Kristi Bridgeman
Inspiration
Kristi’s inspirations are her children and the rainforest near her home. She is influenced by works of Canadian Impressionists, Eastern Mandala artists, and Victorian children’s illustrators. Her trademark amber and sepia pallet evolved after searching for earth friendly mediums. She now uses bottled ink, quill pens, and water based paints. The distinctive medium brings a warm, ethereal, west coast feeling to the works.
Awards
Kristi's book illustrations have recently earned several international awards. She has illustrated “There once was a Camel” by Poet P.K. Page , “You me, and my O.T” with author Paulette Bourgeois (Franklin the Turtle) and The Knot Fairy/Sock Fairy series with Bobbie Hinman. She has also illustrated children’s literacy and health publications with Alison Preece from University of Victoria, as well as dozens in series from U Vic, UBC, and Oxford University Press. Kristi has won several honorable mentions through the juried exhibits of Federation of Canadian Artists.
Recent Exhibits and Galleries
- Winchester Gallery on Broad Street, Book Launch and Illustration Exhibit, Dec 2008
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Group Mandala Exhibit, Sept 2009
- Butchart Gardens, Island Illustrators Society Group Show. Summer 2009
- Sooke Harbour House Gallery, 2007/08/09
- Sooke Fine Arts, Sidney Fine Arts 2003 to 2008
- Moss Street Paint-In 2004 to 2008
- Victoria Small Paintings and Art Rentals 2007 to 2009
Memberships
Kristi is currently Vice President of the Island Illustrators Society, Past Editor of Victoria Chapter FCA Newsletter ‘The Grapevine’, and member of the AGGV, CACGV, SCBWI, CARFAC/CARCC, CANSCAIP as well as supporting the FFB and local children’s and environmental groups.
Kristi was recently honored as one of the top 150 BC Women Artists, Past and Present.
Recent Media Coverage
- Linda Rogers, ‘Painting for Peace and Light’, Feature and Cover FOCUS Magazine
- Carol Mathews, PK Page/Kristi Bridgeman, Monday Magazine
- Patrick Blennerhasset, ‘Dynamic Duo’ Sannich, Oak Bay, Victoria News
- Reviews/Features- Times/Colonist, Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine
- Jenny Manichuck, ‘Artist Studio Interview’ CH T.V, Victoria BC
- Thomas Winterhoff, Saanich News, ‘Local Artist Draws on the Child Within’
- The Illustrator’ Feature Artist: ‘Flowers, Fairies and Fine Art’
Kristi’s Studio is located on Vancouver Island.
Contact her by telephone: 250-477-7464
or
e-mail her at
kristibridge@shaw.ca
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