"Leeks, Onions and Artichokes"
watercolour on paper
9" x 9"
"Squash"
watercolour on paper
9" x 9"
Born
in Alberta, Vivian
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the
University of Alberta in 1970. Before turning to line
art as a full-time pursuit in 1983, she worked in
the areas of foreground preparation for the Natural
History Diorama Program and in exhibit design and
construction at the Provincial Museum of Alberta as
well as in the graphics department of a major telecommunications
firm. Since beginning to paint more than 30 years
ago, Vivian has worked in oils, acrylics and today,
exclusively in watercolour. Her subject matter has
ranged from leaf, grass and snow compositions to elaborate
still life and on into exotic tropical flowers.
Vivian’s works often utilize subtle diagonals
to lead the eye into the heart of the painting encouraging
the visual exploration of perceived three-dimensional
space on a two-dimensional surface. Celebrating the
lushness of the natural world is a main theme as is
the glory of colour and detail revealed by strong,
natural light.
Memberships:
Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor
Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
Federation of Canadian Artists
Solo Exhibitions:
Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton
Robert Vanderleelie Gallery, Edmonton & Victoria
Wallace Galleries, Calgary
Elaine Horwitch Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nancy Poole’s Studio, Toronto
Publications:
Financial Post Moneywise Magazine ‘DoReMeFaSoLaTi
Dough’ 1988
North Light Books ‘The Best of Flower Painting
II’ 1998
International Artist Magazine ‘Canadian Showcase’
2001
Selected Collections:
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board
Barnes Group, Hartford, Connecticut
Canada Council Art Bank
Canadian Pacific
