Joyce Anderson (April 10, 1932 – November 21, 2022)[1] was a Canadian painter and art teacher.
Joyce Anderson | |
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| Born | April 10, 1932 |
| Died | November 21, 2022 (aged 90) Saint Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Painter and art teacher |
| Website | joyceandersonartist |
Early life
Anderson was born to Pieter and Sabina Besse (née Nieuwenburg) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on April 10, 1932.[2][3] She began painting when she was 12 or 13.[4] She never trained formally as a painter.[5] Anderson began painting seriously in 1952.[6]
Career
Anderson became a high school art teacher in the 1970s.[7] She taught at Tec Voc high school for 21 years,[8] until 1994.[6]
Anderson's paintings have been displayed at the Manitoba Legislature,[4] the Winnipeg Police Museum,[8] and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.[5] Towards the end of her life, Anderson showcased her work and held auctions at the River Ridge Retirement Residence in Winnipeg.[9] She also taught art classes there and at the Fort Rouge Community Club.[10]
Personal life
Anderson was pre-deceased by her husband of 44 years, police officer Bertil Anderson.[8] They had two children. She died on November 21, 2022, at age 90 at Saint Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.[2]