Victoria Wallace
My paintings contain a combination of photo-realistic subject matter in dream-like, surrealistic settings. This often includes subtly allegorical interplay, both esoteric and more broadly accessible.
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Chimerage~ The Illusion Continues • 28 artworks
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Recent Surrealistic acrylic and encaustic paintings by Canadian artist, Victoria Wallace
The Acrylics • 44 artworks
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I believe that artistic inspiration is out there in the atmosphere available to us all. It’s just a [...]
I believe that artistic inspiration is out there in the atmosphere available to us all. It’s just a matter of awareness and observation in noticing the world around us. This is something that I’ve developed just by participating in life with my five senses.
In applying this inspiration to my artistic practice, my work is often driven by the connection I’ve make with my topic. As each piece of my artwork develops and my connection to it deepens, I somehow become detached from myself, my hands moving faster than my mind; I am reduced to the simple transporter of the message that first inspired me.
My artwork is also medium driven; I relish the random intention each brush stroke instills in the creation of my art.
The human energy imparted by the viewers of my artwork feeds a part of the inspiration I am forever discovering. I pick up on the reaction of each individual to my paintings. The observers' emotional and spiritual connection to my work infuses a synergy into each piece of art I produce.
In applying this inspiration to my artistic practice, my work is often driven by the connection I’ve make with my topic. As each piece of my artwork develops and my connection to it deepens, I somehow become detached from myself, my hands moving faster than my mind; I am reduced to the simple transporter of the message that first inspired me.
My artwork is also medium driven; I relish the random intention each brush stroke instills in the creation of my art.
The human energy imparted by the viewers of my artwork feeds a part of the inspiration I am forever discovering. I pick up on the reaction of each individual to my paintings. The observers' emotional and spiritual connection to my work infuses a synergy into each piece of art I produce.
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The Encaustics • 35 artworks
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Encaustic is the ancient practice of painting with melted wax. As well as creating art with this versatile [...]
Encaustic is the ancient practice of painting with melted wax. As well as creating art with this versatile medium, I offer encaustic workshops in Toronto, Peterborough and other cities. See my agenda for information on locations and dates of upcoming workshops.
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The Murals • 30 artworks
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Ms Wallace operated a successful mural and faux finish business in Toronto for 25 years, including work [...]
Ms Wallace operated a successful mural and faux finish business in Toronto for 25 years, including work for television, film and theatre. Here are just a few photos of the hundreds of murals she has painted.
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Lexicon of Love • 12 artworks
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A series inspired by a Valentine's Day exhibit featuring my work.
St. Clair Services for Seniors Mural - YAG • 12 artworks
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The York Artists Guild, under the direction, design and including the work of Victoria Wallace, donated [...]
The York Artists Guild, under the direction, design and including the work of Victoria Wallace, donated this mural to St. Clair West Services for Seniors in 2006. Contributing YAG members included Nancy Anderson, Sandra Bashford, Al Bowers, Bev Brown, Ann Byzko, Mary Craig Gardner, Louis Gris, Emily Mandy, Carlo Milessa, Josie Vinci, Marcia Zamble and Victoria Wallace.
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Biography
Victoria Wallace is a contemporary Canadian artist. Her conceptual mixture of realism and fantasy in her painting practice was shaped by the ‘trompe l’oeil’ influence mastered during her many years of mural painting. In her artwork, she skillfully creates surrealistic narratives by juxtaposing realistic subject matter within fantastical scenarios. These narratives unfold within diverse settings such as urban and natural landscapes, fairgrounds, residential interiors, and more. She derives immense joy from the subtle humor and hidden messages covertly embedded in her artworks, waiting to be "discovered" by the viewer.
For more than four decades, Victoria Wallace has displayed her paintings in a variety of venues including art galleries, exhibitions, and art festivals. Her artwork has graced spaces in Toronto, Mississauga, Peterborough, Cobourg, Haliburton, Warkworth, and has also been showcased online as well as in her personal art studio located in Peterborough. The impact of her work extends beyond these exhibitions as her pieces have found their way into private collections across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
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Nationality:
CANADA
- Date of birth : 1961
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Canadian Artists
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Influences
Education
2018 - 2027
Elected member at Ontario Society of Artists
ON,
Canada
2018 - 2027
Elected member at Society of Canadian Artists
ON,
Canada
2013 - 2027
Art Instructor at Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design
Haliburton,
Ontario,
Canada
2013 - 2027
Golden Artist Educator at Golden Artist Colors
ON,
Canada
2009 - 2027
R and F Certified Encaustic Instructor at R and F Handmade Paints
ON,
Canada
2008 - 2023
Co-Owner and Co-Founder at Victory Art Supply
Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
2009 - 2020
Encaustic and Acrylic Workshop Instructor at LucSculpture Art School Inc.
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
1985 - 1986
Studied Architectural Drafting at Humber College
Toronto,
ON,
Canada
1983 - 1985
Studied Fine Art at George Brown College
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
Artist value certified
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Last modification date : Feb 1, 2025
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Encaustic Workshops at LucSculpture, Toronto
663 Greenwood Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada
Saturday
26
May
2018
Sunday
27
May
2018
My last Encaustic workshops at LucSculpture before the summer break!
Instructor: Victoria Wallace
Days: Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th, 2018
Times: From 10 am to 4 pm
Location: LucSculpture Art Gallery and Studios
Ages: Adult class (16 and up).
Cost: $140 for full day (6 hours) + taxes
$ 80 for half day (3 hours) + taxes
Encaustic is painting with pigmented melted beeswax. Victoria’s comprehensive encaustic workshops give participants a thorough knowledge of the encaustic medium and method - from the classical to the experimental. Artists at all levels with backgrounds in almost any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. Beginners welcome.
Victoria Wallace is a mixed-media artist working, exhibiting and teaching workshops in acrylic, encaustic, and sculptural media. She had a successful mural and specialty paint finish company in Toronto for over 25 years. Victoria’s extensive commissions include work for television, film, theatre, businesses and private collections across Canada and internationally. Victoria shows in the Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour and teaches at LucSculpture in Toronto, Haliburton School of Art and Design, Fleming College in Peterborough, to name just a few.
Added Sep 15, 2017
Wax + Water
STUDIO by the Nooks 1912 Danforth Avenue (near Woodbine) im Toronto
Friday
22
September
2017
Thursday
28
September
2017
Please join us for our *opening night party* at STUDIO by the Nooks, 1912 Danforth Avenue Toronto, for an art exhibition, featuring recent work by Deanna Hutton and Victoria Wallace, in encaustic and acrylic mediums
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A Surreal Summer - New Paintings by Victoria Wallace
Balzac's at the Distillery, 1 Trinity Street, Toronto
Monday
1
August
2016
Wednesday
31
August
2016
See new paintings by artist, Victoria Wallace, during the month of August 2016 at Balzac's in the hip and happening historic Distillery District of Toronto.
*Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on Thursday August 18th from 5 to 7pm at Balzac's in the Distillery, Toronto.
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Acrylic Textures and Dimensions Workshop
Fleming College, Sutherland Campus, Peterborough
Saturday
14
May
2016
Saturday
14
May
2016
Learn to maximise the use of textured acrylic mediums in your art works - in a one day course with visual artist and art educator, Victoria Wallace @Sutherland Campus of Fleming College, sponsored by Haliburton School of Art and Design, Peterborough on Saturday, May 14th, 2016. Register early to avoid disappointment!
To register, click the link https://flemingcollege.ca/continuing-education/courses/acrylic-textures-dimensions-workshop/015648
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Leitmotif Inaugural Exhibition: Scape
NU Work Gallery, 28 Main Street, Warkworth,
Tuesday
10
May
2016
Tuesday
31
May
2016
Come see the first exhibition of art collective, Leitmotif at NU Work Gallery, 28 Main Street, Warkworth, Ontario.
*Opening reception: Friday, May 13, 2016
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Encaustic Workshop at LucSculpture
LucSculpture, 663 Greenwood Avenue, Toronto
Saturday
21
May
2016
Saturday
21
May
2016
Monthly encaustic workshop at 663 Greenwood Avenue in Toronto - discover the Encaustic Medium, the oldest paint binder known to man! From 10am to 4pm
To register, contact Victory Art Supply at 705.536.3051 or email at victorygroup@cogeco.net
Added Oct 27, 2015
Ashburnham Ale House - Victoria Wallace - Art Exhibition and *Opening Reception
Ashburnham Ale House 128 Hunter St E, Peterborough, Ontario K9H1G6
Tuesday
6
October
2015
Monday
2
November
2015
Hello, Art Lovers!
Please come see my art exhibition at the Ashburnham Ale House during the month of October, while enjoying the cosy atmosphere, delicious food and some fine locally brewed beers..the coffee is excellent, too!
Additionally, i have created a selection of smaller pieces in acrylic and encaustic priced for the holiday season - great gifts starting at $80 for the art lovers on your lists :)
And please join me at the Ashburnham Ale House for the opening reception this Sunday from 3 to 5 pm - delish snacks will be served...and be sure to check out the photo artworks of my friend, Roz Hermant Photography at her opening reception at Black Honey from 4 to 6 pm - a Sunday afternoon of art, food and drink in Peterborough, Central Ontario's cultural oasis!
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Encaustic Workshop at the Art Gallery of Peterborough with Visual Artist, VIctoria Wallace
The Ancient Art of Painting with Beeswax Encaustic Workshop with Artist Victoria Wallace Sunday November 8, 2015 11 am - 4 pm Art Gallery of Peterborough Studio Adult class (16 and up) $ 95 (+ HST) including encaustic supplies
Sunday
8
November
2015
Sunday
8
November
2015
The Ancient Art of Painting with Beeswax
Encaustic Workshop with Artist Victoria Wallace
Sunday November 8, 2015
11 am - 4 pm
Art Gallery of Peterborough Studio
Adult class (16 and up)
$ 95 (+ HST) including encaustic supplies
Artists at all levels with backgrounds in any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. Encaustic is painting with pigmented melted beeswax. Victoria’s comprehensive encaustic workshops give participants a thorough knowledge of the encaustic medium and method, from the classical to the experimental.
Beginners welcome. Pre-registration required. Bring a lunch and smock to wear.
Victoria Wallace is a multi-media artist working, exhibiting and teaching workshops in acrylic, encaustic, and sculptural media. She operated a successful mural company in Toronto for over 25 years. Victoria’s extensive commissions include work for television, film, theatre, businesses and private collections across Canada and internationally. Victoria participates on the annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour.
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Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
The Art Gallery of Peterborough and various locations throughout Peterborough and the Kawarthas
Saturday
26
September
2015
Sunday
27
September
2015
31st Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
The Art Gallery of Peterborough and 34 selected artists invite you to explore visual arts and fine crafts in the Peterborough area on the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour.
The tour is self-driven and admission is free. Artists’ studios will be open to the public September 26 and 27 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Tour maps will be available from the Art Gallery of Peterborough and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre.
Download a pdf of our brochure and maps at the Art Gallery of Peterborough website
Selections exhibition will be featured at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre, 1400 Crawford Drive, from July 11 through October 26.
Please contact the Art Gallery of Peterborough for more information.
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Encaustic Workshops at LucSculpture
663 Greenwood Avenue (the second building north of the Danforth) Toronto, Ontario, M4J 4B3 Phone: 416.461.7936
Saturday
19
September
2015
Saturday
28
May
2016
Learn Encaustic, the ancient art of painting with pigmented melted beeswax. Once a month workshops, small classes, individual instruction at LucSculpture, Toronto. 2015 to 2016 season
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Monthly Encaustic Workshops at LucSculpture in Toronto with Victoria Wallace
LucSculpture School and Studios 663 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4J4B6
Saturday
21
February
2015
Saturday
20
June
2015
Please join us for the infinitely creative monthly encaustic workshops for seasoned pros and emerging artists with encaustic artist and instructor, Victoria Wallace at the fabulous studios of LucSculpture, @ Greenwood and Danforth, Toronto
Dates: February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 & June 20
All-Day Workshops (10am to 4pm)
Cost: $130 for all-day workshop + 13% taxes
We also have a half day option: 10 to 1 pm or 1 to 4pm: Cost $70 (same dates) + 13% taxes
To register, please call or email LucSculpture@
Phone:
416.461.7936
Email:
info@LucSculpture.com
Address:
663 Greenwood Ave/Danforth,Toronto
http://lucsculpture.com/painting-classes/encaustic-painting/
www.victoria-wallace.com
Added Oct 22, 2013
Chimirage...the illusion continues ~ The Ashburnham Ale House presents: New Work by Victoria Wallace
Ashburnham Ale House, 128 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario. Open 8am to 11pm, 7 days a week.
Sunday
3
November
2013
Sunday
1
December
2013
Continuing in a theme inspired by circuses, amusement parks and commedia dell'arte, Victoria's works address the playful, mystical sometimes macabre fantasy dream-world of these often surreal characters and settings. See Wallace's original encaustic and acrylic paintings this November and come back in the month of December to seethe continuation of Chimirage, featuring the photography of Roz Hermant.
Reviews and comments
Lovely site to check out. I am greatful to live in a city so supportive and welcoming to art. I am always looking out for new art being made and your site is one of my favourite places to visit
I like your gallery Chimerade with its dilicious poetic atmosphere. Congratulations
Hello , i like +++ your galleries , very good work , very beautiful painting , best wishes for 2014
Fantastica pittura.Victoria is a very interesting artist!With my compliments Luigia
love your work, Victoria. My wife, Melinda and I are in the process of buying art, perhaps I'll be in touch soon!
oh! what an amazing work of art u re creating with a unique media. weldone and God bless, will like to talk to u again 2morow
Like your stuff with movement best. I see what you mean about working from photos. Perhaps a collaboration some day ?
Beautiful work Victoria and it is a pleasure to know another encaustic artist. I have been working with Aqwax lately a watersoluble wax paint in a tube! It isn't on the market yet:)!
the most beautiful paintings in the world!!! you have an amazing blessing :)
What a beautiful collection of artworks Victoria! I had no idea that you worked with such diverse media and concepts. LOVE it!
Your work is outstanding and inspires "just a hobby" artists like myself. Thanks again for sharing your work. Jimi LaLima, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Great web site Victoria - a pleasure to look at!
... absolutely FABulous work, Vic! Too bad there isn't a scratch-and-sniff option for your beautiful encaustic pieces! :D
Beautiful website and amazing artwork, Victoria!
Great to meet you again Victoria, your work is beautiful! You have a great variety to show and it's nice to see local landmarks.Best of luck to you!!
muy bellas tus obras, excelentes cielos
FELICITACIONES!!!!
I met Victoria during the Kawartha Studio Tour 2010, and I was charmed by both her and her artwork - she is so versatile, and I got excited about art again after a long dry spell in my own creativity. Thank you, Victoria!
it is a pleasure to see your talented works Victoria mom and I just loved to see them again love M.& I
I am student of fine arts, here in Paistan. And love to visit 'art webs, my father told me about your web site. Your work is "WoW"
Please pray for me also to come true my dream of being painter.....
Regards,
Saher Naseem Fatimah
Wow, your work is absolutely gorgeous! And you are good at Scrabble too! :)
Hello Victoria!
I just wanted to thankyou SO much for your donation to the KTTC. I WON the fight!! I absoutely love the Blandings, and I looked around to thank you after the silent auction closed, but I couldn't find you. Just wanted you to know how much I loved it!Ali Jackson
Hey, I can't believe I didn't get this messgae when you sent it! So you bought my turtle painting at the auction in Peterborough for the fundraiser. I believe it was a painted turtle. Loved painting that guy! I'm glad it went to a happy home!
You go girl. Your paintings are excellent!!!
Char
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Stunning work Miss Victoria - especially that Lightfoot stamp portrait...still loving it!
Glad I got it before he did..
lol
You are sublimely talented!
Char
Wow, Vicky! Way to go! Of course this is Victor (Roncansvalle) haha...From the Soo! Anyhow, I actually stumbled onto your site and am completely and utterly breathless!
Your brush strokes take me back to a better place luv!
You did a great job with your site - continue to add other details
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