Denise Hoag
Denise Hoag is an Artist, an Art teacher, and a Motivational Speaker who inspires others to be the best they can be. Whether she is encouraging her art students to explore a wild new technique or sharing insights with her audiences as she helps them Tame their Fears or Bounce back from Adversity; Denise comes from a sincere desire to make a difference, to have it matter that she was part of your day.
Her motto: "It's Time to Grow, It's Time to Shine, It's Time to Soar!!!"
"Art That Whispers From the Soul"
Artist
The love of Art began for Denise as a child; drawing on anything & everything. After 4 years of Fashion Design study, she began creating Wearable Art and teaching fun, rebellious sewing techniques. Denise’s Wearable Art Garments have exhibited worldwide with the Bernina & Fairfield Fashion Shows. Her wearable art has been featured in in Sew News Magazine, Canada Quilts Magazine, The Edmonton Journal and The Edmonton Sun.
Then Denise discovered a new love: painting with acrylics.
She won 2nd place in the Intermediate Category for her painting “Waiting Patiently” at The Allied Art Council Open Art Competition.
Her paintings are in private and public collections including a purchase from The City of Spruce Grove.
Art Instructor
Denise says: “Being free to paint feels like a bird being let out of a cage.” So she freed her parakeets and they fly free with her in “The Soaring Peacock Studio.” There she shares her love of painting with children and adults teaching them Art and encouraging them to explore their creativity.
Focus in the Art classes is to have each student create original work with subject matter that interests them.
Speaker
Art and Fashion Combine with Stories to Create Insights, Hope and Courage.
Denise is a dynamic speaker inspiring audiences with her one-of-a kind Fashion Show/Motivational lecture presentations. She is no stranger to adversity, having struggled with sorrow, disappointment and failure. Denise shows us that with a little bit of courage, awareness and some effort you to can overcome the hardships life throws at you and bounce right back.