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Hi there, I'm Deb Hallett; an artist, designer and instructor living in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario with my husband, 5 cats and 2 dogs.
I'm typically found either using acrylic paint on canvas and good old-fashioned ink on paper for my artwork, but I don't restrict myself to one medium or art style—when inspiration strikes, I go with it! I also really enjoy the creative process of digital artwork, which I channel into my work doing freelance logos and graphic design for other small business owners.
FAMILY & INFLUENCE
FAMILY & INFLUENCE
I have a deep appreciation for the arts thanks to my parents, who were both professionals in music and performance arts. My Mom was a champion Ballroom Dancer (former champion & a teacher), a Singer and Entertainer. Dad was an accomplished musician, playing woodwinds with many well-known performers and stage shows. They were also very creative and artistic besides, and mom was always painting or crafting with me, growing up.
STUDIES
STUDIES
Throughout high school I explored every artistic avenue available to me, and after graduating, decided to pursue a career in visual art. I got accepted to Sheridan College, and took a semester of art fundamentals, which included life drawing, painting, 3D sculpture, some photography, and digital photo editing. Leaning into my computer skills, I then took a year of graphic & web design courses at Durham College, learning to design logos and layouts, typography, as well as marker drawing and sketching.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
I'd always said "I don't know what I want to be when I grow up", because I couldn't decide between my various artistic interests. As it turns out, my true calling is to share my joy of painting and love of creating with others. After a friend's encouragement, I landed a job teaching "paint and sip" events for [a well-established company] in 2017. I had a blast entertaining and teaching groups of all ages, and led over 200 events with great ratings from my guests; I even had regulars!
I moved to Lindsay in late 2019, and continued to lead local events through 2020 until everything shut down for quarantine. Unfortunately, I also lost my mom to cancer in 2021, which was a devastating blow. After taking a break from painting for a while, I've decided to honor her memory by pursuing my own dreams and starting my own business like she did.
So, here I am! I'm back, and I'm ready to share my art and passions --- and to paint with you! I'm no longer affiliated with any corporate entity, so I can offer more personalized and affordable services as well as support my community by hosting events at various locally-owned and small business venues in the area on my own terms!
So what are you waiting for? Come "Paint with me!" - and check out my artwork while you're here! Thanks for stopping by!
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