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Born and raised in the Okanagan Valley area of British Columbia. To further my education I left the valley, later married, raised two children and moved fourteen times, living in Vancouver, Merritt, Golden Colorado, Hinton, Edmonton, Fernie, Barranquilla and La Guajira Colombia S. America, Fernie again and now back to Kelowna since 1991. Have had “Active” status with Federation of Canadian Artists since 1983.
Being an Artist has changed the way in which I see the world and living in South America for three and half years had one of the greatest impacts on my life, bringing out an intense appreciation for Canada, its people and its environment. We are so fortunate to live in this great country, in particular our little corner of the world. My artworks are in collections in Fernie, Calgary, Port Hardy, Kelowna, Texas and Colombia.
ART EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS
- 1973-1978 certificate program through University of Alberta extension dept.
- 1978-1980- Advanced painting techniques in tempera and mixed media U of A
- 1980-1984 several workshops from Emily Carr's Outreach program
- 1984-1987 studied oils with Nora Avendano in Colombia, South America
- 1987- present -workshops with Ann Zielinski, Rick McDiarimid, Neil Patterson, David Langevin, Pat Hould, Mike Svob, Linda Kemp, Bryan Atyeo to name only a few. Enjoy learning new techniques and mediums. Currently concentrating on Acrylic and mixed media collage, but also enjoy lino-block prints & watercolour,.
AWARDS
- In 1982, my tempera painting “Three Riders” was selected for the First Annual BC Festival of the Arts in Kamloops.
- In 1990, my coloured pencil work “Basket Boy” was selected for the Images and Objects show in Saanich, BC. Award included travel and expenses.
- 1998 Jurors' Choice award for “Solitude” Hambleton Galleries, FCA juried show
- 2005 Jurors' Choice award “Fruitfulunity” Hambleton Galleries, FCA juried show
ART EXHIBITIONS
I have exhibited with Art Clubs in Kelowna, Hinton, Edmonton, Merritt, Fernie, Cranbrook and Barranquilla, Colombia. In addition I have had two one man shows in Fernie, BC.
Being an Artist has changed the way in which I see the world and living in South America for three and half years had one of the greatest impacts on my life, bringing out an intense appreciation for Canada, its people and its environment. We are so fortunate to live in this great country, in particular our little corner of the world. My artworks are in collections in Fernie, Calgary, Port Hardy, Kelowna, Texas and Colombia.
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