Robin Bandenieks Please note: I sign my paintings R. Band

Biography As someone who has always been attracted to the visual arts, as well as a collector of art, in 1999 it finally became my time to pick up a paint brush and begin to paint. Since then, in self-directed studies, painting has become my passion—a joyful problem solving journey exploring the wonders of oil paint on canvas using brush, palette knife, and often my fingers. I vary my palette, but frequently return to earth hues.  

My many years of working in a microbiology laboratory honed my skills of observation and curiosity, and the subtleties of colour, while living on a farm in the beautiful Fraser Valley has increased my awareness of light, atmosphere, and the seasonal fluctuations of Mother Nature.

I was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but moved to Aldergrove, British Columbia when I was eight years old. Over the years, I have traveled the world and all the provinces of Canada. My life is shared with my husband and son, two cats, and a big loveable dog.

Training

• Self-directed studies, art workshops.
• Studied with the artist Susan J. Falk.
• Mentored by FLAG.

Membership

• ACE—Aldergrove Community Enhancement Committee.
• FLAG—Fort Langley Artist’s Group.
• Langley Arts Council.

Awards

• Recipient of the Jurors Choice Award for works on canvas, (right), at the 2005 Random Acts of Art show held in at the Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre (Fort Langley) in collaboration with the Langley Arts Council.

Other

• Facilitator Kwantlen College TALK Series (November 2007) at the Langley Centennial Museum and NEC.
• My goal is to archive FLAG in recognition of all the artists who have contributed to the growth of the arts (especially in Fort Langley) and to their fellow artists.
• Designed, posted, and manage the FLAG web site.

 

Over 40s Warriors (sold)

A Wing and a Prayer
24 x 36