Luce Ends — Fine Art and Design

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Nature Journaling North Grenville is a monthly walking workshop for adults and families held at various trails around North Grenville.

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In search of inspiration
My hikes in regional and provincial parks spark my curiosity, nurture my sense of wonder, and enrich my understanding of the natural world. Nature, environmental stewardship, and an ecocentric view of the world are central to my art.

Original from the ground up
I seek out my subjects in person to see what makes them unique and how they relate to their environment. (This rat snake was doing a convincing imitation of a tree root during a hike through Frontenac Provincial Park.)

Life-long learning
By working in different mediums, I continue to push myself to learn new things and look at subjects in new ways. My passion for learning extends to my subjects. I love getting lost in research about a lichen or amphibian I stumble upon on my adventures.

In search of inspiration

My hikes in regional and provincial parks spark my curiosity, nurture my sense of wonder, and enrich my understanding of the natural world. Nature, environmental stewardship, and an ecocentric view of the world are central to my art.

Original from the ground up

I seek out my subjects in person to see what makes them unique and how they relate to their environment. (This rat snake was doing a convincing imitation of a tree root during a hike through Frontenac Provincial Park.)

Life-long learning

By working in different mediums, I continue to push myself to learn new things and look at subjects in new ways. My passion for learning extends to my subjects. I love getting lost in research about a lichen or amphibian I stumble upon on my adventures.

About the artist

Meredith discovered her love of illustration while studying as a Graphic Designer at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario. Although a passionate maker of art and craft throughout her childhood and teens, Meredith's time at college established her drive to persue visual art in more traditional mediums. Since graduating, she has continued independent studies with artists in the Ottawa region. Meredith works in a variety of media including linocut and monotype printmaking; watercolour, oil, and acrylic paint; air dry clay; coloured pencil and pen. Meredith's work is heavily influenced by her passion for environmental stewardship. At her home in Kemptville, Ontario, she is surrounded by fields, wetlands, and forests. Here, she observes the daily and seasonal patterns of plants, birds, and wildlife that populate nearby ecosystems. Meredith's objective as an artist is to encourage viewers to build a more personal connection with nature. When she isn't making art, Meredith spends her time raising her young daughter and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

Special Projects

A Year at Silent Lake

My family and I are visiting the same park each month for an entire year. I am creating twelve natural history illustrations to represent the ecological highlights of each month at the park. These will be paired with photos and writing about our experiences.

Quilted Forest Project

This body of work focuses on the often overlooked minutia of the forest — the miniature landscapes of mosses, lichens, and fungi that blanket forests of all kinds. The pieces are created to generate wonder and an emotional connection to the the small and fascinating organisms that are as integral to a forest as its trees.

Sculptures

Since March 2020, I have begun a series of sculptures created with air dry clay and mixed media. This collection features regional wildlife entwined with often overlooked organisms from their shared habitat: mosses, lichens, and fungi.

Foundation Series

These illustrations highlight the ancient foundations of rocks and roots that create sculptural forms in the forest.