Although based in Montreal, visual artist Denise Buisman Pilger is a frequent globe-trotter, gathering inspiration for her urban photo-collages along the way.  Exhibiting and selling her work prolifically in North America and Europe over the past several years, her most recent adventure was a trip to Paris to participate in the ‘2011 Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Art’ at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Her creative practice spans more than decade, beginning with several years as a professional graphic designer and art director for print media, both in Europe and North America.  This sensibility is reflected in her current body of work both aesthetically and technically.  From her home-based studio, she produces city-scapes that are graphic, contemporary and yet, nostalgic.

Originally from the Netherlands, Denise has a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration from Willem de Kooning Academy of Arts in Rotterdam, and continues to pursue creative professional development to stay on top of new techniques and materials.  She occasionally offers artist talks and technique classes in her community.

A dynamic on-line presence keeps Denise connected to her family, friends and followers in North America and abroad through her up-to-date website, frequent blog posts and social media activities, making the artist and her work easily accessible.

2011, ‘URBAN’, Solo Exhibit, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Traveling the World’, Solo Exhibit, Mile End Gallery, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, Solo Exhibit, Culture & Language Connections, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2013, ‘ARTBOMB’, ‘NYC Diner’ was featured on the ARTBOMBDaily website.  |  Pictures >>

2013, ‘ARTiculation’, Group Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2013, ‘Artium Profundae’, Fundraiser for West Island Community Shares, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2013, ‘Let it Snow’, Group Show, Montreal Art Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Small Works Too’, Group Show, Fleurbain, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Vibrant’, Group Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Les Journées de la culture’, Group Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Festival d'art érotique de Montréal’, LaCenne, Group Show, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Absolut Blank event’ Terrasses Bonsecours, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Festival International Montreal en Arts’, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Art and Architecture’, Group Show, Fleurbain, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Women in Art’, Group Show, Ward-Nasse Gallery, New York, NY, USA.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux Arts’ Group Show, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Small for W’all’, Group Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe Claire, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Wildcard Gala’, Fundraiser for Le Nichoir, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Les Arbres’, Group Show, Mile End Gallery, Montreal QC, Canada.

2011, ‘Symbiose’, Summer Art Festival, StadsGalerij Breda, The Netherlands.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Imaginary Cities’, Group Show, Mile End Gallery, Montreal QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, Group Show, Culture & Language Connections, Montreal, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2011, 25th International Juried Show, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ, USA.  |  Pictures >>

2010, Duo Exhibition, Pierrefonds Cultural Center, Pierrefonds QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2010, Pierrefonds/Roxboro Art Contest Exhibition, Pierrefonds Cultural Center, QC, Canada.  |  Pictures >>

2009, 23rd International Juried Show, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ, USA.

2008, Open Studio Day at Cedars Art Gallery, Dallas, TX, USA.

2008, Spring-Summer show on the American Juried Art Salon website.

2008, Fort Worth Community Arts Centre Biennial, Fort Worth, TX, USA.  |  Pictures >>

2012-current - Ward-Nasse Gallery, New York, NY, USA.

2010-current - Viva Vida Art Gallery, Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada.

2008-2010, Jordan Art Gallery, Corsicana, TX, USA.

2013, ‘Montreal’, collector: client Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2013, ‘New York’, collector: client Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2012, ‘Prague’, collector: Colette Martin.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘The Four Seasons’, collector: client Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2011, ‘Summer in the City’, collector: Julie D’Aoust.  |  Pictures >>

2011, Interview, WhyFey.com, November 27, 2011.

2011, News article, West Island Journal, October 20 2011.

2011, Interview, West Island Suburban, October 19 2011.

2011, interview, CTV News, April 13 2011 (Noon).

2011, interview, HOUR Community, April 14 2011.

2008, interview, Navarro County Times, December 4th 2008.

1995, interview, Dagblad van Almere, April 8 1995.

2012, Best of Show award ‘Festival d'art érotique de Montréal’.

2012, New Masters 2011 Expert Top 10.

2010, 1st place in the category; Creation: Mixed Media in the Pierrefonds/Roxboro Art Contest.

2008, Honorable Mention in the MosaicGlobe Creativity Competition.

2008, Award of Merit, American Juried Art Salon.

1996,1st place in ‘Kunstbende’ a Dutch youth art contest, Flevoland, the Netherlands.

2013, Acrylic Gel Image Transfer (6 classes) at Viva Vida Art Gallery.

2012, Creative Sampler; Direct Transfer at Viva Vida Art Gallery.

2012, Direct Transfer Workshop at Viva Vida Art Gallery.

2012, Acrylic Gel Image Transfer (6 classes) at Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2012, Epoxy Resin Demonstration at Viva Vida Art Gallery  |  Pictures >>

2012, Guest Speaker at Artistes Hudson Artists’ Association.  |  Pictures >>

2012, Acrylic Gel Image Transfer (5 classes) at Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2011, Artwork Demonstration at Viva Vida Art Gallery.  |  Pictures >>

2011, Guest Speaker at Beaconsfield Artists’ Association.  |  Pictures>>

2009, Illustrator CS3, Classroom in a Book.

2005, InDesign CS Training course, Graphit, the Netherlands.

1997-2002, Bachelor’s Degree, Arts and Illustration, Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

1999, Workshop Flyer Design - Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

1991-1997, High school, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Dutch(7), English(7), Math(5), History(8), Philosophy(7), Drawing(8), Social studies(6).

2013, Introduction to Encaustics, Manuela Jarry, Opaline Studio, QC, Canada

2012, Introduction to Self-Publishing Art Books, Alex Brzezinki, Viva Vida Art gallery, QC, Canada.

2012, Paper Pulp Painting, Margit Hideg, Viva Vida Art Gallery, QC, Canada.

2011, Image Transfer Fast and Furious, Melanie Matthews, DDO Center for the Arts, QC, Canada.

2011, Essential Acrylics Workshop, Melanie Matthews, DDO Center for the Arts, QC, Canada.

2011, The Art of Photography, Sheryl Ann Medicoff, DDO Center for the Arts, QC, Canada.

2010, Rediscovering a sense of wonder, Sketch classes, Deirdre McCay, QC, Canada.

2010, Mixed Media, Stewart Fletcher, DDO Center for the Arts, QC, Canada.

2010, Strategies in Painting Interpretation, Deirdre McCay, DDO Center for the Arts, QC, Canada.

2007-2009, Life Drawing and Painting group, Cedars Art Gallery, Dallas, TX, USA.

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, iWeb, Word, Excel, Certified PDF creation,
fluid Dutch and English and minimal French and German

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 13, 1978.

2009 - current - International Freelance Art-Director and Graphic Designer.

2009 - 2011 - Game testing for Ubisoft.

2009 - 2010 - Graphic Designer for Next Door Advertising.

2009 - Corporate Identity Design WhyFey.

2009 - Logo design “Pegasus Children’s Academy”, Bordentown, NJ, USA.

2008 - Logo design Electronics Panel for Women, the Netherlands.

2008 - Logo design “Kroone”, the Netherlands.

2006-2009 - Art Director “Hotspot”, Leiden, the Netherlands.

2005-2006 - Desktop Publisher A-Design, Sassenheim, the Netherlands.

2003-2005 - Jr. Desktop Publisher at ColorScan, Voorhout, the Netherlands.

2003 - Jr. Desktop Publisher at “BloembollenVisie”, Lisse, the Netherlands.

2002 - Artwork ‘Vorm Bouw’ commissioned by PersC, the Netherlands.

1998-2003 - Floor manager, McDonalds, Hillegom, the Netherlands.

Horseback riding (dressage and training), reading, traveling, skiing, scuba diving, gaming (computer and board games) and Doctor Who.

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