Oil Painting
Shirley paints directly from life, finding inspiration in anything of aesthetic interest. Particularly drawn to the ephemeral beauty of her garden, and to the vast and varied landscape of the North Shore, she regularly spends time outdoors, producing small oil studies which she uses to inspire larger paintings in her North Vancouver studio. Time spent in the garden, at the seashore, and in the quiet grandness of the forest offers an immersive experience she finds essential, guiding the direction the paintings will take by providing an important connection to the essence of the scene she wishes to share.
As a full time artist, Shirley regularly paints en plein air, producing small oil studies which she often works up to larger scale paintings, and from still-life vignettes set up in her North Vancouver studio.
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About the North Shore Art Crawl
Each spring, The North Shore Art Crawl celebrates the talent of local artists, as local studios, community and commercial galleries, and art schools, open their doors to the public to display their work and share their passion. This year, the 2021 Online North Shore Art Crawl is a month-long virtual event from March 12 - April 12, 2021. You are invited to scroll and swipe your way across the North Shore, exploring artist webpages showcasing creative processes, practices and exhibitions. This is a great opportunity for local visitors and remote browsers to meet the talented artists of the North Shore.
Click here to continue your virtual Art Crawl. There are many more artists and galleries to discover in the 2021 Online North Shore Art Crawl brochure.