Connoisseur's Choice Fine Art 2014

Kal Gajoum - rue de la Chevalier de la Barre, Montmartre

GAINSBOROUGH GALLERIES

GAINSBOROUGH GALLERIES

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ince 1923 Gainsborough Galleries has been a constant presence on the Calgary arts scene, and today Gainsborough represents many of the finest representational, impressionistic, and realist artists in Canada.

Situated in Calgary’s Downtown Core, Gainsborough Galleries is nationally recognized for its specialization dealing in first-class Canadian art, including oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, plus bronze and stone sculptures. At present, the gallery represents over 50 painters and 20 sculptors who enjoy regional, national and international reputations – artists such as Kal Gajoum, Tinyan Chan, Ted Raftery, Robert E. Wood, and Rod Charlesworth, and sculptors such as Inuit artist Mark Totan and Tim Cotterill (internationally known as “the Frogman”).

Kal Gajoum: Fouquet’s Barrier, Paris 40x30

Kal Gajoum: Gastown Colour 24x36

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...the team makes a concerted effort to welcome everyone...to make sure they feel at home.

Several of the gallery’s artists display their work exclusively at Gainsborough. The gallery is also renowned for its impeccable appraisal, consultation and framing services. After discussing clients’ needs, staff members capably guide collectors towards the perfect pieces for their homes, offices and corporate collections.

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Tinyan Chan: Fresh Snow 20x28

Tinyan Chan: Prairie Trail in Winter 24x36

Ted Raftery: Early Morning Bow Lake 15x30

Ted Raftery: Carmangay in the 80s 20x40

Whether you are a young person interested in purchasing your first piece of artwork, or a lifelong collector, the Gainsborough Galleries team makes a concerted effort to welcome everyone who walks through the gallery’s doors and to make sure they feel at home. Staff are available to answer questions, but after customers are greeted, they are left to browse independently and enjoy the paintings and sculpture.

Clients are also offered the opportunity to try artwork in their homes ‘on approval’ for up to 10 days, to ensure they are making the right choice prior to purchasing. Gainsborough’s staff are also happy to discuss the gallery’s no-interest payment plan, which assists budgetconscious clients in bringing the warmth of original artwork into their homes in an affordable and manageable way.

Robert E Wood: Majestic Giant Steps 48x60

Robert E Wood: Ya Ha Tinda Fall 20x24

Rod Charlesworth: Left, The Mountains Above Canmore 60x48; Right, Okanagan Vintage 24x36

Mark Totan: Black Bear

Tim Cotterill: Portobello

Tim Cotterill: Cattail

The owners of Gainsborough Galleries – Marie Wood and her son, artist Robert E. Wood – believe that what makes their gallery successful and unique is that they have always stayed true to themselves by only exhibiting works by exceptional artists they genuinely and wholeheartedly believe in. As Marie says, “If you enter our homes, you’ll find the same artists hanging on our walls that hang in our gallery.”

The goal of Gainsborough Galleries is to assist clients in acquiring the perfect artwork, which they will love for years to come - in an enjoyable, friendly, nopressure environment.

Gainsborough Galleries invites you to visit their downtown Calgary gallery, or their website, and Marie, Robert and their staff look forward to assisting you as you begin or enhance your fine art collection.

GAINSBOROUGH GALLERIES 441 - 5th Ave SW Calgary Alberta T2P 2V1 403.262.3715

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ebster Galleries Inc. represents over 80 Canadian artists and is the largest private art gallery in Calgary with over 10,000 square feet of space. Gallery services include:

APPROVAL

Client can “try out” artwork prior to a purchase at no charge, to ensure the piece is the one for you.

Delivery and hanging also included.

LAYAWAY PLAN

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“The Future Stars” oil on canvas, 48” x 60” by Réal Fournier

WEBSTER GALLERIES INC.

Webster Galleries Inc. offers a layaway plan which gives clients the opportunity to purchase artwork through scheduled payments.

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“Golden Evening” oil on canvas, 18” x 36” by Ron Parker

CONSULTATION

Free in-office/home consultation to assist you in putting together an art program, customized to fit your corporate or personal environment.

APPRAISAL

With over 36 years experience appraising for museums, galleries, corporate and private collections, appraisal services are available for new and historic work.

“Sun Shower” acrylic on canvas, 36” x 60” by Blu Smith

RESTORATION

The gallery’s restoration specialist will consult with the client to offer an assessment and treatment recommendation.

FRAMING The Webster Galleries Frame Shoppe is staffed by personnel that take pride in over 25 years of custom framing and design experience.

“Come Here my Beauties” oil on canvas, 18” x 36” by Alain Gagné

WEBSTER GALLERIES INC. 812 11 Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2R 0E5 403.263.6500 www.facebook.com/GoodLifeConnoisseur

“Shaughnessy Autumn” oil on canvas, 30” x 60” by Dan Varnals

MODERN ART GALLERY STEWART STEPHENSON, KISS MY SASS STEWART STEPHENSON MODERN ART GALLERY, VANCOUVER, MAY 1 TO JUNE 1

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tewart Stephenson was born in London, Ontario in 1966. Although arts played a dominant role throughout his life, he never received formal training. In 2011, this Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist barreled into the Vancouver visual art scene with his unique perceptions and vivaciously joyful expressions of colour and light. Working within a diverse range of styles, Stephenson allows his emotional response to his surrounding to influence and guide his projects.

Currently Stephenson is immersed in a project that he holds very close to his heart. The show entitled Kiss My Sass, will feature works from his Flower Sass Series, taking these whimsical flowers to incredible heights and depths. Art is known to play a key role in promoting a safe and calming environment for those during the healing process. This is the reasoning behind Stephenson’s choice of his Flower Sass Series to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. A fundraising event will be held at the Stewart Stephenson Modern Art Gallery at 1300 Robson Street on May 1st. Stephenson is also donating net proceeds of the sales of designated Sass paintings to support the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

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Stewart Stephenson Modern Art Gallery

STEWART STEPHENSON MODERN ART GALLERY

Stewart Stephenson

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Stephenson addresses the traditional floral scene with a vibrant and playful approach in his Flower “Sass” Series. He prompts the viewer to pause and look at the beauty of daily life with a slight smile. In his efforts to create a positive synergy with in his work, Stephenson blurs the line of what we know and what we believe. Although seemingly quite simple, they demand a complex appreciation from the viewer, as one is left with a sense of warmth and well-being. Stephenson focuses on movement created with intense colours and bold lines in hopes to transcend the ordinary and move from the certain to the unbounded. Viewing his work is like stepping into another world, one that is light and full of laughter. A beautiful moment without traffic, deadlines or crowds; a moment to yourself. Stephenson maintains, “I conscientiously put forth an effort to produce art which visually establishes a positive relationship with the viewer. If I have aroused an emotion from the viewer, be it curiosity, wonder, pleasure or even humor, then I feel I have done my job as an artist.”

Lil Sass, 2012. Stewart Stephenson, mixed media on board, 36” x 50”

After experimenting with various finishes, Stephenson developed a unique system of applying hand-laid high gloss resin, resulting in a flawless museum quality finish.

The glossy surface encourages the viewer’s interaction, prompting them to get up close and personal with the art. By adding this glass-like surface to his work, Stephenson delivers paintings in a non-traditional manner to test the boundaries of viewer’s perspectives and perceptions.

About The Gallery: Opening its’ doors in December 2012, Stewart Stephenson Modern Art Gallery has become a hub for all things vibrant and funky in the Vancouver art scene. Focusing on exhibiting innovative original works by local contemporary artists, the gallery displays up to 200 local works at any given time. The gallery is operated by Stewart Stephenson STEWART STEPHENSON and his wife Rebecca Stephenson, Gallery MODERN ART GALLERY Director, and is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

1300 Robson Street Vancouver BC V6E 1C5 Canada For more information on this artist or the upcoming exhibition, please Phone: 1.877.ART.7100 visit us at 1300 Robson Street or online www.stewartstephenson.com. n www.facebook.com/GoodLifeConnoisseur

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