About bridget

I am Bridget Brain, an artist and art educator living in Toronto, Canada. I create landscape paintings using both realism and impressionism techniques. Through my artwork, I explore themes of preservation, memory, and the emotional and spiritual power of being immersed in nature.
Living in the concrete jungle of Toronto, I have grown an even greater appreciation for clean lakes, peaceful forests, and beautiful sunsets - which in turn, largely inspire my work.
In 2020, I was about to graduate from my Master's of Divinity program. I had recently failed the interview for my dream job - what I believed was my life's calling, and everything I had been working towards until that point - and I didn't know where to go next. I was praying to God for direction, and I received a vision. In this vision, I faced the ocean. Salt air. A storm brewing. Wind in my hair. I asked God, "What now?" and God said, "Walk." It reminded me of when Jesus invited Peter to walk on water. I opened my eyes, and suddenly the answer became incredibly obvious: I sat, praying, surrounded by all the paintings I had made from the past year. I knew what God was saying. I was meant to be an artist.

It's not always the easiest path, but it's meant to be walked in faith. I have always felt close to God through nature, particularly sunsets and flowers. You'll find a lot of that, here. And although my faith shapes my work, but I also want you to know, regardless of what you believe or don't, you are welcome here. 
The Collector's Club is my studio's e-mail list. You'll receive updates like where I am showing my work next, new work I am making, and I give you special offers just to say thanks. I send emails anywhere from once a season to once a month, sometimes more if I have something coming up.

T E A C H I N G    H I S T O R Y

Visual Arts Mississauga (ArtReach Classes)
Living Arts Centre (Mixed Media)
​P.A.V.A.S. (Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Portfolio)
Oakville Galleries (Day Camp, Mixed Media)
Wycliffe College (Special Event, Painting)
Fresh Paint Studio + Cafe (Paint Nights, Events, and more)

s h o w s

Art in the Park Oakville (August, 2024)
ArtsMarket, Danforth Ave. Toronto (June, 2024)
Holiday Artisan Market, Visual Arts Mississauga (2023)
Art in the Park, Visual Arts Mississauga (2023)
Art in the Parking Lot, Stoney Creek (2022)
Chalk the Walk, Etobicoke (2022)
Visual Arts Mississauga Virtual Gallery, "Show & Tell" (2021)
Edward Day Gallery, "Edge 905" (2015)
Blackwood Gallery, "Horizon Line" (2015)
Erindale Theatre, "Ambrosia" (2014)
One of my passions is advocating for the arts. I believe everyone needs art in their life, from the very young to the young-at-heart.
 I want to inspire and empower you to create beautiful art, and bring beauty and serenity into your life. I create free easy-to-follow art tutorials on YouTube for beginners, and offer lessons and courses for those who want to go further and improve their skills. 
 Are you a beginner or intermediate artist? Do you want to learn to paint peaceful landscapes? I would love to work with you! 

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