In Memory of Alan J Bruce, NWS
 

December 13, 1935 - July 4, 2008
 

 

This website was published on Al's birthday following his death in July 2008. It is offered in his memory and honour, by friend, Dan Doherty in collaboration with Al's son, Miko Bruce. His joyful spirit lives on within us. "Roger. Over and out. Amen."

Biography

Al was born on the prairies, Regina, Saskatchewan in 1935 and moved to Victoria in 1965.

Al was a talented man with a variety of careers such as an accountant, a professional figure skater (Ice Capades), a nurse and his most passionate being watercolourist. Alan had a gift, a talent many people respected and admired. He has touched and inspired so many with his teachings.

Alan's art career began 1966 studied oriental brush work with Stephen Lowe and in 1978 explored western watercolour with Stephanie Steel. Today his paintings hang in corporate and private collections Internationally and his work has been hung In many prestigious exhibitions.

Accreditations include: elected first Canadian signature member National Watercolour Society, (NWS), Regional representative for Canada in 1990 and was a member; Federation of Canadian Artists. Alan's work has been published in many books and magazines throughout his career and graces the wall of many private homes.

Alan was a kind man with a gentle soul, who somehow turned serious situations into laughter. He took his passion further than most people could ever dream of.

Development of this website

This site will be developed with images of Al's paintings, anecdotes and quotes, as a testament to one man's life. He will never be forgotten...