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Gillian Olson, AFCA
I was born in Guernsey (Channel Islands) and moved to the Vancouver area as a child. Art has always been a pleasure but since retirement it is the passion and focus of my life. Watercolour is my chosen medium and I continue to take courses and workshops following my muse and developing my skills.
I am a Signature Member (AFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a member of the Brock House Art Group, the Vancouver Art Guild and the South Delta Artists Guild. I have participated in group shows and had several solo shows in small commercial venues. My work is in collections nationally and internationally.
Watercolour is my medium often combined with ink. I either mat and frame my watercolours or mount them on cradled panels and varnish them. I continue to experiment with new ways to display my work.
I am inspired by the natural world, enduring cultural monuments and whimsical architectural details seen locally and while travelling. Two recent trips to Haida Gwaai have been both unforgettable and have provided a focus for recent work. I capture ideas and images with my camera and they inspire both my art and my blog.