Vanessa
Cress Lokos

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.

Tea Shop

Oil On Canvas
5″ x 7″
Available for Sale

Flowerpot

Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
14.5″ x 20″
Available for Sale

Purple Peppers

Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
16″ x 20″
Available for Sale

The Rock

Oil On Canvas
20″ x 20″
Available for Sale

On Break

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
Available for Sale

Snowbirds

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
Available for Sale

The Tourist

Oil On Canvas
18″ x 18″
Available for Sale

Silver Bells

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
Available for Sale

Seeing White

Oil On Canvas
30″ x 30″
Available for Sale

Faith

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 18″
Available for Sale

Plein Air Companion

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 12″
Available for Sale

Rehearsing The Fall

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 12″
Available for Sale

Remembered

Oil On Canvas
30″ x 20″
Available for Sale

At The Railing

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 40″
Available for Sale

Decay On A Summer Day

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
Available for Sale

Underway

Oil On Canvas
8″ x 10″
Available for Sale

Julia

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 40″
Available for Sale

Captured Beauty

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 18″
Available for Sale

The Dance

Oil On Canvas Triptych
3 pieces – 20″ x 16″ each
Available for Sale

Common Ground

Oil On Canvas Diptych
2 pieces – 10″ x 8″ each
Available for Sale

Make a Wish

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 24″
Available for Sale

Trust Your Eyes

Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
11″ x 28″
Available for Sale

The Observer

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
Available for Sale

The View

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
Available for Sale

And So It Begins

Oil on Canvas
10″ x 8″
Available for Sale

Moving Forward

Acrylic on Giclee Canvas
32″ x 24″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Autumn Field

Oil On Canvas
10″ x 18″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Gotcha

Oil On Canvas
18″ x 24″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Burlington Beachway

Oil On Canvas
36″ x 24″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Family

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Wisdom At Puslinch

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
SOLD (Private Collection) 

Lila

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
SOLD (Private Collection)

Lost

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 20″
SOLD (Private Collection)

The One That Got Away

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 36″
SOLD (Private Collection)

August Beach

Oil On Canvas
11″ x 14″
SOLD (Private Collection)

The Conversation

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 9″
SOLD (Private Collection)

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 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 Artists Mark 2021 Live Juried Exhibition, The Hub, Burlington

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