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.

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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.

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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.

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CONTACT:

Sandy Troudt250.785.3867 | sdtroudt@gmail.com

Mary Parslow250.782.1783 | mparslow@pris.ca

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.