2011 Artists' Profiles
Having a Snow Ball, Brent Anderson
Brent was born and raised in Scarborough and has been a graphic designer at The Printing House Limited™ for the past six years. "Having a Snow Ball" was created by scanning in an initial, hand drawn, concept sketch. The scan was then brought into Photoshop and digitally painted. The piece is meant to reflect the joy of play on a snowy winter day.
The Neighbour's Place, Happy Barlow
I have been painting for my own enjoyment for the last ten years. While working at the Leighton Art Centre, I have participated in 6 of their 9 Juried Members Shows, and have also been co-organizer of a show called "Never A Dull Canvas" for the last 4 years. I continue to enjoy living and painting in the foothills of Alberta.
The First Snowballs of Winter, Anthony J. Batten, C.S.P.W.C., S.F.C.A., S.C.A.
Anthony J. Batten is well known for his urban images. Anthony, the 1996 recipient of the A.J. Casson Award, has work represented in many corporate, public and private collections including the Royal Collection Windsor Castle, The Government of Ontario Art Collection, Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador, and H.R.H The Prince of Wales, Highgrove.
www.anthonyjbatten.com
Harmony, Connie Christensen
Connie Christensen, from Calgary, uses art to represent the resilience of the human spirit. Her work can most often be recognized by the use of colour and design in a conscious effort to open up to the joy and positive energy of life. Simplicity is often key in creating a perception of freshness. She takes inspiration from Van Gogh's observation: "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
She simply wants to contribute something positive.
www.paintingsbyconnie.blogspot.com
Reflect, Gus Douboulidis
Gus was introduced to Computer Graphics at Seneca College in the mid 90's.
Out of College he started working in the Interactive Gaming Industry. Moving
forward he found work in a small web company that became very successful.
Currently he finds himself in the Printing Industry with Elephoto.ca making
Custom Photo Books. Not only does he enjoy producing CG artwork, he enjoys
teaching the technical aspects of it.
Starlight, Starbright, Kathleen Haunts
Toronto born, with a love of watercolour dating back to her youth when she designed and painted posters for church and school activities.
Taking art school workshops, summer courses with the Museum and OCA, she began to study seriously in the 70's with many renowned artists and participated in numerous shows.
A member of Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke Art Group, Central Ontario Art Association, Associate member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and President (1996 - 2008) of Humber Valley Art Club.
Her paintings have been used as fundraisers for various charitable and church organizations, as company achievement awards and as gifts to international speakers, and are found in private collections throughout the world.
Fallen Birch on a Hidden Path, Stephan Huminilowycz
Born and raised in the Niagara Region, Stephan draws inspiration from the people and places around him. A graduate of Sheridan College Arts program and the International Academy of Design for 3D Animation, this artist feels comfortable with any type of medium. By experimenting with artistic styles and various techniques, he has created installations that range from custom furniture to living walls.
"The ultimate in creativity, is the ability to utilize your imagination to its fullest potential".
Pond Essentials, Donna MacDonald
Donna lives in Calgary, Alberta with her husband and family. She paints using a wet into wet (alla prima) technique to tell a story and maybe spark a memory of perhaps a walk in the park or a day at the beach. Although representational her impressionistic style is meant to draw the viewer in as a participant rather than a spectator.
As an added bonus, painting has provided her relief from almost daily migraines which she has suffered for over thirty years. She believes she is doing what she was always meant to do and feels blessed to follow her dreams.
www.donnamacdonald.ca
Santa's Workshop, Neyah McNab
My name is Neyah McNab, I am 11 years old. I live in Barrie Ontario and attend Prince of Wales P.S., the oldest school in Ontario. I love to draw and play sports. My favourite sports are soccer, basketball and gymnastics. I also love to dress up and shop at the mall. Most people think I'm flexible, funny, creative and pretty.
 Winterlude, Sound of Moosic, Downhill at Moose Lodge, Laurentian Morning,
Winterlude, Wilf McOstrich CSPWC. TWS
Wilf McOstrich is a director of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour and a member of many national and international art associations, including the Toronto Watercolour Society.
His work appears in juried exhibitions, galleries and in many private collections. His landscapes capture the many moods of Ontario and he is renowned for his crisp winter scenes and vivid fall colours.
Wilf is also a noted cartoonist and a creator of whimsical scenes. His studio is in Toronto.
www.yessy.com/wilfmcostrich
Forest Forage, Trish Purcell
Trish was born in Cork, Ireland, and now lives in Calgary. With a background in Interior Design, her sense of style and colour becomes obvious in her bold approach to her art. She particularly enjoys working in oils.
Trish started painting as a hobby; since that time, over 15 years ago, her art has been purchased by private collectors, who have fallen in love with her wonderful combinations of colours and unique treatment of subjects. Primarily self-taught, Trish continues to explore and expand her expression through workshops and self study.
www.trishpurcellpaintings.blogspot.com
 Winter - Moraine Lake, Alberta,  Show Me the Ice,
Winter - Moraine Lake, Alberta, Valerie Russell
Valerie Russell was born and educated in England and now resides in Scarborough, Ontario. She has traveled to the Arctic for two consecutive years to personally experience the effect of climate change on the melting ice and the flora and fauna of the area, and has recently returned from an Art Tour of Italy where one of her paintings now resides in the Permanent Collection of Canadian Artists in Spoleto, Umbria.
Valerie has received many awards of merits from her peers including Order of Canada Artist, the late Doris McCarthy. Her work is held in many collections across Canada, the United States, Italy, South Africa, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
www.galleryvallery.com
A Heart Warming Christmas, Anna Salisbury-Vander Heide
This is a picture of what I think is Christmas and what Christmas hopefully looks like in most children's heads. "A heart warming Christmas with your beloved family, and a happy holiday."
Arctic Breeze, Rady Soltani
For me, design is like choosing what I'm going to wear for the day, only much more complicated and not really the same at all. I always loved playing computer games. In high school I started exploring the graphic side of computers and what I could create with them. Before I knew it I was in love with the Adobe programs and mostly used Photoshop to turn my friends into something unnatural (and I still do). I became very much interested in the Graphic Design program at Seneca@York University and that's what I ended up studying after high school as well as photography shortly after.
www.digitalrady.com
 Just Waves of Colour, Just Olde Fashioned Fun,
Waves of Colour, Madge "Granny1" Wilson
Folk Art has always been a part of Granny1's life. As a young girl, she crafted sandals from old horse harness, recycled vegetable crates into furniture and took leftover paint to decorate the old chicken coop that became her private play area. Supplementing the family income, early in her marriage, by painting a multitude of items including real estate signage, stage props and murals.
In 2007, Granny1 decided that after 40 years, it was time to pick up a paint brush again or in her case a sponge and a new ERA of her artistic career began. Her works can be found across Canada, USA and abroad in private and corporate collections.
www.grevpodegallery.com
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