Deborah Dryden
Statement
As an artist and art teacher, creativity has always been at the centre of my life. I have explored a wide variety of art forms (printmaking, clay, watercolour, acrylic, glass mosaic) in order to translate an idea or image into a successful visual statement. Currently I have chosen the medium of encaustic – painting with pigmented melted bees’ wax. Its translucency, texture and rich colour allow for endless possibilities. In my artwork I explore the layers, connections and textures in my life and in the world I see.
Bio
A practicing artist in Guelph for over 30 years, Deborah Dryden graduated from the University of Guelph with a B. A. in Fine Art. Next, building on her B. Ed. from Dalhousie University, Deborah became Director/Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Art where she implemented art classes for children taught by local artists. Returning to Guelph, Deborah was a full time educator and also offered adult art workshops at a variety of conferences and universities. Deborah herself remained a lifelong student, continuously enhancing her techniques through courses at Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Art, International Encaustic Conferences and Cullowhee Mountain Arts. Deborah is a member of the Whitestone Gallery in Guelph and the Harris Collection at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
A practicing artist in Guelph for over 30 years, Deborah Dryden graduated from the University of Guelph with a B. A. in Fine Art. Next, building on her B. Ed. from Dalhousie University, Deborah became Director/Curator of the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Art where she implemented art classes for children taught by local artists. Returning to Guelph, Deborah was a full time educator and also offered adult art workshops at a variety of conferences and universities. Deborah herself remained a lifelong student, continuously enhancing her techniques through courses at Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Art, International Encaustic Conferences and Cullowhee Mountain Arts. Deborah is a member of the Whitestone Gallery in Guelph and the Harris Collection at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
