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My medium is to paint images that portray international cultures of many nations. When painting I want to communicate the ancient history and ethnic beauty in my artwork. I enjoy painting nature as well and want to capture its beauty in its purest form.
Char is a Winnipeg born artist and now resides in Alberta. She lived in Kelowna B.C. for many years before moving to Alberta and graduated from the University of Manitoba School Of Fine Arts in 1984.
Char Vanderhorst has been working as a professional artist specializing in such mediums as watercolors, oil paintings, collages, stone tile art, and graphite sketches. Vanderhorst has won the James Richardson and Sons Scholarship at the 32nd Art Show in Winnipeg Manitoba for the painting Linear Dreams. Char has done illustrations working for Archmedia Designs of Airdrie. She has accomplished Commercial Murals such as Paros on Main, Bella Italia Restaurant, Aura Health Spas and many private residences. She has taught art with the Winnipeg Parks and Recreation Department, Airdrie Adult Education Department, Calgary School of Hope Art Assistant, and has given private art lessons.
While living in Winnipeg she was a member of the Manitoba Society of Artists and is a member of the Artist Guild of Airdrie Society. Char was program co-coordinator and in previous years helped organized Annual art shows for the guild as well as being in charge of advertising. Vanderhorst has also organized the Annual Christmas Art and Craft Sales at the Airdrie Woodside Golf course. Char also is a volunteer at the Airdrie Public Library helping display various art shows throughout the year. Formerly a member of Calgary Leighton Art Foundation, which pursues the dream of promoting education and art appreciation for enjoyment by adults and children. Char is an active member with the Federation of Canadian Artists Calgary Chapter and the Calgary Sketch Club.
