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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Onion In Bloom Photograph by Vivian Anderson

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VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Michelle, Thank You so much for the contest, and this good news, :)VIVA

Michelle Webb

Michelle Webb

Congratulations on your second place win in the Art In Innovations Summer Vegetables Contest. Thank you for your participation.

Conni Schaftenaar

Conni Schaftenaar

congrats, VIVA, on your 2nd place win in the Summer Fruits and Vegetables contest! voted, F

Vivian Anderson replied:

Thank you kindly, Conni…🙏🤗, 1 a.m.🤗, 🙏❤️ VIVA.

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Dear Hanne, Thank You! especially, our Exemplar of Excellence!! :)VIVA

Hanne Lore Koehler

Hanne Lore Koehler

Magnificent onion capture, Viva! L/F/Vote

Lori Pittenger

Lori Pittenger

This is so unique Viva! This has my vote!

Vivian Anderson replied:

Thanks, Lori, so very much: Covid made me do it!!.......Pleased you like this, TYVM, VIVA :)

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Marsh, thank you, as always, for your thoughtful, elegant comment.. I am honoured, 🙏🤗VIVA

Marsha Reeves

Marsha Reeves

BRAVO! What a great subject-proves there is beauty and elegance even in decline--l/f

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson is one of our Featured Artists of the Week.ABSTRACT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY group, 10/20/22, and I than you most sincerely , Johanna Zeitler, for posting this to the Group Discussion/Announcement page, and for sharing the moment, :) VIVA

Sharon W

Sharon W

You are amazing! Who would have thought?! A most creative beauty, and I say to all stages, everyone and everything is beautiful through the eye of the beholder.

Vivian Anderson replied:

Yes, Dear Sharon, and, in the eyes of the Creator, 🙏🎶🎶, Lovely thoughts, Thank you so very much, VIVA

Thomas Pollart

Thomas Pollart

Interviewer: 'Didn't Carl Sagan want to believe ? Viva Anderson: 'He didn't want to believe, he wanted to know ! Favorite, love the Onion series Viva !!

Vivian Anderson replied:

Yes, yes, Carl had to know! So! I showed him! Loves the Series, too! Thanks, Thomas! 🤗VIVA, with gratitude 🙏

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thanks, Robert.........'if only' indeed/ much hidden,much remembered...for me? it is enough just to 'know', believe,live in hope. I so appreciate your simpatico, :)VIVA

RONALD MILLS

RONALD MILLS

So Imaginative and cool VIVA! If only to be able to peel back her layers of time to bring back her youth.

David Beard

David Beard

Wonderfully textural....

Vivian Anderson replied:

David, thank you so very much, :) VIVA

Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics

Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics

A great image to experience at the beginning of this New Year 2022. Perhaps the "beyond ripeness" of 2021 will give way to a kind of creative blooming in 2022. Appreciate deeply your shared inspired vision.

Vivian Anderson replied:

Aberjhani, only you! do/can/will 'see', know my intent, and I thank you from my heART, :)VIVA

Georgia Mizuleva

Georgia Mizuleva

So delightful.

Vivian Anderson replied:

Thank you, Georgia 🌺, just for fun, :)) VIVA

Meg Shearer

Meg Shearer

I love your description! : )

Vivian Anderson replied:

Dear Meg, Thank you ever so much, VIVA

Meg Shearer

Meg Shearer

Marvelous light and tones! Beautiful work!

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Hiroko, thank you very much for Favouriting my Art, :) VIVA

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Thanks, Kay...all you say soo true, but this one 'got away' from me, lolllll. Glad you like her. :)) VIVA

Kay Brewer

Kay Brewer

The lowly onion....a vegetable I couldn't live without. They make EVERYTHING better! Very cool presentation, Viva! l/f

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

Genevieve, Thank You so much, :) VIVA

Genevieve Esson

Genevieve Esson

Amazing creation VivA!!! Gorgeous image and colors ! LF

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

ONION IN BLOOM - O T T - onion photo by VIVA Anderson.....I found her, lurking in the fridge/vegetable drawer, and she had gone beyond 'ripe' and begun to bloom !! So, I took her picture - only fair !! and now, she's gone to the inedibles department. Cheers, all just for fun......isolation art : even a 'bad' onion can be ART !

VIVA Anderson

VIVA Anderson

James Metcalf Golden Onion. Looks good enough to eat!...VIVA Anderson....Thanks, James, so much, don't eat it: lol, it was sprouting/blooming, waaay beyond 'good for you', lol, :)VIVA......I've c/p James' comment , received before I had to delete this, and now I've re-posted it, am adding James' kind thoughts, herein this Comment. clear as mud?,lol. VIVA

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