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BIO
Ida Tong's Profile
After working as a graphic designer for 10 years (1980 - 1990), I am delighted to dedicate my time on some fresh and innovative paintings.
Four years of consuming arts and culture in Florence, Italy (1991 - 1995) planted a creative seed in my heart, I came back to Toronto and started to paint passionately.
From 2000 to 2015, I ran a commercial art studio in Toronto, teaching drawing and painting to children and adults, including those with special needs.
Being young-at-heart, I love learning. With this level of awareness, I immerse myself in paintings everyday, exploring the possible truth in science and the secret of collective intelligence in nature.
Education
2015 - 2016
Mohawk College
Online program
Autism & Behavioural Science
Studied Autism Spectrum and various theories of human behaviours from the scientific perspective. Hands on helping and working with children with autism.
2012 - 2014
Ontario College of Art & Design University
Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Fine Arts
This honours degree was combined with previous Art Diploma from the same college plus one year off-campus Independent Study in Florence, Italy.
1992 - 1995
Palazzo Spinelli Institution
Florence, Italy
Painting Restoration
Graduated in Painting Restoration and learned various painting techniques of the works of Renaissance masters. Afterwards, I worked for a year as an apprentice in the same field under a master.