Linda Wilder

"As an impressionistic artist, I paint with great enthusiasm and abandon. I create 24 hours a day...maybe not by just holding a brush, but by seeing, thinking and feeling. With intuitive energy and the use of bold strokes, light, and texture, I strive to capture the mood and emotion of my environment. My paintings appear vividly representational, but upon closer inspection, one can see the intimate nuances and abstract tendencies which I feel elevate and enrich my work."
Growing up an "˜air force brat', Linda travelled extensively across Canada, and settled in Alberta. Her creative ability was readily evident as a child and eventually was able to follow her destiny. Her education consists of formal training in Red Deer College (Art &Design) and U of C BFA program as well as numerous workshops with acclaimed artists. Linda is a prolific artist and enjoys a variety of subject matter and tools (her favourite being the palette knife). Living in Calgary and painting fulltime, she has enjoyed many successes and accolades. She is an active participant in the art community and has had many Solo and Group shows in various galleries over the years. She has participated in, and won awards in many juried shows. Linda's paintings are enjoyed...

formal education; Red Deer College- fine art diploma, University of Calgary-BFA program