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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…
Hanna, Dianna
Dianna has traveled throughout Canada and has 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. She is an Honours graduate of Interior Design and CDA II. She holds certificates in Darkroom Photography and Calligraphy. Dianna has also studied Silversmith and currently studying for her Fine Art Diploma. Dianna has a certificate…
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…
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…
