marilyn lemon
I was born in Woodstock, Ontario and live in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I have a diploma in Art from Central Technical School in Toronto, a degree in Visual Art from the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario and have completed the BC Provincial Instructor's Diploma.
I study Art, among other things.
I make oil paintings on small wood panels at the moment, but have also worked with watercolour, acrylic, pastel, ink, graphite and printmaking.
I've done a little performance art and some installation work.
I have had several solo exhibitions in BC and Ontario.
I made line drawings for "Sammy Sulmouse", a children's book, and "Hangdog Reef" and "Haul-Out" by the American poet Stephen Tudor.
I illustrated a book of poetry by Lynda Curnoe, titled "Toronto/London/London/Toronto", published by Lyricalmyrical, Toronto.
I have been teaching painting and drawing for many years, currently at the West Vancouver Seniors Centre and a basic acrylic painting course for the Capilano College continuing education department.
I also have private students.
I taught courses in drawing and painting, art appreciation, colour theory and concepts in creative thinking.
I produced several "Creative Artist in Schools" projects for the Ontario Arts Council.
I know that I began every sentence with the word "I", just like the book said not to.
I like that.