Vicki Carruthers - hanging out - acrylic on canvas

Vicki Carruthers is a Canadian contemporary landscape artist known for her bold use of colour, strong lines and distinctive interpretation of the Canadian landscape. Working primarily in acrylic, Vicki transforms familiar places into vibrant compositions that are both playful and powerful.

Vicki sees the world in shapes and colour. Inspired by the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay, she is drawn to its weathered rocks, windswept pines, expansive skies and ever-changing water. These elements have become a recurring language in her work, simplified into bold shapes and expressive lines while capturing the energy and spirit of the landscape.

Her process often begins with a photograph, quick sketch or memory. From there, she builds the painting layer by layer, blocking in colour and using her signature outlining technique to create movement and depth. Her paintings are not intended to be literal representations of a place, but rather her personal response to it — a feeling, a memory and a moment captured through colour.

Vicki's work has been exhibited extensively, including a longstanding relationship with Toronto's Artist Project. Her accomplishments include creating a permanent 50-foot mural in her hometown of Aurora, Ontario; having her work featured as a full-cover painting in the UK publication *Delayed Gratification*; and having paintings included in the permanent collections of three Toronto hospitals. She also participates in an Artist-in-School program, sharing her creative process and passion for art with students.

With approximately 70% of her practice devoted to commissions, Vicki's original paintings are held in private collections across Canada and internationally.

At the heart of Vicki's work is a desire to create joy, connection and a sense of place — inviting viewers to stop, feel something and perhaps see the landscape a little differently

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acrylic on canvas