PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH ALAN WYLIE ABOARD THE COLUMBIA III IN DESOLATION SOUND
Imagine yourself surrounded by the majesty of Desolation Sound as you painted under the guidance of renowned artist and instructor like Alan Wylie.
It was a wonderful opportunity for painting enthusiasts to explore Desolation Sound, a magnificent section of the B.C. coast, while at the same time receiving instruction from an experienced painter and teacher. With a small group of seven participants, there was a flexible schedule with daily exercises, painting demonstrations, and excursions ashore. The one-to-one guidance made those 3 nights/4 days a unique and valuable experience for those wishing to expand their artistic horizons. The trip was open to beginners and experienced painters alike.
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About the Artist:
Alan Wylie (1938-2022), AWS DF, SFCA, NWWS, CIPA, CWA, was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1938. He graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1960 with a degree in Mural Design and Mosaics. He immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1967 and began a career as a full-time artist and teacher.
Alan won many awards for his paintings, including the top prize at the Adirondacks National Exhibition of Americas. He participated in innumerable solo and group exhibitions and created large murals in and on the exteriors of public buildings. He moved to British Columbia in 1973 and married artist Janice Robertson in the early 1990s. Vancouver Island residents recognized his name among the select group of artists who regularly participated in the Painters at Painters festival (Painters Lodge in Campbell River) each year.
