Artist Information:
Rebekah Wilkinson
Westbank,
Canada
Member Since: Nov 2005
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Artist Statement:
Years ago I studied drawing at
university. Class after class
we drew from life models with
charcoal on newsprint. Only
exposed to drawing with
pencils in high school, I
loved the new-found freedom
discovered with the new
medium. However, after my
3-year university career, I
lost the point. I loved the
softness achieved by charcoal
but needed something more.
Ten years later after
searching for new ways to
express the creativity
bubbling within, I discovered
what was missing. Colour. It
was then, that I bought myself
an easel and decided to try
acrylic painting. There is
nothing like the feeling of
big globs of brilliant paint
on a new canvas.
Canvases started filling up
quickly, but still there was
something missing. The subject
often chosen was sensitive
whether it be landscapes of
gardens or playing children.
However, there was conflict
with the boldness of the
medium.
It wasn’t until I tried
amalgamating the two mediums,
that I was satisfied with my
own artistic style. I have
discovered that charcoal
brings out the sensitivity in
acrylics while satisfying my
need for both colour and
drawing. This style allows me
the freedom of subject but
still maintain a consistent
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Artist Exhibitions:
Jan-June 2008 Arts Westside
Group Show at the Cove
Lakeside Resort – Westbank, BC
Jan-Mar 2008 Artscape
Exhibition at Cottowood
Retirement Facility – Kelowna,
BC
Nov 2007 Livessence
Holiday Art Show – Kelowna, BC
Nov 2007 Vintage Hills
Art Show – Westbank, BC
May 2007 Mayor’s
Awards for Business and the
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Artist Galleries:
Wine Country Studios on Main -
Custom Picture Framing &
Gallery – Westbank, BC...
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Rebekah Wilkinson's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Rebekah Wilkinson's Portfolio.
Years ago I studied drawing at university. Class after class we drew from life models with charcoal on newsprint. Only exposed to drawing with pencils in high school, I loved the new-found freedom discovered with the new medium. However, after my 3-year university career, I lost the point. I loved the softness achieved by charcoal but needed something more.
Ten years later after searching for new ways to express the creativity bubbling within, I discovered what was missing. Colour. It was then, that I bought myself an easel and decided to try acrylic painting. There is nothing like the feeling of big globs of brilliant paint on a new canvas.
Canvases started filling up quickly, but still there was something missing. The subject often chosen was sensitive whether it be landscapes of gardens or playing children. However, there was conflict with the boldness of the medium.
It wasn’t until I tried amalgamating the two mediums, that I was satisfied with my own artistic style. I have discovered that charcoal brings out the sensitivity in acrylics while satisfying my need for both colour and drawing. This style allows me the freedom of subject but still maintain a consistent ... |
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