Biography of the Artist
Mary Lou Kuipers
Born in Toronto, I have been
painting ever since I was a little girl. I graduated with a specialized
honours degree in Visual Arts from York University in 1980. I am
proud to be one of the Friends of South of 60 Arts Centre, a member
and contributor to The Friends of Algonquin Park and a member of
ECOAA (East Central Ontario Art Association).
I view my artistic work as a
means of capturing the many moods of Canada's wilderness and rural
landscapes. I am a semi-retired banker, and now have the time to
devote to the love of my life: painting the natural landscapes of
northern Ontario. My current work is inspired by the area around
my in-laws' home on Lake Kamaniskeg and the Madawaska and Algonquin
regions.
My artwork is small and charming.
The medium is acrylic on canvas, using the vivid colors of nature
to capture the true beauty of our Canadian landscapes.
I want to thank all my family
and friends for their great support, and a special thanks to
my
husband, John Kuipers, for his help, photo inspirations and for
creating my website. (Click
here to view samples of John's photography.)
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Opening day of the True Colours exhibit
in the Algonquin Room, Algonquin Park, Sept. 2006
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At the Madawaska Valley Arts & Crafts Festival, July
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