INA von WISTINGHAUSEN

• Portrait of an Artist
  "For those of us who believe that it is never too late to learn, I did not begin painting until my children were grown. I started with oils, then moved to watercolours.
  
  Right now flowers are my passion. Tomorrow it may be mountains - the Rockies have some beautiful scenery, or it may be any other subject that takes my fancy. I love a challenge, especially when it's a subject never done previously.
  
  Now I have the luxury of being able to lose track of time and to paint whenever I want. Traveling a lot by motorhome creates all kinds of opportunities - if not for painting then taking some great photographs for future use.
  
  The arts are in my soul - Anything goes!"



• Biography
  Born in the Netherlands, Ina moved to Western Canada in 1954 where she pursued a varied career in Recreation. The last five years in this career were spent organizing and supervising a Cultural Center involving music and theatre on a local and international scale.
  
  Ina has studied with Master Painter Paul van der Zee, Michael Gergely, Al Stine and Carol Orr. Ina feels that good art comes from a sincere excitement about one's subject matter. It means constant learning and willingness to take chances.
  
  An award-winning oil painter and water colorist, Ina's greatest influence is nature. Her style is constantly changing and evolving, producing works ranging from floral to impressionist images.
  
  Ina's work is found world-wide, including in private collections in Europe, the U.S.A., Canada and New Zealand.



• Art Sales and Exhibitions
  Several annual events Ina takes part in regularly are:
  Annual Art & Bloom Festival, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens at Courtenay ( May 22, 23, 24, 2010) and also in September;
  Originals Only at Comox in July;
  Art & Photography in the Garden at Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach (July 17-18, 2010)

  Ina's Gallery I

  Ina's Gallery II

  Ina's Gallery III