WENDY MITCHELL ART

Wendy Mitchell | Canadian Artist

Wendy Mitchell CFS OSA

An elected member of the Colour and Form Society and the Ontario Society of Artists, I love to draw and paint.

My primary focus is highly detailed graphite portraiture, created from reference photos. In addition to commission work for clients seeking meaningful, lasting works for themselves and their families, I also draw from photographs that inspire me. I delight in graphite’s demand for clarity and focus, and am continually amazed that a simple pencil can render images that are both lifelike and emotionally resonant.

In contrast, my painting work embraces freedom and spontaneity. Working with high-flow acrylics and acrylic ink, I set precision aside to explore movement, fluidity, and expression.

Regardless of medium, my ultimate aim is to capture moments suspended in time – inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the stories held within each piece.

Portrait Commissions

I preserve treasured moments through the simplicity of pencil on traditional paper or drafting film. Drafting film, in particular, possesses a subtle luminosity that often draws comments from viewers, who describe my portraits as having a glowing, dreamlike quality – reminiscent of old photographs.

Reviews

"Working with Wendy was truly a pleasure and an enjoyable process as she considered all details and patiently took time to explain it all. She took such interest and enthusiasm in recreating a beautiful photo of my late mother into an extraordinary piece of art that I treasure and I look forward to having Wendy create future art pieces."

H.S

"I had a portrait commissioned by Wendy Mitchell of my son in 2023. Her artistry is second to none. We wanted to preserve the graphite drawing and used Donna Child’s gallery to frame the art using museum glass and a blue-ish frame. It’s perfect. I would recommend both of their services."

C.J.

"Wendy, discovered you, during my visit to Alton Mills. Those two pieces are exceptional! Your control and subtle pencil work is exceptional.... You should be proud; few people can pull it off. Will be dropping by, your IG account, from time to time; looking forward to new pieces."

G.S.

Reviews

"Working with Wendy was truly a pleasure and an enjoyable process as she considered all details and patiently took time to explain it all. She took such interest and enthusiasm in recreating a beautiful photo of my late mother into an extraordinary piece of art that I treasure and I look forward to having Wendy create future art pieces."

H.S

"I had a portrait commissioned by Wendy Mitchell of my son in 2023. Her artistry is second to none. We wanted to preserve the graphite drawing and used Donna Child’s gallery to frame the art using museum glass and a blue-ish frame. It’s perfect. I would recommend both of their services."

C.J.

"Wendy, discovered you, during my visit to Alton Mills. Those two pieces are exceptional! Your control and subtle pencil work is exceptional.... You should be proud; few people can pull it off. Will be dropping by, your IG account, from time to time; looking forward to new pieces."

G.S.

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