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oil paintings by artist Elissa Anthony
oil paintings by artist Elissa Anthony
Visit my west coast landscapes in person!
Visit my west coast landscapes in person!
About Me
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My Background
Trained as a graphic artist in Toronto and working in visual arts all my life I moved to Vancouver Island.
I started with painting the flowers in my garden, but soon was exploring landscapes. My first seascape was of Botanical Beach on Van Isles rugged West Coast.
My earliest influence was Georgia O’Keefe. I saw her Show at the Chicago Institute of Art in 1987 and I was hooked. Not only was she a great artist but a women I could relate to in life terms.
I grew up not far from Kleinberg, Ontario and took regular visits to the McMichael Gallery.
I am constantly learning new things about myself every time I complete a new painting.
My Medium
I use many different mediums, such as clay, acrylics, and oil paint. I believe that working in a single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. Each idea manifests in its own individual style. All enhance the outcomes of my landscapes.
My Inspiration
I enjoy hiking/observing in my spare time and many of my west coast paintings are directly influenced by these hikes in nature. I love Vancouver Island - the landscapes here are such an inspiration for any artist