AQW Member Details

Mandy Bing

Painter

Painter - Pets and People

Mandy Bing specializes in contemporary, expressive portraits, rendered in vibrant, energetic colour.  While many of her paintings are commissioned portraits of pets, she also works and studies in the field of figurative art, studying with well-known artist Brian Smith of Toronto (Honourary Drawing Master, Drawing Society of Canada) and at the Haliburton School of the Arts. She has participated in many juried exhibits in the last few years, in both the Hastings and Northumberland region, winning awards for Juror’s Choice, People’s Choice and Innovative Use of Colour.  She welcomes commissions for portraiture, both people and pets, and encourages frequent visits to her website, mandybing.com, to view recent paintings and current listings for shows and exhibits.  Mandy can be contacted through her website, or at 613-394-6955 or by sending an email to the address above.

Artist's Statement

Although my portfolio includes portraits and landscapes, I specialize in pet portraits. I hope each painting says a thousand words - more than any statement I could make. My work expresses my love for animals and admiration for the special connection between people and their pets. Each piece is a celebration of how these wonderful creatures enrich our lives.

Much of my work is by commission, from clients seeking a portrait of their own pet or a painting to give to loved ones; I welcome all inquiries. Working primarily from photos has allowed me to complete many paintings “In Memoriam”.

I am happy to donate pieces to charitable organizations involved in animal rescue and often participate in animal welfare events such as Trenton's Barks by the Bay (held annually in May) and Animals 'R Us sponsored by the Northumberland Humane Society.

Feel free to browse and enjoy my site and return often for new work.

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