Joyce Anderson (artist)

Joyce Anderson (April 10, 1932 – November 21, 2022)[1] was a Canadian painter and art teacher.

Joyce Anderson
Born(1932-04-10)April 10, 1932
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
DiedNovember 21, 2022(2022-11-21) (aged 90)
Saint Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation(s)Painter and art teacher
Websitejoyceandersonartist.com

Early life

Anderson was born to Pieter and Sabina Besse (née Nieuwenburg) in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 10, 1932.[2][3] She began painting when she was 12 or 13.[4] She never trained formally as a painter.[5] Anderson began painting seriously in 1952.[6]

Career

Anderson became a high school art teacher in the 1970s.[7] She taught at Tec Voc high school for 21 years,[8] until 1994.[6]

Anderson's paintings have been displayed at the Manitoba Legislature,[4] the Winnipeg Police Museum,[8] and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.[5] Towards the end of her life, Anderson showcased her work and held auctions at the River Ridge Retirement Residence in Winnipeg.[9] She also taught art classes there and at the Fort Rouge Community Club.[10]

Personal life

Anderson was pre-deceased by her husband of 44 years, police officer Bertil Anderson.[8] They had two children. She died on November 21, 2022 at age 90 at Saint Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.[2]

References
  1. "Manitoba art community mourns prolific painter". CTV Winnipeg. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. "ANDERSON JOYCE - Obituaries - Winnipeg Free Press Passages". Winnipeg Free Press. 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  3. "About Joyce". Joyce Anderson. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  4. DePatie, Mason (2022-09-25). "'You don't know until you try': Winnipeg artist still painting at age 90". CTV Winnipeg. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  5. Petz, Sarah (2019-04-28). "Age is just a number for artist, 87, who teaches painting out of retirement home". CBC. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  6. McLeod, Julianna (2021-11-25). "Sharing Stories – Artist Joyce Anderson". All Seniors Care. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  7. Rosen, Kayla (2022-11-24). "Winnipeg painter Joyce Anderson dies at age 90". CTV Winnipeg. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  8. Reynolds, Lindor (2012-03-14). "Police steeds live on canvas". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  9. Blunt, Marney (2022-09-19). "90-year-old Manitoba artist starting up art classes following pandemic pause". Global News. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  10. Glow, Freda (2017-09-11). "North End seniors enjoy many local options". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
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