Bente Hansen

I was born in Copenhagen and came to Canada at the age of 6. I grew up in the Vancouver lower mainland and have always enjoyed the beauty of this country. As a child I explored with friends and family and continue to do so today. This exploration is the source of many of my paintings.

My inspiration comes from drawing and painting outdoors. My “plein air” sketches bring ideas to what I call my “Intuitive Landscapes” which may start with a few simple strokes of colour and is finished with the memory from a location traveled to.

In the last few years my travels have included trips to Denmark , Bella Coola, Whistler, Mexico, the Caribou, Nova Scotia and the Pacific Northwest. We also spend a lot of time on our boat in nearby lakes and the San Juan Islands. These trips also include our intelligent companion “Spirit” a 6 year old Standard Poodle.

I studied art at the University of British Columbia for 4 years and left this endeavor to raise my family. I have been painting now since 1999 and have taken many Federation of Canadian Artists workshops. Over the last number of years I have won various awards for my paintings. The true reward is the privilege of being able to work with colour and with the subjects that I love.

I hope you enjoy and I look forward to hearing from you.
Bente

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