Mary Pearson

 We moved to Vancouver Island in 2002 from Ontario after retiring from a career in retail in Cottage country and running a bed & breakfast.

I began watercolour painting after retiring as a form of therapy and never looked back..  Self taught in the beginning.  I discovered a vibrant art scene & many art groups on the island and joined a number of them.  

I particularly enjoy landscape paintings & joined the Peninsula Plein Aire Painters in 2009.

In 2009 I faced a new challenge.  It is called Parkinson's Disease but I vow to continue painting while I am able.

I have been able to continue painting in spite of Parkinson Disease and Arthritis in my hands for the last 12 years I believe it is great therapy and inspiration to continue doing what you love. I have been fortunate to have sold a lot of my work.  I mainly paint in acrylic at present and still find inspiration in the surrounding landscape and joy in continually learning.  When I paint I  do not have Parkinson Disease .

Unfortunately as Parkinson progresses I have had to spend more time in the studio instead of outdoors with the Plein Aire Painters but I am still never tired of learning and being inspired by the beauty of this Island.

Presently I have paintings in Royal Jubilee Hospital at the Movement Disorder Clinic, and at Parkinson Wellness Project  202- 2680 Blanshard St. Victoria, B.C.

Many other showings had to be cancelled due to the  Corona 19 Virus.

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