All the World is a Watercolor Canvas
Myrtle Beach, SC | Grand Strand Magazine
Written By: HERE News
The Transition from Landscape Designer to Watercolor Artist
Myrtle Beach artist Victoria Alger speaks about her transition from a landscape designer to a watercolor artist after decades in the landscape design industry. She highlights how skills developed through design theory have aided her significantly in her artistic pursuits. The artist’s explorations with watercolor started after her industry was hit by the economic recession in 2008. Leveraging her background as an urban designer, she refined her skills through courses at Coastal Carolina University and eventually emerged as a celebrated artist in watercolor.
Abundant Success Following the Shift in Career
Since semi-retiring, Alger has participated in many shows, workshops, and has donated her work to fundraisers such as those for Friends of Brookgreen Gardens and Myrtle Beach Art Museum Collectors’ Event. Alger’s work includes outdoor murals, landscapes and expressive portraiture. Despite her diverse interests, she always keeps in perspective a positive and uplifting approach to her art, focusing on painting things in the best light and never expressing sadness in her work.
Acknowledgments and Recognitions
In her artistic journey, Alger’s pieces of work have been selected for prestigious exhibitions, such as ArtFields, an annual art competition in Lake City, South Carolina. Additionally, her works have found place in several other exhibitions including the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, Georgetown County Watercolor Society, Alabama Watercolor Society, Louisiana Watercolor Society, and South Carolina Watercolor Society (SCWS). Acknowledging her tireless dedication, the SCWS appointed Alger as its president for 2024.
Philanthropic Initiatives and Future Plans
When not working on her art, Alger takes pleasure in spending time with her family and volunteering her time and efforts towards various causes. These include donating proceeds from the sale of her paintings to deserving causes, such as her recent donation from the sale of a sunflower painting to aid funds for the people of Ukraine. Currently, Alger’s future plans include organizing multiple events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Carolina Watercolor Society (SCWS) in 2027.
For regular updates and more details, viewers can visit the official website of the South Carolina Watercolor Society.
Final Take
In conclusion, despite the challenges brought along by the economic recession, Victoria Alger transformed a setback into a newfound passion. Her devotion to the art of watercolor has not only led to personal fulfillment but also contributed positively to the broader art society in South Carolina and beyond. Victoria Alger is truly a testament that all the world is indeed a watercolor canvas.
Source: HERE News Network
