artists in canada 2015 art catalogue

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INTRODUCTION

This is Artists in Canada’s Premiere Edition art catalogue launching atArt Vancouver’s International Art Fair, May 21–24, 2015. This year 25 ofour premium member artists will be featured using an electronicformat and social media.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A B S T R A C T PA I N T I N GLISA LEVASSEUR 1KATHLEEN SLAVIN 2MYRON SWISTUN 3JAN CORCORAN 4DAVID TYCHO 5FREYA KAZEMI 6

R E A L I S T I C PA I N T I N GRICK GALLANT 7JAMIE MACLEAN 8WENDY CARMICHAEL BAULD 9BRANDY SATURLEY 10SHIRLEY KINNEBERG 11DEBORAH CZERNECKY 12JANE HARINGTON 13ROBERTA MURRAY 14STEPHEN DOBSON 15TERRILL WELCH 16

S C U L P T U R EMAJED ABIES 17JAMES KORPAN 18BLAKE WARD 19

P R I N T M A K I N GNIK SEMENOFF 20

A B S T R A C T D I G I TA LGERARD HUARD 21

D R A W I N GPNINA GRANIRER 22LAWRIE DIGNAN 23

G L A S SODED AND PAMELA RAVEK 24THOMAS SMYLIE 25

ABSTRACT PAINTING

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L ISA LEVASSEURABSTRACT PAINTINGS

Lisa is admired for her incredible range ofwork in different mediums and raw naturaltalent. Known as the creator of Palette Art, aculmination of unique abstract forms in bothpainting & sculpture. She has been featuredin Modern Masters Art Books as one of thebest emerging & established artists creatingtoday. Working from her Rocky mountain artstudio, Lisa is inspired by the ever-changinglight on the landscape and the subjects shepaints. It is the perfect creative setting, asshe develops her impasto abstract workwith multiple layers of subtle beauty.Please feel free to contact Artists inCanada about Lisa Levasseur’s work

In The DarkMixed Media, acrylic on canvas

Clown FishMixed Media, acrylicon canvas

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KATHLEEN SLAVINABSTRACTION IN LANDSCAPE

New vision abstracted landscape paintingsby Kathleen Slavin heighten our sense ofthe Boreal forest. The effect of light throughbranches, of sky and water all harken backto early responses to the rugged Canadiannorth by Canada’s early painters. As daringtoday as it was for those early painters, sheforges new pathways for us to understand asubject so often left incomplete. Therimmed hard edges of shapes and luminouscolour of her pallet create a distinctiveclarity and insight to traditional landscape.Contact Artists in Canada about KathleenSlavin’s work. Commissions considered.

On High Groundacrylic on canvas 24in x 24in

Emma ShamelessA/C, 48inx36in


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MYRON SWISTUNBOLD FIELD PAINTINGS

The paintings of Myron Swistun evoke apersonal response to his creative processand it's interpretation. “I understand the‘my’ making of art is a process that isguided by personal insight and the work ofothers who have had an impact on mylearning and upbringing. I am grateful forthe sacrifices others have made, so that Ihave the freedom to develop and createoriginal and meaningful art. Artists such asPaul Klee, Joan Miro, Richard Diebenkornand Botticelli have paved the way”.Contact Artists in Canada aboutMyron Swistun’s work.

ABSTRACT PAINTING

Green series 201218 x 16” acrylic on canvas

#4-201418 X 16” acrylic on canvas

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JAN CORCORANABSTRACT IMPRESSIONSThe work of Jan Corcoran is a spatialresponse using shape and colour. She is anintuitive, non-objective painter not workingfrom preconceived ideas, but she attemptsto engage the senses and create a dialogue,an illusion through luscious, juicy colour andsensuous shapes that express emotionsand will spark a unique interpretation andconnection with the canvas. The magic. Thelight catching the layers, the unseen madevisible within the imagination of the viewerdistinguishes her unique works.Contact Artists in Canada aboutJan Corcoran’s work.Commissions considered.

Secrets withinacrylic, multi mediaon canvas

Chasing satellitesacrylic glazes on raw canvas


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DAVID TYCHOURBAN ABSTRACTS

David Tycho’s Urban Abstracts emit thehigh energy and evoke a structured chaosof the big city. His response is very physicalas he applies pallet knife and paint tocanvas. The hard edge manner of hismethod defines the streets and structureswith dramatic shimmers of light and coloursvibrate and dance as new surfaces arecreated. Tycho’s work comes in a variety ofsizes, but even the modest sized canvas willmake your heart race.Contact Artists in Canada aboutDavid Tycho’s work.Commissions considered.

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Urban Rhapsody #1230x40in, A/C

Urban Rhapsody #1030x40in, A/C

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FREYA KAZEMIMIXED MEDIA ABSTRACT

Freya Kazemi is an Iranian-Canadianabstract painter. Her journey in art beganwith pencil colors and pastels influenced byher childhood memories. She later evolvedinto more abstract work as her touchbecame more expressive. Ancient Persianart, Iranian elements and rare art miniatures,bold colors and Farsi poetry coming fromher native roots contributed to herinspiration resulting in extraordinarypaintings and art creations. Her workreflects her inner sole. Incredible artistic useof her creative hands allows her to transferher flow of energy into her work.Contact Artists in Canada aboutFreya Kazemi’s work.Commissions considered.

Untitled abstractMixed media

Childhood cottage 124x36-Mixed media


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RICK GALLANTPAINTER – REALISM

Rick Gallant’s passion for art comes from aninnate desire to capture the boundlessbeauty of nature that surrounds us. “Withthe effects of global warming and naturaldisasters, my planet is rapidly changing. Forthis reason, I seek to capture breathtakingimages from every corner of the globe.Every region has its own unique plant life,climate and geographical landscapes thatcontinue to inspire me”. Rick Gallant's styleis realism. He paints using acrylics andcreates depth in his scenes by layeringwhich creates vibrancy and dimension tohis work.Contact Artists in Canada aboutRick Gallant’s work.Commissions considered.

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One-Lane Bridge18 x 24 Acrylic on beech wood panel

Mt. Jimmy Simpson18 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas

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JAMIE MACLEANLANDSCAPE PAINTER

Jamie is an emerging, prolific artist workingprimarily in oils. His paintings are moreemotional, energetic and enthusiastic thantechnical and his great ability to transportthe viewer to a time and place of fondremembrance. Large format oil paintings arehis forte, but recently he has startedproducing “slices” of Canadiana onaluminum using the reflective properties ofthat medium to enhance the image. Thealuminum changes tints as differenttemperature lights are reflected adding avariable and changeable feature andinterest.Contact Artists in Canada aboutJamie Maclean’s work.Commissions considered.

Blue Sky Day60inches x 48inches, oil on gallery depth canvas

Autumn Intensity48.0”h x 60.0”w originaloil on canvas


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WENDYCARMICHAELBAULDFIGURE / STILL LIFE PAINTER

The versatility and talent of WendyCarmichael Bauld can leave many of us inwonder. Initially she is an accomplishedfigurative painter and portrait artist. She hastraveled around the world exhibiting, beinginspired by what she has seen. She seesherself as an experimental artist too, butultimately she gravitates back to herroots...that being figurative. Herrecognizable style of painting sets her aparton the international stage, as she adjusts tofound ideas, thoughts and changingconcepts forcing her to step outside of her‘comfort’ zone. As an experienced artist thebigger picture is always at hand and themany patrons who own her work treasureher art dearly.Contact Artists in Canada aboutWendy Carmichael Bauld’s work.Commissions considered.

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Field of Irisacrylic on canvas

John boy24x30 acrylic on canvas

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BRANDY SATURLEYPAINTING CANADA’S PASSION

Brandy Saturley is a prolific painter,guerrilla-style photographer and multipleaward-winning Canadian artist. In 2010Saturley was awarded a finalist position atthe SCOPE Miami Art Fair, Juried byElisabeth Sussman, Senior Curator, TheWhitney Museum of American Art, New Yorkand Jarrett Gregory, Curator ofContemporary Art, The New Museum, NewYork. In Summer 2012 her painting ‘Goalie’sMask; red, white & Dryden’ joined thecollection in the hockey gallery at theCanada ‘s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary.She has also been commissioned byCanadian Tire and Canada’s Sports Hall ofFame to paint portraits of Iconic Canadianathletes.Contact Artists in Canada aboutBrandy Saturley’s work.

‘Poppies for Louise’acrylic on canvas, 2012, part of#ICONICCANUCK body of work

‘On Guard’acrylic on canvas, 2013, Colart Collection,Mount Royal, Quebec


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SHIRLEYKINNEBERGREALISTIC LANDSCAPES

Shirley Kinneberg grew up on a farm in thePrairies near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.Wide open spaces, big skies and bountifulcrops along with cattle pastures, was herway of life. These impressionable influencesof her early years have become part of hersignature realistic style. Her landscapestake you to the prairies with a clearlydefined vision. No blurred edges orundefined lines and scrub brushing; herwork goes straight to the moment.Contact Artists in Canada aboutShirley Kinneberg’s work.Commissions considered.

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Fall Path22x30in acrylic on canvas

The North Saskatchewan River22x30in acrylic on canvas

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DEBORAHCZERNECKY

LANDSCAPE PAINTERThis artist has a life long passion forpainting and nature, using the Canadianlandscape as her ‘big back yard’ and aconstant source of spiritual inspiration.Deborah is a plein air painter and she canbe seen on location as she travels andpaints from coast to coast. Due to thediversity of the Canadian landscape sheemploys elements of abstraction andtraditional realism in her work. The spiritualaspects of her work convey the simplicityand understated power of a landscape. Itcommands our respect for nature and theenvironment.Contact Artists in Canada aboutDeborah Czernecky’s work.Commissions considered.

Autumn Shorelineen plein air, oil 16x20

Fields of Colouren plein air, oil 16x20


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JANE HARINGTONIMPRESSIONISTIC FLORALLANDSCAPES

Jane is a landscape painter who isinfluenced by international settings fromSouth Africa, Europe and her home on theCanadian Prairies. There is an intricateinterplay between her still life floralarrangements and the wild grasses, flowersand textures of the much larger prairie.Harington’s work places you in the untamedand natural landscape; then untangles hersense of place through an unstructuredexploration of lush, rich florals that fill thecanvas with their beauty and vitality andsense of discovery.Contact Artists in Canada aboutJane Harington’s work.Commissions considered.

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Conversation seriesIn the Quiet of the Night,

48x60, Oil/canvas

Conversation SeriesThe Chattering Classes, 48x60,Oil/canvas

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ROBERTA MURRAYPAINTER

Roberta Murray is a multi-discipline artistworking in painting, drawing, andphotography. She is a full member of theAlberta Society of Artists and juried memberof the Federation Of Canadian Artists, andthe Oil Painters of America.“Painting, drawing, and photography are ameans for me to create my own world; aworld that takes me on a journey to placesreal and imagined – destination unknown. Idon’t strive to create realistic depictions ofthe people or scenes. My aim is to create anemotional response in the viewer that goesbeyond what is readily understood”.Contact Artists in Canada aboutRoberta Murray’s work.Commissions considered.

Chicken Dancer

Grasslands Teepeeoil on canvas


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STEPHEN DOBSONURBAN LANDSCAPES & SEASCAPES

Stephen Dobson is a very prolific artist whodeveloped a signature style early in hiscareer. His realistic landscapes, seascapesand cityscapes are sought after for theirthought provoking yet understated detail.He captures the essence of daily life in thecity or on the water in rich oils on canvasand panel. Stephen works primarily with Oilpaints, and strives to present light andcolour using brush, pallet knife andoccasionally his fingers while painting. Hissensitive and intuitive treatment of hissubjects are immediately recognized andresponded to as people go about their dailyroutines.Contact Artists in Canada aboutStephen Dobson’s work.

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Hotel Georgia24 x 18 - Oil

Capilano River36 x 48 - Oil

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TERRILL WELCHLANDSCAPE PAINTER

Terrill Welch’s oil paintings frequentlyshowcase the beautiful, mysterious andrugged southwest coast of around herhome on Mayne Island in British Columbia,Canada.Born in the village of Vanderhoof in north-central British Columbia Terrill has takenseveral college-level courses in drawing andpainting. Her training has preceded more inthe European style of mentoring andtutoring. Though locally appreciated, TerrillWelch is internationally recognized. Herpaintings have sold to art collectorsthroughout Canada and the United Statesas well as in Australia, England, Norway andSwitzerland.Contact Artists in Canada aboutTerrill Welch’s work.Commissions considered.

Storm Watching30 x 40 inch oil on canvas

Evening Thunderclouds over theStrait of Georgia20 x 20 inch oil on canvas


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MAJED ABIESDRAWING AND SCULPTURE PORTRAITS

Majed Abies is a Saint John (NewBrunswick- Canada) artist, where hemaintains his art studio. He has over twentyyears of professional experience as a visualartist, including eight years of teaching art in(Ottawa-Ontario-Canada) at the OttawaBoard of Education and the Orleans VisualArt Center where he offered courses inpainting, drawing, sculpture and pottery. Inportrait drawing, Majed specializes in pasteland charcoal and his work brings to life theexpressive quality of his subject. Majednever ceases to get a thrill from capturingthe expression, characteristic and spirit ofthe sitter.Contact Artists in Canada to purchase orcommission a portrait by Majed Abies.

SCULPTURE

PortraitCharcoal pencil on paper

Red EarthenTerracotta Clay Bust

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JAMES KORPANSCULPTOR

James Korpan is a sculptor working in bothcast bronze and welded steel. Most of themetal is found iron that lends itself to theorganic look and feel of the natural rustpatinas that enhance his works. Objects likebirds of prey or fish are gracing the mantelsin homes as well as many gardens andopen spaces around the world.James Korpan is a sculptor with aninternational reputation. His work is found inpublic and private collections throughoutNorth America, in Mexico, and in Chile.Contact Artists in Canada aboutJames Korpan’s work.Commissions considered.

Laker #2Welded Steel

Reeling RaptorWelded Steel


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BLAKE WARDSCULPTOR IN BRONZE AND MARBLE

Blake has merged the essence of classicalsculpture with the abstract where he aimsfor provocative figures that inciteintrospection, stimulating the expansion ofour consciousness. Permeating throughouthis body of work is the continuing search forhumanity, activism, and our expandingawareness. Together, all of these ideasconstitute what Blake calls intentional art,art with a purpose that leads towardcollective action. This is what his dreamsare made of; to inspire the courage tocreate a new vision of our world andinfluence the way that it is shaped.Contact Artists in Canada aboutBlake Ward’s work.

SCULPTURE

Angel Afriel From Angels andUshabtis, Angel of Youth

Bronze

Ushabti MafdetBronze

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NIK SEMENOFFMASTER PRINTMAKER

Nik Semenoff is not only a fine printmaker,but he has reinvented the art of fine artprintmaking using the waterless lithographyprocess. His original lithographic prints arerich abstract images built of multi-layers ofhand pulled colour - one image preciselyregistered overlaying another, building upcolour fields, some with precious metal inkinlays. Semenoff’s prints are very loweditions usually about 10. All proofs are onarchival paper. As a published printmakerhe has received a Doctor of Letters from theUniversity of Saskatchewan for his manycontributions to the fine art printmakingindustry.Contact Artists in Canada aboutNik Semenoff’s work.

PRINTMAKING

Official Map18x24 Waterless lithographicPrint, series of 10

Medals18x24 Waterless Lithographic Print,series of 10


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GERARD HUARDDIGITAL PHOTO ART

In 2002 Quebec artist Gerard Huardpurchased a digital camera andexperienced what all photographersencountered, OVEREXPOSURE. As anartist, he now uses overexposure to hisadvantage. It took him 20 years of researchand development, but now he paintsabstracts with light. Typical “LIGHTPAINTING” uses a fixed lens and you movea flashlight around at night. My version doesthe opposite. Light sources are fixed and Idance the light on the optical sensor bymoving the camera with the help of mycomputer. I work the color curves thencreate archival giclées on canvas.Contact Artists in Canada aboutGerard Huard’s work.Custom orders accepted.

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GH-57giclé print

varying sizes

GH-0giclée print, varying sizes

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PNINA GRANIRERFIGURATIVE

Pnina Granirer is a prolific mixed mediaartist who has worked with the relationshipsof the figure through the primal beginningsof dance and understanding male andfemale relationships. Her work is part of thepermanent collections of the Glenbow ArtGallery, Calgary Alberta, the Art Gallery ofHamilton, Ontario and the Richmond ArtGallery, BC. Granirer has an ability toconnect herself with her subject matter andbecome a conduit of that energy for herown personal interpretation. Since 2003Granirer has shown extensively inInternational Group exhibitions in Europe,South America and Israel.Contact Artists in Canada aboutPnina Granirer’s work

DRAWING

‘Adieu le Paradis, Adieu‘2010, mixed media on canvas, 36x48 in

A Love Story2004, mixed media oncanvas, 4x5 ft.


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LAWRIE DIGNANPEN AND INK DRAWING

Lawrie Dignan uses a stylized and amethodical way of image development tobuild up his surfaces. Layers of pigment arewashed down on fine paper, then usingtechnical pens and permanent acrylic baseddrawing inks his elaborate scenes of natureand natural motifs develop into intricatelydesigned fine original works. These worksare all hand produced and this labourintensive process requires years ofexperience not only in his drawing skill. Ifyou are considering purchasing somethingdifferent consider an ink wash drawing or afine art print for your business or livingspace.Contact Artists in Canada aboutLawrie Dignan’s work.Commissions considered.

DRAWING

In Dreams21” x 16” pen and ink on

paper 2008

Late AfternoonPen and Ink

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ODED AND PAMELARAVEKARCHITECTURAL GLASS ARTISTS

Majestic and mysterious, the ocean is aprimal influence incorporating the organiccurving planes of a wave, and the colours ofthe ocean in their work, has been a naturalevolution. “Glass excites our senses. Welove to employ textural or iridescent glassusing simple elements and lines, to createhand-pulled glass and wire-melt glass”.They consult on design and create customglass art commissions that range from doorpulls, tile surrounds, vessel sinks, furniture,wall art, windows and doors, to largearchitectural glass art sculptureinstallations.Contact Artists in Canada aboutcommissioning Oded and Pamela Ravek.

GLASS

JOYGlass Art Sculpture Iridescent, Transparent Cast Glass,Kiln-fired, Cold Worked, Stainless Steel

CHAMPS ÉLYSÉESGlass Art Sculpture. Iridescent, Transparent Glass,

Hand-Pulled Glass, Kiln-fired


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THOMAS SMYLIEARCHITECTURAL GLASS ARTIST

Thomas has been an architectural glassartist for 33 years. He has designed andinstalled more than a thousand private,residential art glass commissions. Hispieces are often exuberant expressionsfeaturing abrasive-carving, fusing,laminating and pattern glass whilereferencing and incorporating traditionaltechniques such as hand-polished glass.Thomas often refers to his work as"practical art" because his glassinstallations transform their settings withcolour, textural contrasts and control of lightand privacy.Contact Artists in Canada aboutcommissioning Thomas Smylie’s work.

GLASS

Three-panelleaded art glass entry featuring fused,bevelled and architectural glass

Leaded Art Glass Landing Windowfeaturing fused and faceted and cast jewels

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