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Faith began painting 18 years ago after attending a water-color class. She began experimenting with fabric paint shortly after, and now works with both media. The subjects of Faith's paintings derive from her environment. She paints flowers, animals and mountain landscapes. The pictures express the power of the subjects she selects, the strength of the bear, the fierceness of the wolf, and the massiveness of the mountains. Her paintings have been sold through galleries in Edmonton, Calgary, Canmore and Banff. Individuals and corporations in North America, Australia, Europe and Africa have purchased her works. For the past 10 years Faith has been donating all of her profits to projects in Nepal. In 2000, she and her husband trekked into a remote village taking lights for a school and 55 homes. Children there are now able to read books in the evening. Savings from the high cost of kerosene enabled villagers to initiate income-generating schemes: pig, chicken and vegetable farming. Faith hopes to be able to fund the same highly efficient lighting system for at least one village every year. She lives in Canmore with her husband and, having retired as physiotherapist, spends her time painting, volunteering with aboriginal children, and hiking. From her time exploring the mountains she draws the inspiration for her paintings. About Her Paintings To achieve the colourful, yet transparent look the artist has chosen a heavy, untreated canvas combined with a special water based fabric paint. The work is heat set on completion and the colours will not fade or change. When used on garments the paint is machine washable! The painting is treated with a protectant to resist soiling. Simply wipe with a cloth or soft brush if necessary. The paintings are designed to be hung unframed. |
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