Rebecca Woo enjoyed five years of happy family life
in Taiwan in the 1960's, however a tragic accident took the life of her
pilot husband and left her a young widow with two small children. In
1971 she decided to leave Taiwan and with her children immigrated to
Canada to begin a new life.
Being a single mother in a new country was a struggle and the dreams she
had since a child to write, draw and paint were to take second place to
raising her family. When the duties of being a mother began to lessen
she found time to begin to draw and paint.
Rebecca has never had any formal art training. She has, however, taken
art courses with Neil Patterson, Howard Carr and Alan Wylie as well as
attending local workshops.
For Rebecca, art is one way that a spiritual connection with her soul is
achieved, and that it brings the highest quality to one's life. She
believes, "There is not a lot that one may be able to do to live longer,
but there is a lot that one can do to make your life one of peace and
tranquility."
Rebecca paints not for financial success, but for the joy of a beautiful
creation and expression of her feelings. Sharing her vision and work
with others provides the reward and satisfaction.
Her work has been displayed at local art shows and galleries. Her
paintings also are displayed in private collections. Rebecca Woo is a
member of the following organizations:
The Western Art
Circle
The Richmond Art
Circle
Riverside Art
Guild
The Federation
of Canadian Artists
