Sunning Hill Art

Marlene D. Bulas

The bright joyous paintings of Marlene Bulas are depicted in a wide range of styles and media. Much of her work is impressionistic - especially her landscapes, still life, floral and figurative paintings. Marlene also considers herself an experimental artist and has been exploring abstraction and intuitive paintings on paper and canvas as well. Love of colour and the painting process itself are the main focus of her art. Major influences on her paintings have been the French Impressionists, the Group of Seven, and various contemporary instructors in Canada and the USA.

About Marlene Bulas, Artist

"Creativity is a gift given to each of us and I have chosen painting as my form of expression. The joy and freedom of colour is the basis of my art, often combined in different styles and media, I am fascinated by the endless combinations and effects achieved by emphasizing and focusing on certain elements and principles of art and design. My art has become a metaphor of my own life's journey - exhilarating, unpredictable, and joyful - and it is my desire to share this experience with my viewer. I remain open in my choices of subjects as I believe in a Divine Spiritual Force that guides each of us enabling us to reach our own creative potential."

Marlene Bulas obtained her BA from York University in 1993 and has attended Georgian College Design and Visual Arts Program from 1996 - 1999, as well as numerous art workshops throughout Canada and the USA. A major influence on her work has been her mother who studied with the Group of Seven, as well as the encouragement of her husband and three children. Marlene has participated in various shows and has exhibited in Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, Penetanguishene, Toronto, Windsor, Buffalo, Westfied, New York, Florida, Calgary and Montreal. Paintings by Marlene Bulas can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, U.S.A., UK, South America, Caribbean, France, Saudi Arabia, Panama and Bermuda.

Viewing

If interested in viewing Marlene Bulas Art paintings outdoors in a COVID-19 safe area with a mask and social distancing, please make an appointment at 705-325-6094. Stay safe!

Tea Time - 16x20 Acrylic on canvas with frame.

Getting Away For a Holiday - 24x30 Acrylic on canvas, black border.

Beautiful Birch Colours - 24x24 Acrylic on canvas, gallery wrapped.

Oro Medonte Joy 16x20

Sunrise in the East 16"x20" white frame, acrylic on canvas

Day's End 16x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Tiny Township, County Rd 6 24x24 Gallery wrap

Trees by the Hill 24x24

Quiet Contemplation 20x16

Jellybean Houses 20x24

Summer Shore 30x30

Poetic Landscape 30x30

Autumn Colour 16x20 with frame

The Vibrant Water of Algonquin 24x30, acrylic on canvas, frame included

Cottage Country 16x20

Terra Cotta Pots 16x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Pretending to be Picasso 12x12

The Southampton Houses 16x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Summer Salutations 18x24 acrylic canvas with new frame available

The Cottagers of Georgian Bay 30x30 on Wood Panel

Sunflower Joy 20x16

Summer at the Cottage 20x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Summer Peace 20x16 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Ready for the Regatta 19x24 acrylic on canvas, pine frame included.

Arriving at the Cottage 16x20 with frame

Boreal Forest 24x30

Our Boats Need Gas - 16x20 Acrylic on canvas with pine frame.

A Busy Summer Day 18x24, canvas gallery wrap

The White House with Gardens 20x24

A Beautiful Summer Walk 16x20 with frame

Coming Home 18x24 canvas, gallery wrap

Country Serenity 24x24

Georgian Bay Happiness 24x30

Cottages for Rent 20x24

Country Awakening 18x24 acrylic on canvas

Autumn Serenity, 24x24 acrylic on canvas with pine frame.

Road to Cottage 12x24

Luminous Clouds 24x24 wood panel, gallery wrap

Scott Street 20x20

View from County Road Six 24x24 acrylic on canvas, gallery wrap

12x12 paintings with handmade pine frames.

Looking Across Wymbolwood Beach 24x24 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Beautiful Evening Sky Over a Cottage 20x20 acrylic on canvas

My New Red Car 16x20

Wetlands at Sunset 12x36 gallery wrap

A Lovely New Home 20x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Summer Laundry 20x20

Time to Relax 16x20

Red Barns in front of the Niagara Escarpment 18x24 acrylic on canvas

Summer Flowers 12x24

New Neighbours 16x20

The Joy of Friends 24x30 acrylic on canvas with frame

The Energy of Richie Falls 16x20

Contemporary Realism 16x20 with frame

Newfoundland Cove 20x20

Natures Reflection on a Local Creek 18x24 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Peggy's Cove 16x20 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Floral Joy 20x20

Living in Orillia 20x24 acrylic on canvas with pine frame

Algonquin Peace 24x24

Live, Love and Laugh 20x20
Abstract on Wood

Cottagers Welcome Trailers, Boars and Birds - 16x20 Acrylic on canvas with pine frame.

The Joy of Music 20x20

Grandmother's Gardening 18x24 acrylic on canvas with 4" frame.

Birches by the Stream 24x24

A Passion for Flowers 18x24 painted edge

Urban Joy 16x20

Killarney Beauty 16x20

Sailboats and Summer 24X24

Urban Delight 16x20

Happy Times at the Cottage 20x20

Cozy Cove 16x20 acrylic on canvas, framed or gallery wrap

A Busy Summer Day 18x24, gallery wrap

The Road to Tuscany 20x16

Variety of 12"x12" with ($250) or without frames ($195)

Happy Neighbours 24x24

Rolling Clouds, acrylic on canvas, 12x36

Early Birds 16x20 acrylic on canvas, pine frame

Path to the Beach 20x20

Delightful Gardner 24x24

Gone Fishing 16x20

Personalized art aprons or eyeglass cases are available.

An assortment of aprons with various messages and different ladies. The aprons come in the following colors- red, blue, black, green, and one size fits all, as the ties adjust neck and waist size. There are also good size pockets at the front. They are $20(inc. HST) , are washable,and are great gifts. Eyeglass cases are handmade, and great for sunglasses, or cell phones.

If you have any questions about any of my paintings, such as where it is located, my inspiration, price, frame, etc... please feel free to email or call me (see below)!

Upcoming and Ongoing Shows:

Upcoming Shows

This is a list of various shows that invited me to participate in their art shows. If interested in learning more about my paintings, please email me at sunninghillart@gmail.com or phone me at 705-325-6094.

Coldwater & Area Studio Tour - June 25 and 26, 2022
Purple Turtle show - July 9&10, 2022
Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer Show - July 15 - 17, 2022
Ojibway Club Art Show -August 3-7, 2022
Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour - October 7-10, 2022 (Stop P)

Ongoing

Marlene Bulas Art -197 West St. N. Orillia –by chance or appointment
Tiffin's Creative Centre, Orillia, ON
Manticore Book Store, Orillia, ON
Dragonfly Arts, 189 Broadway St. Orangeville, ON
Pioneer Handcraft 1115, Hwy.11, S., Severn Bridge, ON
Portage Hill Gallery, Chatauqua, New York

Awards and Recognition:

January 2020 - Honourable mention, Largo Art Club, Florida
January 2020 - Martinis and Matisse Gala partipant
2019 - Second Prize, Largo Art Club, Florida, Painting of Harold Wilson’s Truck on the cover of” The Gift of Belonging” by Colorado author Brad Gustafson.
October 2019, 1st prize, Largo Art Club
January 2019 - 1st Prize, Largo Art Association
January 2019 - Participant of Martinis and Matisse Fund raising Gala,
Clearwater, Fla.
March 2018 - 2nd prize, Largo Art Association
February 2018 - Honourable Mention, Largo Art Association
January, 2018 - Feature Artist of Martinis and Matisse Gala, Clearwater, Florida, advertising and promotion.
November, 2017, First Prize in Juried show, Largo Art Association, Florida
October 2017 - Harold Wilson’s Truck featured on cover of American Psychology Magazine, Washington D.C.
2017 Largo Art Association: 2nd Prize in Juried Show
2017 Largo Art Association: People’s Choice Award
2017 October Cover of American Psychologist Magazine
2017 Art Slam, Quest Gallery, Midland, Ont.
2017 Featured Artist of Lawrence Park United Church, Toronto
2015-17 Martinis and Matisse Gala, Clearwater , Fla.
2016-Artslam, Rogers TV Interview, Quest Art Gallery , Midland
2015- Largo , Fla. Art Assn. Honourable Mentions
2014-Kingsway Lambton , Toronto , Feature Artist
2014-Ducks Unlimited Feature Artist, Canada
2014-06 Diva Day Poster Design
2016,2013, Multi-faith calendar, British Columbia
2011 Honourable Mention, Hot Art, Caledon
2008 Orillia Jazz Festival Design
2007 Atlantic Challenge Design
Sept. 2005 Rogers Cable TV Presentation
May, 2005 Honourable Mention- Alliston Downtown
May 2004 Honourable Mention - Aurora Art & COAA - "Virtual Brushstrokes"
November 2003 Honourable Mention, Huronia Museum, Midland
October 2003 Ducks Unlimited Featured Artist, Orillia
April 2002 Home and Garden TV Feature
May 2001 Judges Choice Award - Celebration of the Arts Show
April 2001 Honourable Mention, Environmental Show, Toronto
1999, 2000 Orillia Communities in Bloom Design
2000 Orillia Jazz Festival Design
2000 Northern Card Company Design, Mississauga
2000 Canadian Artist of the Month, Parkhurst Medical Journal, Montreal
1998 Best of Show, Arts by the River, Alliston
1997 Honourable Mention, Barrie Art Club
1994 First Prize, Wye Marsh, Midland

Upcoming Workshops

Zoom Workshops with Marlene Bulas are available. For more information please email sunninghillart@gmail or phone 705-325-6094

Gallery Address:
By appointment only due to COVID-19 Pandemic
197 West Street North
Orillia, ON L3V 5C7

Contacts
Phone: (705) 325-6094

Email:
sunninghillart@gmail.com
wbulas03@gmail.com