Lainey Benson has been painting for over twenty years, and has been a full time artist since leaving the health care profession in 2018.
Lainey’s ever evolving style focuses mainly on urban and rural landscapes. Lainey divides her time between Nelson, British Columbia and Montreal. Her daily walks never fail to present new inspiration, no matter where she finds herself. The changes in seasons, light, landscape, and architecture provide endless delight and wonder.
A mostly self-taught artist, Lainey enjoys learning and networking through workshops. As an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, she has access to great Canadian teachers.
These days, Lainey has taken on the role of teacher as well, offering classes in Nelson, BC. This unexpected path has led to a deeper understanding of her art, and such delightful fun with her students. Lainey firmly believes that everyone, with the right amount of encouragement, can be an artist.
2022
Lainey’s work is available at the following:
Studio 378, Craft Connection, Nelson BC,
Touchstones Museum, Nelson, BC,
Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar, BC
Silverton Camp Cafe, Silverton, BC
Investors Group, Nelson, BC
Grant Thornton, Nelson, BC
Kootenay Exchange, Nelson, BC
Studio 87, Perth, Ontario
Associations:
Federation of Canadian Artists: Active Membership
Exhibits:
Studio 87, Perth, Ontario 2018-present
Black Pearl Gallery, Westport Ontario 2018-2019
Touchstones Gallery, Nelson BC 2009-present
Berg Lehmann, Nelson BC 2012-present
Studio 387, Nelson BC 2013, 2016-present
Railtown Cafe, Nelson BC 2016-2020
Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar, BC 2013-present
Your Art’s Desire, Kaslo BC 2009-2016
Langham Gallery Kaslo Artwalk, Kaslo BC 2013
Gray’s Inn and Gallery, Morro Bay CA 2014-present
Village Art Gallery, Fullerton CA 2016
The Grind, Rossland BC 2013, 2014, 2015
Investors Group, Nelson BC 2013-2017
Instruction & Workshops:
Nelson Fine Arts Center 2002-2004
Deb Thompson Wkshp 2003
Mike Svob Wkshp Whiterock BC 2010
Andrew McDermott Vancouver BC 2012
FCA Whistler Wkshp 2013
Liz Wiltzen Wkshp Canmore Alta 2014
Liz Wiltzen Wksp Nelson BC 2015
Ron Stock Wkshp Nelson BC 2015
Dominik Modlinski Wkshp Tarry’s BC 2018
Ned Mueller Wkshp, online, 2021
Mitch Albala Wkshp online, 2021
Brigitte Dubois Wkshp plein air, 2021
Mark Heine mentor, through Mastrius, 2022
