Curated 2024: Painting

Rayne Tunley:

AOCAD CSPWC SCA OSA

P-President/Life Member CSPWC

An Ontario College of Art and Design graduate, Rayne Tunley holds elected memberships: the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA), Society of Canadian Artists (SCA), and Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC). She is a Past-President and Life Member of the latter.

Her artistic journey began in her youth, driven by a deep-seated passion to create, finding inspiration in nature, landscapes and water.

My paintings are not a realistic representation, but an impressionistic reflection of my feelings for nature and the environment – the contours, moods and colours..."

Rayne brings a wealth of experience to the role of a seasoned juror, having adjudicated numerous exhibitions. Her jurying expertise extends to various events, including those organized by the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, Colour and Form Society, Summer and Grace exhibits, Etobicoke Art Group, Humber Valley Art Group, Franklin Carmichael Art Group, Artworks Oakville, Ontario Society of Artists, International Watercolour Society, National Watercolor Society (USA), amongst others.

Represented by the John A. Libby Art Gallery in Toronto, Rayne has showcased her art on both national and international platforms, with exhibitions reaching across Canada, the United States, France, and Mexico. Anticipating upcoming showcases in Germany and Switzerland in 2024, Rayne continues to expand her artistic presence globally. Additionally, her artwork has secured a distinguished place in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, UK, currently featured in the Redgrave Room at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, UK, until June 2024. Rayne's paintings are part of various collections, found in both private and public spaces, including notable locations such as the Helson Gallery, Windsor Castle, UK, and the Archives of Ontario.

www.raynetunley.com