Laara WilliamSen
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Laara embodies a combination of abandoned approach with exceptional brush work, a technique which makes her ability to surrender to instinct as easy as breathing for this wonderful free spirited artist.
Yann RAUFASTE (YASKA)
S'il est dans ce monde des personnes qui ne peuvent nous laisser indifférent lorce-que nous avons la chance de pouvoir partager avec eux, ne serait-ce qu'un cours instant, Laara WILLIAMSEN est incontestablement l'une d'entre elles. Une de ces étoiles dont la lueur intense transperce sans effort l'obscurité la plus opaque pour sur la multitude impactée déverser un torrent de lumière bienfaitrice. Son cursus parle de lui-même, le nombre de ses actions caritatives forcent au respect. Artiste talentueuse, les tableaux de Laara sont des invitations au voyage, à la réflexion. Ses chorégraphies de couleurs à l'huile choisie avec justesses sur la toile forment des poèmes éblouissants. Professeurs d'envergure Internationale elle à cette capacité que seul possèdent les grands pédagogues, de pouvoir rapidement cerner leur interlocuteur, d'adapter vocabulaire débit de la voix afin de faciliter la communication de maximiser la clarté du message afin de permettre à tous de ceux qui ont la chance de pouvoir l'écouter de bénéficier de ses enseignements. C'est sans hésitation que j'affirme que Laara est le meilleur atout tant pour la réussite de votre cursus artistique que celle de vos salons ou expositions . C'est un honneur pour moi de compter la généreuse Laara WILLIAMSEN dans mes contacts . Yann Olivier Raufaste (YASKA) Artiste Sculpteur
sue guerrero
Laara embodies a combination of abandoned approach with exceptional brush work, a technique which makes her ability to surrender to instinct as easy as breathing for this wonderful free spirited artist.
Yann RAUFASTE (YASKA)
S'il est dans ce monde des personnes qui ne peuvent nous laisser indifférent lorce-que nous avons la chance de pouvoir partager avec eux, ne serait-ce qu'un cours instant, Laara WILLIAMSEN est incontestablement l'une d'entre elles. Une de ces étoiles dont la lueur intense transperce sans effort l'obscurité la plus opaque pour sur la multitude impactée déverser un torrent de lumière bienfaitrice. Son cursus parle de lui-même, le nombre de ses actions caritatives forcent au respect. Artiste talentueuse, les tableaux de Laara sont des invitations au voyage, à la réflexion. Ses chorégraphies de couleurs à l'huile choisie avec justesses sur la toile forment des poèmes éblouissants. Professeurs d'envergure Internationale elle à cette capacité que seul possèdent les grands pédagogues, de pouvoir rapidement cerner leur interlocuteur, d'adapter vocabulaire débit de la voix afin de faciliter la communication de maximiser la clarté du message afin de permettre à tous de ceux qui ont la chance de pouvoir l'écouter de bénéficier de ses enseignements. C'est sans hésitation que j'affirme que Laara est le meilleur atout tant pour la réussite de votre cursus artistique que celle de vos salons ou expositions . C'est un honneur pour moi de compter la généreuse Laara WILLIAMSEN dans mes contacts . Yann Olivier Raufaste (YASKA) Artiste Sculpteur
sue guerrero
Laara embodies a combination of abandoned approach with exceptional brush work, a technique which makes her ability to surrender to instinct as easy as breathing for this wonderful free spirited artist.
Yann RAUFASTE (YASKA)
S'il est dans ce monde des personnes qui ne peuvent nous laisser indifférent lorce-que nous avons la chance de pouvoir partager avec eux, ne serait-ce qu'un cours instant, Laara WILLIAMSEN est incontestablement l'une d'entre elles. Une de ces étoiles dont la lueur intense transperce sans effort l'obscurité la plus opaque pour sur la multitude impactée déverser un torrent de lumière bienfaitrice. Son cursus parle de lui-même, le nombre de ses actions caritatives forcent au respect. Artiste talentueuse, les tableaux de Laara sont des invitations au voyage, à la réflexion. Ses chorégraphies de couleurs à l'huile choisie avec justesses sur la toile forment des poèmes éblouissants. Professeurs d'envergure Internationale elle à cette capacité que seul possèdent les grands pédagogues, de pouvoir rapidement cerner leur interlocuteur, d'adapter vocabulaire débit de la voix afin de faciliter la communication de maximiser la clarté du message afin de permettre à tous de ceux qui ont la chance de pouvoir l'écouter de bénéficier de ses enseignements. C'est sans hésitation que j'affirme que Laara est le meilleur atout tant pour la réussite de votre cursus artistique que celle de vos salons ou expositions . C'est un honneur pour moi de compter la généreuse Laara WILLIAMSEN dans mes contacts . Yann Olivier Raufaste (YASKA) Artiste Sculpteur
sue guerrero
Laara embodies a combination of abandoned approach with exceptional brush work, a technique which makes her ability to surrender to instinct as easy as breathing for this wonderful free spirited artist.
Yann RAUFASTE (YASKA)
S'il est dans ce monde des personnes qui ne peuvent nous laisser indifférent lorce-que nous avons la chance de pouvoir partager avec eux, ne serait-ce qu'un cours instant, Laara WILLIAMSEN est incontestablement l'une d'entre elles. Une de ces étoiles dont la lueur intense transperce sans effort l'obscurité la plus opaque pour sur la multitude impactée déverser un torrent de lumière bienfaitrice. Son cursus parle de lui-même, le nombre de ses actions caritatives forcent au respect. Artiste talentueuse, les tableaux de Laara sont des invitations au voyage, à la réflexion. Ses chorégraphies de couleurs à l'huile choisie avec justesses sur la toile forment des poèmes éblouissants. Professeurs d'envergure Internationale elle à cette capacité que seul possèdent les grands pédagogues, de pouvoir rapidement cerner leur interlocuteur, d'adapter vocabulaire débit de la voix afin de faciliter la communication de maximiser la clarté du message afin de permettre à tous de ceux qui ont la chance de pouvoir l'écouter de bénéficier de ses enseignements. C'est sans hésitation que j'affirme que Laara est le meilleur atout tant pour la réussite de votre cursus artistique que celle de vos salons ou expositions . C'est un honneur pour moi de compter la généreuse Laara WILLIAMSEN dans mes contacts . Yann Olivier Raufaste (YASKA) Artiste Sculpteur
Credentials
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Experience
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Global Art Times
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India
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Featured Artist
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Jul 2023 - Present
GLOBAL ART TIMES Selected by Aanya M, Deputy Bureau Chief at Global Art Times who requested my approval for publication of my artworks and information for an article in the online Fall 2023 Issue. Complimentary - Absolutely no fees. CEO's from United Kingdom and India. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PDF COPY HERE: (No Subscription/Signup/Fee Required/Single Click PDF Download) https://lnkd.in/d62Rv9Gh Copy and paste "Dance steps! I used a paddle and oil paints and completed this in one studio day. I hope that you may feel some of the joy that I felt when creating this painting! https://lnkd.in/d4-Jyfry To view one of my paintings included Copy and paste " Show less
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MODERN RENAISSANCE MAGAZINE
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ONLINE, USA
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Featured Artist
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Apr 2023 - Present
I am pleased to be featured in the Culturally Arts Collective publication, MODERN RENAISSANCE. I am pleased to be featured in the Culturally Arts Collective publication, MODERN RENAISSANCE.
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2023 ART EXPO BASEL
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Basel, Switzerland
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International professional painter
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Jun 2023 - Present
I am so happy to be juried into the 2023 ART EXPO Basel, Juried international group exhibition, Curated by ARTBOX.PROJECT Basel 2.0, This exhibition commences in June 15 to 18, 2023 located at the Euro airport, Basel, Switzerland. I am so happy to be juried into the 2023 ART EXPO Basel, Juried international group exhibition, Curated by ARTBOX.PROJECT Basel 2.0, This exhibition commences in June 15 to 18, 2023 located at the Euro airport, Basel, Switzerland.
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Personaland
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internationnal Professional Painter
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Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
SOLO RETROSPECTIVE at Personaland online https://personaland.com/hut/artist/laara-williamsen in the U.S.A. SOLO RETROSPECTIVE at Personaland online https://personaland.com/hut/artist/laara-williamsen in the U.S.A.
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International professional painter
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Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
Juried Group Exhibition including Italian Master, Michelangelo's artworks and others in the "Ancient & Contemporary - the dialogue on art" juried by and held at COLLE DEL DUOMO MUSEUM Viterbo, Italy From 11 - 25 February, 2023 as invited by Claudio Giulianelli, Director of MEGA ART GALLERY in Corchiano, Italy. CATALOGUE Please copy and paste https://online.fliphtml5.com/onrwv/gpig/#p=1 My painting is on the last page! Juried Group Exhibition including Italian Master, Michelangelo's artworks and others in the "Ancient & Contemporary - the dialogue on art" juried by and held at COLLE DEL DUOMO MUSEUM Viterbo, Italy From 11 - 25 February, 2023 as invited by Claudio Giulianelli, Director of MEGA ART GALLERY in Corchiano, Italy. CATALOGUE Please copy and paste https://online.fliphtml5.com/onrwv/gpig/#p=1 My painting is on the last page!
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Eat My News
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Featured Artist
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Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
I was honored to have been published in EAT MY NEWS International online magazine. The article by Yashika Khanna, about Laara WilliamSen was published January 2022 COPY AND PASTE URL TO READ ARTICLE! https://www.eatmy.news/2022/01/laara-williamsen-unconsciously-i-return.html I was honored to have been published in EAT MY NEWS International online magazine. The article by Yashika Khanna, about Laara WilliamSen was published January 2022 COPY AND PASTE URL TO READ ARTICLE! https://www.eatmy.news/2022/01/laara-williamsen-unconsciously-i-return.html
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CRESCENT PARK 3rd FLOOR GALLERY
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South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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International professional painter
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Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
THE UNIVERSE Solo exhibition at the Crescent Park 3rd Floor Gallery, South Surrey, B.C., Canada for one month. I was happy to exhibit my series of realistic paintings depicting galaxies colliding, nebulas and other star images. THE UNIVERSE Solo exhibition at the Crescent Park 3rd Floor Gallery, South Surrey, B.C., Canada for one month. I was happy to exhibit my series of realistic paintings depicting galaxies colliding, nebulas and other star images.
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Multicultural Arts Exchange
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Humanitarian Speaker, Poet, International professional painter
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
Laara WilliamSen was part of the online event held by the MULTICULTURAL ARTS EXCHANGE called 100 HOURS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD. (LINK to youtube 100 HOURS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD PART 3 LW at 20 mins pls copy and paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdcv7nt68t0&t=1877s) This event is to assist Ukraine and especially the children. Please donate if you can below. Laara is an international poet and speaker. Her work has always been conceived with a humanitarian and altruistic purpose in mind. She has done 26 performances and has been published in many poetry magazines, short books and two anthologies. Her work is an inquiry into our capacity for love, compassion and kindness. In 2021 she formed the nonprofit association, the Kindness Connection so that people can connect around the world and share acts of kindness. She also participated in last year's Muses Marathon. If you wish to donate to Voices of Children early, do so below: https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/ Show less
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TEDxVivekanandaCollege
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India
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cultural Representative
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Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
I was very honored to be selected as a Cultural speaker for the TEDxVivekanandaCollege event on February 22nd, 2022. Yashika Khann was the person who nominated me and was extremely helpful in coordinating everything! The topic was THE SPARK WITHIN. If you wish to view this you can do so on youtube. The whole event is over 9 hours and my part begins at 7:55 and runs for about 30 mins. I was very honored to be selected as a Cultural speaker for the TEDxVivekanandaCollege event on February 22nd, 2022. Yashika Khann was the person who nominated me and was extremely helpful in coordinating everything! The topic was THE SPARK WITHIN. If you wish to view this you can do so on youtube. The whole event is over 9 hours and my part begins at 7:55 and runs for about 30 mins.
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International professional painter
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Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
I am happy to be a part of the exhibition at Personaland, U.S.A. online that opens October 2 and runs until December 2, 2021. I am happy to be a part of the exhibition at Personaland, U.S.A. online that opens October 2 and runs until December 2, 2021.
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ART BOX 03 International Art Expo
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Zurich, Switzerland
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International professional painter
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
It was my pleasure to be a part of the Art Box 03 international art expo in Zurich, Switzerland again this year! It was my pleasure to be a part of the Art Box 03 international art expo in Zurich, Switzerland again this year!
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Multicultural Arts Exchange
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & POET
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Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
I was honored to be part of an internet presentation WHEN THE MUSES SPEAK THE WORLD LISTENS by the Multicultural Arts Exchange in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. The event was created to help uplift viewers and take their minds off of world events. The event included dancers, musicians and others from around the world and was presented for two days. Please copy and paste URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuLFqlfecKU
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POET & Collaborator
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCW-Qh_EC1Q COPY & PASTE TO HEAR SONG! I am so very thrilled that my Holiday poem KINDNESS was given by Mikhail of Multicultural Society of Philadelphia, U.S.A., to Kaptain Ataman a musician who created music for the poem!! I wanted to share these thoughts around the world and he and his guitarist have the essence of.....let this loving kindness flow.....deep inside we know the way.......and WE DO! Thank you so much Mikhail of both Magical Arts and Multicultural Society Philadelphia, and Kaptain Ataman and his guitarist partner!! Please copy and paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCW-Qh_EC1Q Show less
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Gallery 54 - Artitudes International Competition INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN AWARD painting category
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Gallery 54, SoHo, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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International professional painter
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Jul 1989 - Feb 2021
International Artitudes Competition curated by Gallery 54, SoHo, New York, New York, USA. Received one of the top ten International Painting Awards Juried by: Museum of Contemporary Art, Lynn Warren, Curator, Chicago, USA The Fogg Art Museum, Judy Neiswander, Curator, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA The Guild Hall Museum, Helen Harrison, Curator, East Hampton, New York I am very honored to be the recipient of the Top Ten Award for International Painting in the Artitudes International Competition and to have shared this award with nine other artists from around the world.! Show less
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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
I am so honored to receive the ART FOR HOPE Award given by The Palm Art Awards for 2020. I entered Laguz - water and it has always been my intention that this painting may bring gentleness to the viewer so HOPE is even better! Thank you so much, Palm Art Awards 2020. I am so honored to receive the ART FOR HOPE Award given by The Palm Art Awards for 2020. I entered Laguz - water and it has always been my intention that this painting may bring gentleness to the viewer so HOPE is even better! Thank you so much, Palm Art Awards 2020.
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COLORS OF LIFE, Art Palette by Tanu Season 1.
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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INTERNATIONAL PAINTING JUROR
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
I was very honored when Tanu requested that I participate as a third Juror for this INTERNATIONAL exhibition of 35 people’s art work exhibited in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. An article about this Spiritual exhibition was published with the jurors pictures on October 1, 2020 in the Banaras Times under Achievement, India. https://banarastimes.com/colors-of-life.html I was very honored when Tanu requested that I participate as a third Juror for this INTERNATIONAL exhibition of 35 people’s art work exhibited in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. An article about this Spiritual exhibition was published with the jurors pictures on October 1, 2020 in the Banaras Times under Achievement, India. https://banarastimes.com/colors-of-life.html
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MEGA ART la Galleria d'Arte
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Via Roma 29b Corchiano vt Italy
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International professional painter
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
I am very happy to have my artwork held in the MEGA ART Gallery since 2019. I am honored to be selected for several exhibitions listed separately and have participated in the exhibition "Cosa Sente Il Mio Cuore" - "What Feels my Heart" in an international group exhibition at la Galleria d' Arte MEGA ART located at 29 b CorchianoVt Infor 393 0402949 I am very happy to have my artwork held in the MEGA ART Gallery since 2019. I am honored to be selected for several exhibitions listed separately and have participated in the exhibition "Cosa Sente Il Mio Cuore" - "What Feels my Heart" in an international group exhibition at la Galleria d' Arte MEGA ART located at 29 b CorchianoVt Infor 393 0402949
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ART BOX PROJECT .02 SWISS ART EXPO
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Zurich, Switzerland
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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
I am delighted to be a painter with ART BOX PROJECTS .02 at the SWISS ART EXPO starting August 20th and finishing on August 24th, 2020. I am delighted to be a painter with ART BOX PROJECTS .02 at the SWISS ART EXPO starting August 20th and finishing on August 24th, 2020.
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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
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Apr 2020 - May 2020
PEACE, at https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/peace This is an online international volunteer group exhibition running until June 4th, 2020. I enjoyed offering my artwork for this unique new website. The purpose is to promote Peace! PEACE, at https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/peace This is an online international volunteer group exhibition running until June 4th, 2020. I enjoyed offering my artwork for this unique new website. The purpose is to promote Peace!
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International professional painter
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SOUTH SURREY, B.C. CANADA
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Crescent Park 3rd Floor Gallery
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
Solo exhibition of watercolors, pastels and oil paintings. From August 15th to September 15th 2019 Solo exhibition of watercolors, pastels and oil paintings. From August 15th to September 15th 2019
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International professional painter
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MI, U.S.A.
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"Inspired by the Camino" international grp exhibit at Dezner Gallery, U.S.A.
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
I am so happy to donate a painting for “Inspired by the Camino,” a group charity exhibition held at the Dezner Galery to raise funds for Farmington Arts Center, Avon, MI. It's been a privilege to be a part of this amazing project where Cindy dropped off all of the artist's stones representing personal burdens at the cross on the Camino Trail. There is also a film that has been created and is showing now at the Farmington Arts Center. I am so happy to donate a painting for “Inspired by the Camino,” a group charity exhibition held at the Dezner Galery to raise funds for Farmington Arts Center, Avon, MI. It's been a privilege to be a part of this amazing project where Cindy dropped off all of the artist's stones representing personal burdens at the cross on the Camino Trail. There is also a film that has been created and is showing now at the Farmington Arts Center.
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Rosso Cinabro Gallery
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Rome, Italy
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International professional painter
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
My artworks were exhibited at Rosso Cinabro Gallery in Rome, Italy. While I was there I stayed at Ozu Cultural Center, a fabulous artist residency where I paint and totally enjoy the company of all who are there. They also provided me with transportation to and from the Gallery and arranged for me to volunteer teach two classes of painting for Monteleone Elementary School. Best wishes to Cristina owner of Gallery Rosso Cinabro and to Paulo, Enrico, and Ettore and other members at Ozu Cultural Centre! Show less
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THREE PATHS TO CREATIVITY
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Semiahmoo Library, South Surrey, B.C.
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International professional painter
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Apr 2018 - May 2018
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International professional painter
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Florida, U.S.A.
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Still Point Gallery
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
I am happy to be juried into NATURES TEXTURE, an international online group exhibition hosted by STILL POINT GALLERY. The exhibition runs from November 1st, 2017 to January 31st, 2018. https://www.stillpointartgallery.com/uploads/exhibitions/NATURE'S%20TEXTURE/index.html I am happy to be juried into NATURES TEXTURE, an international online group exhibition hosted by STILL POINT GALLERY. The exhibition runs from November 1st, 2017 to January 31st, 2018. https://www.stillpointartgallery.com/uploads/exhibitions/NATURE'S%20TEXTURE/index.html
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DIVERSIFIED ABSTRACTIONS
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Ocean Park Library, South Surrey, B.C. Canada
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International professional painter
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Apr 2017 - May 2017
This exhibition Diversified Abstractions was on display at the Ocean Park Library, South Surrey, B.C. Canada for the month of April, 2017. The artists; Doris Anderson, Wendy Blackshaw, Darrel Cannings, Marcia Fraser, Don Sharpe and myself were delighted with the positive response. Alex Browne of the Peace Arch News Arts and Entertainment reviewed Diversified Abstractions, May 2017. This exhibition Diversified Abstractions was on display at the Ocean Park Library, South Surrey, B.C. Canada for the month of April, 2017. The artists; Doris Anderson, Wendy Blackshaw, Darrel Cannings, Marcia Fraser, Don Sharpe and myself were delighted with the positive response. Alex Browne of the Peace Arch News Arts and Entertainment reviewed Diversified Abstractions, May 2017.
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FROM THE HEART Silent Art Auction
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Pelican Rouge Cafe, White Rock, B.C. CANADA
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International professional painter
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
This silent auction was conceived by myself to celebrate ART PRINTS FOR CHARITY and to raise funds for THE PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION. I was very happy to present a representative from Peace Arch Hospital with over $300.00 to go towards the building fund. This silent auction was conceived by myself to celebrate ART PRINTS FOR CHARITY and to raise funds for THE PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION. I was very happy to present a representative from Peace Arch Hospital with over $300.00 to go towards the building fund.
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THE THREE MUSKETEERS ART EXHIBITION
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GOOD DAY SUNSHINE CAFE, South Surrey, B.C. CANADA
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International professional painter
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Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
The Three Musketeers Art Exhibition was a very impromptu event. Marie from the Good Day Sunshine Cafe called me on the last day of September to fill in for October as she had a vacancy. Doris Anderson, a Canadian Abstract Painter who paints from her heart along with Don Sharpe, a 91 year old Artist who draws on recycled styrofoam and myself quickly got about 20 art works together and we had a fun Meet the Artist Party on October 21st from 1 - 3pm at the cafe! Everyone enjoyed themselves. The Three Musketeers Art Exhibition was a very impromptu event. Marie from the Good Day Sunshine Cafe called me on the last day of September to fill in for October as she had a vacancy. Doris Anderson, a Canadian Abstract Painter who paints from her heart along with Don Sharpe, a 91 year old Artist who draws on recycled styrofoam and myself quickly got about 20 art works together and we had a fun Meet the Artist Party on October 21st from 1 - 3pm at the cafe! Everyone enjoyed themselves.
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Ocean Park Library solo exhibition
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South Surey, B.C. Canada
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International professional painter
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Exhibition solo : EARTH AND BEYOND a collection of realistic Universe paintings along with my series of Elements; Earth, Water, Fire Air paintings. Exhibition solo : EARTH AND BEYOND a collection of realistic Universe paintings along with my series of Elements; Earth, Water, Fire Air paintings.
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"PICNIC" GROUP EXHIBITION
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Ocean Park Library, South Surrey, B.C. CANADA
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Local and International painter
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
I was delighted when the Ocean Park Library called me in May and I was able to put together the Picnic Group Exhibition. I had this idea about a year ago so I called Joanne Ayley, Doris Anderson, Dianne McRae and Darcia Steeves. I hope that our combined artworks inspired the community to enjoy the summer and all of the surrounding special places for picnics. Blackies Spit, Crescent Park, White Rock Beach and so many more! I was delighted when the Ocean Park Library called me in May and I was able to put together the Picnic Group Exhibition. I had this idea about a year ago so I called Joanne Ayley, Doris Anderson, Dianne McRae and Darcia Steeves. I hope that our combined artworks inspired the community to enjoy the summer and all of the surrounding special places for picnics. Blackies Spit, Crescent Park, White Rock Beach and so many more!
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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
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ARTIST International professional painter
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Jan 1977 - Sep 2015
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Laara WilliamSen has been painting and drawing since the age of 4 years. Growing up in the country, immersed in the seasons and surrounded by a large extended family and a supportive country community she received much encouragement to continue her drawings as a child. At the age of 19 years, she was fortunate to study with the international artist, Robert E. Wood in both his New Westminster and North Vancouver, B.C. artists studios where he taught her the basics of oil painting. During her twenties, she painted as many as six paintings a day one on top of another on cardboard in her old artists garage studio. Often, she painted nature from memory. At this time, she also began to sell her paintings from her home artists studio through personal referrals. Laara WilliamSen attended the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada graduating in 1988 with an Interdisciplinary Major. She has been deeply influenced by the art works of W. Kandinsky, Georgia O’Keefe, Frieda Kahlo, Emily Carr and the works of the Impressionists and Fauve artists. The city and street people inspire her to paint as does the forest, ocean and stars. She is fascinated by our responses to the infinite cycles within both nature and human nature. Colour and texture are important to her. In the end, although she creates the painting, she believes that once it is completed the painting has a life of its own. She has received nine international & local artist awards; exhibited solo and participated in many group artist exhibitions. The last few years she has focused on charity events. Show less
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SOLO EXHIBITION at "Babes in the Woods"
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Galiano Island, B.C., Canada
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International Professional Painter
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
"Moments in Nature" is a collection of watercolors, pastels and acrylic paintings from over the years that I am thrilled to be exhibiting solo at the "Babes in the Woods Cafe" on Galiano Island from July 15th to August 31st, 2015. "Moments in Nature" is a collection of watercolors, pastels and acrylic paintings from over the years that I am thrilled to be exhibiting solo at the "Babes in the Woods Cafe" on Galiano Island from July 15th to August 31st, 2015.
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IN 3 INTERNATIONAL MINITURE EXHIBITION
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Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
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ARTIST representing CANADA
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
I was happy to be juried into the IN3 International Miniture Exhibition held in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. I was happy to be juried into the IN3 International Miniture Exhibition held in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
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TWITTER ART For HOME START
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Moss, Norway
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ARTIST Exhibiting
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
I was pleased to be able to contribute to the fundraiser for Home Start in Moss, Norway sponsered by Twitter Art Exhibit @twtrartexhibt I was pleased to be able to contribute to the fundraiser for Home Start in Moss, Norway sponsered by Twitter Art Exhibit @twtrartexhibt
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Artist, exhibiting artist, international artist exhibition PEACE PROJECT 2014 - Peace Starts Here
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Artist, Exhibiting Artist - I am very honored to have my art work, "Love Creates Peace" selected as one of 120 touring art works for the PEACE PROJECT 2014, Peace Starts Here! This is my fourth year of participation with other artists from around the world and selection for this international group artists exhibition that helps to make a better world. Lisa and Heidi are the driving force behind the PEACE PROJECTs good works which are sponsored by thewhole9.com in California, USA Artist, Exhibiting Artist - I am very honored to have my art work, "Love Creates Peace" selected as one of 120 touring art works for the PEACE PROJECT 2014, Peace Starts Here! This is my fourth year of participation with other artists from around the world and selection for this international group artists exhibition that helps to make a better world. Lisa and Heidi are the driving force behind the PEACE PROJECTs good works which are sponsored by thewhole9.com in California, USA
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ART CAFE INTERNATIONAL ROTARY ART AUCTION
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Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
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Exhibition Artist and assisted with website design
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
It was my pleasure to join the group of international fine artists who exhibited and sold at the Art Cafe International Rotary Art Auction November 8th, 2014. All of the artist's art works sold and total proceeds were donated to the International Rotary! Visit artcafeinternational.wordpress.com to learn more about Art Cafe International's group events! It was my pleasure to join the group of international fine artists who exhibited and sold at the Art Cafe International Rotary Art Auction November 8th, 2014. All of the artist's art works sold and total proceeds were donated to the International Rotary! Visit artcafeinternational.wordpress.com to learn more about Art Cafe International's group events!
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International Children's Heart Foundation
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Memphis, USA
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Exhibiting Artist - international group artist exhibition and sale
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2014
I am happy to help make a better world by contributing art to the International Children's Heart Foundation. This was done through the group Art Cafe International! I am happy to help make a better world by contributing art to the International Children's Heart Foundation. This was done through the group Art Cafe International!
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Exhibing Artist
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
I was happy to donate one of my original paintings to help the seniors in Quesnel, B.C. Canada I was happy to donate one of my original paintings to help the seniors in Quesnel, B.C. Canada
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VENDEL ART FESTIVAL
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White Rock, B.C., Canada
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Exhibiting artist
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
I was one of seven exhibiting artists at the Vendel Art Festival in August. I was one of seven exhibiting artists at the Vendel Art Festival in August.
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Champalimaud Foundation
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Lisbon Area, Portugal
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Artist Contributing
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
"CHAMPALIMAUD FOUNDATION`Lisbon, July 28th, 2014 Dear Ms. Laara WilliamSen It was with great pleasure that we, at the Champalimaud Foundation, have received your very kind donation...... However, a gift in the form of a beautiful picture titled ``Autumn`is something for us to truly savour.... I am gratified that our work at C.F. has been worthy of your support....It is particularly touching to receive such a humane and personal donation...With thanks and kind regards, Leonor Beleza, President Show less
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Victoria Humane Society
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Victoria, B.C., Canada
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International professional painter, artist
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
I was happy to contribute one painting to further the efforts of fundraising for the Victoria Humane Society! I was happy to contribute one painting to further the efforts of fundraising for the Victoria Humane Society!
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PEACE PROJECT 2013 Love, Peace & Understanding
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United States
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Artist, exhibiting Artist, International group exhibition PEACE PROJECT 2013
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Artist, Exhibiting Artist - I am very honored to have my art work, "Peace, Love and Understanding" selected as one of 165 touring art works for the PEACE PROJECT 2013, Peace Love and Understanding! This is my third year of participation with other artists from around the world and selection for this international group artists exhibition that helps to make a better world. Lisa and her assistant Heidi are the driving force behind this artists exhibition which is sponsored by thewhole9.com Please copy and paste this URL to view: http://www.thewhole9.com/thepeaceproject-full_selected.php?id=2567&y=2013&t=20 Show less
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"MEMORY" RICHMOND ART GALLERY INTERNATIONAL GROUP ARTIST EXHIBITION
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Richmond Art Gallery
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ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST, INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
I am very happy to be an ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST in the 2013 – 2014 “MEMORY” Richmond Art Gallery 2nd Biannual International Mail Art Exhibition November 17 TO January6, 7700 Minoru Gate , Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 I was honored to be amongst the ARTISTS who participated in the artists international group exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery! It was great to see so the wonderful art works of many artists from all around the world. I am very happy to be an ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST in the 2013 – 2014 “MEMORY” Richmond Art Gallery 2nd Biannual International Mail Art Exhibition November 17 TO January6, 7700 Minoru Gate , Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 I was honored to be amongst the ARTISTS who participated in the artists international group exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery! It was great to see so the wonderful art works of many artists from all around the world.
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THE GOOD DAY SUNSHINE CAFE & GALLERY
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Surrey, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST, SOLO ARTIST
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Jessie and Chris the owners of THE GOOD DAY SUNSHINE CAFE & GALLERY were wonderful to work with. I am very happy with the solo ARTIST exhibition that was running for the month of November, 2013. Thank you from Laara WilliamSen, ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST, SOLO ARTIST Jessie and Chris the owners of THE GOOD DAY SUNSHINE CAFE & GALLERY were wonderful to work with. I am very happy with the solo ARTIST exhibition that was running for the month of November, 2013. Thank you from Laara WilliamSen, ARTIST, EXHIBITING ARTIST, SOLO ARTIST
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OZU CULTURAL CENTRE
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near Monteleone, Province of Sabina, Italy
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ARTIST, Artist in Residency, Exhibiting Artist
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
Being at the Ozu Cultural Centre was totally inspiring! I painted daily creating 20 new art works and the food was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the freedom of the huge studio, the artists I met both working at Ozu and visiting resident artists and all those who came to attend the Open Studio event from Rome and the local area! For more information please check out www.ozu.it Being at the Ozu Cultural Centre was totally inspiring! I painted daily creating 20 new art works and the food was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the freedom of the huge studio, the artists I met both working at Ozu and visiting resident artists and all those who came to attend the Open Studio event from Rome and the local area! For more information please check out www.ozu.it
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The Multifaith Group UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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2ND FLOOR MULTI PURPOSE ROOM, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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ARTIST, Exhibiting Artist at the Collage Art Auction, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
I was honored to be part of the group exhibition the Collage Art Auction sponsored by the Multifaith Group at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 7th, 2013. These funds assisted Dr. Kevin Kain's research and treatment of malaria patients in Uganda. I was honored to be part of the group exhibition the Collage Art Auction sponsored by the Multifaith Group at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 7th, 2013. These funds assisted Dr. Kevin Kain's research and treatment of malaria patients in Uganda.
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Exhibiting Artist Olgas Santos Galerie
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Porto, Portugal
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ARTIST - Exhibiting Artist in Olga Santos Galerie International artist group Exhibition
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
I was an exhibiting artist in 'United State of International Artists" - international group painting exhibition held in Olga Santos galerie, Praca da Republica No 168 frente, Porto, Portugal from January11 to February 2, 2013. I was an exhibiting artist in 'United State of International Artists" - international group painting exhibition held in Olga Santos galerie, Praca da Republica No 168 frente, Porto, Portugal from January11 to February 2, 2013.
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Exhibiting Artist at Twitter Art Exhibition
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Artist at EXHALE GALLERY, 953 Chung King Road, LA, CA., USA
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ARTIST at Exhibiting Artist at Twitter Art Exhibition at Exhale Gallery
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
I was an exhibiting artist at the 2013 Twitter Art Exhibition in support of Street Youth to purchase new art supplies for their Art Centre. The Artist Exhibition was held at the Exhale Gallery, 953 Chung King Road Los Angles, California, USA from Jan 12 to Feb 10, 2013! My painting sold - Ms. Laurie March, LA, CA, USA. Total sum paid was donated to the Street Youth Art Center.Yay! I was an exhibiting artist at the 2013 Twitter Art Exhibition in support of Street Youth to purchase new art supplies for their Art Centre. The Artist Exhibition was held at the Exhale Gallery, 953 Chung King Road Los Angles, California, USA from Jan 12 to Feb 10, 2013! My painting sold - Ms. Laurie March, LA, CA, USA. Total sum paid was donated to the Street Youth Art Center.Yay!
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The Sum of All Moments Studio Exhibiting Artist
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Nova Scotia, Canada and on line website
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ARTIST Featured Artist at the Sum of All Moments Studio
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
www.sumofallmoments.com Jessica Lynn Carroll did review Feature Artist - Laara WilliamSen Month of February, 2013 Information at http://laarawilliamsen.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/yay-sum-of-all-moments-studios/ and did a great newsletter about me also. www.sumofallmoments.com Jessica Lynn Carroll did review Feature Artist - Laara WilliamSen Month of February, 2013 Information at http://laarawilliamsen.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/yay-sum-of-all-moments-studios/ and did a great newsletter about me also.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at ``Make Peace`` 2012 PEACE PROJECT
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Sep 2012 - Feb 2013
I am honored to be one artist of the 150 selected ARTISTS to exhibit my art work in the touring artist group international exhibition. I was an Exhibiting Artist are at these venues: September 22 – Deep Ellum ArtWalk, in Collaboration with 29Pieces.org, Dallas, Texas, USA October 6 -- Landmark Arts Building, Chelsea, New York, N.Y.USA October 13 – The Whole 9 Gallery, 3830 Main Street,Culver City, CA, USA October 20 & 21 – Affaire in the Garden, Beverly Hills, CA, USA (in Collaboration with All Saints) November 2nd – Gallery Expo, in conjunction with Long Beach' First Fridays, CA, US Saturday, December 1st Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA Sunday, December 9th, Art4All People, Malibu, California, USA February 2013 – Swarm Gallery, 560 Second Street, Oakland, CA, USA Show less
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Paul Getty III Foundation, Siena Art Institute
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PAUL GETTY III FOUNDATION, SIENA ART INSTITUTE, Siena, Italy
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International professional painter
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Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Permanent Collection Artist through an open call. It is my pleasure to be one of the artists with their art work held in the permanent collection at the PAUL GETTY III FOUNDATION in Siena, Italy Permanent Collection Artist through an open call. It is my pleasure to be one of the artists with their art work held in the permanent collection at the PAUL GETTY III FOUNDATION in Siena, Italy
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Artist Exhibiting Artist at Passages international artist exhibition
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Pestana Place, Lisbon, Portugal
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at A Casa de Lage,
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May 2012 - Jun 2012
Curator Francisco Lacerda selected two of my artist works to be exhibited in the Heritage Hotel, "Pestana Place," in Lisbon, Portugal. Curator Francisco Lacerda selected two of my artist works to be exhibited in the Heritage Hotel, "Pestana Place," in Lisbon, Portugal.
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ARTIST at Aids Free by 2015,
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International
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ARTIST Participating Artist at Aids Free by 2015
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May 2012 - May 2012
This is an on line project to raise awareness and funding to help end Aids by 2015! This is an on line project to raise awareness and funding to help end Aids by 2015!
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ARTIST at Project Smiles coordinated by Marek Wysoczynski,
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Biuro Pronocji Kultry, Gdnask, Poland
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Project Smiles
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
I was so happy to donate a pastel of a child smiling to the Project Smile. 2012 Art work held in permanent collection at the Biuro Pronocji Kultury, Gdansk, Poland I was so happy to donate a pastel of a child smiling to the Project Smile. 2012 Art work held in permanent collection at the Biuro Pronocji Kultury, Gdansk, Poland
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The Works International Visual Arts Society exhibiting artist
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held at The Works Gallery, 10635 - 95 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Love Letters to Feminism International group exhibition
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
I was an exhibiting artist, donating my art, in a group exhibition of women's art works from around the world celebrating International Women's Day, March 8th, 2012 I was an exhibiting artist, donating my art, in a group exhibition of women's art works from around the world celebrating International Women's Day, March 8th, 2012
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Twitter Art Exhibition - Exhibiting Artist,
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Moss, Norway
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Twitter Art Exhibition
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
I was an exhibiting artist and donated my art "Reach for the Stars" to help raise funds for the Women's Shelter in Moss, Norway! I was an exhibiting artist and donated my art "Reach for the Stars" to help raise funds for the Women's Shelter in Moss, Norway!
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Passages, International painting exhibition at Hotel Cascais Miragem,
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Hotel Cascais Miragem, Lisbon, Portugal
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Passages International group exhibition
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Curated by Francisco Lacerda. Curated by Francisco Lacerda.
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PEACE PROJECT
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Artworks from Artist Touring the USA
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Peace Rises 2011
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
This exhibition through thewhole9.com toured at the following venues; Gallery 9, Los Angeles, CA, USA, October 22nd EXPO Arts Center, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 4th Swarm Gallery, Oakland, CA, USA November 9th Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, New York, New York, USA December 1st Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana, CA, USA, January 7th 2012 THE PEACE PROJECT 2011 Peace Rises - purchased 10,000 crutches for amputees in Sierra Leone! This exhibition through thewhole9.com toured at the following venues; Gallery 9, Los Angeles, CA, USA, October 22nd EXPO Arts Center, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 4th Swarm Gallery, Oakland, CA, USA November 9th Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, New York, New York, USA December 1st Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana, CA, USA, January 7th 2012 THE PEACE PROJECT 2011 Peace Rises - purchased 10,000 crutches for amputees in Sierra Leone!
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SMALL RITUALS SOC. & GALLERY
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Johnson Road, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST - Exhibiting Artist at SOLO Artist exhibition Small Rituals Soc. & Gallery
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
In December thru to January 6th, 2012 I exhibited solo at "From Sky to Sea" recent original oil and acrylic paintings. In December thru to January 6th, 2012 I exhibited solo at "From Sky to Sea" recent original oil and acrylic paintings.
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ARTIST - Trees for Life Exhibition
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32-36 Dalmeny Street Edinburg Scotland
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Out of the Blue Gallery
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Nov 2011 - Nov 2011
Artist Charity Event brought together by Trevor Jones, past Canadian and Scottish artist to save the trees! Exhibition opens Nov. 3, 2011 at Out of the Blue, Edinburg, Scotland My painting sold! YAY!! Artist Charity Event brought together by Trevor Jones, past Canadian and Scottish artist to save the trees! Exhibition opens Nov. 3, 2011 at Out of the Blue, Edinburg, Scotland My painting sold! YAY!!
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TIKKUN OLAM COLLABORATIVE GRID
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Alta Comtemporary Art, Industria Studios& Jewish Comm CntTucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Tikkun Olam Collaborative Artist Grid
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
One of my donated paintings is for sale in the group fundraising exhibition at at Alta Contemporary Art, Industria Studios and the Jewish Community Center, September 15th to October 31st, 2011 One of my donated paintings is for sale in the group fundraising exhibition at at Alta Contemporary Art, Industria Studios and the Jewish Community Center, September 15th to October 31st, 2011
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FIBERFUSION INTERNATIONAL MURAL
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White Rock Museum and Archives, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Fiberfusion International Mural
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
26 artists from 11 countries created FIBERFUSION under the direction of Alicia M. Ballard, contemporary fine artist. I was happy to donate my art. First exhibit is at White Rock Museum and Archives, B.C. Canada, then touring North and South America and locations in Europe for two years. 26 artists from 11 countries created FIBERFUSION under the direction of Alicia M. Ballard, contemporary fine artist. I was happy to donate my art. First exhibit is at White Rock Museum and Archives, B.C. Canada, then touring North and South America and locations in Europe for two years.
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SYMBIOSE Summer Art Festival ARTIST Breda
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De StadsGalerij, Oude Vest 34, Breda,
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at ``Symbiose``
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
The theme was Symbiose and I sent four small mixed media drawings to address four types of symbioses. Displayed on a screen. Catalogued The theme was Symbiose and I sent four small mixed media drawings to address four types of symbioses. Displayed on a screen. Catalogued
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Artists for Freedom
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Artists for Freedom
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
Laara WilliamSen has one painting "Young Girl Alone," that toured to Ludwigshafen/Rhein, Germany - March to end of July 2011. Artists for Freedom is a group dedicated to ending child slavery and human trafficing. Laara WilliamSen has one painting "Young Girl Alone," that toured to Ludwigshafen/Rhein, Germany - March to end of July 2011. Artists for Freedom is a group dedicated to ending child slavery and human trafficing.
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Biuro Pronocji Kultury, Gdansk, Poland
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Gdansk, Poland & Region de Bordeaux
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ARTIST EXhibiting Artist at SMILES PROJECT 2011
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
2011 “Project Smiles” coordinated by Marek Wysoczynski,Gdansk, Poland, and Assistant, Sylvia Adjabroux, Professional Fine Artist, Region de Bordeaux, 2011 “Project Smiles” coordinated by Marek Wysoczynski,Gdansk, Poland, and Assistant, Sylvia Adjabroux, Professional Fine Artist, Region de Bordeaux,
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MORGAN CROSSING GROUP EXHIBITION
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Morgan Crossing, South Surrey, B.C.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Morgan Crossing Group Exhibition
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Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
From October 2010 to January 2011 I was a contemporary artist, volunteering in the commercial gallery space at the Morgan Crossing Group Exhibition. From October 2010 to January 2011 I was a contemporary artist, volunteering in the commercial gallery space at the Morgan Crossing Group Exhibition.
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The Armory Exhibition
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Pasadena, California, U.S.A.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at The Armory Exhibition
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2010
In 2010 I was a contributing artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Armory Exhibition in Pasadena, California. U.S.A. In 2010 I was a contributing artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Armory Exhibition in Pasadena, California. U.S.A.
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Celebrity Art Auction
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Surrey, B.C., CANADA
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at the Celebrity Art Auction 2010
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2010
Benefit for the Semiahmoo Animal League Inc., Surrey, B.C., Canada Benefit for the Semiahmoo Animal League Inc., Surrey, B.C., Canada
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Brooklyn Art Library
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Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at the Brooklyn Art Library - Permanent Collection
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
BROOKLYN ART LIBRARY, ARTIST New York, USA 2010 Selected for the Permanent Artist Collection. BROOKLYN ART LIBRARY, ARTIST New York, USA 2010 Selected for the Permanent Artist Collection.
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International Contemporary Art
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London, United Kingdom
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at International Contemporary Art
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2010
I was happy to donate a painting to assist students at the International Contemporary Art benefit for Chelsea College in London, U.K. I was happy to donate a painting to assist students at the International Contemporary Art benefit for Chelsea College in London, U.K.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Artists for Freedom
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May 2010 - May 2010
Artists for Freedom, ARTIST Bensdorf, Germany, 2010 - an exhibition to raise awareness of and to help stop child slavery and human trafficing.
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Apr 2010 - Apr 2010
Artists for Freedom is dedicated to education and prevention of child slavery and human trafficking.
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DIANE FARRIS GALLERY
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Diane Farris Gallery, West 7th Ave, Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at the Twitter Art & Social Media Exhibition
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Apr 2010 - May 2010
The Twitter Art & Social Media Group Exhibition, ARTIST at the DIANE FARRIS GALLERY, Vancouver, Canada 2010 was a jurried exhibition so I was very pleased to be included as an artist at the DIANE FARRIS GALLERY! The Twitter Art & Social Media Group Exhibition, ARTIST at the DIANE FARRIS GALLERY, Vancouver, Canada 2010 was a jurried exhibition so I was very pleased to be included as an artist at the DIANE FARRIS GALLERY!
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Artige Fine Art Ltd
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Artists and Writers
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ARTIST AUTHOR of Bios for Contemporary Russian painters for ARTIGE Fine Art catalog, London UK
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
ARTIST AUTHOR Artige Fine Art Gallery. Diana Drapkin, commissioned Laara to write an exhibition catalog "New Russian Masters" for exhibition of contemporary Russian artists; Mihail Antonov, Alexander Gorbunov, Viktor Chudin, Boris Klevogin,,Andrew Lipko, Walera Marttynchik, Diana Sadykova, Eugene Shibanov. The exhibition catalog was published April 2010. For further information about Laara WilliamSen's writing for artists please email her at laara63@gmail.com ARTIST AUTHOR Artige Fine Art Gallery. Diana Drapkin, commissioned Laara to write an exhibition catalog "New Russian Masters" for exhibition of contemporary Russian artists; Mihail Antonov, Alexander Gorbunov, Viktor Chudin, Boris Klevogin,,Andrew Lipko, Walera Marttynchik, Diana Sadykova, Eugene Shibanov. The exhibition catalog was published April 2010. For further information about Laara WilliamSen's writing for artists please email her at laara63@gmail.com
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Infusion Gallery
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Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.A.
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Artist Exhibiting Artist at Infusion Gallery
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Nov 2009 - 2009
I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional international artist in 2009 at Infusion Gallery, juried, Hilo, Hawaii, USA, I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional international artist in 2009 at Infusion Gallery, juried, Hilo, Hawaii, USA,
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The Ocean Park Studio, artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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The Ocean Park Studio, Surrey, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST SOLO Exhibiting Artist at the Ocean Park Studio
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2008
I was the artist, Exhibiting Artist at the solo artist exhibition at the artist soiree at the Ocean Park Studio! I was the artist, Exhibiting Artist at the solo artist exhibition at the artist soiree at the Ocean Park Studio!
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Vancouver East Cultural Centre,artist, Exhibiting artist,
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Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, contemporary artist, profesl artist
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2007
In 2007 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Benefit for The Humane Society of B.C.,Vancouver, B.C., Canada In 2007 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Benefit for The Humane Society of B.C.,Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society
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White Rock, B.C. Canada
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Artist Educator
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Apr 2004 - Apr 2007
I loved educating at Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Soc. I taught improvisational drama, creative writing, oil, watercolor, acrylic painting and healing art. Most of the classes were semi-private or private so that the programs could be developed around the individual's creative process. I received contracts from the Newton Advocacy Group, The South Fraser Health Group and The Whale House, located in Surrey and White Rock, B.C. During the course of three years I had over 85 students. I loved educating at Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Soc. I taught improvisational drama, creative writing, oil, watercolor, acrylic painting and healing art. Most of the classes were semi-private or private so that the programs could be developed around the individual's creative process. I received contracts from the Newton Advocacy Group, The South Fraser Health Group and The Whale House, located in Surrey and White Rock, B.C. During the course of three years I had over 85 students.
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Jan 1977 - Mar 2007
I have successfully been the curator for 96 ARTIST exhibitions that were held in conjunction with or sponsored by the following; North Vancouver ARTS Council, B.C. The North Vancouver City Hall, Upper and Lower Galleria, B.C. Sinclair Center, Upper Galleria, Vancouver, B.C. ARTISTS HONOURING COMMUNITY for The Canadian Cancer Society White Rock, B.C. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Young ARTISTS North Vancouver, B.C. ARTIST HONOURING THE COMMUNITY For The Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C. B.C. Festival of the ARTS, North Vancouver, B.C. 2013 JUROR for February Monthly Art Awards at Globalization ICAS Emily Carr University of ART and Design, Concourse Gallery, Vancouver, B. C. B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation at the ART & Family Health & Wealth Day, White Rock, B.C. Alchemy, ARTISTS Benefit for Street Youth, 329 Railway,Vancouver, B.C. Synergy, ARTISTS Benefit for Street Youth, 329 Railway, Vancouver, B.C. and numerous ART group and student ART exhibitions held in studios, coffee houses and alternative ART galleries including; Peter Kerton, Solo Exhibition, Java Express, Vancouver, B.C. Wendy Blackshaw, Solo Exhibition, Whaling Wall Bldg, White Rock, B.C. Show less
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White Rock Arts Council Exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Surrey, B.C., Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at the White Rock Arts Council
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Nov 2006 - Nov 2006
In 2006 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in Artsolutely Fabulous, juried, hosted by the White Rock Arts Council, in Surrey, B.C., Canada In 2006 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in Artsolutely Fabulous, juried, hosted by the White Rock Arts Council, in Surrey, B.C., Canada
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B.C GOVERNMENT THIRD OPTION Contributing artist
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Semiahmoo Senior Secondary School
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist at Third Option, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Oct 2006 - Oct 2006
I was honored to be selected as a professional artist, contemporary artist and a teaching artist in 2006 to present at the Third Option Session at Semiamhoo Senior Secondary School in White Rock, B.C., Canada I was honored to be selected as a professional artist, contemporary artist and a teaching artist in 2006 to present at the Third Option Session at Semiamhoo Senior Secondary School in White Rock, B.C., Canada
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Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Studio, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist SOLO artist at "Retrospective"
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2006
I was the exhibiting artist, solo artist, professional artist, comptemporary artist in 2006 “Retrospective solo artist exhibiting at ” Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society,White Rock, B.C. Canada I was the exhibiting artist, solo artist, professional artist, comptemporary artist in 2006 “Retrospective solo artist exhibiting at ” Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society,White Rock, B.C. Canada
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Health & Wealth Family Day benefit for B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation, Exhibiting artist
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Health & Wealth Family Day, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist, contributing artist for B.C.Children's Hosptial Foundation Benefit
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2006
I was an exhibiting artist and also a contributing artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in August 2006 at the Health and Wealth Family Day Benefit for B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation White Rock, B.C., Canada. A painting that I co-created with artist Wendy Blackshaw was sold and 100% of sale price brought $400.00 donation to the B.C. Children's Hospital. YAY! I was an exhibiting artist and also a contributing artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in August 2006 at the Health and Wealth Family Day Benefit for B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation White Rock, B.C., Canada. A painting that I co-created with artist Wendy Blackshaw was sold and 100% of sale price brought $400.00 donation to the B.C. Children's Hospital. YAY!
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THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY
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White Rock
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ARTISTS EVENT CO-ORDINATOR, ARTISTS VOLUNTEER, ARTISTS DONATION OF ARTISTS WORK
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2006
I did the ARTISTS VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATION FOR THE EXHIBITION "ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY" at the Whale Wall Building in White Rock, B.C. Donations were sent to the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. I also organized all the ARTISTS donations of the ARTISTS work. I did the ARTISTS VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATION FOR THE EXHIBITION "ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY" at the Whale Wall Building in White Rock, B.C. Donations were sent to the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. I also organized all the ARTISTS donations of the ARTISTS work.
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Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
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Maritime Building, Vancouver, BC Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist, SOLO artist at the Canadian Associations of Professional Speakers
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May 2006 - Jul 2006
By invitation I was honored to be the exhibiting artist, solo artist, contemporary artist, professional artist for one day, 2006, for “The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers” at the Marine Building, Vancouver, B.C., Canada By invitation I was honored to be the exhibiting artist, solo artist, contemporary artist, professional artist for one day, 2006, for “The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers” at the Marine Building, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Artists Honoring the Community, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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White Rock, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist in Artist honoring the Community, benefit for The Canadian Cancer Soc.
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
In 2006 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist participating in the Artists Honoring Community Benefit for The Canadian Cancer Society in White Rock, B.C., Canada In 2006 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist participating in the Artists Honoring Community Benefit for The Canadian Cancer Society in White Rock, B.C., Canada
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ARTISTS HONOURING THE COMMUNITY
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The Whale Wall, White Rock, B.C. Canada
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ARTISTS Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Apr 2006 - Apr 2006
This was a fun event that THE ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY held to raise funds for the Peach Arch Hospital on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We held a "best dressed doggy contest" and had a local doggy parlor judge the competition! The prizes were donated by local merchants and everyone when away happy. We did not raise a great amount of money but I a happy to say that the contribution from the ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY was appreciated by a letter from the Peach Arch Hospital! This was a fun event that THE ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY held to raise funds for the Peach Arch Hospital on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We held a "best dressed doggy contest" and had a local doggy parlor judge the competition! The prizes were donated by local merchants and everyone when away happy. We did not raise a great amount of money but I a happy to say that the contribution from the ARTISTS HONORING THE COMMUNITY was appreciated by a letter from the Peach Arch Hospital!
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B.C. CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
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Whale Wall, White Rock, B.C. Canada
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ARTiSTS EVENT PLANNER for Art and family health & wealth day in co operation with HSCB
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2005
It was an honor to be the ARTISTS Event Co ordinator in co operation with HSBC Financial Institution to host the event that raised $400.00 from the ARTISTS for B.C. Children`s Hospital, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada It was an honor to be the ARTISTS Event Co ordinator in co operation with HSBC Financial Institution to host the event that raised $400.00 from the ARTISTS for B.C. Children`s Hospital, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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SOLO EXHIBITION "RECENT PAINTINGS" exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, profess artist
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Whale Wall Building Vestibule Johnson Road, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST SOLO Exhibiting Artist at "Recent Paintings Exhibition"
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
I was a contemporary artist, professional artist and solo exhibiting artist in 2005 with “Recent Paintings,” at Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society White Rock, B.C, Canada from January to June 2005 I was a contemporary artist, professional artist and solo exhibiting artist in 2005 with “Recent Paintings,” at Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society White Rock, B.C, Canada from January to June 2005
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Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, profess artist
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Johnson Road, White Rock, B.C.
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist at Bringer of the Dawn Healing Arts Society
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Feb 2005 - Feb 2005
In February 2005 I was thrilled to be an exhibiting artist at the Opening Artist event for Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society. I was also a contributing artist and a founding artist of the Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society in White Rock, B.C., Canada In February 2005 I was thrilled to be an exhibiting artist at the Opening Artist event for Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society. I was also a contributing artist and a founding artist of the Bringers of the Dawn Healing Art Society in White Rock, B.C., Canada
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Artist Educator
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2003
In 2002, The Okanagan School of Art Registrar, Samarpan Faase, hired me to teach weekend workshops in oil painting for adults. During the Spring and Summer of 2003 I was also contracted to implement a program that I wrote and developed in 1982. I had run this program with success for many years in North Vancouver and on the Sunshine Coast, B.C.. "The Sunshine Art Studio" has a component that educates teenagers from the local high school. They learn to facilitate art making, drama and storytelling for children ages 5 to 12 years. Five teenage instructors were hired and attendance at the summer art school was a success. I supervised the program daily and assisted the instructors as was required. We received very positive feedback from the teen facilitators, the student children and the parents of the children who attended. I also taught private tutorials in painting for the OSA. Show less
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Artist Educator
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Jul 1976 - Jul 2002
My first teaching studio, "This Day Studio of Art" was opened in 1976. Located in North Delta, B.C. I began teaching semi-private painting classes of five students. I owned and operated The West Coast Art Gallery and School located in North Surrey, B.C. in the 1980's and then moved to Vancouver, B.C. and began operations under The Laara WilliamSen School of Art with a second floor location on Broadway. During the late 1980's until 1993 I was located in North Vancouver, B.C. I also did workshops and classes on the Sunshine Coast,B.C. I have been employed by; The University of British Columbia Womens Alumni Association, as an ARTIST EDUCATOR Okanagan School of Fine Art, as an ARTIST EDUCATOR The British Columbia Ministry of Human Resources, as an ARTIST EDUCATOR Delta Boys and Girls Club, as an ARTIST EDUCATOR Scholarship Foundation for Semiamhoo High School, asARTIST EDUC North Vancouver Parks and Rec., Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey Parks and Rec., The South Fraser Mental Health Association, and others in the capacity as an Art Educator and a facilitator for Healing Art. During the course of both my employment and my self directed teaching, I have taught oil painting, watercolour painting, drawing, creative development, improvisational theatre, creative writing, healing art and numerous children's programs including "The Sunshine Art Studio." I also developed and taught an Art Educators program in Gibsons, B.C. and in Penticton, B.C. Having studied many years to develop my creative sensibility, I believe in both a level of professionalism in the arts and that, by contrast, each human being has the potential to create; to tell their own story with words and marks. It is this individual process that I have fostered in my many students. And in return, my students have given me the gift of learning to listen well, the ability to refine how I see each individual's particular art language and of course their trust which has allowed me to share my knowledge! Show less
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Studio 16, Exhibiting Artist, Contemporary Artist, Profess Artist
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South Surrey, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST, Exhibiting Artist SOLO Artist at Studio 16,
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2002
In June 2002 I was a contemporary artist, professional artist, exhibiting artist, solo artist at the “Vernissage,” at Studio 16, South Surrey, B.C., Canada In June 2002 I was a contemporary artist, professional artist, exhibiting artist, solo artist at the “Vernissage,” at Studio 16, South Surrey, B.C., Canada
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Tumbleweeds Gallery exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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White Rock, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist, represented artist at Tumbleweeds Gallery
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Apr 2002 - May 2002
I was a represented artist and an SOLO exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Tumbleweeds Gallery. White Rock, B.C. Canada I was a represented artist and an SOLO exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Tumbleweeds Gallery. White Rock, B.C. Canada
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Tumbleweeds Gallery, Exhibiting artist, Contemporary artist, Profess. artist
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Marine Drive, White Rock, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting Artist, Represented Artist at Tumbleweeds Gallery,
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Mar 2001 - May 2002
I was the Solo exhibiting artist May - June 2001 i the exhibition “Recent Art Works,” at Tumbleweeds Gallery, White Rock, B.C., Canada and I was the represented artist, contemporary artist, professional artist til May 2002 I was the Solo exhibiting artist May - June 2001 i the exhibition “Recent Art Works,” at Tumbleweeds Gallery, White Rock, B.C., Canada and I was the represented artist, contemporary artist, professional artist til May 2002
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JUST BEANS COFFEE HOUSE Exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Cornwall Ave, Kitsilano, Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST SOLO Exhibiting Artist at Just Beans Coffee House
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Apr 2001 - Apr 2001
In 2001 I was the solo artist, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Just Beans Café Exhibition in Kitsilano, Vancouver, B.C., Canada In 2001 I was the solo artist, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Just Beans Café Exhibition in Kitsilano, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Artopolis Exhibiting, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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Exhibiting artist in ARTOPOLIS Exhibition, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2001
In 2001 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Artropolis artist exhibition in Vancouver, B.C. Canada In 2001 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Artropolis artist exhibition in Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST, Represented Artist, Exhibiting Artist, Professional Artist at Marylin's Artist Gallery
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May 2000 - Dec 2000
In 2000 I was a represented artist and exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Marylins Art Gallery. Surrey, B.C., Canada In 2000 I was a represented artist and exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at Marylins Art Gallery. Surrey, B.C., Canada
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Cloverdale Fall Fair, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Cloverdale, B.C., Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist at the Cloverdale Fall Fair
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Sep 2000 - Sep 2000
In 2000 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at the Cloverdale Fall Fair exhibition, Cloverdale, B.C., Canada In 2000 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist at the Cloverdale Fall Fair exhibition, Cloverdale, B.C., Canada
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Artropolis exhibition, exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist
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Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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ARTIST Exhibiting artist at ARTOPOLIS
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
In 2000 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Artopolis group exhibition in Vancouver, B.C. Canada In 2000 I was an exhibiting artist, contemporary artist, professional artist in the Artopolis group exhibition in Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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SYNERGY Art Benefit for Street Youth, exhibiting artist, project artist director, profess artist
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329 Railway, Vancouver, B.C.
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ARTIST, Exhibiting Artist, Project Artist Director for SYNERGY
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Dec 1999 - Dec 1999
In 1999 I was the project artist director and an exhibiting artist in Synergy Christmas Art Benefit for street youth exhibition at 329 Railway, Vancouver, B.C., Canada In 1999 I was the project artist director and an exhibiting artist in Synergy Christmas Art Benefit for street youth exhibition at 329 Railway, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Education
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Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Interdisciplinary Major, Graduated 1988 Interdisciplinary major -
Kwantlen University College
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Fine Art and Poetry, B plus -
Robert E. Wood, Canadian Landscape ARTIST
Practising Artist - Oil Painting