Biography for Sheila Tansey |
I grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and from a very early age always had crayons or pencils in my hands. I was lucky enough to have an artistic mother who introduced me to oil pastels and oil paints when I was ten. My mother painted for many years and our home was always filled with original art. When I left home, I studied computer science and geography and continued to draw and paint when I had time. I had a rewarding computer graphics career for twelve years. |
I am primarily a self taught artist, although I have studied one year of art history and painting, drawing and design at Kwantlen University College, in Surrey, BC. I have illustrated a book, designed logos, made greeting cards, created art quilts and created commissioned portraits of pets and children. Currently, I enjoy working in acrylics and I can be found outside and inside, with a sketchbook and camera, searching for sources of inspiration. I want to capture the colour and light that inspires me and ultimately awaken some meaning in those that observe my work.
Education
- 1986 Bachelor of Science Advanced in Computational Science, University of Saskatchewan.
- 1997-1999, Kwantlen University College, Fine Art Diploma classes, Dean’s Honour Roll.
- Various painting and drawing workshops and classes from professional artists.
Exhibitions
- Artwalk 2012, Lake Country, BC Juried Exhibition and Sale September 8-9
-FCA Central Okanagan Exhibit and Sale, The Galeria at Kelowna Rotary Centre for the Arts June 1-30, 2012
- 2012 Lake Country Art Gallery Annual Juried Members Show - March 3- April 15, 2012
- 2011 Lake Country Art Gallery Under 100 Juried Show and Sale - November to December
- Okangan Regional Library, Lake Country Branch, Solo Exhibit September 1 -October 31, 2011
- Lake Country Art Gallery, Artwalk 2011 Themed Exhibit, Eye-Tunes, A Rhapsody of Music September 7- October 7
- Artwalk 2011, Lake Country, BC Juried Exhibition and Sale September 10-11
- 2011 Lake Country Art Gallery Annual Juried Members Show - March 4- April 17, 2011
- 2010 Lake Country Art Gallery Under 100 Juried Show and Sale - November to December
Memberships
- Federation of Canadian Artists - Active Member - December 2011
- Lake Country Art Gallery - Member since 2010 to present
Gallery Representation
- Studio 5 Interiors, Kelowna, BC
- 1986 Bachelor of Science Advanced in Computational Science, University of Saskatchewan.
- 1997-1999, Kwantlen University College, Fine Art Diploma classes, Dean’s Honour Roll.
- Various painting and drawing workshops and classes from professional artists.
Exhibitions
- Artwalk 2012, Lake Country, BC Juried Exhibition and Sale September 8-9
-FCA Central Okanagan Exhibit and Sale, The Galeria at Kelowna Rotary Centre for the Arts June 1-30, 2012
- 2012 Lake Country Art Gallery Annual Juried Members Show - March 3- April 15, 2012
- 2011 Lake Country Art Gallery Under 100 Juried Show and Sale - November to December
- Okangan Regional Library, Lake Country Branch, Solo Exhibit September 1 -October 31, 2011
- Lake Country Art Gallery, Artwalk 2011 Themed Exhibit, Eye-Tunes, A Rhapsody of Music September 7- October 7
- Artwalk 2011, Lake Country, BC Juried Exhibition and Sale September 10-11
- 2011 Lake Country Art Gallery Annual Juried Members Show - March 4- April 17, 2011
- 2010 Lake Country Art Gallery Under 100 Juried Show and Sale - November to December
Memberships
- Federation of Canadian Artists - Active Member - December 2011
- Lake Country Art Gallery - Member since 2010 to present
Gallery Representation
- Studio 5 Interiors, Kelowna, BC