Joyce Anderson (artist)

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

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

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Manitoba art community mourns prolific painter". CTV Winnipeg. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c 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.