How Wonderful Life Is

Artist's Statement

My oil paintings are inspired by a personal philosophy that is aimed at bringing joy to the heart, and by an optimistic nature which draws inspiration from a multiplicity of environments. Whether it is florals, landscapes or people, my subject matter is taken from glimpses of what fascinates and captivates me. When painting I apply layers of radiant colour with creative energy that give my canvases their vigour, vitality and excitement. I let the work evolve using colour to express light, represent mass and evoke mood. Painting every day, my impressionistic style has evolved through training, study and experimentation. People are attracted to my paintings because they capture a quality or moment, and convey the pleasure and satisfaction I find in moving paint around.

Collections

Held in corporate collections including the following: Pengrowth Management Ltd., Quick Link Corp., Crestar Energy, Parlee McLaws, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Encana/PanCanadian Petroleum, Interthink Consulting, Capital City Savings.

Also in private collections in Canada, the United States and around the world.

Over the past ten years, Lissi has helped raise funds for conservation, cultural and humanitarian causes including: UNICEF, Trout Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited, The Calgary Philharmonic, various Rotary clubs and Calgary Meals on Wheels.

On Holiday

So Much Colour

Rock Solid

Awards and Honours

• 2006 Finalist, Artist of the Year, Trout Unlimited Canada.
• 2002 Granted associate membership in the Oil Painters of America (OPA).
• 2001 Painting juried third in Strathcona Show by the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Calgary.
• 2001 Granted AFCA Signature status by the Federation of Canadian Artist in Vancouver.
• 2000 Painting given Award of Excellence by Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver.
• 2000 Painting selected for AIM For Arts International Art Show in Vancouver.
• 1999 Painting given Award of Excellence by the Federation of Canadian Artists in Vancouver.
• 1999 Painting selected for the live auction at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
• 1999 Painting juried second in Fish Creek Show by the Federation of Canadian Artists, Calgary.

All Out Fall

Represented By

• Candler Art Gallery, Camrose, AB
  www.candlerartgallery.com
• Gala Gallery, West Vancouver, BC
  www.galagallery.ca
• Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, AB
  www.gibsonfineart.ca
• Leighton Centre, Millarville, AB
  www.leightoncentre.org
• Linda Lando Fine Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
  www.lindalandofineart.com
• Rene Richard Musee & Galerie, Baie St. Paul, QC
• Rowles & Company Ltd., Edmonton & Calgary, AB
  www.rowles.ab.ca
• The Shayne Gallery, Montreal, QC
  www.shaynegallery.com

Selected Exhibitions

• Fosbrooke Fine Arts, Calgary, Solo Show, "New Works" (2007)
• Linda Lando Gallery, Vancouver. Solo Show “Journey of Colour” (2003)
• FCA Gallery, Vancouver. Fall Juried Show (1999, 2002), Calgary Chapter Show (1999), Christmas Small Show (1999, 2000), Theme 2000 Show (2000), Winter Juried Show (2000, 2001), Mainland Chapters Juried Show (2001), Success (2001), Medal Show (2001, 2002, 2004), June Juried Show (2002), Group Show (2002, 2003)
• FCA Shows, Calgary. Unisource Gallery (1998), Leighton Center (1998), Webster Gallery (1998, 1999), Fish Creek Library (1999), City Hall (1999), 
  Bow Valley Square (1999), North Glenmore (1999, 2000),Strathcona (2000, 2001),Lake Bonavistas (2002)
• Fosbrooke Fine Arts, Calgary. Christmas Show (1999- 2004), Celebration of Calgary (2000), Celebration of Colour (2000), Millennium Magic (2000), Inside/Out (2001), Artist’s Heart (2002, 2003), Colours of Life and Landscape (2004), New Works (2005)
• Artnest Gallery, Calgary. Fall Show (2001-2006)
• River Artists, Calgary. Spring and Fall Shows (1997-2001)
• Local Talent, Calgary. Spring Show (2002)
• Joyful Eyeful, Calgary. Spring and Fall Shows (2002-2007)
• Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Western Art Live Auction (1999), Western Gallery (2003-2007), Roughnecks Rodeo (2005)
• Leighton Centre, Millarville, Alberta. Juried Members Show (2003-2007)
• Calgary Artists Society. Various local venues including Calgary Art Walk (1998-2002)
• Paintings by Numbers, Vancouver. FCA Fundraising Event (2001-2007)
• Artnest Gallery, Calgary. Fall Show (2001-2006)
• Centennial Gallery, Inside/Out - Two Painters, Two Perspectives (1999)
• Grace Foundation, Grace and Glamour, Fine Art Exhibition (1999-2001)
• Calgary Artists Society, Juried exhibitions at various Calgary locales including participation in Calgary Art Walk (1998-2001)
• Colours From The Light, Mustard Seed Art Show (1998, 1999)
• Art Gallery of Calgary Annual Art Auction (1997-2000)

A Bend in the Bow

Abundant World

The Light Softly Dies

Some Things Never Change

Fall Take Over

Sunbathers

Down Home

Fall Grandeur

Contacting the Artist

Please contact Lissi Legge by e-mail (lhlegge@shaw.ca)