About the Artist

Originally from the Philippines, Mina immigrated to Canada in 1977 and is currently residing and working in Toronto. In 2004, she left her career in Human Resources to pursue her passion in drawing and painting. Although she attended various schools to strengthen her drawing skills, in painting, Mina is self-taught.

As a contemporary realist painter, Mina’s main focus is in still life and portraiture. Her technique is based on the academic or traditional style of painting; a technique that emphasizes skill and draftsmanship. She works out of Adelaide Street Studio located in downtown Toronto.

Mina has participated in various group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Her paintings hang in private collections in Canada and abroad.

Exhibitions:

	2010	International Guild of Realism - 5th Annual Juried Exhibition, J. Willott Gallery
	2010	The Artists Project - Toronto
	2009	Oil Painters of America - Eastern Regional Exhibition, Corse Gallery & Atelier
	2009	Alton Mill Gallery, Group Exhibition
	2009	Richeson 75, Portrait & Figures Competition, Group Exhibit
	2009	Richeson 75, Still Life & Floral Competition, Group Exhibit
	2009	Praxis Show, Group Exhibit, Carrier Gallery, Toronto
	2009	The Artists Project, Toronto
	2009	Dimasalang III Group Exhibit, Manila, Philippines
	2008	Dimasalang III Group Exhibit, Vancouver, BC
	2008	Richeson 75, Still Life Competition, Group Exhibit
	2008	Galleria 814, Group Exhibit
	2008	Richeson 75, Portrait & Figures Competition, Group Exhibit
	2008	2nd Annual Beaux Arts Brampton Group Exhibit
	2008	Annual Drawing Competition & Group Exhibit, John B. Aird Gallery

Competitions:

	2010	"Top 100 Finalists", 2009/10 International ARC Salon Art Renewal Centre
	2009	Finalist, Still Life / Floral, The Artist's Magazine 26th Annual Art Competition
	2009	Finalist, Richeson 75 Portrait & Figures Competition
	2009	Best in Show, Richeson 75, Still Life & Floral Competition
	2009	Finalist, International Artist's Magazine, Favorite Subject Challenge
	2009	"Top 100 Finalists", 2008 International ARC Salon Art Renewal Centre
	2008	Finalist, Richeson 75 Still Life Competition
	2008	First Place, Drawing Category for “Jade” Richeson 75 Portrait & Figures Competition
	2008	Finalist - Portrait & Figures Competition Richeson 75
	2008	Finalist, Still Life & Floral Competition Canadian Brushstroke Magazine

Seen In:

	2009	Strokes of Genius 2: Light & Shadow
	2009	American Art Collector - November issue
	2009	International Artist Magazine August / September Issue
	2008	EmptyEasel.com, October 22nd "Featured Artist" page
	2008	Canadian Brushstroke Magazine May / June 2008 Issue