New artists Mila Rea and David Wheatley, Plus new artwork by Patricia Bellerose, Fraser Hine, Gwen Hughes, Mark Totan, Don Toney and John Rombough

Upcoming Exhibition "The Vanishing Prairie" new paintings by Fraser Hine, Plus Congratulations to Shirley Elias and Jonathon Earl Bowser

NEW bronze by Don Toney, Plus paintings by Graeme Shaw, Fraser Hine, George (Jerzy) Lesniewicz and Réal Fournier

 

 

Oil Paintings by Denis Chiasson, Plus: Enter to Win!

 

Like other artists who were trained in graphic design, Denis Chiasson attaches great importance to composition. He begins his works by making a series of sketches or drawings. Once a sketch is chosen, Chiasson transposes the outline to the canvas which is progressively defined with the application of colour. What emerges is a painting whose subject is enhanced by strong, angular, intense lines. This meticulous process adds to his works a touch of perfectionism that is seldom seen elsewhere. His strong colours reveal an uncommon sensitivity, bringing forth touching images inhabited by a unique personal style.

Even in the midst of activity—playing music, painting, reading, skating, Chiasson’s subjects are in deep contemplation. In the world of increasingly hectic lives, Chiasson’s artwork contains within it an attempt to rest. His subjects juxtaposed against lively brushstrokes, reflect the viewers’ inner selves juxtaposed against the pressures of modern life.

But what is interesting and perhaps difficult about Chiasson’s work is the relationship between the viewer and subject. When one looks at a Chiasson, one looks into a private moment. We look but are not looked at. Viewers are voyeurs, their gazes active. Chiasson’s figures have a downward gaze and perpetually closed eyes. Perhaps the viewer is the intruder, comforter, or witness; perhaps the viewer is reflected back onto themselves, confronted with their own quietness.

 

New in the Gallery: Fraser Hine & Ginette Beaulieu

 

 

Born in Amqui, Québec in 1954, Ginette Beaulieu has been a professor of painting since 1979. She has shown an interest in various mediums but prefers to use charcoals and oils. Ginette has studied the old masters techniques extensively, and her work exemplifies high realism through her use of natural pigments, which she creates. Since 1981, she has taken part in many different exhibitions, both collective and solo. The public can admire her works in several galleries. She is represented all across Canada as well as in the United States and France.

Inspired by Autumn at Webster Galleries

 

 

 



 

 

Upcoming Exhibition: Little Paintings Show

On display from November 5th to the end of December 2016: new small paintings by gallery artists! Little paintings starting from $250 and up and a new collection of silver ammolite jewelry. Stop by to peruse our new works and shop for your holiday gifts.

November 5 – December 31, 2016

 

Inspiration: The Alberta Landscape

We hope everyone in Calgary has been enjoying this glorious weather! Here are just a few of our favourite landscape pieces to inspire you this week.

 Fraser Hine

Fraser Hine grew up in small towns in Saskatchewan and now resides in Calgary, Alberta. Hine draws inspiration for his artistic works from everyday scenery and nature; back alleys, street scenes, and stunning rural landscapes depicting the mountains of the west are all subjects which the artist captures with a unique sense of familiarity and emotion.

Although Hine’s works represent the artist's own interpretation of a time and place -- a snapshot of a fleeting moment -- his paintings remain open to the viewer to discover his or her own interpretation.

 

New in the Gallery: Pieter Molenaar and Fraser Hine

 

 

  

A Collection of Canadian Fine Art at the Marriott Hotel

We are pleased to collaborate with the re-designed Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel to present a collection of Canadian fine art. This collaboration between Webster Galleries Inc. and the Marriott Hotel brings quality fine art in direct contact with the general public.

We have hung over 30 pieces produced by artists represented at our gallery including Denis Chiasson, Shirley Elias, Réal Fournier, Alain Gagné, Fraser Hine, Ken Kirkby, Pieter Molenaar, John Rombough, Blu Smith, Nicole St. Pierre, and Dan Varnals. Head over today to see these stunning figurative and landscape paintings!

Marriott Hotel address:  110 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB

 

 

This collaboration is a wonderful opportunity to give more exposure to the Canadian artists represented at our gallery and the exhibition at the Marriott Hotel will rotate every three months with new works from each artist. Watch the video above to see a virtual representation of the show - a catalogue will also be available at the Marriott Hotel as well as at Webster Galleries Inc. Feel free to contact us for further information or questions!