Artist Anne Gallant - PEI Artist - East Coast Paintings

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Anne Gallant

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Have you ever seen Prince Edward Island in the month of June when all the trees are all out and the wildflowers are everywhere? It is my most favorite month of all. The colours are all so intense; I say it is an artist's paradise. I live in the town of Summerside, on the south shore. It is a nice small town with lots of history, great boardwalks and of course, the ocean.

I am of Acadian descent, grew up on a farm in Abram's Village, and had a wondrous and adventurous childhood. We were outside playing all the time, in the woods behind our house or down at the shore. Nature it seems was always a part of my life and the only time I feel at peace is when I am sitting in the middle of the woods or on an isolated beach. I would sit for hours and watch nature: birds, ants, fish, etc. Almost anything could catch my attention for hours if it was part of the world outside.

In 1979, I studied Arts History at Mount Allison University, in New Brunswick then went on to study Graphic Design at George Brown College in Toronto. After my studies, I wanted an adventure so I traveled and worked all across Canada. I was awed by its grandeur and spectacular sceneries. Then, I decided I wanted to work in the Third World and ended up in Haiti for a few years. This, I believe, was a strong influence in how I paint today. Haitians had wonderful bright colours in their daily lives and in their art. I fell in love with it all and it shows in my work. I want to bring out the rich colours that I see deep inside nature, the warmth and details of it all.

Three years ago I decided to stop working for other people and go full time into my art career. Best decision I have ever made!!! During the many moments when I doubt myself, I always remember the words of my drawing teacher on my last day at George Brown College, "Anne, your hands are made of gold, all you have to do is apply yourself".

Now that I have painted many pieces of art, I can see my work progressing. Another great art teacher of mine once said, "Hope that you never do a perfect painting because that is when you stop learning". Every time I finish a painting, I feel I have conquered something, a part of PEI, but there is always something else to paint. It is not the ideas that are lacking but the time to paint all that you want to paint. I love to paint clouds and I try to grasp a moment with birds in flight or special places like in my Swallow's Home. I found this old broken down barn with all these holes in it and birds everywhere. Those are the kinds of visions I like to recreate, "special moments".

As I continue to paint, I feel myself getting more particular about my work and I am able to bring out more of what I want to portray. Nature is always perfect in it imperfections. I love history and nostalgia. Lighthouses are a particular attraction to me, old barns and machinery which reflect a time gone by, and the eternal coast line, forever changing with every tide. I welcome you to visit my gallery online.

If you happen to visit PEI sometime, please come visit my gallery in the town of Kensington, just across from the old train station. If you wish to take an art class, I will be offering art classes all summer. Hope to see you there!

Artistic Experience

1983 - Participant in PEI Amateur Artist Exhibit, 1985, won jurors choice award

1996 - Studied oil painting and watercolour at Buckhorn Gallery and School of Fine Arts Gallery

1997 - Solo Exhibit called “Ancient Connections” at Pilar Shepherd Gallery in Charlottetown, PE

1998 - Solo Exhibit “Ancient Connections” at Acadian Museum, PEI - 3 month exhibit

1999 – Half-hour documentary on the French CBC program called “Trajectoires”, depicting my work unique painting technique

2003 – Painting of “Lunar Cycles” chosen for Franc’Arts Trousse by Groupe Beauchemin editors in Quebec – an art educational kit for Grades 7 & 8

2004 - Solo exhibit called “Echoes” in May 2004 at the Mermaid Gallery in Charlottetown, PEI

2004 – Featured artist on CBC program Brio de Radio Canada, Sept 22-04

2004 - 2006 - Owner of gallery and coffee shop, sold over 300 paintings in two years

Education

1979 - Bachelor of Arts – Mount Allison University, Sackville , NB

Graphic Design – George Brown College of Art, Toronto ON – Graduated with Honours from Graphic Design

1995 - Marketing for Small business – College de l’Acadie, Wellington PE – 10 weeks

Sunset at West Point - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Mont-Carmel, PEI - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Trio of Colourful Dories - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Corinna's Cottage - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Dories in the Sunset - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Seafarer - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Sunny Afternoon at the Farm - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Swallow's Home - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Gull Reflection - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Green Dory in Sunset - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Boys at West Point - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Heron Close-up - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Docked Dories - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Herons in the Bay - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Anchored - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Chickadees on the Fence - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Treats on the Window - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Bunch of Buoys - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Finches and Lupins - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Driftwood in the Harbour, Covehead PEI - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Spring Planting - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Gull on the Rock, PEI - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Beach Road, Maximeville PEI - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Magestic Heron - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Together in Dock - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Red Oyster Dory at Bedeque Bay - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Rocks on the Beach - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

The View at Clinton - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

All Tied Up - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Beach in Souris - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

Northport Pier - By Canadian Artist Anne Gallant

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Artistic Illusions - Anne Gallant
Kensington, Price Edward Island
Phone: (902) 836-3113

E-mail: anne_gallant@pei.sympatico.ca Website: www.geocities.com/ann1gal2000/ARTbyAnneGallant.html

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