Artists’ Alley Miranda Lasenby
by Cathy Wood
“I was fortunate to grow up with a father – Tony Furlong – who is both an artist and Sargeant Major in the Canadian Armed Forces. He’s been painting for as long as I can remember, showcasing his work at the Panache Gallery and other exhibitions over the years,” says Miranda Lasenby. He’s been such a positive supporter of my work since I started painting, and his passion for the process reminds me of the importance of continuing to practice my art and keep that creative flame burning.” Below: Evening Glow (10x14 oil on canvas). Below right: French Beach (24x30 oil on canvas)
Miranda earned her Fine Arts degree from Western University in 2000. “After graduating, I worked on commission pieces and taught art at Covent Garden Market in London before continuing to practice and teach in Victoria, BC. A few years later, I attended Althouse College, where I completed my teaching degree.” Miranda has taught High School art for 20 years. “The best part is being a witness to students discovering and developing their own creative voices. I get to see them gain confidence, not just in their artistic abilities but in themselves. There’s a unique satisfaction in guiding them through the creative process, helping them turn ideas into reality, and seeing their pride when they create something meaningful. If I can, in any way, help a student find joy in the artistic process, then I’ve done my job.”
Miranda’s family has a long- standing tradition of backcoun- try camping on Georgian Bay, which has become one of her favourite scenes to capture. “Those windswept pines, cry- stal-clear waters and the gra- nite shorelines, in all its beau- tiful variety of colours, is a land- scape artist’s dream!” To see more of Miranda’s art, visit her instagram page at @mirandamarieart
Visit our gift shop featuring handmade cards, and work from previous exhibitors and local artisans. MONTHLY GROUPS: Writing Group, Book Club, Water Colour Group (Monday mornings), Card Making (back to 2nd Tuesday of the month), Sewing Social (starting again on 3rd Tuesdays). Check the calendar on our website! UPCOMING CLASSES: Watercolour Christmas Cards, Handmade Christmas Cards, Christmas Table Centerpieces and much more in the new year! EXHIBITS: December 5 - 21 “Christmas Shoppe” featuring previous exhibitors and local artisans
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