Melanie MacVoy
Melanie’s creative talents and love for nature found
inspiration when she was invited as a guest artist to the Stoltmann Wilderness
near Whistler, BC. After spending
several days hiking and art making with other artists, the Western Canada
Wilderness Committee organized a successful art exhibition and silent auction
to raise funds to preserve the old growth forest in this region. Melanie also volunteered as a trail builder
on several week long hiking excursions in these pristine areas.
In 2000, Melanie decided to commit to
a lifestyle as an outdoor enthusiast and joined the mountainous community of
Fernie, BC. Her paintings found renewed
inspiration when she gained employment with Island
Lake Lodge, located in the Cedar Valley Old Growth Reserve. With the opportunity to study and co-exist
alongside these “gentle giants” on a regular basis, Melanie’s enchantment with the
old growth cedars blossomed into her predominant choice of subject matter.
“When I take a deep
breath of this atmosphere, rich with oxygen and life, my spirits are renewed
and I am inspired to be creative.”
While
experimenting with fresh approaches to technique and composition, Melanie’s
artwork continues to evolve and mature.
She is excited to be a part of the growing arts community of Fernie and
the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.
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