"My oil paintings are inspired by a personal philosophy that is aimed at bringing joy to the heart, and by an optimistic nature which draws inspiration from a multiplicity of environments. Whether it is florals, landscapes or people, my subject matter is taken from glimpses of what fascinates and captivates me. When painting I apply layers of radiant colour with creative energy that give my canvases their vigor, vitality and excitement. I let the work evolve using colour to express light, represent mass and evoke mood. Painting every day, my impressionistic style has evolved through training, study and experimentation. People are attracted to my paintings because they capture a quality or moment, and convey the pleasure and satisfaction I find in moving paint around."
Artist Resume - Lissi Legge
Awards
2003 Paintings selected for the gallery at the Calgary Stampede
2002 Granted Associate membership in the Oil Painters of America
2001 Painting juried third in Strathcona Show by the FCA, Calgary
2001 Granted Associate FCA signature status by the FCA, Vancouver
2000 Painting given Award of Excellence by Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver
2000 Painting selected for AIM FOR Arts International Art Show in Vancouver.
1999 Painting given Award of Excellence by the Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver.
1999 Painting selected for the live auction at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
1999 Painting juried second in Fish Creek Show by the Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary.
Selected Collections
Legge’s work is held in corporate collections including: Pengrowth Management Ltd., AB Securities, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Parlee McLaws Barristers and Solicitors, Encana Corportation, One on One Personal Fitness Instruction Inc., Quick Link Corp., Wuerscher and Associates, and Crestar Energy Inc. Also in private collections throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario; Texas, Illinois, New York, California; and Ireland, Spain and Denmark.
Selected Juried Exhibitions
· Performance Works, Vancouver. AIM FOR Arts International Exhibition (2000)
· FCA Gallery, Vancouver. Fall Juried Show (1999, 2002), Calgary Chapter Show (1999), Christmas Small Show (1999, 2000), Winter Juried Show (2000, 2001), Theme 2000 Show (2000), Mainland Chapters Juried Show (2001), Success! (2001), Summer Gallery (2001), Medal Show (2001, 2002), June Juried (2002), Group Show (2002, 2003)
· Red Deer District Gallery, Red Deer. In the Garden (2000)
· Banff School for the Arts Auction, Spring for the Arts (1999, 2000, 2001)
· Rotary Club, Charity Art Auction, Art from the Heart (1999 - 2003)
· Art Show Gallery, End of the Century Treasures (1999)
· Artisans Gallery, Calgary. Small and Precious Show (1999)
· Calgary Exhibition and Stampede - Western Art, Live Auction (1999)
· Government of Canada, Canada Day Celebration, Art of Citizenship (1999)
· Centennial Gallery, Inside/Out- Two Painters, Two Perspectives (1999)
· Grace Foundation, Grace and Glamour, Fine Art Exhibition (1999, 2000, 2001))
· Trout Unlimited Canada, Fundraising Gala (1999 - 2003)
· FCA Shows, Calgary. Unisource Gallery (1998), Leighton Center (1998), Webster Gallery (1998, 1999), Fish Creek Library (1999), City Hall (1999), Bow Valley Square (1999), North Glenmore (1999,2000), Strathcona (2000, 2001, 2002), Lake Bonavista (2002, 2003), Edgemont (2002)
· Calgary Artists Society, Juried exhibitions at various Calgary locales
including participation in Calgary Art Walk (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002))
· Colours From The Light, Mustard Seed Art Show (1998, 1999, 2002)
· River Artists, Calgary. Spring and Fall Shows (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
· Art Gallery of Calgary (Muttart) Christmas Salon Show (1997, 1998, 1999)
· Art Gallery of Calgary Annual Art Auction (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
.Rotary Club, Edmonton. Charity Art Auction (2000 - 2003)
.River Artists, Calgary. Spring and Fall Shows (1997 - 2001)
.Joyful Eyeful, Calgary. Spring and Fall Shows (2002, 2003)
.Artnest Gallery, Calgary. Fall Show (2001, 2002)
.LindaLando Fine Art, Vancouver, Solo show, Journey of Colour (2003)
Education
1967-1973 University of Calgary, B.Ed, M. Sc.
1995 Red Deer College, Landscape Painting Course
1995-1996 Calgary Board of Education, Continuing Education Critique Classes
1996 Neil Patterson Weekend Workshops
1997 Neil Patterson Weekend Workshop
1999 Red Deer College, Figure Painting Course
1997, '99, '00 White Rock Summer School of the Arts,
Oil Painting Course
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