--- title: Marion Webber description: "Contemporary Impressionist oil painter exploring unusual views of the natural world. " url: "https://www.artsume.com/a/marion-webber" type: artist createdAt: 2026-04-14 updatedAt: 2026-04-14 disciplines: - Painting - Drawing - Photography - Oil Pastel - Graphite - Acrylics - Ink - Oils location: "Vancouver, BC, Canada" --- # Marion Webber *Contemporary Impressionist oil painter exploring unusual views of the natural world. | Painting, Drawing, Photography, Oil Pastel, Graphite, Acrylics, Ink, Oils | Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada* ## Artist Statement Nature is Nurture. My art is a visceral connection to nature balancing exploratory freedom with craftsmanship. I seek out unusual views whether broad vistas or intimate spaces. My desire is to make the ordinary ~ extraordinary. ## Biography I was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and was privy to my mother's painting style early on. My mother was influenced by the Group of Seven, especially Tom Thompson who was a personal friend of the family, particularly her father, Dr. Alexander Pirie. My grandmother was an avid art collector, buying well known Canadian and European artists including Turner, Rembrandt, Cornelius Krieghoff and Paul Peel. So, at a young age, I was exposed to excellent art. Since 1998, I've been creating many works in oil pastel, graphite, acrylics, ink, and oils. I have taught fine and applied art students and continue to conduct workshops. In recent years, my newer work has become more of an inner journey of impressions and feelings in the guise of nature. The work is more visceral and abstracted. ## Curriculum Vitae ### Education - **1979** - Diploma, in Graphic Design, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton - **1975** - BFA, in Drawing, Painting, Philosophy, Conceptual Thinking, Black and White Photography, University of Victoria, Victoria ### Solo Exhibitions - **2025** - "Vistas of Solitude Nature Show," Richmond Art Gallery - City Hall Galleria Richmond - **2023** - "Open Studio Show," 142 West Hastings St. Vancouver - **2020** - "Sky Cathedrals & Other Stories," Visual Space Gallery Vancouver - **2020** - Chali-Rosso Gallery Richmond - **2019** - "Solo Show," Old Bridge St. Gallery (CMHC pop-up), Granville Island Vancouver - **2018** - Kube Gallery Langley - **2016** - "Sky Cathedrals & Other Stories," Waterfall Gallery Vancouver - **2015** - "West Coast Views," Gemini Jewels Gallery West Vancouver - **2013** - "BC Landscapes," Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver - **2008** - Waterfront Theatre Gallery, Granville Island Vancouver ### Group Exhibitions - **2025** - "Guest Book Show," Alternator Centre for Contemporary Arts Keremeos - **2022** - "IDS Vancouver," Convention Centre Vancouver - **2022** - "Earth Matters," Gallery George Vancouver - **2021** - "Concept Show," Federation of Canadian Artists Vancouver - **2019** - "Annual Small Art juried show," Federation Gallery Vancouver - **2016** - "East Side Culture Crawl," #218 – 1000 Parker St. Vancouver - **2014** - "Nature Nurture Group Show," Fragrant Wood Gallery Vancouver - **2012** - "100 Years, 100 Artists," Ferry Gallery West Vancouver - **2012** - "Artists in Our Midst Group Show," Laura Jewitt Gallery Vancouver - **2011** - "Summer Show," Omega Gallery Vancouver - **2010** - "Annual Juror's Choice," Ferry Gallery West Vancouver - **2009** - "Garden Works Group Show," Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Vancouver - **2009** - "Canvas Unbound," FCA Gallery Vancouver - **2009** - "Landscape juried Show," FCA Gallery Vancouver - **2008** - "Highlights Group Show," Peninsula Gallery Sidney - **2007** - "Landscape Show," FCA Gallery Vancouver - **2007** - "Discovery 2007," Seymour Art Gallery North Vancouver - **2006** - "Canvas Unbound," FCA Gallery Vancouver - **2005** - "Small, Smaller, Smallest Juried Show," FCA Gallery Vancouver - **2005** - "Nature Stories BC Landscape Juried Show," Ferry Gallery West Vancouver - **2003** - "International Juried Landscape Show," Aaron Ross Gallery Vancouver ### Residencies - **2025** - Caetani Centre Artist Residency, Vernon - **2023** - Similkameen Artist Residency, Keremeos ### Professional Experience - **2012** - Workshop Presenter, Opus Framing & Art Supplies, Vancouver - **2009 - 2018** - Art course developer & instructor, VCAD, Vancouver - **2008 - 2008** - Art course developer & instructor, ECUAD, Vancouver ### Lectures & Presentations - **2014** - "Participant and speaker," Third Annual South Granville Art Walk Vancouver ### Gallery Representation - Chali-Rosso Gallery, Richmond, (Current) - Kube Gallery, Langley, (Current) - Visual Space Gallery, Vancouver, (Current) ## Portfolio ### Cloud Nesting 5 (2025) *Oil on canvas* *24" x 48"* This sleeping muse was nestled in the crest of this mountain. I'm showing it staged as well. --- ### Crown on K Mountain (2025) *Oil on canvas* *30" x 48"* K Mountain, in Keremeos, BC is quite unique. Noted for the "K" in the scree slopes, this day offered me the opportunity to capture a cloud formation "crowning" the mountain. --- ### Sage Bush 5- Gold (2025) *Oil on canvas* *20 x 24* While at the Similkameen Art Residency I became enamoured with the abundant sage bushes. Just ordinary items growing everywhere, but so unusual. --- ### Douglas in Deer Lake Park (2023) *Oil on canvas* *24" x 48"* This tree seemed to be the king of the forest. --- ### Pink Diva (2023) *Oil on canvas* *36 x 36* I walk a lot in gardens, forests and parks. This burgeoning spring tree encouraged me to create a fantasy tree painting. Actually, it was a blooming crab apple tree in reality. --- ### My Elegant Companion (2022) *Oil on canvas* *16 x 48"* This was an unusual opportunity of lighting from the top left above and behind the forest. The title just came to me and works very fine. --- ### Specter Cloud (2019) *Oil on canvas* *30" x 60"* For many years, I've done drawings and oil pastels of clouds. I love the challenge of creating a balance between their effusive nature and sculptural presence. --- ### Avenue Walk 1 (2016) *Oil on canvas* *36" x 36"* Walking down the street during fall season is amazing. This simple red bush became a rich tapestry of colour and depth. --- ### Winter Flow 2 (2011) *Oil on canvas* *48" x 60"* I often find interesting views walking around Vancouver and in particular, Stanley Park. This simple stream was heavily covered over by bushes, which I edited to create a stronger image. ## Links - **facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/Marion Webber, artist - **instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/mwebber007 - **youtube:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPd28dzfa2g&t=11s