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Adeline Halvorson

Canadian Artist Adeline Halvorson

Biography

Adeline Halvorson knew at an early age that she wanted to be an artist. In her rural upbringing, animals, especially horses, played a very important role. Her entire working life has been dedicated to her career through experimentation, endless reading and hours of practice. She has developed techniques entirely her own, first in pastel, then in acrylic.

She spends most of her time researching and creating the paintings she markets to a growing group of collectors. She enjoys the variety of diverse subjects - floral, still life, dogs, or a childhood scene, and most often, her favorite equine subject matter. Years of riding and grooming horses has given Halvorson a knowledge of anatomy and muscle movement that her painting skills bring to life on the canvas. The shapes and movement of muscle, variety and texture of harness and trappings, as well as the horse and its interaction with its human counterparts provide endless artistic inspiration for one who grew up with a love for one of the world's most beautiful animals.

"My growth as an artist is of prime importance to me. I am continually researching new and better ways to approach my painting, all the while keeping in mind that "brush mileage" is my greatest teacher. I paint the subjects that are true to my heart, and definitely believe the words of Sir Winston Churchill:"

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man"

Awards

2003

First Place (Acrylics Category) - Draft Horse Classic Art Show - Grass Valley, California

Chosen favourite artist by the Honda Resort, hosts of the Best of the West Show - Pine Top, Arizona

2002

2001 Equine Artist of Distinction - North American Horseman's Association

2000

Chosen Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year for Alberta

1999

Artist's Choice Award - Art Essential Show - Calgary

1997

First Place (Animal Art Category) over 11,000 international entrants - Artist's Magazine Annual Art Competition

1995

Best of Show - Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Art Auction

Finalist (Top 50 in the Animal Art category - 10,000 entrants) Artist's Magazine Annual Art Competition

1991

American Academy of Equine Art Equifestival - Lexington, Kentucky - Second place in the Oils/Acrylics Category

1979

First place - Pioneer Days Art Competition in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

To see more of Adeline Halvorson's Incredible Artwork, please go to her website!

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Adeline Halvorson Artworks
4935 Edgepark Drive NW
Calgary, Ablerta, T3A 4H1
Phone: (403) 547-3450

E-mail: info@adelinehalvorson.com    Website: www.adelinehalvorson.com

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