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Berget, Yvonne
I grew up in Edmonton, and moved to Whitecourt after marrying my husband John, in 1962. There we raised our four daughters and operated a real estate business. In 2004, we moved to Spruce Grove and a visit to the Little Churach Art Gallery inspired me to join the Allied Arts Council, where I was able to participate in many workshops and classes in the various mediums. Oil painting is the medium that I chose to concentrate on after a few years of experimentation. I…
Bready, Lorraine
Lorraine began painting in 1981. She joined a group of artists belonging to the Fort Assiniboine & Barrhead Art Club instructed by Margaret Nadeau. She painted with this club from 1981 to 1994. In 1994 she and her husband moved to Stony Plain. In 1995 she joined the Allied Arts Council in Spruce Grove at the Little Church Gallery.
Casault, Susan
Susan Casault grew up on a family farm in the picturesque central Alberta parkland, near Stettler. From an early age, she began to experience the rich beauty of her surroundings and childhood imaginings through a love of drawing. Her artistic inclination led her to study at the Alberta College of Art and Design, from which she graduated with a major in Visual Communications. Her professional skills were then honed by several years in the field of illustration and graphic design. Susan now works from her…
Enders, Val
I have always been interested in art related things and after retiring from the workforce several years ago, I decided to pursue my artistic skills. Since joining the Allied Arts Club, I have come to know many wonderful, talented people who are more than willing to share their knowledge of painting. Although I have painted in numerous mediums, I prefer to paint the landscape in oil and watercolor. I enjoy particularly, the nuances of natural color found in the landscape and am striving to better…
Fillion, Donna
Artist Biography – Donna Fillion Donna was born in Edmonton, Alberta at the tail end of the Baby Boom era. One of the first things Donna purchased with her allowance money was a camera. There has never been a camera more than a few feet away ever since. Learning to frame her pictures well was a priority since funding film and developing was an expensive endeavor. When digital photography became a reality for the masses, she found her niche. One would not be surprised…
Gartner, Anne S.
After retiring, Anne Gartner has taken her hobby of photography, and expanded upon it, now trying to share the treasures she has captured with others. Living in rural Alberta, Anne is able to find an abundance of subjects, allowing for large variance in the photos she exhibits. “I strive for authenticity and realism, and I hope I capture the best ‘as is’ moments possible.” In 2010, Anne entered the Open Arts Competition (open to all Albertans,) held in the Melcor Center in Spruce Grove. In…
Hanna, Dianna
Dianna has traveled throughout Canada and lived in five provinces and two territories. Residing in exciting places has given her the opportunity to be with remarkable people and experience Canada’s wonderland. Dianna has enjoyed the success of a professional career and the satisfaction of owning her own business. In 1997 Dianna retired and moved to Alberta with her husband Dale. There, they enjoy the farm where they raise Percheron horses. Horses have many tales to tell and their expressions are priceless. Of course there are…
Hehn, Jo
Biography Born June 10, 1937 in Wishart, Saskatchewan, the eldest of 5 siblings with meager beginnings. Life provided rewarding work and family, having 3 sons. Moving to Edmonton in 1973 as a mother of three very young boys, Jo took on the completion of High School and technical training. The long and successful secretarial and accounting career (48 years) ended in retirement in 2002. Currently residing in Stony Plain, Alberta, Jo takes pride in her sons successful lives, with 5 cherished grandchildren. Family and friends…
Kemp, Lorna
Lorna Kemp was born in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Her formal art training includes the University of Alberta, Red Deer College and R & F Encaustics in Seattle, Washington, the Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, New Mexico as well a bevy of workshops and continual, ongoing experimentation. Lorna is recognized as one of Canada’s most up and coming encaustic painters and her work is well known internationally. While her subjects are universal, she excels in portraying abstract renderings. She is perhaps best known for her work in…
Miller, Catherine
Catherine is originally from Kamloops, B.C., but has spent the past 30 years residing in Alberta, where 25 of those years were spent living up north in Fort McMurray, where she and her husband raised their three children. It was while living in Fort McMurray that she took her first watercolor course with Carol Breen, watercolor artist and instructor at Keyano College, and was so inspired that she continued to take additional courses with Carol over the course of about a five year period. Other…
Nebel, Katharina
Katharina is an award winning artist and instructor, now living in the Spruce Grove, AB area. She was born and grew up in southwest Germany. She has studied the art of painting at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension, and numerous workshops with outstanding artists. Preferred Medium: Watercolour, Acrylics, Oil. Member of: Visual Arts Alberta Association, Active member of SWCA AAC Spruce Grove Awards in fine Art: 2011 AAC Active Member Show – second 2009 Alberta Seniors games – Gold Silver and Bronze 2005 Alberta…
Ng, Charis
Captivated by the snowcapped mountains, the open spaces and the diverse wildlife when I first visited Canada nine years ago, I returned several times to visit and finally decided to move to Alberta from Singapore in 2009. I love nature and I enjoy travelling, photography and painting. My travels make me very aware of the fragility of the eco-systems on our planet. My art is my way of giving back. If my work makes people pause and reflect on their relationship with nature and their…
Pinkoski, Doris
After growing up on a farm near Pincher Creek, Alberta, and graduating from high school in Pincher Creek, I attended universities in Manitoba, Minnesota, U.S.A., and Alberta. Although the majority of my university studies were in the field of music, I was able to take various art courses as well. I taught music in elementary schools in Frazee, Minnesota, in Gibbons, Alberta, and in Spruce Grove, Alberta; namely, at St. Joseph Catholic School. My husband and I lived in New Zealand for one year, teaching…
Roberts, Corrine
Artist Statement: In my artwork my goal is to achieve a quick portrayal of my subject matter. In landscape painting I try to capture a fleeting moment or feeling that I am drawn to when witnessing a calm and serene, or stormy and invigorating scene. My subject matter needs to speak to me in order for me to be able to paint it. This is what I hope a viewer of my artwork can feel. Autobiography: I was born and raised in the farming community…
Sawka, Doug
Biography Doug Sawka is a representational painter from Alberta who enjoys expressing himself with watercolors/watercolor pencils, walnut oils, and acrylics. Born and raised in the Edmonton area, he started sketching in his teens. Throughout the years Doug has continued to pursue his artistic dreams and has developed a distinctive style similar to John Singer Sargent. He has taken many courses to assist in his development from Grant McEwan College and the Edmonton City Arts Centre. He refined his skills by completing the 2 year apprenticeship…
Sommers, Jeannette
Artist Statement: Exploring my roots as a Metis, I am aspiring to build a bridge from my French ancestry (joi de vi) to my Cree heritage ( kisakita kepimatisiwin) through my artwork. I hope to invoke memories of a time long ago forgotten, of places visited through spirit and a respect for natures cycle of life and decay. Come with me on my journey of self-discovery as I continue to develop my skills as a painter and celebrate my culture. Please visit me online at…
Turner, Elaine
Elaine was born in Willingdon, Alberta and grew up on a farm near the town. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education degree. Teaching for 36 years was a very rewarding career. With her husband, Wayne, they raised two sons. They traveled through various parts of Europe and U.S. of A. She has been active in gardening, playing golf, cooking, sewing, photography and playing the piano. As she approached the possibility of retirement, she felt the need to find another…
Weidlich, Gaylene
Gaylene has been painting on and off for about 10 years in primarily acrylic or mixed media. She enjoys the flexibility and ease of clean-up that acrylics provide. She has currently taken time off from real estate and corporate sales to be at home for her family. She and her husband have been fortunate to have travelled a bit and now are proud to call the Spruce Grove area home with their 3 sons.
Wiancko, Kenneth
Ken Wiancko is a retired surgeon and self taught wood turner. His skills have been upgraded with courses from such noted turners as Richard Raffin, Rollie Monrow, Bihn Pho and Mike Hosaluk. Ken has been a member of the Allied Arts Council for some years. He shows at the Council, Artists Gallery in Stoney Plain, House Warmings in Red Deer and has hundreds of his work for sale at the Red Strap Market (old Army and Navy store down town). A permanent exhibit of his works…