Artist’s Bio

Deanna Welters is a local British Columbia artist. Born and raised in New Westminster she currently resides in Surrey with her husband and two children.

Her love of nature is reflected in her work, as is a love of colour and rhythm. Her affinity with textiles stems from a lifetime appreciation for this serviceable and ancient art form. Surface design on fabric dominates her artistic endeavours, which also include printmaking and oil painting. Deanna has her Diploma in Fine Arts from Kwantlen College, and currently works from her home studio.

Working primarily on silk this artist employs one, or a combination of methods, in executing a design. These include wax resist, screen printing and painting with thickened dyes and water colour techniques. Colour is a key element of her work and possibly what she enjoys most, preferring the use of strong value, bold hues and refreshing colour combinations to attract the eye in a positive way

Inspiration comes from the natural and urban world. Intriguing images can be translated into abstract designs, representational work or a combination of images and patterns.