The Fine Arts Society of Milton
Art at the Heart of Every Home
Joseph Swanek
Painter (oil, watercolour)
Artist Statement
I'm a Classically-trained Fine Artist that channels the spirit of the Renaissance Masters in my creations, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and elegance. I honed my skills at the prestigious Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. It embodies the essence of traditional artistic techniques passed down through generations.
Artist Bio
EDUCATION:
C.W. Jefferies Secondary School - Graduated June 1979
Specialized Visual Arts Program
Ontario College of Art - Graduated June 1984
Fine Arts Drawing & Painting
Scholarships:
Eric Freifeld Scholarship for Figure Draughtsmanship 1982
Loomis & Toles Company Scholarship for Drawing & Painting 1984
University of Guelph - Graduated October 1985
Bachelor of Arts
Queen's University - Graduated May 1986
Bachelor of Education (Artist in the Community)
Angel Academy of Art (Florence, Italy) - Graduated February 2024
3-Year Program in Drawing & Painting
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Holy Cross Catholic Academy - Woodbridge, Ontario
Visual Art Teacher & Department Head of the Arts 1986 - 2021
sample artwork
