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- ADRIAN-CLARK, Carol
9338 - 69A Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T3
780-532-0846
acdesign@telus.netRealistic renderings of florals, landscapes and still life, in coloured pencil and oil painting.
Click to EnlargeCarol’s artwork takes it inspiration from the beauty that the Lord has provided to us in nature. Whether it is in the details of a flower, to the vast expanse of cloud formations, all are of interest as she creates realistic works in either oil or colored pencil. She studied art at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, and has made her home in Grande Prairie since 1977. Her artwork is in many private collections, as well as the collections of the Prairie Art Gallery and the Alberta Art Foundation. - ARBERRY, Dan
780 814 4087
darberry@hotmail.com
www.danarberry.ca - ASHTON, Ed
#37, 8910 - 122 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1P8
780-532-6803
eashton@telusplanet.net
www.edashton.comOriginal artwork in watercolour. Alberta grain elevators, rustic scenes, barns.
Click to EnlargeI joined Artists North in 1992; and soon began to develop an interest in the old grain elevators. I took snapshots of almost everyone in Alberta, so I can paint most of the original sites. I also do anything rustic like barns, fences, sheds, etc. all in watercolours. You can check some of my work at edashton.com
- ADRIAN-CLARK, Carol
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- BERG, Grant
780-568-4400
grantberg@xplornet.com
www.grantberg.blogspot.comStone sculpture.
- BIBI POTTERY, (Bibi Clement)
P.O. Box 144
Hythe, AB T0H 2C0
780-356-2424
bibipot@telusplanet.net
www.bibipottery.comStudio Potter/Sculptor specializing in wood fire and raku techniques. Director of BICWA Society, International Residency Program
Click to EnlargeI am forever intrigued by the nebulous natural world, by its echoes of redemption: The magpies that survive our harsh winters; the sapling that grows on the edge of a stump. Mud that can be washed away becomes a vessel that can last for centuries. Fire that can be incredibly destructive is also an essential tool in my artistic process. Creating my art using different wood fired kilns allows me to bridge the gap between esthetic but also functional pieces and beautiful but nonfunctional work I believe profoundly in recognizing and utilizing loveliness in all of our daily tasks. Our kilns remind me of inukshuks, quiet symbols of homecoming, guidance an inspiration, with which I have long been fascinated. To me, inushuks have come to symbolize fortitude, and the strength to achieve visions despite the crises life tosses our way. - BROWN, Judy
Box 825
Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0
780-864-3608
judybrown@robbtech.comMy paintings reflect the peacefulness and serenity of our landscape.
Click to EnlargeJudy Brown
- BERG, Grant
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- CORISTINE, Eileen
P.O. Box 614
Fairview, AB
780-494-3410
ecoristine@hotmail.comI love combining art materials with found materials to create new collages and sculptures.
Click to EnlargeEileen began as a writer of poetry, fiction and journalism. The photography required in newspaper reporting led her into the visual arts, starting with drawing. For the last 20 years she has been painting in watercolours, making paper by hand, building collage and sculpting with clay. Employed for five years by Fairview Fine Arts Centre as their curator, Eileen began her journey of meeting, collaborating and showing with other artists. She is currently a member of Fairview Fine Arts Society, Art of the Peace and Night of Artists. - COWAN, Corinne
RR3, Site 2, Box 6
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3
780-532-6643
780-518-0991
corann@gpnet.caWatercolour paintings of varied subject matter with emphasis on representing simplicity and beauty.
Click to EnlargeCorinne Cowan has been a resident of the Grande Prairie area for 40 years. In 1966 she graduated from Beaverlodge high school & furthered her education in Edmonton, Montreal and GPRC, receiving diplomas in business administration, electrolysis and a BA Psychology. It was her daughter’s interest and education in Fine Arts that prompted Corinne to pursue painting in retirement. She works in watercolors striving to represent the simplicity and beauty of the chosen subject matter. She has been a member of the GPGA since 2002. - CRAIPLEY, Sheila
Box 569
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-568-3754Landscape, acrylic and oils in local landscapes and historic sites.
Click to EnlargeSheila is a lifetime Peace Contry resident, painting in oils and acrylics for the past 30 years. She enjoys plein air painting, working in landscape, rural settings and historical sites. Sheila has participated in several group showings and two traveling exhibitions and is included in collections of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, hospitals, corporate and personal throughout Canada. “Our Peace Country’s ever-changing landscape, big skies and seasons offer an endless amount of inspiration.”
- CORISTINE, Eileen
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- DEMUTH, Vivian
Box 21309
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
780-518-6483
www.poetspath.com/exhibits/viviandemuth
vivdemuth@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/viviandemuthVivian is an interdisciplinary artist with a BFA from the Emily Carr Institute.
- DEMUYNCK, Inez
11121 - 16 St
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4A1
250-782-6363
inez@pris.caTeacher/Artist specializing in creative watercolour and handbuilt crayworks.
- DICKSON, Yvonne
10015 - 89 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Y9
780-532-1629Watercolours with a Peace Country theme.
Click to EnlargeYvonne was born and raised in the Peace River Country. She is one of the founding members of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists, and has shown in many of their group shows. Yvonne has work in varied private and family collections. For the past number of years, Yvonne has used watercolours to document her environment and that which is important and dear to her. - DITCH, Valerie
Box 882
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3Y1
780-538-9238
serendipitygirl9@yahoo.caPrimarily working in watercolour with attention to light and detail. Originals, giclée prints and cards.
Click to EnlargeValerie is passionate about the Peace Country! She is grateful that she was born in this Great Land and appreciates the endless painting opportunities it offers. Her intent is to "Walk in Beauty" and allow her surroundings to inform her. She interprets varied subjects of the Peace and beyond that capture her attention. Watercolour is her favorite medium,although she enjoys exploring others. Valerie is a longtime member of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists and the Peace Watercolour Society.
- DEMUTH, Vivian
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- ENFIELD, Janet
780-766-2795
janet@jenfield.ca
www.jenfield.caCommission work of many subjects including portraits in oil or acrylic.
Click to EnlargeAs an artist I find inspiration in everything around me. Over the years I have concentrated on many different subjects. I started off with scenery then wildlife and flowers. I painted many pet portraits and still do many commissions. Currently I am in love with the human face. My up and coming show is “Wisdom of the Ages” with my models being 80 years or older. I always tell stories with my paintings and for now I am telling theirs. I still do a variety of subjects depending on the inspiration.
- ENFIELD, Janet
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- FARRELL, Jody
8508 - 100 A St
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3C3
780-538-1499
jody.farrell@gmail.comUrban cityscapes, still life and landscapes - oil and acrylics.
- FREEMARK, Cori
mosquitocreek5@yahoo.ca
- FARRELL, Jody
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- GOURLAY, Marilyn
780-539-3992
mgourlay@telus.netMixed media, life drawings. "Instructing yoga keeps my body strong, while my mixed media creations keep my soul connected. My imagery can be completely abstract to the human form."
- GREENTREE, Barb
Box 41
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A1
780-532-6658
barbgreentree@telus.netArtworks emphasizing the Wild Kakwa and Peace Country in acrylics and watercolour.
- GUEST, Robert
Box 1784
Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
780-532-8111 for informationPainter in the Symbolist Landscape tradition preferring wilderness and nocturnal subject matter.
- GOURLAY, Marilyn
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- HAAKSTAD, Carmen
Grande Prairie, AB
780-539-4483
carmen@carmenhaakstad.comFor more info google Carmen Haakstad. Currently using the following mediums, oil paint and stain on board.
- HART, Louanne
9301-47th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2G6
780-532-6457
louannehart@telus.netWatercolourist of all subjects choosing vivid colours. Will consider commissions.
Click to EnlargeLouanne Hart, native of Grande Prairie, is an active member of the GP Guild of Artists and the Peace Watercolor Society. The inspiration that is drawn from these groups, from many workshops and from her travels is reflected in her watercolors. A strong emphasis on light and vivid use of colors mark her work. - HAYES, Whitney Lee
9422-80 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5J4
780-532-6866Landscapes and high design abstracts in a variety of mediums. The only limitation is my imagination.
Click to EnlargeWhitney Lee Hayes - HENDERSON, Linda
dougch@telusplanet.net - HENN, Marjorie, K
Box 262
Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2165
ghgdhenn@gmail.comInspired by colour, light and contrast, her landscape, architectural and floral subjects reflect professionalism and proficiency. Her main mediums are Watercolour and Oils. She is equally at home doing Pen & Ink / Pencil Drawings. Educated at the Alberta College Of art, 10 years experience as an Instructor and a career as a commercial Artist comprise her background.
In 1993, she returned to Beaverlodge to pursue Fine Art. She has taught classes & workshops in Watercolor & Drawing locally & regionally. As a member of the Peace Watercolor Society, Beaverlodge Art Society, the Prairie Art Gallery & the Art of the Peace Society, she is actively involved in all levels of art in the region. Her love of the countryside & quiet peaceful places leads her to paint & draw subjects & locations that appeal to her passion for detail, mood, design and composition. Her main medium is watercolor but she is also proficient in oils, pen & ink & pencil. Workshops with Jack Reid, Robert Sinclair, Jean Pederson, Larry Cromwell & Brent Laycock have added to her knowledge of painting. Her work is available through the Beaverlodge Cultural Centre and at Unique Gallery & Picture Perfect Gallery in Grande Prairie. She is married to George Henn and maintains at Studio at her residence in Beaverlodge.
- HOLLER, Colleen
Box 363
Wembley, AB T0H 3S0
780-766-2567
choller@gprc.ab.caA variety of watercolour subjects with a view to contrast, light, colour and form.
- HOTTE, Vicki
Box 277
Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
780-354-3712
svhotte@telusplanet.net
www.vickihotte.comUnique rural art from the Peace Region. Available at the Beaverlodge Cultural Centre.
A visual artist working out of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Vicki uses acrylic paint, various drawing media and found materials to create 2 & 3D images that resonate with her connection to the land. An outdoor lifestyle and sensitivity to nature provide inspiration, as does a keen interest in the process of creativity.
- HAAKSTAD, Carmen
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- JORDI, Miriam
mjjordi@gmail.com
- JORDI, Miriam
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- KAUT, Donna BSc, FCA
Box 675
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A8
780-532-6468
www.pictureperfectfineart.com"I focus on oil paintings of wild flowers and berries of Alberta."
Click to EnlargeI am presently concentrating my artistic efforts on realistic oil paintings of wild flowers and berries of northern Alberta. - KELLY, Jane
jane.kelly82@gmail.com - KLUKAS, Carrie
10818-95 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1Z5
780-532-0102
carrieklukas@yahoo.ca
www.carrieklukas.comDramatic abstracts in acrylic which display luminescent richness of colour and texture.
Click to EnlargeIllusionary depths and textures are created using both additive and subtractive methods. Sanding the surface reveals the beauty within thus creating a metaphor for removing obstacles. Tonal contrasts suggest divine darkness is as much a part of the journey as divine light. - KLUKAS, Carrie
780-532-0102
carrieklukas@yahoo.ca
www.carrieklukas.comsame as before - do not publish ph#
- KAUT, Donna BSc, FCA
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- LANDRY, Rosemary
rdlandry@awink.com - LE CORRE, Lynn
9537-61 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2C6
780-538-4046
lynn@prairiegallery.comPainting in miniature simplifies the landscape to colour and painterly forms.
Click to EnlargeI work in a variety of media and subject matter, with drawing and painting being my primary focus. I seek inspiration from the landscape, the figure and organic forms. I have been involved with the Prairie Figure Drawing club for seven years and enjoy the challenge and beauty of drawing the human form. When painting ‘en plein air’, a small format allows me to quickly capture the fleeting light and striking colours of the land. It is the immediacy of painting the land or drawing the figure in the moment that inspires me and challenges me. - LEONARD, Kimberly
cimmle@hotmail.com - LISSOWAY, Louise
9329 - 47 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2G6
780-538-0616
mlissowa@telus.netWorks done in acrylic, oils or watercolour. Any subject from landscapes and flowers to portraits.
Click to EnlargeLouise was born in Quebec and moved to Alberta in 1948. Louise has always been very interested in drawing and visual arts. Many of her paintings were commissioned by private collectors. One of her achievements was to design the City of Grande Prairie flag. Her works include oils, acrylics, pastels, and watercolors. - LOZERON, Emily
RR 1 Site 2, Box 11
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-567-3114
glozeron@hotmail.comI create realistic nature and wildlife scenes in acrylic.
Click to EnlargeEmily is a Grande Prairie wildlife artist who strives to make an accurate depiction of the subject while still maintaining an artistic quality to the painting, and her goal is to show the character of whatever she is painting.
- LANDRY, Rosemary
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- MCGUINTY, Kristine
12813 - 92 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1X1
780-624-2605
mc_guinty@hotmail.com
www.nightofartists.comContemporary photographic images, polaroid emulsion transfers, acrylic paintings and drawings.
Click to EnlargeKristine McGuinty - MOTTISHAW, Mary
1712 - 92 Ave
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1C5
250-782-3776
art@marymottishaw.com
www.marymottishaw.comExplores ideas and techniques in works with layers of meaning.
Click to EnlargeMary is a 30 year resident of Dawson Creek, BC. She received her Visual Arts Certificate from Northern Lights College in 2006 after fulfilling a long time desire to practice art. She works in printmaking, collage, and painting…constantly searching for ways to put ideas together. - MULLIGAN, Helena
rhmull@telus.net
- MCGUINTY, Kristine
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- PALMER, Valerie
Box 6512
Peace River, AB T8S 1S3
780-624-8589
donval@wispernet.ca'Spores n' More' Mushroom spore prints: images created from natural spores of fungi.
- PARSLOW, Mary
RR 1 Site 13 Comp 14
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4E7
250-782-1783
mparslow@peaceregiononline.comMy art is a response to the essence of a theme in an "Expressionist" style using distortion and strong colour. I paint in oils and do printmaking: collagraph, linocut and etching.
Click to EnlargeMary Parslow - PETERS, Rika & Klaus
10514-103 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1C7
780-814-7430
wilkomen@telus.net
www.meanderworksofart.comDigital imaging of photographic panoramas, wide format printing and oil paintings.
- PALMER, Valerie
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- REILLY, Sean
R.R. 2
Wembley, AB T0H 3S0
780-766-3557
sreilly@telus.netWood sculpture.
- ROBERTS, Judi
250-262-1445
secret@telus.net
judiroberts.artspan.comWildlife artist. Pastels, oils and airbrushing.
Click to EnlargeJudi was born and raised in northern British Columbia, Canada. Having invested over 25 years into developing her skill, Oils, Pastels and Airbrushing have become the chosen medium. Judi has shown a preference, as well as a keen talent, in creating beautiful Wildlife paintings. Recently, Judi has acquired a fondness for automotive airbrushing, and her work can be seen on motorcycles, automobiles, and goalie masks, as well as various other subjects.
- REILLY, Sean
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- SANDBOE, Suzanne ASA, PWS
Box 28, Site 9, RR1
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-568-4124
esandboe@coool.ca
www.suzannesandboe.comLandscapes, portraits and scenes from everyday life. Original work and comissions in a variety of mediums.
- SCHNEIDER, Sabine
Box 3063
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-568-2754
skyandocean@hotmail.comInterdisciplinary community artist nurturing creativity and the human experience as a whole.
- SCHULER, Toni
tonsilschuler@hotmail.com - SHILKA, Marian Jacoba
Grande Prairie, AB
mshilka@telusplanet.net"Intuitive painting," capturing the essence of brief, unforgettable moments in time. Private lessons using watercolour and acrylic.
- SMITH, Len
9110 - 100 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2K5
780-539-4608
lensmith@telus.netRelief wood carving, 3D carving, intarsia, woodburning. Custom artwork and instruction. On display at G.P. Farmer's Market.
- ST. ANDRE, Vivian
9614 - 79 Ave
Peace River, AB T8S 1E7
iriverdr@telus.netAcrylic, watercolor, pastels and mixed media sculpture in abstract and traditional forms.
- STEFANSSON, Wendy
10509 - 81 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1M7
780-324-8522
wendystefansson@gmail.comWorking conceptually, employing photography, acrylic paints and sculptural techniques.
- STOKES, Jim
10417-110 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1S8
780-532-2573Quality, original paintings, drawings and prints. Contemporary representational work.
- SUTER, Evelyn
P.O. Box 1416
Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
780-827-5175
evmakimage39@hotmail.comIn printmaking, there is a real challenge and joy in being part of the ongoing, if not surprising, evolution the method excites.
- SWANSTON, Nan
RR 3, Site 1, Box 6
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3
780-532-6745
nan@imagedesignpros.comWatercolours of landscapes, florals, people and close-ups of nature and glimpses of time.
Click to EnlargeNan Swanston is a self-taught artist, born and raised in Grande Prairie. Nan paints mainly in watercolour but enjoys the challenges of batik, pastel and drawing. She is a member of Grande Prairie Guild of Artists and exhibits with the group. She is also a graphic artist and partner in Image Design. “I am inspired to paint buildings, people and close-up views of nature. The way that light makes objects glow against their contrasting shadows are an ongoing challenge to capture in my paintings.” - SYROTA, Dale
7601-102 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 1Y7
780-539-4046
hsyrota@persona.caTraditional transparent watercolour painting rendered in a true and unique style.
Click to EnlargeDale Syrota, a longtime resident of Grande Prairie, first studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan and then in England. In 1983 she joined the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists which gave her the opportunity to participate in many workshops from regional artists. In 1995 she was invited to become a member of the Peace Watercolour Society. In 2005 she was elected as a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. She now paints exclusively in watercolour and has work in many private and public collections as well as the AFA and the CSPWC diploma collection. "I like to paint with watercolour because of the spontaneous effects of the medium. I strive to capture that magic throughout my study of the landscape of western Canada."
- SANDBOE, Suzanne ASA, PWS
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- TAYLOR, Marjorie
9506-77th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4T3
780-532-0355
mataylor@telusplanet.netAcrylic on canvas/mixed media, abstract paintings, clay sculpture.
- TREPANIER, Nicole
nicole.trepanier@surepoint.ca - TROUDT, Sandy
sdtroudt@gmail.com - TRYDAL, David
dtrydal@telus.net
- TAYLOR, Marjorie
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- WOURMS, Dan
8805 - 90 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1V5
780-518-6790
d.wourms@telus.netAbstract and realism works in acrylics, oils and watercolours. Custom requests available.
- WOURMS, Dan
