Nostalgia Artists, Watercolors, Oil Paintings, Acrylic Paintings
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Ed Cleave |
Canadian artist Ed Cleave was born in Port Alberni, B.C. but has spent most of his life near Vancouver. Throughout this Canadian artist's life he has been interested in art and has in more recent years had the opportunity to spend time doing what he has always wanted to do - express himself artistically . Although Ed Cleave has used various art media and art subject matter, his favorite medium is watercolours and his subject matter rustic, nostalgic art whether they be old car paintings, train paintings or sawmill equipment. Canadian artist Ed Cleave has had showings of his artwork in a number of venues and his paintings are in various parts of the world. He starts every painting with the idea that this might be the perfect painting. Of course it never is, but he tries to learn from each painting and apply what he has learned to the next one. |
Marnie Collins |
Marnie's love of Canadian landscape was fostered from an early age by the majestic mountains, rivers and lakes of Quebec. She was born in Montreal and spent some of her favourite times in the Laurentians with her sisters and brother.
Her formal education in art and teaching was centered on colleges in Lancashire, England, the University of London, and Europe's greatest galleries. Marnie's acrylic artworks feature a variety of subject matter; floral landscapes, children, wildlife, and scenes of Canadian heritage. She is noted for her strong sense of colour and attention to detail. You can contact Marnie directly through email. |
Jim Cupido |
I have found out ink, is not very forgiving. When a line is there, it is there to stay. So pencil work in all it's detail is very important. It also taught me to be patient. And patience I have. I have kept this up until 1964. At that year I began working with oils, which opened up for me a whole world of colour. I have also been doing commissioned work. The oil painting I have kept up to this day. As the years went by, I have added the watercolours, which are very beautiful. I am also involved in custom framing. |
Amanda Furr |
When I come across a subject matter worthy of painting it is like falling in love for the first time. It sweeps me off my feet and I want to find a way to immortalize that moment for all time, creating something that will communicate that feeling to someone else. For me, that experience comes most often with antique cars, particularly the 1950's models. The sweeping curve of their exterior is like a sculpture, and I am fascinated with the way they bend and curve light -- especially when that surface is chrome or Bakelite. It is a dance of visual poetry.
My abstract art is the result of subconscious struggles with everyday life. Frequently, I will see names and themes bubble to the surface that I didn't realize were there. Some people say that dreams are the result your subconscious letting go of multiple life events and leaving your conscious mind to sort thru it all and make sense of several different episodes at once. I am usually surprised that what I start out painting changes and evolve into something much more interesting than I anticipated. It is like raising a child and watching him grow with all those unexpected moments of bliss and delight. After I'm finished I think, "Wow, where did that come from?" |
Kevin Joyce |
Canadian Artist Kevin Joyce has quickly made his mark in the arts community. His graphite drawing titled Aging Gracefully won an award of excellence at the 2007 Muskoka Arts & Crafts spring members show, and he also took second place overall at Kempenfest Arts & Crafts Festival Barrie Ontario that same year. Kevin occasionally accepts commission work when time permits. Kevin may be contacted if you have any questions or comments at riverviewfineartstudio@gmail.com |
Ed Kemp |
From his childhood, Ed fondly remembers visits to his grandparent's farm in Saskatchewan. Subsequently, many of these rural scenes show up in his work. Old and crumbling buildings, wind-weathered grain elevators, abandoned antique vehicles and trains set in prairie landscapes sing the nostalgia this artist has for those days. However Ed also explores his imagination, evident in the many mountainous, wildlife, seascape and underwater adventures he has taken with his paintbrush. It becomes apparent to the viewer that this artists love of animals and nature are the driving force behind his work.
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Pat Kimery |
A love of colour and the influences of light that she attempts to capture, as well as a sense of peacefulness, pervade her paintings. She has attended workshops under Alberta artists. As well, she has attended workshops with well know artists as such Brent Heighton, Anne Hunter, Joyce Kamakura, Zolton Szabo, Michael O'Toole, Mike Svob, Alex Fong , and others. Her studies also include courses at the University of Calgary. |
Shirley Kinneberg |
Oils, acrylics and graphite make up her desired palette of life, as well as experimenting with water colour. There is never a shortage of scenery to paint which is captured by long walks and journeys with her camera and easel by her side.
“Through my eyes and into my soul absorbs the colours of life, form and detail from my hand create the memories in the light, but only heart and sense of mind feels it’s existence of past and present alike.” “As an Artist I love to paint what surrounds me. Simple brush strokes with bold and brilliant colours has always been the choice for me. What I see and portray in a realistic manner may elicit a spark of emotion or memory within another. If this should happen then I truly believe that artist and beholder have shared a wonderful experience together.” |
Diana Lockie |
Canadian artist Diana Lockie was born in Saskatchewan and was raised on a small farm in Alberta.
She paints with a limited color palette of black and white with sepia overtones; which lend her works an old world look. A longing for the life values and ambience of ages past motivates the artist to create these images. Diana creates a window to a previous age, when the pace of life was simpler and slower; when people appreciated each other above all else. She introduces a style of painting uniquely her own for nostalgia fine art collectors around the world. Her work has captured attention from movie productions, antique enthusiasts and dealers alike.
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Earl McBeath |
William Earl McBeath was born in 1948 in central Alberta, Canada. From a very young age Earl possessed a real passion for drawing and painting. Never taking any formal training in art, Earls' talents are completely natural. Earls' passion for painting is brought to life through the research he does for each subject. This dedication to detail is shown in each piece. If you ever have the privilege of meeting Earl in person you will walk away inspired, and when you look up at the sky it will bring a new perspective to life. Earls' artwork includes Aviation, Wildlife, Seascapes and Trains. |
Gordon Milne |
Gordon Milne's portraits are as insightful as they are unique. With the broadest of strokes he is able to capture the most intimate of details.
He chooses colours and shapes which cannot help but evoke an immediate emotional response but they do so much more. They compel the viewer to take the same journey into the subject's soul that fascinated Milne and guided his hand and heart. At present, Milne is working on a series of commissioned private portraits as well as portraits of dancers with the Alberta Ballet. He is also actively involved in the Sport Heroes Project ' a series of portraits of Canadian Olympians in association with the Canadian Sport Centre. |
Glen Munholland |
Glen grew up in Southwestern Ontario but has called Calgary home for the last thirty-odd years. He says he has enjoyed drawing still life for as long as he can remember. "The challenge for me" says Glen, " is to use a single hardness of graphite while trying to maintain fidelity to the original "color" image I have in my mind, with an objective towards having the viewer see that same "color" image in the black and white print".
Glen is compiling a set of art, The "Canadiana Series". These limited edition prints will observe different images from each of the Canadian Provinces and Territories. Four drawings are now completed of the eventual twelve that will make up this collection! |
Janet Nash |
Janet Nash has been drawing with pen and ink for over 25 years. During a drawing class she taught, Janet set up a still life of the items a hockey players uses for a pick up game, or 'shinny', on the closest piece of ice. No one chose to draw this arrangement so when it came time to take it down, Janet decided to sketch it herself. In the following months she received requests to do similar sketches using sweaters from the NHL Teams, thus, the series was born and her hope is that they will bring back memories to players and fans alike. |
Louise Olinger |
Louise is a Past President of the Canmore Artists & Artisans Guild. She participates in CAAG Group Exhibitions and the Canmore General Hospital Art Gallery Exhibitions. Her paintings can be found in private and corporate collections across Canada, the United States, Europe, Japan, and Australia. With literally thousands of beautiful photographs to choose from (courtesy of her camera-competent husband), deciding what to paint can be a challenge at times. Watercolour is a very portable medium; suitable for breathtaking scenes of cascading falls, challenging mountain climbs, vibrant wildflowers and coniferous forests. The medium fits easily into a backpack, a boat or a helicopter and can be set up in a mountain environment in minutes. |
Bruce H. Perry |
"Canada's timeless beauty will always be my inspiration" Bruce H. Perry - is a prolific Alberta artist who paints and draws Canada's infinite beauty. Bruce is always developing as an artist, trying new techniques and mixes mediums to create perspective and texture. For more than 25 years Bruce has produced art from the heart and has started replicating his favorite originals with the giclee' print method. Giclee' prints look very close to the original, are printed on watercolor paper and the edition number is low for appreciation. |
Tom Phalen |
Tom has worked in oils, watercolour and acrylics, but now focuses solely on coloured pencil. "I find it the ideal medium for the way I work. I get the feel of drawing, but the end result can be made to look like an oil or a watercolour. I can sit down and begin immediately, or get up and walk away if I need to give some thought to a particular problem." Tom's art is mostly still life but he does some fantasy figurative work also. In either case he strives for a high degree of realism. |
Dan Reid |
Dan Reid is a self-taught Canadian artist who has spent all his life on the prairies. Growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan instilled in him an appreciation for the ever-changing moods of the prairie landscape and its beautiful open skies. His interest in the vanishing prairie elevator, and antique cars is reflected in many of his paintings, which provide a nostalgic glimpse of Canada's past. Originals, limited edition reproductions, and note cards are available in several galleries and gift shops in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Dan will also be attending art shows and sales throughout the year. |
Lance Russwurm |
I was born in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1953 and I admit that, perhaps, the views of my generation were shaped more than a little by Hollywood. But that's all right. Romance (In the true sense of the word) seems to be healthier than ever these days, and this is precisely what I am most interested in trying to capture in my paintings. I use an almost photo-realistic style to lend reality and immediacy to events that happened long ago - or may never have happened at all. My attention to research and detail, I am told, borders on fanaticism, but my main objectives will always remain storytelling and mood. |
Ken Ryan |
My favourite subject matter to paint is the figure, set in the Ottawa Valley. I hope to express to the viewer a style that is unique to me, using warm colours, keeping composition simple while stirring a quiet emotion. My years farming made me a much richer and deeper soul, life and death happen everyday. I became a keener observer of weather and nature and mankind. I hope to bring my life experiences to my paintings. From Mr. Raman Frey - Frey Norris Gallery - San Francisco "Your paintings are incredibly powerful and haunting. Your choice of subject matter conveys a natural sense of composition and the dignity and grace of your sitter, as well as a feel for your own place and time." |