Artist’s Biography –Janice Schwartz
Janice Schwartz was born in the Kootenays but has called Kelowna BC her home since 1979. It is in the beautiful Okanagan Valley where Janice developed a true appreciation for her natural surroundings. She paints in both watercolors and acrylics. She loves vibrant warm colors and she tries to use them to create exciting paintings.
Janice graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Education. She spent much of her teaching career in Kelowna, where she taught art to hundreds of children. Art has always been an important part of her life and although she is self-taught, she has been inspired by taking workshops from various distinguished artists. Janice has had art displayed at the Community Theatre, Artwalk, and the Kelowna Art Gallery. She is currently also a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Palette Club and the Mission Painters' Art Group.
Janice Schwartz was born in the Kootenays but has called Kelowna BC her home since 1979. It is in the beautiful Okanagan Valley where Janice developed a true appreciation for her natural surroundings. She paints in both watercolors and acrylics. She loves vibrant warm colors and she tries to use them to create exciting paintings.
Janice graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Education. She spent much of her teaching career in Kelowna, where she taught art to hundreds of children. Art has always been an important part of her life and although she is self-taught, she has been inspired by taking workshops from various distinguished artists. Janice has had art displayed at the Community Theatre, Artwalk, and the Kelowna Art Gallery. She is currently also a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Palette Club and the Mission Painters' Art Group.
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Artist's Biography - Joyce Findlay
Joyce began her love for painting, in her home town of Terrace, B.C. What started as a retirement hobby soon became a passion. For her, creating art has become part of her daily life. When she moved to Kelowna, she joined the Mission Painters' Art Group and has been part of their group for 5 years.
Joyce’s passion and enthusiasm for life is reflected in her use of color. Using a flowing stream of bright and bold colors she creates her interpretation of beautiful flowers. The rich reds, purples, yellows and greens mingle on the canvas to create semi-abstract, colorful and uplifting art. Her intention as an artist is to impact the viewer with artwork that will make ones heart sing. Joyce is a self-taught artist who over the years has developed her own style. She works from various reference photos, and the paintings just seem to take on a life of their own, developing as she paints.
Joyce’s art is in collections all over the world. She also loves to donate her work to many charities and enjoys giving lessons.
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Joyce began her love for painting, in her home town of Terrace, B.C. What started as a retirement hobby soon became a passion. For her, creating art has become part of her daily life. When she moved to Kelowna, she joined the Mission Painters' Art Group and has been part of their group for 5 years.
Joyce’s passion and enthusiasm for life is reflected in her use of color. Using a flowing stream of bright and bold colors she creates her interpretation of beautiful flowers. The rich reds, purples, yellows and greens mingle on the canvas to create semi-abstract, colorful and uplifting art. Her intention as an artist is to impact the viewer with artwork that will make ones heart sing. Joyce is a self-taught artist who over the years has developed her own style. She works from various reference photos, and the paintings just seem to take on a life of their own, developing as she paints.
Joyce’s art is in collections all over the world. She also loves to donate her work to many charities and enjoys giving lessons.
https://www.facebook.com/joycefindlayartist
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Michelle Droettboom - Artist's Biography
Michelle Droettboom has been an enthusiastic painter and teacher in watercolor since 1995. For over 40 years Michelle worked as a speech-language pathologist using her creativity to focus on preschool children with Autism during the day, and as an enthusiastic self-taught painter in watercolor during any available minute at night. Recently retired, she now finds time to play, experiment, and create fabulous art! Her love of experimentation enables her students to try new ideas and gets the creative energy flowing.
To view the art of Michelle Droettboom go to her website: www.Letstrythat.ca
Michelle Droettboom has been an enthusiastic painter and teacher in watercolor since 1995. For over 40 years Michelle worked as a speech-language pathologist using her creativity to focus on preschool children with Autism during the day, and as an enthusiastic self-taught painter in watercolor during any available minute at night. Recently retired, she now finds time to play, experiment, and create fabulous art! Her love of experimentation enables her students to try new ideas and gets the creative energy flowing.
To view the art of Michelle Droettboom go to her website: www.Letstrythat.ca
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Al Davies - Artist's Biography
Al was born in Birmingham, England and after taking painting classes with various local artists developed such an interest in art he went to Kidderminster Art College which proved very worthwhile. Al consequently became a member of the Kidderminster Art Society. After painting in water color, acrylics and oil, Al chose acrylics and did several workshops with Paul Bryant who was trained by Bob Ross.
Al immigrated to Canada 11 years ago and returned to painting when he retired and still paints in both acrylics and oils. He largely enjoys painting landscapes, including mountain ranges, lakes and rivers.
Al is a long standing member of Missions Painters’ Art Group in Kelowna and participates in their annual Art By the Lake Show & Sale each July.
Al was born in Birmingham, England and after taking painting classes with various local artists developed such an interest in art he went to Kidderminster Art College which proved very worthwhile. Al consequently became a member of the Kidderminster Art Society. After painting in water color, acrylics and oil, Al chose acrylics and did several workshops with Paul Bryant who was trained by Bob Ross.
Al immigrated to Canada 11 years ago and returned to painting when he retired and still paints in both acrylics and oils. He largely enjoys painting landscapes, including mountain ranges, lakes and rivers.
Al is a long standing member of Missions Painters’ Art Group in Kelowna and participates in their annual Art By the Lake Show & Sale each July.
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Artist Biography – Marie Baigent
Marie was born in Ottawa. She moved to Vancouver in the 1970’s. She and her husband took early retirement in 1995 and moved to Kelowna. Marie soon took up painting. She never looked back.
Marie is self-taught but has taken many workshops from distinguished artists. She paints using different mediums from watercolours, acrylic, mixed media to collage and most recently uses the pour painting technique. Marie’s subjects vary as she enjoys painting people, landscapes, buildings and abstracts.
Her art has been displayed at the Community Theater, Artwalk, Kelowna Art Gallery, Gallery 97 and the annual July show with the Mission Painters' Art Group. Marie has been a member of the Mission Painters' Art Group since 2002.
Marie was born in Ottawa. She moved to Vancouver in the 1970’s. She and her husband took early retirement in 1995 and moved to Kelowna. Marie soon took up painting. She never looked back.
Marie is self-taught but has taken many workshops from distinguished artists. She paints using different mediums from watercolours, acrylic, mixed media to collage and most recently uses the pour painting technique. Marie’s subjects vary as she enjoys painting people, landscapes, buildings and abstracts.
Her art has been displayed at the Community Theater, Artwalk, Kelowna Art Gallery, Gallery 97 and the annual July show with the Mission Painters' Art Group. Marie has been a member of the Mission Painters' Art Group since 2002.
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Artist Biography -- Jaine Buse
Jaine started painting seriously 9 years ago when she retired to Kelowna from Toronto. Her bold acrylic and mixed media creations are inspired by places travelled, people met, and experiences of everyday life. Her past 7 years spent in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico and India have greatly influenced her work. Jaine was mentored by 4 Mexican artists and continually takes classes and attends conferences to learn other processes. Jaine has been on a 2 year art journey on line with Nancy Hillis which has further refined her spontaneity and experimentation. She currently is part of the Art2life community.
Jaine’s work shows in homes in North and South America, Mexico and Europe. She has shown in various galleries in B.C. and has had 2 solo shows in Kelowna. She is one of the artists of “3 Amigas + 1 Stud : 2019 Studio Journey” at the RCA in Kelowna in August, 2019.
Jaine has served on the boards of Livessence, Mission Painters Art Group and was co-partner in Gallery97, Peachland for 3 years. She led a group of 12 artists to Mexico in 2016.
Jaine strongly believes everyone deserves to own affordable original art.
Jaine Buse 250 470 7436 Jainesaffordableoriginalart.weebly.com
Jaine started painting seriously 9 years ago when she retired to Kelowna from Toronto. Her bold acrylic and mixed media creations are inspired by places travelled, people met, and experiences of everyday life. Her past 7 years spent in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico and India have greatly influenced her work. Jaine was mentored by 4 Mexican artists and continually takes classes and attends conferences to learn other processes. Jaine has been on a 2 year art journey on line with Nancy Hillis which has further refined her spontaneity and experimentation. She currently is part of the Art2life community.
Jaine’s work shows in homes in North and South America, Mexico and Europe. She has shown in various galleries in B.C. and has had 2 solo shows in Kelowna. She is one of the artists of “3 Amigas + 1 Stud : 2019 Studio Journey” at the RCA in Kelowna in August, 2019.
Jaine has served on the boards of Livessence, Mission Painters Art Group and was co-partner in Gallery97, Peachland for 3 years. She led a group of 12 artists to Mexico in 2016.
Jaine strongly believes everyone deserves to own affordable original art.
Jaine Buse 250 470 7436 Jainesaffordableoriginalart.weebly.com
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Artist Biography -- Margo Jensen
Margo's passion for art was triggered on her first trip to Europe at the age of 12. The art she saw while roaming the Louvre and other museums impacted her life. However, at that time she never thought of herself as an artist or even artistic! Years later while living on the Riviera she got up the courage to take her first art lesson and she hasn't stopped learning.
Margo loves to paint in all mediums and in various styles. Oils are her preferred medium for portraits and more classical styles but she loves the excitement and stretch she feels when creating abstract art. She works diligently to capture the essence of each theme and material in numerous ways.
While in BC she has taken courses from: David Dass, Kristy Gordon, Gene Prokop, Jane Patersen and Carney Oudendag.
Margo has displayed her art at several locations including: Neo’s Spa, Marmalade Café, Volcanic Hills Winery, Vibrant Vines Winery, Art on the Avenues, Blenz Coffee Shop, Ki'bok Mexican Restaurant and Mission Painters ‘Art by the Lake’ show and sale.
Margo's passion for art was triggered on her first trip to Europe at the age of 12. The art she saw while roaming the Louvre and other museums impacted her life. However, at that time she never thought of herself as an artist or even artistic! Years later while living on the Riviera she got up the courage to take her first art lesson and she hasn't stopped learning.
Margo loves to paint in all mediums and in various styles. Oils are her preferred medium for portraits and more classical styles but she loves the excitement and stretch she feels when creating abstract art. She works diligently to capture the essence of each theme and material in numerous ways.
While in BC she has taken courses from: David Dass, Kristy Gordon, Gene Prokop, Jane Patersen and Carney Oudendag.
Margo has displayed her art at several locations including: Neo’s Spa, Marmalade Café, Volcanic Hills Winery, Vibrant Vines Winery, Art on the Avenues, Blenz Coffee Shop, Ki'bok Mexican Restaurant and Mission Painters ‘Art by the Lake’ show and sale.
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Artist Biography -- Walter Maier
Walter says he was born with a paint brush in his hand! His favourite subjects are, landscapes, buildings and flowers. Oil painting is his preferred medium. He does special commission works by request.
Walter’s very first art show was in 1973 in Ontario. His work has been displayed in galleries and at the Mission Painters’ Art Shows and the ‘Life and Artist Festival’. Creating a drawing for the front cover of the Centennial Fall Fair price list for the McKellar Agricultural Society was his biggest honour.
Walter says he was born with a paint brush in his hand! His favourite subjects are, landscapes, buildings and flowers. Oil painting is his preferred medium. He does special commission works by request.
Walter’s very first art show was in 1973 in Ontario. His work has been displayed in galleries and at the Mission Painters’ Art Shows and the ‘Life and Artist Festival’. Creating a drawing for the front cover of the Centennial Fall Fair price list for the McKellar Agricultural Society was his biggest honour.
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Victoria Shipowick studied art at Red Deer College and LaSierra University in California. She also has a certificate in Interior Design from La Salle University and a certificate in Floral Design from Douglas College.
In Red Deer, Ruth Gherwing, a graduate from Banff School of Fine Arts, had the most influence on Victoria's painting style. Gherwing labeled Victoria's work as bold with a talent for colour. Victoria has always had a passion for art. She is driven by her love of life's beautiful moments. Pear blossoms in the springtime, fat ladies at the beach and red poppies blowing in the wind are what motivates her to paint.
Victoria uses oil and acrylic as her mediums. Her paintings have been shown in Red Deer Museum and Library. More recently her paintings have been shown at the Mission Painters Art Group Show and Sale and the Kelowna Community Center. she is a member of the Mission Painters Art Group.
In Red Deer, Ruth Gherwing, a graduate from Banff School of Fine Arts, had the most influence on Victoria's painting style. Gherwing labeled Victoria's work as bold with a talent for colour. Victoria has always had a passion for art. She is driven by her love of life's beautiful moments. Pear blossoms in the springtime, fat ladies at the beach and red poppies blowing in the wind are what motivates her to paint.
Victoria uses oil and acrylic as her mediums. Her paintings have been shown in Red Deer Museum and Library. More recently her paintings have been shown at the Mission Painters Art Group Show and Sale and the Kelowna Community Center. she is a member of the Mission Painters Art Group.
Artist Biography - Elizabeth McLean Elizabeth started painting in the United Arab Emirates where she took classes in silk painting. In Turkey she began acrylic painting and then began watercolour painting in Kelowna. She volunteers at Hospice house and has helped clients and visitors with art projects. Her love for art has now turned to Alcohol Ink painting which allows her to use vivid colours. She has recently started doing paint pouring which is very messy but produces exciting mixtures. She has also had T-shirts, scarves, skirts, cushion covers, coasters etc made using her designs. |
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Artist Biography -- Carol Zuckerman
Carol was born and lived in Alberta before moving to Kelowna in 2007. As a maker, artist, writer, and owner of bacazoo design, her education is as eclectic as her interests, and informed by an industrial design degree from University of Alberta and an interdisciplinary MFA combining illustration and creative writing from University of British Columbia. These are in addition to a general arts degree from University of Alberta, music studies (Royal Conservatory) and ongoing participation with various creative groups. She loves exploring the intersections of philosophy and creative production, fine art and artisan craft, experimentation and cross-pollination of disciplines where one form of making meets another.
Samples of my various artworks can be viewed on my website www.bacazoodesign.com
Carol was born and lived in Alberta before moving to Kelowna in 2007. As a maker, artist, writer, and owner of bacazoo design, her education is as eclectic as her interests, and informed by an industrial design degree from University of Alberta and an interdisciplinary MFA combining illustration and creative writing from University of British Columbia. These are in addition to a general arts degree from University of Alberta, music studies (Royal Conservatory) and ongoing participation with various creative groups. She loves exploring the intersections of philosophy and creative production, fine art and artisan craft, experimentation and cross-pollination of disciplines where one form of making meets another.
Samples of my various artworks can be viewed on my website www.bacazoodesign.com
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Artist's Biography - Karen Dixon
The intersection between design and the living world is at the heart of Karen’s work. As a visual artist, Karen has drawn on the 30+ years she spent practicing interior design where she developed a passion for colour, light, texture, space, form, order and all the nuances in their combinations. Painting has allowed her to explore another avenue of creative expression with the elements of design on a 2-dimensional plane rather than a 3-dimensional volume.
For her representational pieces Karen likes to illustrate the narrative of street scenes or delve into the details of the organic world using water mixable oils to achieve soft, silky-smooth blending. Alternatively, she works with mixed media for her abstract pieces for the drama of rich vibrant colours, varied texture, and the joy of open-ended creative expression.
Karen is an active member of the Canadian Federation of Artists as well as the FCA Central Okanagan branch.
For her representational pieces Karen likes to illustrate the narrative of street scenes or delve into the details of the organic world using water mixable oils to achieve soft, silky-smooth blending. Alternatively, she works with mixed media for her abstract pieces for the drama of rich vibrant colours, varied texture, and the joy of open-ended creative expression.
Karen is an active member of the Canadian Federation of Artists as well as the FCA Central Okanagan branch.
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Artist's Biography -- Midge Ravensdale
Midge commenced her painting career in 2008 and has belonged to several artist’s cooperatives. Her art has been sold in cooperatives and galleries in Ontario and The Northwest Territories. She has also sold paintings privately over the years. She has instructed workshops (mainly in watercolor techniques). Her preferred medium is watercolor; however, she has experience in the use of acrylics pastels and inks. She looks forward to connection with potential buyers and can be contacted at 705 752-5204 or at [email protected].
Midge commenced her painting career in 2008 and has belonged to several artist’s cooperatives. Her art has been sold in cooperatives and galleries in Ontario and The Northwest Territories. She has also sold paintings privately over the years. She has instructed workshops (mainly in watercolor techniques). Her preferred medium is watercolor; however, she has experience in the use of acrylics pastels and inks. She looks forward to connection with potential buyers and can be contacted at 705 752-5204 or at [email protected].
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