Anita Skinner works

Anita Skinner has lived in Kelowna since 1988, after having previously lived in Vancouver.  She has always loved art and won her first art award at the age of 10 to the Vancouver School of Art.  She graduated from UBC (Kelowna) in 2000.  While pursuing her B.A. (political science, sociology), Anita studied two years of Art History, plus one year of painting under the guidance of Prof. Johann Feught, whose work she found to be very influential.  She has also studied for a couple of years with Dennis J. Weber, whose work she greatly admires.  Her love of painting has been a constant in her life as Anita has taken many classes and workshops over the years. 

 “I love to use my own colours and imagination, as well as tell a story in my paintings.  I love the freedom of creating what comes to mind - whether it is a blue tree or a green sky.  I like to create folksy images that make people smile, and even perhaps create memories.  I have, over the years, painted many red trucks, rolling hills, mountains, and colourful houses.   I also love to paint children playing in the snow or picking apples in an orchard.” 

Anita is also one of the puzzle artists for Standout Puzzles.  A Canadian puzzle company.