I love the magic of spontaneous expression and am
drawn towards abstract expressionism.

BACKGROUND:
Elaine Snell was born and raised in Langley B.C. From
her earliest years she was interested in art, and her imagination
helped her to find outlets for her talents, such as yearbooks, posters
and illustrations. She also put her talent to use by having a contract
with a local grocery store to make posters advertising their weekly specials.

EDUCATION:
Elaine attended the University of British Columbia and received her
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She accepted a bursary
offer from the VON, and came to Brockville in July, 1957. Soon
after she arrived she met John McClintock and they were married
in 1959. Brockville has been her home ever since. In later years
Elaine earned a Masters Degree in Education from Queen’s University.
Elaine’s formal career spanned administration. Following her
retirement, Elaine started her formal art education at St. Lawrence
College, and in 1995 received her Fine Arts Certificate and in 1999
her Pottery Certi.cate, both with Distinction. She has also studied
art history courses at Queens University. She continues to take art
and pottery courses.

MEMBERSHIPS/EXHIBITS:
Elaine has exhibited at the Brave Art, New Visions, Show which is a collection
of works, St Lawrence College Artists at the Brockville Art Centre
in January 2000, 2002, 2004 and at the Cornwall Regional Gallery in
August 2002 and February 2004. Elaine has also exhibited at the
Brockville Artists Studio, Show and Sale in November 2000–2003 and
also at the Art Show of the Friday Afternoon Life Drawing Group
held at the Brockville Arts Centre in June, 2001

INFLUENCES/MEDIA/SUBJECT
Elaine loves the creative process and is inspired by the works of
other artists and craftsmen. One of her favorite pastimes is visiting art
galleries and museums. She is now experimenting with all media and
especially enjoys pastels, watercolors and oils. She is fascinated with
colour and shapes and how light affects the image, and enjoys the
magic of spontaneous expression. She now has work hanging in
Brockville, Prescott, Toronto and Windsor.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT:
I find colour, line, and shape fascinating, as well as how light
affects the image. I draw my inspiration from nature and the
human figure. I love the magic of spontaneous expression and
am drawn towards abstract expressionism.

jmcclintock@sympatico.ca
Elaine McClintock