Ms. Geddes
By Maddie Gouglas
Art has always been part of Ms. Geddes’s life as creativity runs in her family, with her mother-in-law also being an artist. She enjoys all kinds of art, but painting is where her heart really is, especially oil painting. Alongside that, she loves experimenting with mixed media and finds inspiration in films, which influence her ideas and style. This variety keeps her work fresh and exciting, and she loves exploring new ways to express herself.
When it comes to inspiration, she draws from a wide range of sources. She admires the old painters like Vermeer for their incredible technique and the way they captured light. At the same time, she’s fascinated by abstract artists like Decoony, appreciating how art can constantly evolve and break new ground. Her love of art history helps her understand how artists across time have communicated through their work. If she could ask these artists one thing, she’d be curious about how they found their unique style and kept their creativity alive.
Her own art is visual, with oil painting as her favorite medium. What she enjoys most isn’t just the finished painting but the whole process of creating something new. She loves experimenting, trying out different ideas, and working with the physical materials. It’s also the advice she shares for anyone developing their art skills: be open, don’t be afraid to take risks, and try new things.
One of her favorite years was when she attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design. That time gave her valuable training and surrounded her with other passionate artists, which pushed her to grow. Over the past five years, she’s shown her work in group exhibitions in places like Portland and Australia. Although she hasn’t really done contests, sharing her work with others in these shows has been rewarding and meaningful.
For her, art is much more than a hobby or job. It’s a form of human expression that reflects the world we live in. “Art is definitely a reflection of its time,” she says. It’s a way to communicate feelings, ideas, and personality across generations. Through her paintings, she shares a message of who we are and what matters to us.
In summary, Ms. Geddes’ artistic journey is about balancing respect for tradition with a willingness to experiment and explore. Through oil painting and a love for art history, she keeps creating pieces that speak to both her own experience and the bigger picture of culture and expression.
By Maddie Gouglas
Art has always been part of Ms. Geddes’s life as creativity runs in her family, with her mother-in-law also being an artist. She enjoys all kinds of art, but painting is where her heart really is, especially oil painting. Alongside that, she loves experimenting with mixed media and finds inspiration in films, which influence her ideas and style. This variety keeps her work fresh and exciting, and she loves exploring new ways to express herself.
When it comes to inspiration, she draws from a wide range of sources. She admires the old painters like Vermeer for their incredible technique and the way they captured light. At the same time, she’s fascinated by abstract artists like Decoony, appreciating how art can constantly evolve and break new ground. Her love of art history helps her understand how artists across time have communicated through their work. If she could ask these artists one thing, she’d be curious about how they found their unique style and kept their creativity alive.
Her own art is visual, with oil painting as her favorite medium. What she enjoys most isn’t just the finished painting but the whole process of creating something new. She loves experimenting, trying out different ideas, and working with the physical materials. It’s also the advice she shares for anyone developing their art skills: be open, don’t be afraid to take risks, and try new things.
One of her favorite years was when she attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design. That time gave her valuable training and surrounded her with other passionate artists, which pushed her to grow. Over the past five years, she’s shown her work in group exhibitions in places like Portland and Australia. Although she hasn’t really done contests, sharing her work with others in these shows has been rewarding and meaningful.
For her, art is much more than a hobby or job. It’s a form of human expression that reflects the world we live in. “Art is definitely a reflection of its time,” she says. It’s a way to communicate feelings, ideas, and personality across generations. Through her paintings, she shares a message of who we are and what matters to us.
In summary, Ms. Geddes’ artistic journey is about balancing respect for tradition with a willingness to experiment and explore. Through oil painting and a love for art history, she keeps creating pieces that speak to both her own experience and the bigger picture of culture and expression.