26th annual Calgary Artwalk

Artwalk is an opportunity for the general public to visit Calgary galleries and artist studios to discover the quality and variety of artists' work available in Calgary, and realize they do not have to travel abroad to find some wonderful treasures.

The event is free, and many venues will be providing refreshments and hosting special events. Artwalk is great for art students, art connoisseurs, and for the novice to come out and meet artists and watch creativity happen before their eyes. This event's popularity over 20 years stems from it's focus on enjoyment of the arts in a friendly and casual atmosphere.

Calgary Art Walk takes place September 18 - 19, 2010.

WELCOME JIM DODSON JR.





 

As a sculptor, I strive to produce high quality, one of a kind, unique pieces by incorporating simple, geometric shapes and found objects; both natural and man made. The theme behind my work is time (old world meets new world) with a modernistic approach.

The materials used range from various mixed metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, bronze, copper and titanium. I also incorporate fossils and special stones.

First, I begin with a sketch of a design that I have in mind and then I go collect the metals in which I think will do the piece most justice. Mathematics is often involved and enables my work to reflect an architectural quality. The techniques used in assembling my sculptures depend on the different materials involved; mostly mig & tig welding, brazing and silver-soldering. A patina is then applied and finished with a urethane sealer. I pay close attention to detail and perfection in each piece I create.

My sculptures range in size from table-top to life-size (even monumental) and include wall hangings, free standing work and airport entrances. My artwork is on display by both private and corporate collectors; along with public art and galleries.






 

Welcome Julia Lucich

My approach to art is similar to my approach to life: I relish variety. My formal education was decidedly un-artistic; degrees in sociology and criminology led to years of highly analytical work. Meanwhile, a part of me yearned for something more expressive, and I found myself drawn to painting (in particular, to portraiture), with a nagging certainty that "I can do that". I was fortunate to come under the tutelage of master portraitist Bob Gerbracht whose instruction was in pastel, a medium that I immediately embraced for its vibrancy and spontaneity.

Continuing to work in a representational style, I found that color, for its own sake, had the ability to influence the power and impact of a painting. In 1995 I was working on a painting of giraffes, whose astonishing shapes and contours seemed to lend themselves to an outrageous approach. I chose to introduce color totally outside the normal range, and the result was one of unexpected whimsy. This painting gave birth to the Party Animal Series, and was selected by USArt magazine as "Editor's Choice" for wildlife.
 

The Party Animals remain a compelling force, transcending the genre of "wildlife art" and appealing to anyone looking outside the box.

Often my portraits or figurative paintings have a narrative quality, with a focus on dramatic lighting that emphasizes mood and emotion. But no matter what I'm painting, I want the image to convey a positive energy, allowing the viewer to connect with the joy of life.
 

THE GERRY THOMAS GALLERY IS NOW REPRESENTING THE WONDERFUL AND EDGY URBAN ART OF AMY SHACKLETON

 

"HIGH-RISE FOOTHILLS" 45" X 30" ACRYLIC & ENAMEL ON CANVAS


















More from our girl Mimi Stuart


















WELCOME NEW ARTIST MEGHAN HILDEBRAND



The Fabulous art of MIMI STUART on display at the Gerry Thomas Gallery

Gerry Thomas Gallery is delighted to show our audience the extraordinary surrealism of Calgary artist John Sayer



FIVE CROWS image size 26" X 48"








Our Colin Macrae will be featured in the April 2010 issue of Canadian Art Magazine. Congratulations Colin.

WELCOME ALBERTA ARTIST DEAN MCLEOD
 

"Here Comes the Sun"
40" X 20 " acrylic on canvas -  framed

Gerry Thomas Gallery is delighted to welcome Dean Mcleod, well known and highly collected artist from Spruce Grove, Alberta.

Gerry Thomas Gallery is pleased to be representing David Vasquez for the first time in Western Canada.
Much of David's paintings reflect his Dominican background with fusion of Indian, African and Spanish cultures. The colors are striking yet soothing and it's the desire to share this gift with others that inspires this self-taught artist. All of David's paintings are rendered in either acrylic or oil on canvas. Vasquez's painting can be found in the Museum of Ottawa of Canadian Civilization.
Vasquez has participated in numerous private and group shows.

Collectors of David's work include: Actor Andy Garcia, Angela Bassett, Singer Nelly Furtado, and Tina Knowles.

David has been painting for 20 years and has developed a unique style appreciated by many people all over the world. 







 

OCTOBER 08, 2009