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Highlight for Album: Laura Salisbury
Laura Salisbury
Artists and Laura Salisbury paints primarily in acrylic. Her painting foundation in watercolor continues to influence her style today, evident in washes of diluted paint and in the conscious effort to leave exposed some of the underpainting of canvas, to help it glow. Laura’s work has evolved but still shows the in-depth observation evident in her previous realistic work. Today her paintings show a more minimalist approach to rendering the subject, using a limited monochromatic palette and glazing techniques to evoke a sense of mood or emotion. Textured mediums and metallic paints are stimulating further experimentation. Laura’s paintings are less about telling a story than they are of expressing a feeling – often calm, quiet, soft. For whatever reason an image or object evokes an emotion or delight or closer scrutiny, she says it spurs her desire to paint it rather than to explain it. Laura still relies on some solid construct of the image and composition, but enjoys finding her way by emphasizing texture or lines to completion. Laura received art education at the University of Saskatchewan. Now living in Kelowna, she has taken advantage of studio programs at OUC, at the Kelowna Art Gallery and has participated in various workshops with a number of distinguished artists. Laura’s work has been shown at Innovation Place University of Saskatchewan, at Rotary Center for the Arts, at the Kelowna Art Gallery, at group shows with Impressions in private collections.

Last changed on 07/10/2010. This album contains 12 items.
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Highlight for Album: Georg Rieder
Georg Rieder
Georg is originally from Mittenwald, Germany. Georg grew up in an artistist family and has been involved in the food industry for generations. Georg studied to become a "Master Chef" and then immigrated to Canada in 1982. He competed in numerous International Culinary competitions and was very successful. Throughout his career, he designed, carved and sculpted endless works of art. Although these pieces were spectacular to look at, they were never enjoyed for very long, as the beautiful ice carvings melted and the chocolate carvings eaten. For that very reason, Georg started creating carvings in alabaster, soapstone, feta rock and wood. Collectors and clients enjoy Georg's sculptures, as each piece is sculpted with originality and great care.

Last changed on 05/10/2009. This album contains 3 items.
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Highlight for Album: Georgina Hunt
Georgina Hunt
Georgina was born and raised in Winnipeg. - Art has always been a part of her life and today, her artwork reflects her love of the outdoors. - Georgina is fascinated by the grandeur and mood of the mountains, and the walks in the fores provide a never ending supply of material and inspiration.

Last changed on 06/05/2010. This album contains 9 items.
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Highlight for Album: ANDREW KISS
ANDREW KISS
Born in Hungary in 1946, Andrew and his family immigrated to Canada in 1957. He has become one of Canada's most recognized nature artists for a style that captures both breathless images and a reverence for realism. Releasing over 110 limited editions and involvement with many organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and BC Wildlife Federation have made Andrew a highly recognized name worldwide. Forty years from the start of his career Andrew has come full circle. Only painting landscapes and no longer producing limited edition prints have allowed him to focus on other projects. Sharing his love for the outdoors and passing this to future generations was important to Andrew as he illustrated four children’s books: A Mountain Alphabet, When We Go Camping, Wild Babies and Cool Woods. All books have received critical acclaim and can be found in stores across Canada. The Ministry of Education in BC is sending 50,000 copies of A Mountain Alphabet as part of a reading initiative to kindergarten students throughout the province. Exhibits have allowed Andrew to travel to Hong Kong, Switzerland, England, Austria, New Zealand, Germany, as well as throughout the US and Canada. His work can be found in numerous collections around the world.

Last changed on 06/05/2010. This album contains 24 items.
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Highlight for Album: John Ralph Schnurrenberger
John Ralph Schnurrenberger

Last changed on 06/05/2010. This album contains 8 items.
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