About Brittney
I dream of my work creating an experience that brings people back to fond memories, meaningful relationships, and the quiet comfort of home.
Welcome!
I’m Brittney Tough, an artist, educator, and mother living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Through detailed watercolour paintings, I bring everyday textiles to life, objects that sit in the background of our lives and homes, draped over a chair or folded at the end of a bed. These textiles absorb the rhythms of daily life and become cherished reflections of special moments in time.
My paintings are collected internationally, including by the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, a milestone that continues to inspire and motivate my work.
I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2007 and have been teaching art ever since, now specializing in watercolour.
Fun Facts
Home Base
A cozy bungalow in Calgary AB, Canada with my husband, daughter & son.
Other Passions
Mentoring others through art to discover their potential. Being outdoors in nature, vacations and dancing! Oh, and tea with honey and oat milk.
Quirkiest Trait
Everyone tells me I’m secretly a granny on the inside.
Creative Spark
Colour, pattern, light and shadow catch my eye, enticing me to capture photos of ordinary objects in daily life. I love seeing the artistic potential in everyday objects, especially textiles. When I’m back painting in the studio, the thrill comes from finding a way to exaggerate these elements within the painting to emphasize the meaning of the subject.
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Joanne says:
“Brittney has the ability to meet her students wherever they are on their art journey, and adapt her teaching to meet individual needs.”
Julie says:
“It is incredible to see the momentum building for your career. Your determination to achieve your goals and persistence and hard work are inspiring!!”
Jane says:
“I have two of Brittney’s paintings hanging in my little studio, I look at them often and am inspired to aim high with my own painting efforts!”
Professional Bio
Brittney Tough is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. She is an international award winning artist who has exhibited work across Canada and the United States. Her work was published in Southwest Art Magazine’s feature article 21 Under 31, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolour Artist and the Splash hardcover series of the best in contemporary watercolour. Brittney has shown in local, national and international exhibitions and received numerous awards in these competitions. Brittney received a Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Alberta University of the Arts in 2007 and is based in Calgary, Alberta. She has been teaching art for over 10 years and continues to expand her practice internationally.
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