NANCY CALDER
I have always been drawn to realism, to create a sense of life and living from a blank canvas or piece of paper. I find the concept of realism, absolutely fascinating. I am always surprised and amused by the degree of dimension that can be achieved, a feeling that one can almost reach into a painting and touch the objects in a still life, or catch the eye of the of the subject in a portrait. I love both the intensity and vibrancy of the oil paints, yet it can also be such a subtle medium.
I was born and raised in Toronto and a number of years ago relocated to Stratford Ontario.
Although my journey didn’t begin until later in life when time and finances allowed, it was more than rewarding. My education started with graphite, moving into carbon, charcoal and finally oil paint. Initially I enrolled into the Academy of Realist Art to pursue my love of the human figure, but as I progressed through the program, I became very fond of painting still life. In the fall of 2013, I earned my diploma.
I was born and raised in Toronto and a number of years ago relocated to Stratford Ontario.
Although my journey didn’t begin until later in life when time and finances allowed, it was more than rewarding. My education started with graphite, moving into carbon, charcoal and finally oil paint. Initially I enrolled into the Academy of Realist Art to pursue my love of the human figure, but as I progressed through the program, I became very fond of painting still life. In the fall of 2013, I earned my diploma.
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