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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Grandfather William - Ukraine Photograph by VIVA Anderson

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Comments (23)

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thanks, Steve.......he WAS !! at 6'2! and me 2' then......:))))VIVA

Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor

He looks so awesome Viva. Favourited and liked

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, John McCloskey, for Favouriting my Art, :))VIVA

Rafael Salazar

Rafael Salazar

Can’t believe our Twin Souls run so deep. My family has Ukrainian roots that run 4 generations as well Glory to 🇺🇦

VIVA Anderson replied:

GLORY GLORY!! OUR STORY 🙏🥰

Jim Hatch

Jim Hatch

so nice to put family history l/f

VIVA Anderson replied:

Jim, thank you. Yes! Appreciate your visit and thoughts, 🙏VIVA

Louise Merigot

Louise Merigot

What a wonder family history. Your Grandfather had an interesting life.

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thanks, Louise. Am so. proud to share my story, and appreciate your interest, 🙏VIVA

Marsha Reeves

Marsha Reeves

I love his clothing, and especially love the expression on his face. What a family treasure!

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you, Marsha. He was a gorgeous funny man, love his memory! A privilege! 🙏🌺VIVA

James McCormack

James McCormack

Powerful and precious photo, VIVA, wonderful !

VIVA Anderson replied:

James, thank you so much, 🙏VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Julie, Thank You so very much for the Feature in YOUR STORY OF ART group, :))))VIVA

James Metcalf

James Metcalf

What a great old photo with a family history to the Czar. Wow! I love old photos. Kudos!!

VIVA Anderson replied:

Hi James, and thanks so much...take the 'story' with a grain of (sea)salt, m'thinks,lol....VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, de💓ar L A....from my heart , :)))VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, L A, for Favouriting my Grandpa/image, :))VIVA

L A Feldstein

L A Feldstein

VIVA, thank you for sharing this image, so timely, so interesting.

James Brunker

James Brunker

That's a splendid historic photo and heirloom!

VIVA Anderson replied:

James, Thank you for appreciating this. He was a splendid character.......VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, Jeanne......VIVA

Laurel Adams

Laurel Adams

Beautiful tribute.

VIVA Anderson replied:

Laurel, thank you....VIVA

Laurie Cairone

Laurie Cairone

What a wonderful portrait, VIVA! So handsome and distiquished! So nice to have these special photographs and memories!

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you dear Laurie..........VIVA

Meg Shearer

Meg Shearer

I love that you have this family photo, and love that you remember him. Very cool! l/f!

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thanks for the love of this, Meg...a small token, vision, for my memory of him,them,myself. ..V

Yuri Lev

Yuri Lev

Great portrait. What kind cossack was he?

VIVA Anderson replied:

Thank you, Yuri. I just do not know anything more about him. It is wonderful just to share this little memory....in his honour...I do remember him at a very tall,agile gentleman,very funny, too. He is in every one of us who survived him;he had five children, all born in USA, Philadelphia. Three sons, two daughters... all dearly departed now, my cousins...I have lost touch .. but I do remember them all.....V.

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thank you, Hans, for favoriting my family photo.........VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Grandfather William - Cossack, is an heirloom photo from our family archives. He was my Father's Father, and pinched my cheeky face so much, it hurt. Remembering in Honour. Circa 1885.

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