Vanessa
Cress Lokos

Artist Statement

Art as anObservation

Most recently I have created a body of figurative work in oil, that evolved from capturing a series of fleeting moments. They are reflections of our relationships, to each other, to our surroundings and ultimately a look at ourselves.

Vanessa

Cress Lokos

Visual Artist in Burlington

About

Vanessa Cress Lokos

Vanessa Cress Lokos is an award winning artist from Burlington, Ontario, and a member of the Ontario Society of Artists.

Her art practice includes explorations in oil, acrylic, photography, printmaking and installation. Recently Vanessa's  focus has been on her love of glaze oil painting techniques, which she uses to create contemporary figurative paintings. She first learned this traditional method over a decade ago at the Art Gallery of Burlington.

Vanessa has studied, exhibited and sold internationally. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, Australia and Barbados. She has a BA with a Concentration in Visual Arts from the University of Ottawa and has been exhibiting regularly since 2009.

The artist is an active member of the Burlington Fine Arts Association, the Arts and Culture Council of Burlington, Hamilton Artist Inc. and the Canadian Glaze Oil Society.

Original Art

Artist Vanessa Cress Lokos

Art Portfolio

Original artwork from Vanessa Cress Lokos that is available for purchase. Contact Vanessa to inquire about any of the art pieces you see listed. Shipping available globally at an additional cost that can be quoted before purchase.

On Break

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
1200.00

The Tourist

Oil On Canvas
18″ x 18″
850.00

Flyby

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
350.00

Rehearsing The Fall

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 12″
650.00

Seeing White

Oil On Canvas
30″ x 30″
1900.00

Faith

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 18″
800.00

Common Ground

Oil On Canvas Diptych
15″x 22″
700.00 (framed)

At The Railing

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 40″
1600.00

A Summer Day

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
1600.00

The Observer

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 30″
1600.00

Julia

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 40″
1950.00

Trust Your Eyes

Mixed Media 
11″ x 28″
650.00

Autumn Field

Oil On Canvas
10″ x 18″
SOLD 

The View

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
1800.00

Moving Forward

Mixed Media
32″ x 24″
SOLD 

Gotcha

Oil On Canvas
18″ x 24″
SOLD 

Burlington Beachway

Oil On Canvas
36″ x 24″
SOLD

Family

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 36″
SOLD

Wisdom At Puslinch

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 24″
SOLD  

Lila

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 12″
SOLD

Lost

Oil On Canvas
24″ x 20″
SOLD 

The One That Got Away

Oil On Canvas
16″ x 36″
SOLD 

August Beach

Oil On Canvas
11″ x 14″
SOLD 

The Conversation

Oil On Canvas
12″ x 9″
SOLD 

Finding Inspiration Everywhere

Awards & Exhibitions

Recent Awards

2023 Life Member Award - Ontario Society of Artists 149th Open Juried Exhibition

2022 Honourable Mention - Paint Ontario

2022 Certificate of Induction - Ontario Society of Artists

2021 Sponsor Choice Award - Paint Ontario

2019 Juror’s Choice Award - BFAA All Guilds Show

2018 People’s Choice Award - Self By Self AGB Curated Exhibition

2018 AGB Staff Choice Award - Self By Self AGB Curated Exhibition

2018 The Gery Puley BFAA Founders Award - community service

2013 Honourable Mention - Tall Tales Juried Exhibition, Who's Rebecca?

Select Exhibitions

2023 The Artists Mark Juried Exhibition, The Hub, Burlington

2023 One Lake Three Artists, The Hub, Burlington

2023 Moments Invitational Exhibition, Rainbow Studio Gallery, Oakville

2023 Together Invitational Exhibition, QEPCC, Oakville

2023 All Guilds Juried Show, Art Gallery of Burlington 

2023 Colour Splash OSA 149th Juried Exhibition, Toronto

March - April 2023 Reflection, Spotlight Artist, Jordan Art Gallery, Niagara Region

2022-2023 Ontario Society of Artists, Breath. Heart. Spirit. Juried Exhibition, Toronto

2022-2023 JOY Juried Exhibition, Summer & Grace Gallery, Oakville

2022-2023 SWARM, Hamilton Artist Inc.

2022 The Canadian Glaze Oil Society Members’ Show, Renewal, Collingwood

2022 Paint Ontario Juried Exhibition, Lambton Heritage Museum, Grand Bend

2022 Go Figure BFAA Solo Exhibition, Fireside Lounge, Art Gallery of Burlington

2022 All Guilds Juried Show, Art Gallery of Burlington

2022 The Artists Mark 2021 Live Juried Exhibition, The Hub, Burlington

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