Maxine Wolodko was born in Edmonton and raised in rural Alberta. She has been drawing and painting since childhood. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Artist Statement

With my paintings, I seek to capture the simple, beautiful moments I witness in everyday life. A walk through my neighbourhood, a drive in the country, or more distant travel provides me with ample inspiration for painting. Painting is my way of fully appreciating these ordinary moments before they can slip away and be forgotten.

Being outdoors stimulates ideas. I am most drawn to scenes/situations where nature has been composed, utilized, adorned or embellished in some way. I can’t get enough of farms, fences, gardens and old buildings. By recording the way things look, I also strive to capture the feeling of the moment.

Exhibitions

Urban Landscape Show | Vancouver, BC| February 2005
Artist's Choice | Vancouver, BC | March 2005
Masa’s a la Carte | Vancouver, BC | May 2005
Hycroft Gallery | Vancouver, BC | March 2006
Blossoms and more… | Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, BC | February 2007
artSpacific | Delta, BC | March 2007
Artist’s Choice Show | Vancouver, BC | November 2008
Solo Show at Corner Cup | Vancouver, BC | March & November 2009
Artickles Gallery | Whitecourt, AB | May 2010
Calgary Stampede, Western Showcase | Calgary, AB | July 2010
Small Ritual Coffee Co. | White Rock, BC | August 2010
Laura K. Jewitt, Jeweller | Vancouver, BC | October 2010
Small, Smaller, Smallest | Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, BC | November 2010