Thelma van Alstyne

Thelma Van Alstyne (born Thelma Selina Scribbans) was a Canadian artist who was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1977.[1]

Thelma Van Alstyne
Born
Thelma Selina Scribbans

1913
Victoria, British Columbia
Died2008
Port Hope, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
EducationVancouver School of Art
Known forPainting
MovementAbstract art
ElectedRoyal Canadian Academy of Arts (1977)

Life and career

Van Alstyne was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1913. Although she studied at the Vancouver School of Art, she is mostly self-taught. She worked as a secretary before becoming an artist. After moving to Toronto, Ontario she became more active in the arts scene.[2] She created abstract art among other types, often using watercolour and pastel, or oil paint as her mediums.

Beyond art, van Alsytne was deeply spiritual (embracing both Buddhism and Christianity), and practised and taught Tai chi.[3]

Van Alstyne died in Port Hope, Ontario in 2008.[4]

Major exhibitions

Awards and nominations

In 1977, Alystne was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.[5]

Alstyne was listed in both the International Who's Who and the Canadian Who's Who (1981–83).[6]

References
  1. "The Dictionary of Canadian Art History". Art Canada Institute - Institut de l’art canadien. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  2. "Thelma Van Alstyne". Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  3. "Four decades of art on display in Port Hope". NorthumberlandNews.com. 2003-01-10. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  4. "Thelma Van Alstyne". Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  5. "List of members «  Royal Canadian Academy of Arts". rca-arc.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  6. "Four decades of art on display in Port Hope". NorthumberlandNews.com. 2003-01-10. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
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