MY STORY………..
Creative
expression is one’s vehicle for revealing the spirit and soul within all of us.
I have always loved creating my vision of the world events and images that
inspire me. I am a self-taught Canadian artist and hence have attended many
workshops to learn from the best and collaborate with my peers.
During
my earlier years as an artist oil painting and pen and ink sketches were my
medium of choice. However I always loved the variety of techniques and imagery
that could be created through watercolor painting. In 2006 I moved to the Kawartha
Lakes with my husband John and decided to focus full time on this challenging
medium. I am continuing to evolve my style towards a more fluid,
impressionistic style.
My
work is represented by vivid colors and imagery from my past (especially those
northern lights in northern Manitoba), the natural world around us (gardening
maniac, exotic travels and walks with my dog through nearby forests) to our
everyday lives with friend and family and public events that bring us all together
(motorcycle rides, volleyball tournaments and water sports). I love the outdoors no matter what I am doing.
I
grew up on Canada’s military bases and later spent time as a reserve solder
with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment – Company A). I went on to pursue
careers in medical laboratory science, project management, business consulting
and post-secondary teacher. I never ceased to keep exploring a variety of
artistic pursuits including stain glass and piano.
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The
Kawartha area artistic community is very supportive and continues to provide me
with ongoing inspiration. I am currently a member of the Kawartha Artists
Gallery & Studio, The East Central Ontario Arts Association, The Art
Gallery of Peterborough and an associate member of the Canadian Society of
Painters in Watercolor.
I also like to
help improve life in our communities. I have donated original works of art to
organizations including The Art School Annual Art Auction, My Space Fundraiser,
The Turtle Trauma Centre Fundraiser and The Festival of Trees. I also participate
in the Muskoka’s Annual Foot's Bay Charity Art Festival for Autism.
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For more information about my art,
to arrange a studio visit or to commission a painting please contact me at 705-657-1470 / bannfam@sympatico.ca.