{"Id":8851,"Name":"Sandra MacGillivray","Biography":"\u003Cp\u003ESandra MacGillivray is an accredited member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) and the Portrait Society of Canada. She is also a graduate of the Sheridan College Institute of Design and Technology. Her paintings are collected both nationally and internationally. Sandra\u0026rsquo;s work has been featured in Arabella Art Magazine, and she has won numerous awars including first place multiple times in the American Art Awards. She is also the recipient of the Emily Carr Legacy Award.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPainting in a realistic style, Sandra captures the emotion and mood of her subjects. Through colour, texture, and detail, her work tells a story, preserving a moment in time and compelling viewers to pause and be inspired. Her paintings invite the audience to embark on a journey, offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind each piece. As she puts it: \u0026ldquo;My goal is always to engage with the viewer. Otherwise, it is merely paint on canvas.\u0026rdquo;\u003C/p\u003E","Awards":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026middot; 2022 American Art Award 4x Winner - Abstract impressionism 1st place Expression Figure1st place \u0026middot; Humour 2nd Place \u0026middot; Acrylic/Figure 5th place \u0026middot; 2022 Camel Back Galleler\u0026rsquo;s Figurative international painting Competition Bronze Award \u0026middot; 2022 Portrait Society of Canada Canadian OnLine Portrait Gallery \u0026middot; 2022 Art Show International Gallery 4th Portrait -Talent Prize Award \u0026middot; 2022 Global Conclave Portrait Painting October Certificate of Achievement \u0026middot; 2022 Boynes Emerging Artist Award 7th Edition Finalist \u0026middot; 2021 The Marketer Art Competition Special Merit Award \u0026middot; 2020 First Place American Art Awards Impressionism Human and Humorous \u0026middot; 2019The Artist\u0026rsquo;s Magazine All Media International \u0026middot; 2019 Art Competition Honourable Mention \u0026middot; 2016 First Place \u0026ndash; Artist Project Road Show \u0026middot; 2015 Top Ten McMichael Gallery Fall Show \u0026middot; 2014 Emily Carr Legacy Award \u0026ndash; Ottawa Art Expo \u0026middot; 2014 Featured Artist The Artist Project \u0026middot; 2012 Third Place Best in Show Lewiston New York Art Festival \u0026middot; 2011Toronto Outdoor Art Expo \u0026ndash; People\u0027s Choice Award 2011\u003C/p\u003E","HasAlbums":false,"HasPortraits":true,"HasRelationships":false,"HasArticles":false,"HasDepictedPlaces":false,"HasLetters":false,"HasLibraryItems":false,"HasProducts":false,"HasSignatures":false,"HasVideos":false,"HasMapLocations":false,"TotalArtworks":18}