todd monk
Born and raised in midwestern Ontario, and creative kid in a hockey community.
I bounced in and out of college for animation and design, ending up completing college in Illustration and Graphic Design.
I finally left small-town Ontario for the big city in 1995 and entered the workforce in newspaper design for major Canadian newspapers, then moved to the Graphic Design Agency world where I still bounce in and out of for work.
The painting bug bit me in my late 30s and have been working at making a career out of it ever since.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I am an emerging figurative painter working with a unique style that I call Pixelism, creating vibrantly beautiful, large-scale paintings that are original and spellbinding.
My passion lies in creating luminous figures that bring glimpses of unabashed sensuality into reality. Every "body" in my body of work is an homage to the feminine form's beauty, power, and grace. It's my privilege as an artist --especially now-- to give voice to the layered complexities that make us human. What makes us shy? What gives us strength? What vulnerability looks like.
To me, that's beauty and that is art.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
My paintings have been exhibited in cities worldwide, including Toronto, Miami, London, New York, San Francisco, and Dallas.
I've been featured in Fuse Magazine, Spencer Magazine, named Art Business News top 40 artists, and was the recipient of the Spotlight award at Spectrum/Red Dot Miami Art Fair 2019.
Born and raised in midwestern Ontario, and creative kid in a hockey community.
I bounced in and out of college for animation and design, ending up completing college in Illustration and Graphic Design.
I finally left small-town Ontario for the big city in 1995 and entered the workforce in newspaper design for major Canadian newspapers, then moved to the Graphic Design Agency world where I still bounce in and out of for work.
The painting bug bit me in my late 30s and have been working at making a career out of it ever since.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I am an emerging figurative painter working with a unique style that I call Pixelism, creating vibrantly beautiful, large-scale paintings that are original and spellbinding.
My passion lies in creating luminous figures that bring glimpses of unabashed sensuality into reality. Every "body" in my body of work is an homage to the feminine form's beauty, power, and grace. It's my privilege as an artist --especially now-- to give voice to the layered complexities that make us human. What makes us shy? What gives us strength? What vulnerability looks like.
To me, that's beauty and that is art.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
My paintings have been exhibited in cities worldwide, including Toronto, Miami, London, New York, San Francisco, and Dallas.
I've been featured in Fuse Magazine, Spencer Magazine, named Art Business News top 40 artists, and was the recipient of the Spotlight award at Spectrum/Red Dot Miami Art Fair 2019.
$6,000.00
Acrylic on canvas.
30x60"
Achieving equilibrium means feeling mentally and emotionally balanced while in a state of discomfort. It may involve being comfortable with one's body, feeling secure in the chosen environment, and not experiencing significant discomfort or self-consciousness in one's current state. It's about finding a sense of peace and acceptance, regardless of societal expectations or personal insecurities.
The point in life is to find equilibrium in what is inherently unstable. -- Pierre Reverdy
$10,000.00
Acrylic on canvas (framed).
36x60"
In my "Waterbabies" series, I explore beauty through water distortion, focusing on model Tessa. The paintings challenge traditional beauty norms by distorting Tessa's exotic and beautiful features with water, inviting viewers to reconsider attractiveness. Water both distorts and enhances beauty, symbolizing the complexity of standards. Tessa's presence adds a personal touch, showcasing the fluidity of beauty ideals. Through intentional imperfections, the series prompts reflection on societal beauty expectations, highlighting the unconventional allure of distorted beauty through water.
$8,000.00
Acrylic on canvas.
48x48x2"
Painting number 1 from my Lake Joe project, and my second shoot with Rachel. Having previously depicted the vibrant, azure sea waters in my collection, I was compelled to delve into the deeper, more mysterious facets of water in this particular painting. With this one, I set out to explore the intricate dance between water, light, and the human form, infusing it with a rich tapestry of dark and vivid colours.
$9,000.00
Acrylic on canvas.
60x48x2"
The second in my dark water series.
After capturing the mysterious hues of the dark lake, I felt a pull to investigate the profound and enigmatic qualities of moving water in this painting. In this piece, I aimed to unravel the intricate interplay of water, light, and the human figure, weaving the deep and vibrant colours together to bring this challenging painting to life.