Linda Nardelli grew up in Montreal and spent part of her childhood in Victoria, BC. Then, drawn to British Columbia, she moved to the Okanagan, where she fell in love with the valley’s rolling hills. There, she was highly encouraged by a mentoring artist to study fine art at the Okanagan university. Following her studies, Linda moved to the city of Vancouver, where she apprenticed in trompe l’oeil murals and the art of faux finishing. Linda now resides on the Sunshine Coast of BC, surrounded by nature – her primary source of inspiration.

Linda’s love of nature is found in her organic textures layered like mineral deposits with cement/plaster mediums and acrylic washes. Then the work of art is brought to life with rich oil glazes and wax.

Her interest in cave art, etched engraving and line drawing also bring a distinct quality to her art, adding an expansive layer of symbols formed by scratched markings in overlays and interlocking patterns. These symbols represent the dialogue between external stimulus and internal reflections, bringing to the foreground the subconscious mind, intuition and her playful approach to the creative process.

Through her art creations, Linda aims to make sense of the world and her part in it. As a therapeutic and spiritual counsellor, she loves human nature – the personal psychology of belonging, which is ever present in her artwork.

Linda is a graduate of the Okanagan College/University (1991), where she received a diploma in fine art.

She apprenticed in the art of Trompe-l’œil murals and faux finishes in 1993, which later contributed to the distinct quality of the glazing technique in her abstract work.

2005-2024
Yearly Group Exhibition
– Wallace Gallery, Calgary Alberta

2022-2023
Duo exhibition with Vern Minard
– Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

2020
Inn Saei, Collaborative Group Exhibition
– Gibsons Public Art Gallery, Nov 5-28

2019
Four Directions, Group Exhibition
– Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

2018
Duo Spring Exhibition with Camrose Ducote
– Wallace Gallery, Calgary Alberta

2016
Group Exhibition
– Kube Gallery, Gibsons British Columbia

2015
Duo Exhibition
– Wallace Gallery, Calgary Alberta

2013
Yearly Group Exhibition from 2008
– Agnus Bugara Gallery, Edmonton Alberta

2007
Duo Exhibition
– Wallace Gallery, Calgary Alberta

2006
Group Exhibition
– Atelier Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

2005
Group Exhibition
– Atelier Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

2004
Yearly Group Exhibition from 1999
– Simon Patrick Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

2003
Solo Exhibition
– Simon Patrick Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

2000
Duo Exhibition
– Simon Patrick Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

1998
Solo Exhibition
– Artist Studio, Vancouver British Columbia

1996
Solo Exhibition
– French Cultural Centre, Vancouver British Columbia

1995
Solo Exhibition
– Blue Note Gallery, Vancouver British Columbia

1992
Group Exhibition
– Lloyd Manchester Gallery, Penticton British Columbia

1992
Solo Exhibition
– Heritage Art Gallery, Kelowna British Columbia

1992
Group Exhibition
– Eucalyptus Emporium Gallery, Kelowna British Columbia

1990
Solo Exhibition
– Calona Wines, Kelowna British Columbia