About
Hi! I'm Rae - most commonly known as RaeRae or The Painting Lady.
I'm a Canadian artist and author, a lover of reading, and a mom of two absolutely amazing kiddos.
With a background in Early Childhood Education and Children's Mental Health, a lot of my early pieces were centred around youthfulness and playfulness with either lots of colour or no colour at all.
Over the last four years I've since put down my graphite pencils in favour of pastels and watercolour, taking the time to learn to love the intricate details of the world.
Since I began losing my hearing in 2021, my personal focus on expression has deepened and has translated in to recent works. The idea of preserving or creating a memory through art has played an integral role in the development of my process.
In December 2023, I realized a childhood dream and opened the Dragonfly Art Studio in Guelph, ON. Having the opportunity to work with amazing young creatives and help foster a love of art in art enthusiasts of all ages has been a wonderfully heartwarming endeavour. When I am not teaching, I create paintings and drawings of things that surround and inspire me. People. Animals. Nature. Architecture. I love to create, and I am so blessed to have had the trust of so many who believed in my skills to recreate and merge photos to create beautiful pieces of art.
With several children's books published, my goal in creating these is to delight and engage children and their grownups in stories they can read together. The idea of helping and encouraging young readers to develop their reading skills and ignite their imaginations has had a profound impact on the way I write and illustrate the stories.
As a hard-of-hearing artist, I understand that sometimes trying to create or connect can be challenging. I strive to make connections through my artistry, education, and storytelling.
Art has the power to heal. It has the power to connect us with others. And the beautiful thing is that there is no one way or wrong way to create, so don't be afraid to be as colourful or creative as you'd like.
If you'd like to try your hand at learning a new art skill, please join in the creativity at the Dragonfly Art Studio in Guelph, ON.
Rae Wright
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