About Wilma.
Wilma is the artist behind Travel'Art. Born and raised in Frankfurt (Germany), she and her family moved to Sarnia Lambton in 2011. Although she always dabbled in various artistic endeavours, in 2020 she started to seriously pursue art. At that time, she also took the challenge of teaching herself to paint with pastels. The immediacy of pastels, along with the luscious colors and textures captivated her. Her contemporary work is focused on local landscapes and seascapes. Wilma's work was part of several exhibitions, she displayed her originals & prints at local businesses and galleries. Waves are the artist's recurring theme and Lake Huron is a continuing source of inspiration. In September 2023 she won the Panel's Choice Award at the ART COMP in London, Ontario.
A life-changing event.
"Over the years I tried various art forms, but pastels captured my heart instantly. Despite being a neat and organized person, I find fulfillment in getting covered in colours while working with this "messy" medium.
I find inspiration for my realistic landscape & seascape paintings in the beauty that surrounds us, particularly in water sources such as lakes and oceans.
I am drawn to the blue color palette and the movement of waves. While many pastel artists prefer a looser style,
I take pride in the intricate details of my work."
Curriculum VITAE
2022
Local Art Events
Rotary Art in the Park, Sarnia
United We Stand Event , Sarnia
Handmade for the Holidays, Lawrence House in Sarnia
2023
Juried Exhibitions & Events
Local Events
Volunteer work
TOP 48 Call out for Colour! Juried Exhibition, Gallery in the Grove
ART COMP 202, 100 Kellogg Lane in London, Ontario
Top 100 Finalist & Panel's Choice Award Winner
ART IN THE PARK, Petrolia
Gallery in the Grove, Bright's Grove
2024
Juried Exhibitions & Events
Panelist / Judge
Local Events
Volunteer work
& Art Society Membership
Floyd Gibson member's exhibition, Lawrence House in Sarnia
LightSpaceTime 14th Virtual Seascapes Art Exhibition
Special Recognition Award: "Force of Nature"
Finalist "2024 Open Juried Exhibition" hosted by the Ontario Society of Artists
ART COMP 2024 in London, Ontario
(guest judge/panelist)
Gallery in the Grove, Bright's Grove
Member of the PAC (Pastel Artists Canada) Society since October 2024
"Business After 5" hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Sarnia
Press & Publications
Featured in the WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE 8th issue
(Curator's pick)
Featured in the 101 Artbook/Animal Edition
