Sandra Clarke, Surface Pattern Designer
Email: [email protected]
Phone & Text: (416) 993-9718 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Phone & Text: (416) 993-9718 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thank you for visiting my designs. Inspired by nature and optimism, I create with vivid intention to bring joy through form and colour. I am motivated to create designs that fulfil that special feeling of comfort we get when we enjoy a new journal, stationery, fabric, or home decor that is fashioned with our favourite colours and styles. These designs were created to enchant, charm, and encourage ones own creativity and inspiration.
Promise of Spring
Optimism of pink, calm of blue, and youthfulness of green florals decorate the ascension of a new season. Bright thoughts and new ideas bloom in the minds of artists, poets, and creators of joy. Hope and anticipation excites the youth in us all as we inhale the new air of Spring.
Optimism of pink, calm of blue, and youthfulness of green florals decorate the ascension of a new season. Bright thoughts and new ideas bloom in the minds of artists, poets, and creators of joy. Hope and anticipation excites the youth in us all as we inhale the new air of Spring.
Midnight in the Greenhouse
Scottish thistles waken at midnight in the greenhouse. The blush of Irish bog-rosemary so fragrant and soft to touch. English roses bloom in the moonlight through to glass of this English garden greenhouse. The stillness of night is interrupted by light of the stars hanging high in the clear silent sky. Echoes of water nourishing the conservatories blooms. Midnight in the Greenhouse evokes memories and wishes of the circle of life.
Scottish thistles waken at midnight in the greenhouse. The blush of Irish bog-rosemary so fragrant and soft to touch. English roses bloom in the moonlight through to glass of this English garden greenhouse. The stillness of night is interrupted by light of the stars hanging high in the clear silent sky. Echoes of water nourishing the conservatories blooms. Midnight in the Greenhouse evokes memories and wishes of the circle of life.
Honey Bees & Clover Teas
Comfort and calm of a sweet cup of tea cures all ailments according to Nana. And her teapot makes the best cups of tea. She would add a second dollop of honey when no one was watching and let me drizzle a little over my toast. Sleepovers at Nana's were the best.
Comfort and calm of a sweet cup of tea cures all ailments according to Nana. And her teapot makes the best cups of tea. She would add a second dollop of honey when no one was watching and let me drizzle a little over my toast. Sleepovers at Nana's were the best.
Victorian Garden
Lovely ladies stroll in the village politely nodding as they pass the cobbler and apothecary. Arriving at the Ladies Emporium they quickly find the dresses they want for the garden tea party. Silver, gold, aubergine, and lavender coloured ribbon compliment their new attire. Another successful day for the ladies of the Abbey.
Lovely ladies stroll in the village politely nodding as they pass the cobbler and apothecary. Arriving at the Ladies Emporium they quickly find the dresses they want for the garden tea party. Silver, gold, aubergine, and lavender coloured ribbon compliment their new attire. Another successful day for the ladies of the Abbey.
Penguin Love
The sweetness of the penguin warms the thoughts of Antarctica. Icy blues of the sea, the sky, and the waves shine bright as the penguins waddle to the comfort of home. Swimming, splashing, and jumping, the penguin replaces resiliency with fun and charm.
The sweetness of the penguin warms the thoughts of Antarctica. Icy blues of the sea, the sky, and the waves shine bright as the penguins waddle to the comfort of home. Swimming, splashing, and jumping, the penguin replaces resiliency with fun and charm.
I Know I Can
The power of optimism in The Little Engine That Could breaths energetic confidence in all who read it. Girls and boys embrace courage and determination from the story and will be re-telling it to their own children in a blink of an eye.
The power of optimism in The Little Engine That Could breaths energetic confidence in all who read it. Girls and boys embrace courage and determination from the story and will be re-telling it to their own children in a blink of an eye.
Pink Prams & Butterflies
She sleeps peacefully as you stroll the familiar gardens and paths. Her new pram quilt will be a family heirloom in a blink of an eye. They do grow up so quickly.
She sleeps peacefully as you stroll the familiar gardens and paths. Her new pram quilt will be a family heirloom in a blink of an eye. They do grow up so quickly.
Christmas Knits & Decorations
Traditions marry memory making around the Winter Solstice. The warmth of arts and crafts are passed through the generations. Heirlooms are created through the laughter and cheer.
Traditions marry memory making around the Winter Solstice. The warmth of arts and crafts are passed through the generations. Heirlooms are created through the laughter and cheer.
Nature Inspired
In The Kitchen
Purple veggies & fruits, pomegranate, and pasta; aprons and tea towels.
Purple veggies & fruits, pomegranate, and pasta; aprons and tea towels.
Wallpaper
Lily Grand
Lily Grand
Cards .... more coming soon.
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Journals
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Journal 162
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BIO
Sandra Clarke was born in a vibrant Montreal West-end neighbourhood to a robust Celtic family. Natural story-tellers, poets and artists woven together with hard working ethics influenced Sandra's early artistic studies of traditional arts and hand crafts. Further education in Montreal, New York, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Toronto in visual arts, theatre, writing and business developed Sandra into a successful artist and art teacher. Sandra Clarke divides her time between her home in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and her cottage-in-the-woods in Highlands East, Ontario with husband Gary, two creative special needs children, Emily and Evan.
Sandra began teaching art in 1998 and earned an Award of Distinction from the Peel District Board of Education.
Nominated as Best Visual Artists by the Mississauga Arts Council MARTY Awards in 2013 and 2014.
Sandra's new's project, Meditation Art Journal: a colouring book & journal inspired by a cottage in the woods, is receiving great reviews.
C.V.
2014 - Present
Artist + Illustrator
Creator of the Meditation Art Journal: a colouring book & journal inspired by a cottage in the woods.
Surface pattern designs
2005 - 2014
Art Teacher
Peel District Board of Education Schools, Community Centres, Private Classes
Adults, Children, Special Needs
2010 - Present
Creekside Studio
Resident Artist & Art Instructor
Highlands East, Ontario
1998 - 2006
City of Mississauga
Art Instruction, Children's Programs
Exhibits / Galleries / Retail Showcase
2015
Meditation Art Journal: a colouring book & journal inspired by a cottage in the woods
Art Gallery of Bancroft
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton
Algonquin Park Bookstore
Wonderworks, Kensington Market
Art Spring, Maryland
2013
Highlands East Art Studio Tour
2013, "Fibre arts, jewellery, paintings, drawings" Creekside Studio
2013 - 2015
Bancroft Art Gallery
2014, "Artisan Rings" Showcase
2013, "Silver Gemstone Rings" Showcase
2011 - 2015
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton, Ontario
2014, "Artisan Rings" Showcase
2013, "Silver Gemstone Rings" Showcase
2012, "Social Media for Artists", Workshop Facilitator
2011, "Dragon Eggs", Showcase
2010, "Scene in Haliburton", Drawings, Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, Members Art Show
2009 - 2011
Womynspirit Festival, Orangeville, Ontario
2011, "Talisman", Triad
2010, "Journal", MASKS
2009, "Beadwork", Goddess
2009 - 2013
Galloping Goat, Picton, Ontario
2013, "Silver Gemstone Rings" Showcase
2009, "Spirit Strands," Beadwork, Showcase
Education
California Institute of the Arts
Graphic Design
Remote education with Michael Worthington
Museum of Modern Art
New York
Art Therapy
Remote education
Sheridan College
Seneca College
Activities / Interests / Awards / Volunteering
Award of Distinction from the Peel District Board of Education
MARTY Award, Mississauga Arts Council Emerging Visual Artist 2013 & 2014
Arts Council Haliburton
Art Council of Haliburton Highlands
Algonquin Art Council
Volunteer Social Media Educator, Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton, Ontario
Volunteer Social Media Coordinator, Highlands East Art Studio Tour
FamilyMattersBlog.com Head Writer and Social Media Manager
News writer CanoeFM100.9 Radio, Haliburton, Ontario
clickTHEMOUSE.ca Social Media Manager
Freelance writer
Two Triathlons in my fitter days when I taught yoga and aerobics,
and I sang back up of a Kirtan CD …. I’m not a singer, but it was fun.
Photo Credits
The Toronto Sun, April 2013, Cottage Country Flood, Bancroft
Canadian Living Magazine, January 2013, Christmas in Cottage Country, Highlands East, Ontario
Aim for Education Magazine, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Educational Artist
Play2Podium Magazine, 2011-Present, Special Needs Families, Travelling with Special Needs
Writing Credentials
Meditation Art Journals (available on Amazon.com)
Reader’s Digest
Chatelaine
Canadian Living
Parents Magazine
Today’s Parent Magazine
Play2Podium Special Needs Children
AIM for Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-993-9718