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PRCFCA Peace Connections Catalogue 2011
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NEW BEGINNINGSMay 14 - June 11, 2011
Dawson Creek Art Gallery
FIRESTORM Patricia PetersHigh contrast revs up the
amps in this exciting acrylic
painting, I can almost feel
the heat coming off the can-
vas. Although fire is mostly
thought of as destructive, it
has other sides and uses, there is a fascination, and people
are often mesmerized by fire being alive and unpredictable.
2KINNEY LAKE Dale Syrota… is an awe inspiring view that presented a chal-
lenge, as the detail is in the distance, yet one still
feels a good sense of space.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
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1ON A MISSION Mary ParslowThis is a common sight around home, a
raven investigating his surroundings. He’s
filled with intention as he struts around; he is
“On a Mission.” The stencil print gives the ra-
ven a bold status with layers of the surround-
ing colours embedded in him and the trees.
THE JAZZ EXPERIENCE Toni SchulerWhen I experience live music its not only about
what I hear with my ears, it’s also music for my
eyes, its absorbing through my skin. That is how I
express my feelings through painting.
BORN FREEJudy TempletonTo create joy, love and
peace with brush, paint and
paper for mind, body and
spirit.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
RETIREE Penny Boden An old tractor rusts peacefully in reminiscence of a more
peaceful way of life, creating a meaningful landmark for
commuters passing by on a busy road.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY Penny BodenDappled sunlight falls on
Mom’s face, giving her that
youthful glow that comes
from a positive attitude to-
ward all stages of life.
BUTTERFLY GARDEN Janet EnfieldOn my 50th birthday my youngest daughter took me to
Vancouver Island. We visited the “Butterfly Garden”. This is
where I found the inspiration to create this painting. It was
an incredible gift.
TIME TO HARVEST Volker KroecherDespite the dry summer the
wheat crop looks dense and
good. The combines are
on their way and soon the
cultivators will tear up what
is left of the harvest gold.
QUALIFYING
A ROAD HOME Caily OldershawAutumn in the Peace Country.
LIFE ON EARTH Donna OnyWhile walking, I noticed
incredible looking lichens
growing on rocks. My paint-
ing started out being a true
representation of the lichens,
but as it developed, I forgot
about the lichens, and let the
painting happen.
RED TULIPSDonna OnyTulips being one of my favor-
ites and my love of painting
flowers, it was easy to pick
this subject. My thought in
painting large is to convey
that even though the tulips
are past their prime, being
big and bold can still be
beautiful.
UNDER COVERMary ParslowThe woman, a cancer survi-
vor, is sheltering under the
cover of a pink cascade of
spring blossoms. The invita-
tion is that there is hope and
there is a new season for
blossoming. The stencil print
is making a bold statement
that has layers of meaning
along with the layers of ink.
BIRDS OF PARADISE Patricia Peters…is an exploration of
Cadmium Red, high
contrasts, delicious
transparent colour against opaque pigments, hard and soft
edges… the energy is turned on full blast, I found it exciting
to paint it.
KAKWA EVENING Suzanne SandboeI like to create a strong
expression of the environ-
ment through the use of
light, color and contrast.
Expressive clouds and sparkle on the water suggest the
atmosphere and mood of the evening.
NO SPRING CHICKEN Suzanne SandboeIn my work I like to cre-
ate a story and give the
viewer something to think
about. I love to find and paint rusty old vehicles that have
been sitting out in the grass for too long just waiting for
someone to come along and resurrect them.
RED LIGHT DISTRICTToni SchulerThe hustle and bustle of the
rush hour can have a nega-
tive impact if you need to
go some place quickly, but
if you have time to observe,
then its an experience of
light, color and movement.
POPPIESToni SchulerPainting flowers is like a walk
in the garden, feeling the
light and the colors.
INSIDE PASSAGE Dale Syrota… is a vast view, from the ocean to the snow capped
mountains, which is complemented by the panoramic
format.
QUIET RIOTSandy TroudtThe sun was about to de-
scend at day’s end, sending
light through the trees. The
contrast of light and shadow
coupled with old, weathered
artifacts took my breath away.
BLOOMING AT LEISURESandy TroudtA floral inspired by my garden
was enlivened by the fluid
movement of hot wax and
the luminosity of the finished
product. I find encaustic
painting totally seductive.
SHADOWS OF THE PEACECarol BarclayWanted to capture the play of
shadows on the hills created by
the formation of clouds.
WATERS EDGECarol BarclayCrossing by a small ferry near
Nakusp, I was captivated by the
brightness of the white rocks in
comparison of the otherwise dull
cloudy day.
COUNT 8Joyce BensonHow long is 8 seconds? It is all
in one’s perspective.
LIVING WATERJoyce BensonThe water, frozen and immobile
through the cold days of win-
ter, slowly warms and loosens.
It drips, trickles, weaves and
gathers strength as it washes
over the earth’s face and begins
the new cycle of growth and
change that we know as spring.
THE COLOUR OF WINTERDarlene DautelIt is truly the depth of colour that
draws me to encaustic painting.
So what a better subject matter
than the aspen forest with it’s ever
changing colour scheme.
CHAPTER SHOW
TOP OF THE MORNING -
SASKATOON MOUNTAINMarjorie HennAs I saw the brilliant gold’s and
the soft greens in the varied
fields across the valley to the
Mountains, that splendour I
hope I tried to capture here on
a fall sketching trip and walk on
Saskatoon Mt.
LAST OF THE
SUMMER BLOOMSJane KellyAn early September hike was the
beginning of this painting. I had
taken several reference photos,
but was drawn to the rhythms of
the drying petals on these Brown
Eyed Susans. The tenacity of wild
flowers to thrive on the poorest
of soils is perhaps an inspiration
for we humans.
PEACE RIVER ISLANDSVolker KroecherLights and shadows challenge
each other, creating brilliance
and muted submissions on the
slopes and the islands.
MOUNTAIN GOLDKarl MusgroveKarl is inspired by the wildlife he
sees around him on a daily basis.
REMUDA ROUND UPKarl MusgroveKarl is inspired by his life long
experience as a rancher.
RUCKLE PARKCaily OldershawA soft warm day, deep in the for-
est on Salt Spring Island.
MIEP’S HAY BALESMary ParslowThis acrylic painting offers a view
of not only a friend’s hay field but
an iconic view of a Peace Country
hay field at the end of summer.
The bales are distorted in shape
along with the trees and fields to
emphasize the sense of rhythm
and the hum of nature.
GLORY SEASON Sandy TroudtThis typical Peace Country farm scene depicts the gentle respite
between seeding and a rich harvest.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
BRONZE
Busy Bee Signs
City of Dawson Creek
Diversified Transportation
Encana
Safeway
South Peace Oilmen
SUPPORTERS
Beaverlodge Art Society
Cafe Europa
Cups Tea and Cakes
Dawson Creek Art Gallery
Image Design
Jamie Woodford
North Peace Savings and Credit Union
Northern Lights Bed and Breakfast
Peace Art Gallery Society
Tracker Contracting Ltd
CONTACT:
Sandy Troudt250.785.3867 | [email protected]
Mary Parslow250.782.1783 | [email protected]
NEW BEGINNINGS FOR A NEW CHAPTER
The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) was founded
70 years ago by a group of influential artists, including
Group of Seven illuminary Lawren Harris. The FCA is
a not-for-profit organization that shares and promotes
the passion and pleasure of the visual arts through
exhibition, education and communication. This presti-
gious organization provides many services that elevate
artists and their art for all to appreciate. There are cur-
rently twelve chapters across Canada and abroad with
over 2000 members.
The Federation’s newest chapter, the Peace River
Chapter, is a regional community of artists and art
lovers. Its 34 supporting and active members reside
in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Tumbler
Ridge, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie and surrounding
communities.