Toni Williams is a talented artist who sees the landscape in front of her as an opportunity to preserve the moments and lifetimes of our changing world. She prefers painting in oils and is often seen locally painting “plein air.” Toni travels the world extensively to be inspired by the landscapes of other countries. Alternately, she enjoys lithography in her home studio; doing intaglios and monoprints. A Langley resident since 1990, Toni continues to raise a burgeoning family in this town she calls home.
Toni feels protective of the environment and places a great deal of importance on historical roots.
“The landscape is always changing but we need to preserve our natural and historical beauty for those we leave behind.”
(Image left is Toni Williams Painting in France)
Biography
Education:
2008 – Kwantlen University, Diploma of Fine Arts
1980 – Douglas College, Fine Arts
1977 – Vancouver Vocational Institute, Lithographical Apprentice Program
Public Murals:
1996 -“Grape Vines”, Brookswood Winery. Langley
1995 – 2005 – “The Fence”, various scenes thru a seasonally changing mural. Done with other members of, “The Larger Than Life” art group. A community project. White Rock
2000 – “The Belgians and Langley Countryside”, South Carvolth School, Langley
2008 – “History of Noel Booth”, Starbucks, Brookswood, Langley
2016 – 2017 – B.C. Farm Museum, in collaboration with artist Judy Jordison, 10 panel mural (each panel 8′ x 4′), of B.C. farm life from 1890 – 1960
2017 – B.C. Farm Museum, solo project, 4 panel mural (each panel 8′ x 4′), of B.C. farm life from 1960 to present
Shows:
1992 – group, Station Arts Centre, White Rock
1993 – group, Community Arts Council, White Rock
1994 – group, The Gallery, White Rock
1995 – group, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey
1996 – Two person show, Community Arts Gallery, White Rock
1998 – solo, Distinctive Art, Langley
1999 – group, The Gallery, White Rock
2000 – group, White Rock Arts Council, White Rock
2003 – group, White Rock Arts Council, White Rock
2006 – group, Qualicum Art Gallery, TOSH, Qualicum
2008 – group, Qualicum Art Gallery, TOSH, Qualicum
2008 – group, White Rock Arts Council, White Rock
2010 – White Rock Arts Council, White Rock
2013 – White Rock Arts Council, White Rock
2013 – Semiamoo arts Council, White Rock
2014 – Newton Art Center, Surrey
2018 – Two person show with photographer Ryan Fraser, Langley, “Canvas and Lens – An Exhibition of Color and Shadow”
2020 – Semiahmoo Arts Council, White Rock, “Love Show”
2021 – group, Surrey Art Gallery