Discover Verity Livingstone's Artistic World
Upcoming Art Exhibition West of Main Neighbourhood Visions
Please join me and 40 other members of Artists in Our Midst for a curated exhibition at the Visual Space Gallery at 3352 Dunbar st. It will be an exciting weekend where artists of all categories can showcase their unique creativity. We are raising funds to support the West of Main Art Walk in May. I will be there at the opening reception, Saturday, January 31st, 2-4 pm and would love to see you and all your friends and relatives there. Verity
Visit "New Works" to see my picture "Salmon Puntledge river " that was selected by jury for this exhibition.
These Salmon return every year and create turmoil in the rushing fresh river water, as they compete for spawning grounds.
Please scroll down to take a look at my other new works
Verity Livingstone
My Background
The English country side was my backdrop, as I grew up. But, my eyes were focused on science and medicine. Fifty years later, my vision turned towards the wonders of Canada. I attended Emily Carr University Fine Arts Diploma continuing studies program. I am an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of Artists in our Midst. I enjoy the challenges of combining theory with the practice of Art.
My Inspiration
My eyes are my camera, they travel with me. I need to get away from the city and await each season with pleasure. I dream of capturing the ethereal changes of light. Its reflection on water, its dances through foliage and on the faces that speak to me.
Salmon represent all that is beautiful in British Columbia. My paintings are designed to remind all of us, of our debt of allegiance to them.
My Medium
I began my journey exploring the translucency of water colours, I veered towards the intensity of acrylic colours and now try to combine them. Paint is like stained glass, the more the light gets through, the more secrets are exposed.
The use of acrylic collage creates a new dimension, allowing negative spaces to suggest the fluidity of elements, the flow of water, the movement of fish or the flights of birds.
Latest Works
English Bay is a gateway to the world. The cargo ship is laden and on its way to warmer waters.
English Bay
Acrylic on Canvas 24"x18" $800. Sold
Sky scape in winter
Acrylic on canvas
14" x 11" unframed
20" x 18" Framed $500
Mid winter in the Rockies, when Ice lakes refract and reflect the light.
Ice refractions
Acrylic on canvas 18" x 24" $800
Mid winter over a frozen, translucent lake. The acrylic mosaics represent the crystallization of the water and the fragmentation of the icy river,
over a frozen, translucent field on a bitterly cold winter day.
Acrylic on canvas 20"x24" $800
Frozen snow goose
Acrylic on canvas
20" x 24" $800. Sold
Salmon flash though fresh river water, towards their destiny
Puntledge river 2
Acrylic on wooden panel
30" x 24" $850 framed
Art Gallery
Joffrey Lakes glaciers are disappearing before our eyes. Soon, only pictures will remain.
Acrylic on wood panel
30" x 24" $950 Framed
This picture perfect lake reflects an iconic scene. Over generations, a majestic cedar tree has lain peacefully away from the world.
Hague Lake, Cortes
Acrylic on wood panel
36" x 24" $950 framed
Fresh river water causes turmoil amongst spawning Salmon
Salmon Shoal 2
Acrylic on Wood panel
30" x 24" $800
Coho salmon inevitably share their destiny
A flash of red
Acrylic on wood panel
24" x 30" $800 framed
Can we survive our inevitable destiny?
Environmental turmoil 2
Acrylic on wood panel
24" x 30" $800
Salmon rush to return to their origins
Puntledge river
Acrylic on wood panel
30" x 24" $900 Sold