About

Artist Statement

I describe my paintings as stylized wildlife works. As a trained biologist I have a tendency to focus on very small details of the subjects I work with, but what I want to express in my art is the beauty of the whole organism, particularly if it is an animal most can’t find beauty in. That has led me to a more simple, stylized depiction of my subjects.

Influences to my work and style have included fellow artists such as Richard Gilkey, Lisa Walraven, Wil Taylor to name just a few. I also have a love for relief printing, but some past issues with my hands have steered me away from that path, but I believe you can see my love for that art in my current style. The gold honestly is only because I love shiny objects! 

Vikki with her work at the Anacortes Art Festival juried art exhibit

Biography

I have two inseparable passions: nature and creating. I have retired from a career as a wetland ecologist, but I continue to spend my spare time outside making natural history discoveries and bringing them back to the studio as inspiration and muse for my paintings. I have explored many mediums, but I currently find acrylics are my happy place – with some flourish of metal leaf to keep things spicey.

I am immensely lucky to call both Bellingham, WA and Ajo, AZ my homes as I enjoy the snowbird life. My work celebrates the diversity and magic of the natural world in both places.  

Resume

Education

2005-2013         Various Workshops             Trish Harding School of Art             Bellingham, WA

2010- 2014        Mixed media workshop        Dawn Emerson                               Mt. Vernon, WA

2005                 Painting Workshop              Rebecca Meloy                               Bellingham, WA

2004                 Painting Workshop              Lorna Libert                                    Bellingham, WA

Solo Exhibits

2023                Copper News Gallery                                                                Ajo, AZ

2022                Wander Brewery                                                                        Bellingham, WA

2014                 Jansen Art Center                                                                     Lynden, WA
2012                 Colophan Café                                                                          Bellingham, WA

2012                 Wings Over Water- featured artist                                             Blaine, WA

2011                 Chuckanut Brewery                                                                  Bellingham, WA

2011                 Whatcom Education Credit Union                                               Bellingham, WA

2010                 DIS Corporation offices                                                             Bellingham, WA

2010                 La Vi En Rose                                                                          Bellingham, WA

2009                 La Vi En Rose                                                                          Bellingham, WA

2009                 Sterling Real Estate                                                                   Bellingham, WA

Juried Shows

2023                Juried Artist Series            Allied Arts Gallery                       Bellingham, WA

2021                 Summer juried exhibit      Jansen Art Center                        Lynden, WA

2015                 Juried Artist Series              Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA 
2014                 Arts Alive                           Anacortes Arts Festival                   Anacortes, WA
2013                 Summer 2013 Exhibit           Jansen Art Center                           Lynden, WA

2012                 Juried Artist Series              Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2012                 Anacortes Arts Festival       Anacortes Arts Commission             Anacortes, WA

2011                 Juried Artist Series              Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2010                 Emerging Artists                 Blue Horse Gallery                          Bellingham, WA

2010                 Juried Artist Series              Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2009                 Juried Artist Series              Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2009                 Invitational Show                 Woodstock Farm                             Bellingham, WA

2008                 Members Show                   Northwest Pastel Society                 Mercer Island, WA

2008                 Nudes on Parade                 Blue Horse Gallery                          Bellingham, WA

2008                 Invitational Show                 Woodstock Farm                             Bellingham, WA

Group Exhibits

2023         Flock       Smith and Vallee Gallery Edison, WA

2015                Artist 12                               Pop-Up Gallery                            Bellingham, WA
2014                 Edison Bird Festival           Smith and Vallee Gallery                Edison, WA
2013                 Vanishing Ice                      Whatcom Museum                          Bellingham, WA

2013                 Coal Train                           Studio UFO                                    Bellingham, WA

2013                 Hotel Bellwether                 Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2011                 6X6 Show                           Studio UFO                                    Bellingham, WA

2011                 Fate of the Forest                Whatcom Museum                          Bellingham, WA

2010                 Hard Times                         Whatcom Museum                         Bellingham, WA

2010                 Colin Goode Gallery and Studio                                                  Lopez Island, WA

2010                 Plein Air Paint Out              Blue Horse Gallery                          Bellingham, WA

2009                 Annual Members Show       Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, WA

2008                 Plein Air Paint Out              Blue Horse Gallery                          Bellingham, WA

2007                 Gallery Walk Exhibit            Studio UFO                                     Bellingham, WA

2007                 Plein Air Paint Out              Blue Horse Gallery                          Bellingham, WA

Professional Activities

2011-2013         Member                              Whatcom Museum                          Bellingham, WA

2007-present     Business Member                Allied Arts                                      Bellingham, W

2008                 Member                              Mount Baker Gallery Group             Bellingham, WA

Awards

2008                 Northwest Washington Fair  1^st place professional division

Public Art Purchase

2010                 Snohomish County Courthouse- purchase of 2 paintings

Published Works

2007                 Labyrinth Journal                 Western Washington University       Bellingham, WA

To contact Vikki about available work you can reach her at vikki.jackson8@gmail.com

Studio Floor, working towards a show