"With every new work an artist always begins a journey. Each time I approach canvas or paper, a new discovery begins,

Using acrylics, oils, gold leaf and watercolours flowing in liquid colour, I explore ancient and contemporary methods. My subject matter ranges from the contours of figures, forests and gardens to the Sierra Madre mountains. I follow a mystic path in expressing my art and allow each painting to evolve in its own way."

I am also a certified Yoga and Relaxation instructor with training in Tai Chi Feldenkrais and Pilates disciplines. Sharing my knowledge and helping others to find tranquility and joy is vital to my own spiritual growth in my life and in my art.

Exhibitions and Collections

Frances Craig's work has been exhibited at the St. Lawrence Centre, Toronto: Skylight Gallery, Toronto: Rutgers University, New Jersey: Beaux Arts, Paris: and the Vilnius Art Museum, Lithuania. Ms. Craig was recently awarded the True Davidson award at the Don Valley Art Club Annual Show.

Toronto artist Frances Craig has held several successful Open Studio Solo Shows since 1995, the most recent at the Kathleen Gormley McKay Art Centre, Unionville, Ontario .
Her paintings are in numerous private and corporate collections as well as the Vilnius Art Museum, Lithuania and Church of the Resurrection, Toronto. Her commissioned works include liturgical art, portraits, landscapes and murals.

Education and Professional Associations

A former Honour Graduate of the Ontario College of Art(and Design), Ms. Craig continued her post graduate work in Paris and New York. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers as well as the Don Valley Art Club.
She is a published writer, poet and story teller.