Shirley Dickie

Born in 1948, Penticton BC, Canada. I have lived most of my life on Vancouver Island. Presently living in the Comox Valley.

Through my painting I am drawn to enter into points of view and places in the psyche that are beyond words. My paintings examine life, movement, feeling and mystery. I am as much the medium of expression as the brush, the paint and the canvas. Out of the maelstrom of my own experience my paintings reflect the times in which I live..

Generally I am a self-taught artist. My art educational training comes from life experience. I have been art-making since grade school. So I have been an artist for the past 40 years; practicing as a professional artist since 1996. I have received numerous art awards and participated in a large amount of art exhibitions both locally and internationally. As an educational component to my website I share my story to encourage emerging artist.,