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Vivian is a plein air painter who enjoys the challenge of capturing the changing light and atmosphere in her paintings while on location along the central coast and inland valleys. Starting out in the science field and then moving into the computer industry, Vivian is happy that she has found a new vocation. After retiring and moving to the Monterey Peninsula, she decided to try some artistic ventures. She added an interior design degree to her resume and started pursuing drawing and painting classes. She has been lucky enough to widen her experience by taking workshops with artists that she admires including Calvin Liang, Ray Roberts, Brian Blood, Randall Sexton, Ovanes Berberian, John Budicin and Mark Farina. She is experienced in pastels, watercolor, oils and acrylics. In addition to seascapes, landscapes, and architecture, Vivian enjoys painting still life and the figure. Whatever the medium or context, Vivian is most inspired when working from real life rather than photographs. 

Recent Plein air Events

• Carmel Art Festival, May 2023
• Carmel Art Festival, May 2019
• Capitola Plein Air, November 2018
• North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open, June 2018
• Paint the Village, Carmel Valley, 2015-2017
• Painting the Town, Monterey, 2013,2014.
• San Juan Bautista Paint Out, 2013

Recent Juried Exhibitions

• MBPAPA Signature Show, Light and Shadow, July 7- August 26, 2023
• California Art Club, Point Lobos and Beyond, October-November 2018
• MBPAPA Signature Shows, 2015-2022
• MBPAPA Member Shows, 2013-2022
• Natividad year long exhibitions, 2013-2020
• Museum of Natural History, July 15-Oct. 7, 2016
• The Heart of Steinbeck Country juried show, October 18 – November 13, 2014
• Central Coast Art Association juried show, June 21 – August 27, 2014
• Three artists featured at the Sally Griffin Center in Pacific Grove February 28 – April 25, 2014
• Valle Del Sur juried show , November 7 – December 18, 2013, Honorable Mention.
• Carmel Foundation Show, November 2013.
• Central Coast Art Association juried show September 6 – November 1, 2013.

Memberships

Oil Painters of America, Associate Member

California Art Club, Associate Member

American Impressionist Society, Associate Member

Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association, Signature Member