Artist Statement
Art as anObservation
Most recently I have created a body of figurative work in oil, that evolved from capturing a series of fleeting moments. They are reflections of our relationships, to each other, to our surroundings and ultimately a look at ourselves.
Vanessa
Cress Lokos
Visual Artist in Burlington
About
Vanessa Cress Lokos
Vanessa Cress Lokos is an award winning artist from Burlington, Ontario, and a member of the Ontario Society of Artists.
Her art practice includes explorations in oil, acrylic, photography, printmaking and installation. Recently Vanessa's focus has been on her love of glaze oil painting techniques, which she uses to create contemporary figurative paintings. She first learned this traditional method over a decade ago at the Art Gallery of Burlington.
Vanessa has studied, exhibited and sold internationally. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, Australia and Barbados. She has a BA with a Concentration in Visual Arts from the University of Ottawa and has been exhibiting regularly since 2009.
The artist is an active member of the Burlington Fine Arts Association, the Arts and Culture Council of Burlington, Hamilton Artist Inc. and the Canadian Glaze Oil Society.
Original Art
Artist Vanessa Cress Lokos
Art Portfolio
Original artwork from Vanessa Cress Lokos that is available for purchase. Contact Vanessa to inquire about any of the art pieces you see listed. Shipping available globally at an additional cost that can be quoted before purchase.
On Break
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
1200.00
The Tourist
Oil On Canvas
18″ x 18″
850.00
Snowbirds
Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
350.00
Rehearsing The Fall
Oil On Canvas
16″ x 12″
650.00
Seeing White
Oil On Canvas
30″ x 30″
1900.00
Faith
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 18″
800.00
Common Ground
Oil On Canvas Diptych
15″x 22″
700.00 (framed)
At The Railing
Oil On Canvas
16″ x 40″
1600.00
A Summer Day
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
1600.00
The Observer
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
1600.00
Julia
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 40″
1950.00
Trust Your Eyes
Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
11″ x 28″
650.00
Autumn Field
Oil On Canvas
10″ x 18″
SOLD
The View
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
1800.00
Moving Forward
Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
32″ x 24″
SOLD
Gotcha
Oil On Canvas
18″ x 24″
SOLD
Burlington Beachway
Oil On Canvas
36″ x 24″
SOLD
Family
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
SOLD
Wisdom At Puslinch
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
SOLD
Lila
Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
SOLD
Lost
Oil On Canvas
24″ x 20″
SOLD
The One That Got Away
Oil On Canvas
16″ x 36″
SOLD
August Beach
Oil On Canvas
11″ x 14″
SOLD
The Conversation
Oil On Canvas
12″ x 9″
SOLD
Finding Inspiration Everywhere
Awards & Exhibitions
Recent Awards
2023 Life Member Award - Ontario Society of Artists 149th Open Juried Exhibition
2022 Honourable Mention - Paint Ontario
2022 Certificate of Induction - Ontario Society of Artists
2021 Sponsor Choice Award - Paint Ontario
2019 Juror’s Choice Award - BFAA All Guilds Show
2018 People’s Choice Award - Self By Self AGB Curated Exhibition
2018 AGB Staff Choice Award - Self By Self AGB Curated Exhibition
2018 The Gery Puley BFAA Founders Award - community service
2013 Honourable Mention - Tall Tales Juried Exhibition, Who's Rebecca?
Select Exhibitions
2023 One Lake Three Artists, The Hub, Burlington
2023 Moments Invitational Exhibition, Rainbow Studio Gallery, Oakville
2023 Together Invitational Exhibition, QEPCC, Oakville
2023 All Guilds Juried Show, Art Gallery of Burlington
2023 Colour Splash OSA 149th Juried Exhibition, Toronto
March - April 2023 Reflection, Spotlight Artist, Jordan Art Gallery, Niagara Region
2022-2023 Ontario Society of Artists, Breath. Heart. Spirit. Juried Exhibition, Toronto
2022-2023 JOY Juried Exhibition, Summer & Grace Gallery, Oakville
2022-2023 SWARM, Hamilton Artist Inc.
2022 The Canadian Glaze Oil Society Members’ Show, Renewal, Collingwood
2022 Paint Ontario Juried Exhibition, Lambton Heritage Museum, Grand Bend
2022 Go Figure BFAA Solo Exhibition, Fireside Lounge, Art Gallery of Burlington
2022 All Guilds Juried Show, Art Gallery of Burlington
2022 The Artist’s Mark 2021 Live Juried Exhibition, The Hub, Burlington