Gloria O'Neil
GLORIA O'NEIL
STATEMENT:
Growing up in Guyana, South America exposed me to vivid colours and wide open spaces, which is why I am naturally inclined to paint landscapes.
Growing up in Guyana, South America exposed me to vivid colours and wide open spaces, which is why I am naturally inclined to paint landscapes.
My main concerns in painting are, design, space, light, value and an emotional connection to each painting.
Painting Landscapes gives me an opportunity to escape into the world I create on canvas, and I hope that viewers feel a little of what I felt when I created each painting.
To satisfy my craving for colour and culture I return to South America to immerse myself in the milieu.
My work is influenced by the French Impressionists, and I spend several hours studying their paintings at the Musee d'Orsay whenever I visit Paris.
I received my true art education by traveling and visiting major galleries in Europe.
Standing a few feet away from paintings by Goya and Velasquez at the Prado in Madrid, and a close up view of Picasso's Guernica, have been very inspiring moments for me.
My experiences while traveling through Europe, Australia, New Zealand, West and North Africa, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, South America, the USA and Canada, Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro have greatly influenced my work.
I am an Active Member with the Federation of Canadian Artists and the North Shore Artists Guild..
My paintings have been in several exhibitions including the Ferry Bldg. Gallery, The Silk Purse Arts Centre, West Van. Memorial Library, The Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery, Bellevue Art Gallery, The Shanghai Art Fair, Hycroft Gallery, UBC Women's Club, and the North Shore Artists' Guild Annual Exhibition and sale.
My paintings are in private collections in Canada, Ireland, Guyana, Australia and New Zealand.
I am happiest with a paint brush in my hand, and plan to keep painting for the rest of my life.
Painting Landscapes gives me an opportunity to escape into the world I create on canvas, and I hope that viewers feel a little of what I felt when I created each painting.
To satisfy my craving for colour and culture I return to South America to immerse myself in the milieu.
My work is influenced by the French Impressionists, and I spend several hours studying their paintings at the Musee d'Orsay whenever I visit Paris.
I received my true art education by traveling and visiting major galleries in Europe.
Standing a few feet away from paintings by Goya and Velasquez at the Prado in Madrid, and a close up view of Picasso's Guernica, have been very inspiring moments for me.
My experiences while traveling through Europe, Australia, New Zealand, West and North Africa, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, South America, the USA and Canada, Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro have greatly influenced my work.
I am an Active Member with the Federation of Canadian Artists and the North Shore Artists Guild..
My paintings have been in several exhibitions including the Ferry Bldg. Gallery, The Silk Purse Arts Centre, West Van. Memorial Library, The Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery, Bellevue Art Gallery, The Shanghai Art Fair, Hycroft Gallery, UBC Women's Club, and the North Shore Artists' Guild Annual Exhibition and sale.
My paintings are in private collections in Canada, Ireland, Guyana, Australia and New Zealand.
I am happiest with a paint brush in my hand, and plan to keep painting for the rest of my life.
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