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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 Galleries:
Wine Country Studios on Main -
Custom Picture Framing &
Gallery – Westbank, BC...
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Artist Reviews:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Exhibitions for Rebekah Wilkinson:
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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 Arts Gala and Silent Auction for the Oakville Arts Council - Oakville, ON
Mar 2007 “Do you Believe in Magic” Gala and Silent Auction for Sick Kids Hospital - Oakville, ON
Oct 2006 Dr. Debbie Martin Vein Clinic - Barry, ON
July 2006 Sovereign House’s “Art on the Bluffs” Exhibition - Oakville, ON
May 2006 The Oakville Place Mall Oakville Rotary Club Chairs for Charity Exhibition and Online Auction - Oakville, ON
Dec 2006 King’s Christian Collegiate Gala and Silent Auction – Oakville, ON
Apr 2005 The Meeting House Good Friday Art Exhibition – Oakville, ON
Apr 2005 Dundas Valley School of Art Annual Art Auction – Dundas, ON
Nov 2004 Trinity Anglican Church Christian Art Festival – Mississauga, ON
Mar-May 2004 Oakville Municipal Building with Artworks – Oakville, ON
Jan-Mar 2004 Oakville Municipal Building with Artworks – Oakville, ON
Dec 2003 – Mar 2004 Dynasi Restaurant with Artworks – Oakville, ON
July-Oct 2003 Glen Abbey Public Library with Artworks – Oakville, ON
June-Sept 2003 Iroquois Ridge Public Library with Artworks – Oakville, ON
June-Sept 2003 Woodside Public Library with Artworks – Oakville, ON
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