If you got here, you want to know what I"m about - so here's the low-down:

 

I make art for the love of it. That's pretty much it. 

Art making is the end in itself.

 

It's always been that way for me. I've been one of the lucky ones. I took art in university and I've been able to make a living at it as a teacher, loving every minute of it. It's given me breadth and depth, but I"m not a 'working artist'. My activity shifts as my contexts change.​ At present I'm obsessed with trying to make art from my gelliplate stuff. That's what you see on my homepage. I also spend a lot of time trying to perfect my watercolour skills and I love the fight of plein air painting,

 

At my core though,  I’m a teacher. I spent years as a certified Ontario Secondary School educator teaching Visual Art and English. That foundation continues to shape everything I do. I like to connect with people and inspire them to explore creativity through approachable, process-based techniques like gelli plate printing, art journaling, and abstract painting. Today, I share that creative life online as well as 'on the ground' —teaching, making art, and building community  around accessible, hands-on art practices for beginners and experienced artists alike. These activities have opened connections world wide and brought me a variety of enriching experiences.​

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I currently connect with a large online audience through:

• A YouTube channel sharing gelli plate printing and creative techniques  with over 20k subscribers

• The “Learn Gelli Plate Printing” Facebook group with over 100,000 members

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The online space offers powerful opportunities for artists to sell work, connect, create,  share and learn. I fully embrace that potential.

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In addition to my online work, I am a member of the Oakville Art Society, where I teach and participate in exhibitions, open studio events and community access programs. I also volunteer with an art group supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries and enter my art into community shows.I hope my actions and activities support access and equity in the arts.  That is my intention. I believe every jurisdiction should spend well on the Arts for the well being of its communities.

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I post what I'm doing on instagram, so one way to connect is to follow me there. I'll follow you back if I catch you because I'm interested in you too.

 

Contact
Email: carolyn.hassard@me.com
Phone: (1) 905 536 5335

 

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