to Toronto in 2014 and currently lives and paints in her midtown studio.  

Eleanor is a member of the Ontario Society of Artists and her work can be seen in numerous galleries across Canada. 

Artist’s Statement
My work is a reflection of my life and my surroundings. I have spent a lot of time during the pandemic walking my dog in the ravines near my home. The Beltline is an area close to where I live, lined with mature trees and is so beautiful with dappled light through the trees. I am inspired to paint what makes me happy. Spending time walking my dog Rigby, in any kind of weather, is one of the moments that brings me joy during the lockdown. I am grateful for these outings. 

I paint with many transparent layers of acrylic paint, using a bright palette and simple shapes. I want the viewer to enjoy the work from a distance as well as find beauty and interest in the marks I make up close. 

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