THE ARTIST

Fine artist Noella Richard lives and works in the rural community of Wellington, Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she finds inspiration in her Island’s beautiful landscapes and her community’s vibrant Acadian culture. Her art has been sold to individuals across Canada and the United States. Noella specializes in portraiture; her ability to capture her subjects’ character and personality as well as their resemblance has been a huge asset in developing her unique brand as an artist.

Her portrait entitled “ADA” placed 4^th runner up in the online competition “A Singular Creation Art Showdown – May 2011 – Theme: portraits 3”

“I am fascinated with the play of light and shadows on objects and colors, but it’s people’s faces that captivate me the most. Growing up, I would keep myself entertained by observing the differences in people’s features, their skin tones and textures. I would especially pay close attention to how shadows and light would sit on unique characteristics such as a hooked nose. I love the challenge of capturing a person’s character as well as their likeness and I am thankful that I have this talent. It’s a privilege for me to be asked to paint the portrait of a loved one for someone.”

It’s very important to Noella to give back to her community, she does her part by donating paintings or prints to charity events a few times a year.