Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Alice is a well-respected artist currently living in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. She is a long-standing member of IWS Canada, the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), the Elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor (CSPWC/SCPA)  She was the regional director for IWS Canada from 2021-22, and the regional director of BC and the North for CSPWC/SCPA from 2021-2022. 

Living the first part of her life in places where thoughts were unspoken has given Alice the strength to internalize her sense of direction without losing sight of what needs to be accomplished as an artist. As she expresses her emotions throughout her works, how she sees and feels about a particular scene is the motivation for her to create. What excites her more is to see her paintings being connected with the viewers that share the story and philosophy in life. 

Alice's artworks have been accepted into numerous shows including International Art Gallery, FCA Gallery, NSAG Shows, and the North Van Art Gallery. Her art is also represented by Diana Hall Gallery in Sweden.  Her paintings have gained local and International acclaim and have been selected for International Watercolor Exhibitions in more than 15 countries including Italy, Hong Kong, Portugal, Malaysia, Pakistan, Hungary, Poland, Kosovo, Romania, Ukraine, Switzerland, Russia, France, Indonesia, Mexico, and India.  Her artworks are well appreciated by local and International collectors.  

Alice paints fresh and loose with spontaneity and expressive brush strokes in an impressionistic style. She takes on new challenges by exploring different subject matters and continues to push the boundaries of watercolor. 

Alice offers watercolor workshops/classes to all levels of artists in the Fraser Valley Area and her home studio. Many who come to her workshop would notice her clear demonstration skills and her passion for teaching others how to paint effectively.  Her workshops are described as inspirational, interactive, and enjoyable.

To Alice, the mastery of any medium is a lifetime pursuit and setbacks and failures are part of the landscape in art as well as in life. In the meantime, she is focusing on sharpening her skills and strengthening her mental fortitude to grow stronger as an artist.  

For more information, please visit Alice's website: nsartists.ca/alicebottrill

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Email: alicebottrill@shaw.ca   Phone: 604 339-4094