MY BIO: www.viviansartworks.com I am a Painter. I am a Photographer. I am a Creative. Welcome, from Sydney, Australia,via Philadelphia,NYC,Toronto,NYC,London,Johb'rg,Sydney..These are some of my life's traditional and expressionism artworks. Art is my raison d'etre................. Thank you for your interest. My BIO reveals my soul. My ART reveals my heart. VIVA LA VIDA ..I am the retrospective of my life as art............ANSI SOIT-IL.,,,,,..................................... VIVA has been a member of FAA since 2009 , and.will semi-retire from art practice January 2020, due to health issues, but her works remain for sale here. VIVA creates her photography, and, traditional, and, expressionism artwork based on her own unique thoughts, and experiences, having traveled far and wide. Her works are in the diverse styles of semi-abstract, abstract, realism, or minimalism, depending on the subject to which she responds, and in brilliant color, ton sur ton, and in B/W - which she finds answers and often clarifies her ideas. Art has been her passion and solace over seven decades now, and she is fortunate to have patrons at all levels and taste of art collectors, internationally, because her work is timeless............. Diversity is my passion. GALLERIES - Please visit my Galleries, to view my Collections - Thank you. Testimonials from My Peers: Golden Moment: Yours is the light by which my spirit's born..Thank you........ ''Your work touches my soul and senses in a way I can't even explain in words... Deep - Powerful - Impressive ... A part of you, a sprinkle of your emotions on canvas. YOU and YOUR WORKS -- a true expression of art... Hugs dear friend, Dar fv'.< /b> Thank you, Jane.......Viva, so many times I meet people who do not get abstract art. When I view your pieces I feel I wish they would just visit Viva Anderson's work with an open mind. ' Jane,thank you again..re: Earth Stories Abstract.."Sublime work dear Viva. Certainly you above nearly all FAA artists have taught me how to appreciate abstract expression. ' 'all your images cause us to think........Thank you........ 'To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. You Mme Viv show this so with your ART... ..Thank you,JP The beauty of your soul shines through your beautiful words...Thank you........... Thank you my friend Thomas...VIVA, I am charmed and glad to be your friend for life. Besides being beautiful and radiant you are also the most erudite artist on FAA Re: Warp Weft........Without question this belongs in a museum. It is artistic splendor at its best..Thank you TM, very much. 'VIVA, You are not only a Brilliant Artist but also a very wise Woman. ' Thank you........... 'Vivian, you are the best thing that's happened to me on FAA. I've always enjoyed your art and it has heavily influenced my own style or the style I want to master. Thank you for allowing that. '.. Thank you, lovely Lisa. 'Thank you so much for your spirit. It is worth the pain of working and sharing our works with you.' Thank you... Colette quote,says it all, for me. I love my past. I love my present. I'm not ashamed of what I've had, and I'm not sad because I have it no longer...Colette, 'Cheri' Your understanding of composition and your subject is very honed and shows a deep talent,,,,,,bravo..Thank you......... I am in love with your abstracts. They are stunning... Creative and breathtaking series. '...............thank you, Maria H. VIVA, this is a wonderful, inteligent and kind comment. I thank you so much and congratulate you for such a fantastic analysis of my work here.' Thank you............. 'Love like you've never been hurt, Laugh as much as you can, Sing like no one is listening , Dance like no one's watching, Bind yourself to those who can encourage you, Feel as though you've never felt before, Be who you were meant to be, Be you Be wild, be true .. Dare to be different, Dare to stand out, Dare to be yourself Krazy Rae -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Out of all the stars in the sky, all the far away planets and suns, I believe you shine brighter than any universe or light that could ever exist.Anon. 29/06/18 In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and, how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. The last being the most difficult.. Buddha --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ''Paint is paint; it is the hand that guides the brush that matters. '' ANON --------------------------------------------------------------------------- All artwork in this collection of my works is the original artwork of VIVA Anderson, unless stated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. All artworks are copyrighted to VIVA Anderson, and, as such are protected by US and International Copyright laws. www.viviansartworks.com Via New York,Toronto,Philadelphia, London,Johannesburg,Sydney,EU Vivian has been a member of FAA on and off since 2009, https://viva-anderson.pixels.com/

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Artichoke Abloom Photograph by VIVA Anderson

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VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Hi Marsha, I didn't either, but the posh fruit/veg shoppe nearby had them..who could resist !! So glad you love this, and thank you, VIVA

Marsha Heiken

Marsha Heiken

VIVA, I didn't know artichokes bossomed. I love see it. Great work friend,Marsha F/L

Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics

Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics

Beauty standing its ground in a world gone dark. Much gratitude for the visual splendor.

VIVA Anderson replied:

Cheers Aberjhani, Thank You.....VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank You SO MUCH, P.P., for Favoriting my Art...........VIVA

Rainbow Artist Orlando L

Rainbow Artist Orlando L

This image is so stunning and beautiful VIVA!! wonderful colours and marvelous lighting. it looks very artistic and attractive!! L/F

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you,especially,Kevin..I take yours as high praise !......VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Dear Frank, I am honoured for the Feature in our group: Square Format Photography, and thank you very much..........VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Constance, thank you kindly.............VIVA

Constance Lowery

Constance Lowery

very nice!!! L/F

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you kindly, Janis Vaiba, for the Feature in Just Perfect group.....VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

A.H., Thank you for your wonderful,amazing comment/visit.........VIVA

A Hillman

A Hillman

Wonderful, VIVA! Amazing colors and light!

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

FAV and re-mastered.......11/08/19

Paul Coco

Paul Coco

What everyone else said!

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you kindly, Paul.......VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Garrick, thank you for your generous visits,time,thoughts today....VIVA

Luther Fine Art

Luther Fine Art

Congratulations on your wonderful photographic art is featured in Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit! ! LF

VIVA Anderson replied:

Pamela, I'm so honoured by your feature of this in Camera Art.....thanks so much..VIVA

Oiyee At Oystudio

Oiyee At Oystudio

Beautiful shot! I was so inspired by your images of the artichoke bloom that I planted some artichokes this year. But the plants haven't flowered, so I am back here to admire these amazing blooms :) F/L

VIVA Anderson replied:

Oiyee, thank you very much indeed, and wishing you success that your planting flowers....X VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, Sir Josef....."Viv a Fav is not enough !!!“A woman is like an artichoke, you must work hard to get to her heart.” – Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther (2006) LF Josef"

Georgia Doyle brushhandle

Georgia Doyle brushhandle

Oh this is very lovely VIVA!! very lovely! l/f

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you, lovely Georgia.....VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Elsa, thank you so much for the Feature in Elite Artists...............VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you so much Becky for the Feature in Black Background and Color ......... VIVA.

Becky Lupe

Becky Lupe

Beautiful! Congratulations on your Feature in this Fine FAA group "Black Background and Color" FL

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, Karen, for the feature in Lady Photographers.............VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you kindly, Mark Alder...........VIVA

Mark Alder

Mark Alder

Very cool! This reminds me of a thistle flower. Great composition VIVA!

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