"I simply cannot remember a time when I didn't paint." The visual world has always meant a great deal to Salliann Putman, particularly in terms of light and color. Very much aware of her immediate surroundings, it is often within the home that she finds her subject matter. "I am attracted to ordinary subject matter, which when bathed in a sympathetic light, becomes extraordinary."
Fascinated with color, light and space, much of Salliann's work begins with a quick drawing, an immediate response, and then the painting develops with imagination playing an important part. "As soon as I make a mark, or place a color, then the painting has its own life...
K. Tobin started painting at an early age inspired by her love of animals. She was quickly recognized for her drawing abilities and loved using pastels. She doesn't feel that she's ever arrived as an artists continually expanding her painting to other subject matter such as fashion and using other mediums such as acrylics.
Canadian artist, Wendy Kroeker (Erhardt) earned her diploma in Applied Arts, design and illustration at Red River Community College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She worked in the advertising industry for several years and then chose to pursue fine art painting during the years she was at home with her children. Wendy has remained in the fine art industry after the children eventually moved out and established homes of their own. Wendy is an accomplished artist and an experienced instructor in watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media. She is well known and respected for her techniques and teaching skills. She has taught workshops in Winnipeg, throughout Manitoba and Ontario. She taught 6 years a...
