Hélène Roy & Wendy A. Thomas

Born in Hearst, Ontario, Hélène now resides in Lefaivre, Ontario. She enjoys painting on barnboard and wooden rounds, experimenting with oil, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media techniques, including acrylic on tissue paper. Her work spans semi-realism to abstract expression, exploring diverse subjects and approaches.
A lifelong art enthusiast, she participated in unique projects throughout high school and has since exhibited in numerous shows and holiday markets. For her, painting is a rewarding way to explore creativity and personal expression. She is a member and volunteer at Arbor Gallery.
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Wendy A. Thomas is a Montreal-based artist whose work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Quebec and Ontario. Her paintings are represented in private collections in Canada, the U.S., the Philippines, and Bulgaria, and have been highlighted in publications including *Embossed* and *The Review*.
In her semi-abstract work, Wendy explores scale and perception, inspired by her photography of the urban environment. She observes often-overlooked details — scratches, dents, and marks on concrete walls — and seeks to reveal the hidden beauty within them. Working in acrylic, she layers paint and textures to create depth, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface, embrace ambiguity, and discover new interpretations.