Sandra Irvine - Curriculum Vitae
Born in Edmonton Alberta.
Lives and works in Nelson British Columbia
EDUCATION
Bachelor of General Studies Degree, Simon Fraser University, (1999)
Minor in Early Childhood Education
Professional Development Program, Simon Fraser University, (1988)
Recent Visual Art Related Study
Simon Fraser University - Drawing the World Around Us and Fundamentals in Drawing
Directed Study - Art for the Classroom Teacher
Plein Aire Painting in Oils, Brigitte Desbois 2020
Painting the Emotional Landscape, David Sharpe 2019
Portrait Painting in Oils, Nelson BC, Kristy Gordon 2019
Figure Drawing, Kootenay School of the Arts Nelson BC 2016- 2019
Landscapes in Watercolour, Nelson BC, Dale Latinen (California)2018
Painting With Oils and Acrylics, Nelson BC, Modilinski (Vancouver Island) 2018
Abstract Painting, Nelson BC, Corre Alice( Vancouver Island) 2018
Painting with Emotion, Nelson BC, Sharon Bamber 2017
The Mountain Landscape in Watercolour,David McEown ( Vancouver ) 2017
Watercolour Workshop , Nelson BC, Rex Beanland ( Calgary) 2016
Watercolour Plein Aire, ,Nelson BC,Ron Stocke ( Washington State ) 2016
PUBLISHED WORKS
The Kootenays Art Calendar 2014 -2016
Art Avenue - Federation of Canadian Artists Publication 2010
Cover Image - Common Threads – A Family Journey 2009
The Weekender – Brushes with Greatness 2009
Changes in Latitude - Changes in Attitudes – Federation of Canadian Artists 2006
Images and Objects Juried Show, Tumbler Ridge, BC 2000
Millennium Calendar, Works of Art by Artists of the Peace Liard Region 2000
Cover image – Where the River Ran - The Story of the Peace River 1998
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Selected Works by Sandra Irvine, Kootenay Clothing Company, Vernon BC 2018 - 2019
Spring Show ,Shanti Yoga Studio, Nelson BC 2016
Nelson Artwalk- Kootenay Clothing Company, Nelson BC 2003 - 2017
Landscapes by Sandra Irvine, Dancing Bear Inn ,Nelson BC 2012
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
FCA - Active Members Show 2020
FCA- Works on Paper 2020
Beyond the Line- WKCFCA Exhibit- Visac Gallery Trail 2019
Appetite for Art- Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson BC 2016 - 2019
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson BC 2017 - 2019
Works on Paper, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2018
Active Member Show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2017
From Life, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2016
Off the Wall, West Kooteany Chapter of the FCA Touchstones Nelson 2016
Works on Paper, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2016
Scenes of Western Canada, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2015
Small Show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2015
Landscapes, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2015
Works on Paper, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2015
FCA Online Show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2014
Small, Smaller ,Smallest, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2014
Small, Smaller,Smallest, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2013
Rossland Gallery - The Sky’s the Limit 2013
Kootenay Gallery -100 Mile Painting, Castlegar BC 2012
Rouge Gallery, Rossland BC 2011
70 th Anniversary Show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2011
Line and Colour - WKCFCA Show Visac Gallery, Trail BC 2005
Mermaid Gallery, Nelson, BC 2003 - 2005
Summer Show, Sydney, BC 2002
TideMark Theatre, Campbell River, BC 2001
Peace Gallery North, Fort St John, BC 1995 – 1999
TEACHING
Private Watercolour Lessons – Nelson BC 2018
St Joseph’s Catholic School- Watercolour Kindergarten 2017
South Nelson Elementary, Nelson - Art -Kindergarten - Grade 5 2011
Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar, BC 2007
Pro D Day, School District # 8, Painting for the Classroom Teacher 2005
Gordon Sargent Primary School, Nelson, BC 2004
HomeLinks Program, Nelson, BC 2004
Black Creek Elementary School, Black Creek, BC 2001
SELECTED AWARDS
Mayor’s Choice Award, WKCFCA Show, Touchstones, Nelson, BC 2016
Chasing Shadows
Award of Excellence , Federation Of Canadian Artists, Vancouver BC 2015
Glorious gannets
FCA First Prize award, , Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver 2014
Through the Eyes of a Child
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Federation of Canadian Artists - Active member
British Columbia College of Teachers - Professional Certificate
