About
Posy Bennett
Artist Statement
My art is my therapy.
For me, creativity is a form of therapy. It’s where I find my calm and inner peace, especially in the process of creating something beautiful. My landscape paintings are designed to soothe the soul, wrapping the viewer in warmth and light. I find immense peace in nature, and my goal is to open a window into a world that comforts the heart and uplifts the spirit.
I am drawn to the rich, bold pigments of oil paints, often pushing beyond the natural to create a brighter, more colorful world than what the eye typically sees. Living with major depressive disorder and severe anxiety, my creative practice serves as both an outlet and a sanctuary. Art is not just what I do; it is my peace of mind.
Welcome to my Peace of Mind.
About the Artist
Posy (Rosemary Margaret) Bennett
Posy is a self-taught artist from Kanata, Ontario, who finds peace and self-expression through her landscape paintings. Using oil paints, she creates vibrant and soothing scenes that offer a window into a world filled with light and color. Her work is deeply personal, shaped by her experiences with depression and anxiety. Through her art, she seeks to connect with others and bring a sense of tranquility and joy.
Posy has exhibited her work at numerous art shows and festivals in Ottawa and surrounding areas, including Art in the Park Ottawa and Wall Candy’s Sweetly Affordable Art Fair. She has also been invited to participate in several group exhibitions at the Art Factory in Renfrew and was recently juried into the Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Exhibition.
Currently, her work is on display at the Maureen McAuliff Art Gallery and Studio in Merrickville, as well as the Kanata Civic Art Gallery. Posy is a proud member of the West Carleton Arts Society, Arts Carleton Place, and the Merrickville Artists Guild.
“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable”
– George Bernard Shaw