Shirley Rampton
| Born and raised in Northern B.C., I moved to the West Coast as a young adult and now reside with my husband, Craig, in Richmond, B.C. An avid painter and textile artist, it wasn’t until 1987 when I retired from my job in a finance department that I was able to pursue both. I began taking as many art courses and workshops as possible, watercolor my chosen medium. Although watercolor still continues to surprise and excite me, I now paint mostly in acrylic, moving away from realism into abstract and/or contemporary expression. The range of my work is broad and diverse containing images of villages, harbors, floral scenes and still life. With the use of texture and color, I strive to create depth and a quiet energy to my work, always hoping I’ve added a touch of mystery for the viewer. Over the years I have found the creation of art with both paint and fabric very much connected. My studies in art have led me to designing art quilts, some of which have been accepted and won awards in juried international competitions. I am an active member in the Riverside Art Circle, Community Arts Council of Richmond, South Delta Artists Guild and the Textile Artists Guild of Richmond. My work has been shown at many local group shows in the Richmond Art Gallery, the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery and several other local venues. |
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