Gil Clelland - Commissions for art and speaking
My Background
My Background
My Background
Starting in high school, I could see that art was my passion. So, I became an art teacher at the high school level for a few years after graduating university. Art was put on hold for a while - with a few projects on the side. I worked in downtown London, Ontario with people experiencing homelessness and poverty. When the pandemic hit, I
Starting in high school, I could see that art was my passion. So, I became an art teacher at the high school level for a few years after graduating university. Art was put on hold for a while - with a few projects on the side. I worked in downtown London, Ontario with people experiencing homelessness and poverty. When the pandemic hit, I went outside with the few chalks I owned at the time to draw - just for something to do. It took over. The passion returned. And, I have dived right in! Full time artist!
When I’m not doing art, I love playing euchre with friends, running, rock climbing, or drinking good coffee! I reside in London, Ontario with my family.
My Medium
My Background
My Background
Chalk, acrylic paint, murals, and pencil drawing. I love to draw and paint - from photo realism to cartoons to pop off the ground effects in perspective! Ive also done book illustrations, poster design, and sculpture. I’ve worked on walls, streets, sidewalks, canvas, sand, snow, wood boards, and paper!
Speaker
My Background
Speaker
For over 20 years, I have enjoyed speaking - to encourage, challenge, and teach. The last 15 years, I have worked directly with impoverished communities while working in faith-based organizations. There, I learned some important ideas about justice, poverty and homelessness, and faith. Connect with me to share at your school, event, or church. gil@gilclelland.ca