Meet the Artist
My name is Raquel Roth and I’m an acrylic artist living in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. Colour excites me and serves as creative inspiration for my cheerful, bold and whimsical pieces. There’s something magical about how pigments of different colours interact to produce the most luscious, and sometimes unexpected, hues. I think that’s why I am primarily drawn to florals since there are so many variations of shades, tints and tones that can describe the many variety of flowers. I am amazed at the range of emotions that art can evoke and I love sharing the joy I feel when I am painting. It definitely motivates me to keep creating art so that I can share those moments again and again, one painting at a time.
Raquel Roth is a Halifax based acrylic artist and is also a dental clinical instructor at Dalhousie University. Originally from Trinidad, she is inspired by bold colours and the beauty of natural elements, especially florals. She attributes this largely to the vibrancy of island life and participating, at a young age, in its’ yearly Carnival celebrations. She is a juried Exhibiting member of the Canadian Federation of Artists. Raquel’s paintings have found wonderful forever homes in both private and public collections in Canada, the United States and England. She is grateful to be able to share her joy of painting through her creations.
ARTIST STATEMENT
It’s a daunting process to “start” one’s art career relatively late in life. Instead of art school, I went to dental school and practiced for many years as a dental clinician. After starting a family, I decided to change my lifestyle to allow more time at home and so I made the big decision to give up a private practice and instead teach dentistry part-time at the local University. I was able to take an introductory course to acrylics a few years ago and have loved the sense of peacefulness and accomplishment that I get in front of the easel ever since. I feel fortunate to have found a few fellow female artists locally, that have graciously mentored me through the process of being vulnerable and showing my work for others to enjoy. Through social media, I have been truly grateful for the support and encouragement I have received from the artist community. It makes me feel like part of a large welcoming family and gives me the confidence to experiment and to spread my artistic “wings.”
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Argyle Fine Art in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Fisherman’s Cove Gallery in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia (Seasonal from May-December)
Crown&Press Gallery in Hamilton, Ontario
Blu Dog Gallery in Oakville, Ontario
Preston Gallery in Uxbridge, Ontario
Woodlands Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Kefi Art Gallery in Toronto, Ontario
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Made in The Maritimes Nova Scotia Gift Shop and Online Store
Props Floral Design floral and gift shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia (art cards)
Atlantic News news stand in Halifax, Nova Scotia (art cards)
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Solo Art Shows
2023
"Bloom", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"4th Annual Christmas Pop-Up Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2022
"Birds 'n Blooms", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"3rd Annual Christmas Pop-Up Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2021
"Petals", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"2nd Annual Christmas Pop-Up Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2020
"1st Annual Christmas Pop-Up Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Juried Group Shows
2024
"Annual Pre-Shrunk Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Square Foot Show "Still", Online
"New Art Exhibition - Florals", Crown & Press Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario
Square Foot Show "Triptych Show", Online
PiArt Squared Exhibition, Art Alchemy Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Sweet Sixteen Show, Online
"1st Annual Art Show", Preston Gallery, Uxbridge, Ontario
Square Foot Show "Flower Power", Online
"Alchemy of Colour", Kefi Art Gallery, Online
Petit Art Show "Spring Has Sprung", Online
"Joy", Jackalope Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
"Radiance", ADC Fine Art, Cincinnati, Ohio
2023
"Annual Pre-Shrunk Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
PiArt Squared Exhibition, Art Alchemy Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Mastrius Art Show "Land to Sky", Online
"Perfect 10", Collective 131 Gallery, Yorkville, Ontario
Federation of Canadian Artists "Bloom Exhibition", Federation Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
"Small Wrx Show", Artwrx Studio, Courtenay, British Columbia
Square Foot Show "Gardens", Online
"Summer Smalls", Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Square Foot Show "Summer", Online
Kingston Square Foot Show, Tett Gallery, Kingston, Ontario
"7th Annual Summer Group Show", Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Petit Art Show, Online
Square Foot Show "Autumn Glory", Online
PWD "Big Ideas Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
"Artwrx Square Foot Show", Artwrx Studio, Courtenay, British Columbia
PWD "Square Foot Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
Square Foot Show "Julia and Friends", Online
"Joy II", Summer and Grace Gallery, Oakville, Ontario
"Christmas Smalls Show", Crown & Press Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario
2022
"Annual Pre-Shrunk Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
PiArt Squared Show, Art Alchemy Studios, Toronto, Ontario
"Get A-Round Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Square Foot Show "In Bloom", Online
Square Foot Show "The Old West", Online
Riverdale Art Walk, Online
"6th Annual Summer Show", Blue Crow Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Mastrius "100 Days of Summer Art Show", Online
PWD "Big Ideas Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
Square Foot Show "In Autumn", Online
Kingston Square Foot Show, Tett Gallery, Kingston, Ontario
PWD "Square Foot Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
Mastrius "Christmas Art Show", Online
Square Foot Show "Julia and Friends", Online
2021
"Annual Pre-Shrunk Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Get Outta Town Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Nature's Wonderland", Kefi Art Gallery, Online
"Women's Eye", Kefi Art Gallery, Online
Square Foot Show "Spring", Online
Square Foot Show "Abstract Show", Online
PWD "Big Ideas Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
PWD "Square Foot Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
PWD "Small Wonders Show", Paula White Diamond Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
2020
"Annual Pre-Shrunk Show", Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Winter Wonderland", ArtZone Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"The Colours of Nature", ArtZone Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Federation of Canadian Artists - Exhibiting Member Status
Association of Atlantic Area Artists