About

Marianne Vander Dussen, M.Ed, OCT

As far back as I can remember, I've always loved art. Growing up, you would've found me in a field sketching old buildings, or drawing portraits of the models I saw in magazines. I ultimately decided not to study art in postsecondary education, dismissing it as something that could never be a "real" career.

Despite having a reasonably successful career in real estate administration in Toronto, in 2013 I decided to quit my job, travel the world for four months, and start over in the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University. That led to eventually completing my Master of Education in 2016, and a rediscovery of art as a means of managing my stress during the programs.

In the years that have followed, I have combined my love of teaching with my love of art into a practice that is designed to inspire and empower other aspiring artists. Whether you're just looking to improve your work, or want to pursue a professional path, I'm here to support you on your journey forwards. This website also features a portfolio of my own work, including originals, prints, and more.

Thank you so much for visiting and for being part of the journey. I can't wait to help you thrive.

For any inquiries, please visit my contact page

To join the Facebook support group, please visit the Art Incubator with Marianne Vander Dussen.

Additional Information

EDUCATION

Master of Education – Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
Bachelor of Education – Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University
Bachelor of Arts Honours – Queen’s University

AWARDS

Shortlist: LLRC Master’s Thesis Award (2017) – Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada
Dave Marshall Leadership Award (2016) – Nipissing University
Three Minute Thesis, People’s Choice Award (2016) – Nipissing University
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2015) – Nipissing University
Nipissing University Faculty Association Learning Opportunity Award (2015) – Nipissing University
Don Galbraith Award (2014) – Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario
Nipissing University Graduate Scholarship (2014) – Nipissing University
Alan and Lois Schmidt Award (2014) – Nipissing University
Lorne Greene Award (2009) – Queen’s University
Arts Administration Award (2009) – Queen’s University