Artist Biographies

Christine Reimer

Christine Reimer is an established British Columbia artist recognized for her bold, colourful interpretation of Canadian landscape. Christine received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, 1977) and her Diploma in Education (Visual Arts, 1979) from the University of Victoria. Subject matter of her evocative, acrylic on canvas paintings include coastal, rural, vineyards and townscapes in Canada, the U.S.A., France & Italy. The dramatic beauty of British Columbia remains her primary inspiration. Christine's unique and highly collectable paintings are found in corporate and private collections across North America and abroad. She is currently represented by prestigious galleries in Canada, Washington State and California.

"Colour, movement and light are vital elements in my paintings. I begin with a fairly defined composition; the image evolves as I paint. Colour takes on a life of its own and the character of the landscape is revealed. I strive to create energy with the colours and images which can be experienced by the viewer."

Christine Reimer's Artist Statement For the past 25 years my paintings have focused on the landscape of British Columbia, in particular, Pacific coast islands and the Okanagan Valley. I will continue to develop these themes. In my work I have also explored the Kootenays of B.C., the Rocky Mountains and foothills of Alberta, and areas of southern Europe including Tuscany and Provence. In the near future I plan to commence a series of work based on the Laurentians, rural Quebec and Ontario's Kawartha Lakes district. The British Columbia landscape is bold and assertive, never timid. The landforms are rugged; the contrast between land, sky and sea dramatic. For this reason the colour and brushwork in my paintings have a strong visual impact which resonates with the landscape portrayed. I possess a strong urge to document and define this landscape.

I work exclusively in acrylics on canvas and prefer larger canvases for greater visual impact. I photograph extensively, determining compositions which are later refined in sketches. Colour, movement and light are vital elements in my paintings. I begin with a fairly defined composition; the image evolves as I paint. Colour takes on a life of its own and the character of the landscape is revealed. I strive to create energy with the colours and images which can be experienced by the viewer.

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