MEET THE ARTEMBER 2012 ARTISTS & PERFORMERS!
Anita Singh – Artist/Art Teacher
I have been fascinated with varied art forms since childhood and been skillful at expressing myself through them. I worked as an art teacher for 8 years. I have been painting professionally since the last fifteen years. I have found a fascination for different culture, tradition and architecture and this is reflected in many of my paintings and major work ever since.www.allaboutart-airdrie.ca
Becky Kundert – Industrial Waste Becomes Art
Becky works as a finisher for a custom woodworking company. She uses her waste lacquers and stains to create unique art on reclaimed substrate material. Not only does this satisfy her creative side, it also significantly reduces the amount of waste output from the company. www.facebook.com/bumbleBsunshine Blog is: bumbleBsunshine.blogspot.ca
Cheryl Beck – Photography
Imagine a beautiful piece of art forged from your own life story. Fine Art created from image restoration allows fond memories to surface and conversations to flow as we recall events, people and places from our past. Transforming old photos into personal Fine Art is my passion. Each piece is unique and becomes a wonderful family treasure. Creating an heirloom is very rewarding! Please drop by with your old photos to explore further.www.cherylbeckphotography.com
Ingrid Vincent – Painter
Over the years, while raising a family, Ingrid completed several art programs focussing on landscapes. In later years she had the opportunity to resume painting with her greatest interest landscapes in watercolours. Ingrid is self-taught to a large extent and recently has started to experiment with oil and acrylic paint. She is active in the community, is a board member and co-founder of the Airdrie Regional ARTS Society, a member of the Calgary Sketch club, Leighton Centre, Interpretations Artists’ Association and Irricana Art Gallery. Ingrid has a great interest in seeing a viable artist community.www.ingridvincent.com
John Smythe – Creative Woodworks
John Smythe is a self developed artist. In the mid 1980’s he began a serious interest in wood turning which he continues to develop. Early civilizations made vessels for practical use. Vessels display the beautiful grain within the wood. Decorated wood turning is relatively new and has now become an artist’s medium, while retaining the beauty of the wood itself.www.wellspringvisualartnetwork.com/Member-Profiles/John-Smythe/
Ken Vickets – Woodcarver
Ken Vickets is an award winning woodcarver as well as an artistic woodworker. His pieces represent snippets of nature in their form, beauty, composition and simplicity. Ken is the current President of the Airdrie Regional ARTS Society (ARTS).www.facebook.com/ken.vickets
Liane Pinel – Forever Keepsakes Ltd
Building self-esteem, promoting the arts, raising funds for organizations and programs in need and wrapping it all in the smile of a child. Artist/photographer Liane Pinel brings you a fantastic way to support the Airdrie Food Bank, create some wonderful keepsakes and give the gift of love. Come Colour for a Cause!www.ForeverKeepsakes.ca www.LianePinelPhotography.com
Sally Banks – Beau Dangles Sally is a self-taught beadweaver; an accidental traveller in the world of beads. An outdoor enthusiast, she’s inspired by natural colours and contours. Her style is eclectic, ranging from earthy to elegant, classy to casual. Many of her pieces are one of a kind.www.beaudangles.wordpress.com
Samreen Junaid – Traditional Glimpse
Traditional Glimpse is all about beauty of Henna, Traditional/Fashion jewelry, Pashmina stoles, Hand crafted Greeting Cards, gift bag and more. Introducing designer jewelery and services never offered before in Airdrie such as on site henna services. Have a seat and get your henna done in relax atmosphere. This is a city of art and artist so we tried to do something creative too.www.traditionalglimpse.com
Sheri Reed – reed.claimed
Raised on a farm, my love of weathered wood, rusted wire and fallen tree’s is in my blood… I swear it is!! These inspirational materials are part of our history and western heritage. When they have served their initial purpose it gives me great joy to turn them into modern art for my clients.
Stewart McLeish – Fine Art Photography
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away”Stewart McLeish, an award winning artist, brings home the images that touch our hearts, minds and imaginations. Join us for a walk through award winning photographer Stewart McLeish’s backyard and embrace the earth is all its splendor.
Tami Hort – Artist
An award winning artist, Tami is passionate about painting feelings & moods that capture that timeless moment. Being artistic is a gift that she hopes to pass along; she teaches home school Art students, adults/seniors art enrichment programs and art therapy for assisted living.“I am Inspired to paint life from the great palette of God’s design.”
Shelley Gibbins –Wildlife Photographer
Wildlife photography is my passion; I enjoy the challenge of taking great shots of moving subjects in unpredictable situations. I have lived in Calgary my entire life, and am lucky enough to live near places like Banff and Canmore, which are surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. I have also taken photos in Africa, Costa Rica, China, and Peru. I hope my pictures give you an appreciation of nature and wildlife that will keep you coming back.
I have been photographing nature and wildlife for about seven years and offer a variety of products and services. I create greeting cards, canvas prints and teach beginner photography classes. Prior to this, I worked as a junior/senior high school English Language Arts teacher with the Calgary Board of Education for ten years. www.shelleysnaturephotography.com
Ken Hoehn – naturalist/ photographer/adventurer
Since his childhood in northern Saskatchewan, Ken has enjoyed the spirituality of nature by finding ways to get close to the creatures of the wild. For decades, the camera has accompanied him into the wilderness.
Attention to the artistic interpretation of rarely seen inhabitants in their natural environments is the essence of his photographic imagery. Having published his first book, entitled “Time, Light and Luck… the stories of a wanderer” Ken is ready to share adventures from the outdoors, and connect them to our human lives through his limited edition pieces.
Alice Lord – Photographer
I have always enjoyed looking at the world from behind a camera. The love of photography began with my dad’s Brownie camera. Since that time I have always had a camera in hand, taking photos of anything, everything that caught my eye. I was born and raised in Alberta – moving from northern Alberta to southern Alberta in 1993.
Alexandra Darazs – painter
Alexandra graduated this year with her B.Sc in Math, and a minor in Visual Studies and art history from the U of C. Over the past year she has focused on acrylic and oil painting, with mainly Western and African themes.
Karen Pedersen – painter
It’s Karen’s passion for painting, and her Alla Prima style, that allows her the ability to paint feelings and emotions, rather than reproducing simply what she sees. Karen enjoys painting a variety of subject matter, although the majority of her work represents Western Canadian landscapes.
A self-taught artist Karen has had the great fortune to study with a number of notable Canadian and American artists. She believes that it is important to study and learn so she continues to participate in workshops with a variety of teachers. Karen explores various aspects of painting experimenting with colour and mediums; and whatever the medium Karen’s focus remains the same: to achieve a fluid quality of movement, form, and light.
Karen’s work has been accepted in juried shows such as the Calgary Stampede Western Art Gallery, Calgary Stampede Western Art Auction, Leighton Centre and Federation of Canadian Artist AIR’s Show
Karen believes in paying it forward and regularly donates her paintings to local
charities. She is an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Cochrane & Foothills Art Clubs.
Gwen LeMay-painter
Gwen was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in the town of Bowness which is now a district in Calgary. She started drawing and painting as a child. The only training she had was as a child she took some summer classes at Tech which is now SAIT. Other than those lessons she is a self taught artist. She moved to Airdrie, Alberta in 1994. She paints landscapes, horses and other animals, birds, grain elevators, old barns, flowers and portraits in oils, watercolours, pastels and pencil. Gwen is a member of the Calgary Sketch Club and participates in their art shows.
Airdrie School of Art –Jane Romanishko
Founded in 2001 by Jane Romanishko, Airdrie School of Art introduces students to the basics of realistic drawing and painting in a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere. We have classes for kids, teens, homeschoolers, and adults of any age. Knowledgeable instructors will help students discover the artist within in no time. We also offer Summer Art Camps, Birthday Parties, Photography and Sculpture workshops. Our new feature is a week long Art Retreat in Mexico, www.CasaBuenaArtRetreat.com. Our Art Gallery and Art Supplies Store are open during classes or by appointment.
Jaime Keenan – photographer
Jaime Keenan received her bachelor degree in Business Management but after a decade of experience in photography she produced The Creative Blur, a culmination of her dream of being an artist. Jaime became a photographer because she loves the small, beautiful, intricate details she sees all around. As an avid appreciator of the curves of riverbanks, coffee cup handles, and smiles, she feels most comfortable capturing life through the lens of her camera.
Above all else, Jaime loves to share her knowledge with others as a teacher with courses such as the Fundamentals of Photography, Exploring Creativity, Photography for Bloggers and even Photography for Scrap bookers. She teaches the rudiments of photography to beginners as well as advanced students, sharing her expertise in technical skill, composition and creativity. www.thecreativeblur.com.
Karen Pennifold Art Works
I was born in High River Alberta, and have called Southern Alberta my home for all my life. In my career as a School Support Counsellor, I use Art with children that I counsel in my work as a form of expression and therapy. I am married with a girl of my own, who is now 13yrs old and has also adopted the ambition for drawing, photography and painting. Art has always been a love of mine and I can think of no better way to express the love of my surroundings; but through my Art work. Alberta landscapes, it’s wildlife are true inspiration and I will never get tired of it!
Char vanderhorst – Painter, Sculptor,Ceramicist, Mosaic Stone tiling and Mural Designer
I enjoy painting nature – striving to capture nature’s beauty in purest form. Painting landscapes connects me to natural sacred places that I have visited. I love to incorporate symbols of plants, water, skies, and trees that represent healing, life, wisdom and harmony. My passion and vision is to paint images that portray international cultures, communicating ancient history and ethnic beauty, in my artwork.403-948-4301 cell604-4301 www.charvanderhorst.com http://twitter.com/#!/newvision41 New Visions Fine Art & Mural Studio | Facebook Blog http://hellofromcharjvan.wordpress.com/newvision41@hotmail.com
Marquita Poulson – Painter
Born in Saskatchewan, Marquita developed a passion for drawing at a very early age. Sketching came naturally to her and consequently her love of art continued into adulthood. Marquita spent five years in London, England pursuing her goal to become an artist. She attended City & Guilds of London Art School for three years, completing courses in life drawing and sculpture. During these years she was also employed at John Pinches Medalists. Her position there was as an assistant to David Cornell, Sculptor. He greatly influenced and encouraged her in her studies. During Marquita’s employment she completed several coins and ingots; some of these commemorative pieces were presented to the Queen of England. Marquita now lives in Calgary, Alberta where she paints full time. She is a member of the Calgary Sketch Club, Calgary Artists’ Society and the Airdrie Artists Society. To view recent works by Marquita Poulson, please visit website: “Calgary Artists’ Society http://www.calgary artistssociety.com
Adila Saeed – Jewelery Designer
I have been making jewellery for the past 5 years. In the beginning I created simple yet dazzling designs using Swarovski crystals but after working so hard I learned to make jewelry with Swarovski, pearls and original silver in a reasonable price. Making jewellery is my passion and I love to work with pearls, sawarski and semi-precious stones. Blings by Adila is all about high quality jewelry in a very affordable price for everyone to enjoy the beauty of Swarovski Pearls, Crystal & Original Silver. Airdrie is a beautiful city of Art and wonderful artists and ”Blings” is a unique and beautiful addition. To check out more designs visit:blings.adila.5@facebook.com
Bill Anthony – Stained Glass
After a successful 28 year teaching career, a stained glass hobby took over Bill’s every waking minute and he now has the free time to concentrate on new designs and the opportunity to experiment.
Bill has created pieces of glass art that include many different materials including recycled computer components. His techniques have truly separated him from the average glass artist.
Bill and his wife Merrilee, moved to Didsbury, AB in 2003 and opened a studio on the main street. From this base, Bill’s work is exhibited in many craft and art shows throughout Alberta and B.C. He does custom work, repairs and restorations, and offers classes.
The web site, http://www.usgworks.com, showcases his pieces made from recycled computers and electronics combined with stained glass and has brought international sales Bill’s way. National TV exposure has added to his notoriety. Bill is also a contributing columnist in “Alberta’s Country Register”.
Raman Gill
Raman Gill grew up in an artistic environmentand developed passion for art as she saw grew.Presently she is residing in Calgary. Recently she had her solo exhibition ‘Reflections’ in which she showcased her creativity and was well taken by art lovers. Though she has a doctorate degree, painting has always been close to her heart. Her work is a constant search for the best way of expressing herself and gets herinspiration from nature and beauty around her that gives happiness, peace and harmony. Her favourite media is Oils and watercolours and loves to capture landscapes, floral, abstracts (daily thoughts experienced in everyday life), Buddha and Ganesha. Warm and vibrant colours are the most used in her paintings as these suggest happiness and aggressiveness.She teachesart and her passions also include gardening, writing poetry writing positive inspirational quotes. www.ramanart.com
Joy Beckley
My love for ‘Art’ began when I was a young girl. Drawing lines, circles, pictures of faces, animals and old buildings. I was always scribbling on papers trying to draw what I saw. Then, later on, I began to notice the trees, clouds and more of ‘mother nature’.
I first got into Acrylic painting taking lessons through University of Alberta Extension – evening courses, and fell in love with the easy way a person could express themselves with paint and a brush. Watercolors became my next interest. I took evening courses and fell in love with it. Painting with watercolors was a completely different way to express myself. To become an ‘artist’, one must learn the rules of design and be willing to trust their instincts and intuition. In watercolors – what we paint on the paper, stays on the paper! I have been very fortunate to have taken lessons from some great artists! Douglas H. Teller – a well known artist in the Sarasota, Florida. I also took classes at the Art Center in Manatee and Longboat Keys at Anna Maria Island. Anne Abgott is a Canadian painter living in Florida. She is well known for the watercolor book she wrote about ‘pouring the paints’. Pen & Ink – a course I took from Steve Carter. The last few years I have been in Mexico learning how to do OILS! I have taken lessons from Efren Gonzalez and Victor Ramero in Ajijic,Jalisco, Mx.
Alice Lord
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