MEET THE ARTISTS
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ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME
Dan Allen <chalk pastel, watercolor, acrylic>
Originally from Toronto, Dan was encouraged at an early age to develop his artistic talent. As a child he took private art lessons in oil painting and later attended high school at the Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts. He was introduced to photography, sculpture, life drawing, and painting. He moved to Regina in 1978 and began a career as a billboard installer which provided the opportunity to paint one-of-a-kind, 10 x 45 foot signs. Dan has taught several classes in chalk pastel but also paints in watercolors and acrylics. His specialty is pet portraits in chalk pastel. Now semi-retired, he can be found on the golf course or in his basement studio working on his latest commission.
CONTACT: dmallen@sasktel.net
Richmond Ametefe <graphite, charcoal, ink>
Richmond holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana. In 2015, he won the UNESCO (Man and the Biosphere) Young Scientist Award for research on water resource management in the Songor Biosphere Reserve. Until 2019, he worked as a research assistant on the Climate and Ecosystem Change Adaptability and Resilience (CECAR-Africa) project. Beginning in 2019, Richmond began producing artwork in graphite, charcoal, and ink. He is a self-taught artist whose focus is based largely on his interest in nature conservation. CONTACT: myjobhene@gmail.com
C.F. (Frank) Armistead <acrylic>
After retirement, Frank finally had time to study for a degree in visual art. He graduated with great distinction from the University of Regina in 2012. He was active in the Visual Arts Students Assoc. and installation officer at the Fifth Parallel Gallery, on the Dean’s Honor Roll, and recipient of the Dean’s Medal. His work – drawing, painting – centers on post-colonial issues; Aboriginal cultures displaced by colonialism. He is now exploring ways artists can partner with community to foster communication and experiences that bridge the gap. Frank has shown extensively in Regina and other Saskatchewan venues. He has pieces in several collections. CONTACT: cfa.artist@hotmail.com
Claudette Claereboudt <acrylic>
Claudette was born in Brussels and educated in Ontario. She worked in Toronto, London, Brussels, Paris, and Marseilles. Her largest work was a 3-story mushroom on the facade of the Mushroom Boutique (Toronto, 1972). When she retired to Saskatchewan in 2005, she dedicated to grow and develop her techniques. Claereboudt creates landscapes, animals, still lifes, organic abstractions, and her own brand of Aboriginal/Celtic pen and ink doodles. Her work has been displayed in the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Art Gallery of Regina, Joe Moran Gallery, Wascana Rehab Centre, Bushwakker Brew Pub, The Village Free House, and the University Club (University of Regina). CONTACT: pitgull839@gmail.com
Shelley Cochrane <watercolor>
Shelley was born and raised in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. Now residing in Regina and recently retired, she has more time to devote to her life-long passion for art. Cochrane is mainly self-taught, taking a variety of classes in drawing, oil, acrylic and watercolour. Shelley found watercolour became her favourite medium. For her, art helps her slow down and be in the moment. She tries to capture the beauty of nature. Shelley is a member of the Qu’Appelle Valley Artists Guild, Art Gallery of Regina, and the Aurora Art Guild. CONTACT: scochrane@sasktel.net
Jan Crook <acrylic>
Jan was born in Edmonton, but lived most of her life in Regina. She always enjoyed drawing. After retiring from teaching in 2009, she started taking classes to strengthen her artistic skills. She started with watercolours, then expanded to acrylic inks, silk paints, and acrylics. Jan uses nature for inspiration. Recently she’s been experimenting with abstracts, enjoying that certain type of expression and looseness she had been looking for. Jan believes that art is meant to be enjoyed… not just to look at, but to create it. CONTACT: jansart2013@gmail.com
Donita Fichter <acrylic, oil>
Residing on an acreage just outside of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, Donita works in her studio-gallery. She creates original art in acrylics, oil, ink, graphite, and polymer clay. Having grown up on a farm in a much slower time, she feels the need to express the intrinsic connection between herself and the artistry surrounding her. The pure joy of being in and connected closely to nature, propels her to create art that communicates and shares those experiences.
CONTACT: dfichter@sasktel.net
Linda Fox <acrylic>
Linda has lived her entire life in Regina. She is a founding member of Brushworks Art Guild, a member of the Aurora Art Guild and Art Gallery of Regina, and a supporting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Linda participates in many community projects: MacKenzie Art Gallery’s “Travelling Art Program” (bringing art to elementary school students); and, Artists Who Care (displaying art at the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic and the seniors’ residence, Broadway Terrace). Primarily a landscape painter, Fox spends many hours gathering reference material on Saskatchewan trails. Her hope is that viewers of her work connect with the local landscape. CONTACT: lfox@sasktel.net
Linda Gallant <watercolor>
Linda Gallant was born and raised in a small French community in PEI. She moved to Regina in 1981 to pursue her social work career. Shortly after arriving in Regina, Linda met a watercolourist and started taking classes. Painting was put aside for family and work. After retiring in 2017, Gallant picked up her paint brush again. She completed numerous classes. Linda’s work is influenced by her French Acadian and Maritime background, as well as her husband’s photography. Linda paints mostly in watercolour; however, she has been known to dabble in acrylic, sketching/pen and sea glass art. CONTACT: acadie@sasktel.net
Dawn Gates <acrylic, watercolor, ink>
In 1980 Dawn joined the Nipawin Art Club, which organized exhibitions year-round at the local art gallery, and also workshops and juried shows. She started out with watercolours, followed by dozens of workshops in Saskatchewan and abroad in a variety of media. In 1987, 1997 and 2011, the Nipawin Art Club hosted solo-shows of her work. After 45 years residing in her northern farm community, she and her husband retired to Regina (2018). Working in watercolor, ink or acrylics, Dawn’s favorite subjects include prairie landscapes and the changing seasons. Her work can be found in private collections across Canada. CONTACT: sdgates99@gmail.com
Pamela Gillies <acrylic>
Pamela is a contemporary, impressionist painter hailing from Tyvan, SK. She holds a Marketing degree from the University of Regina. After 16 years of operating her own mobile art program for elementary school children, Gillies began her own artistic journey. Rural prairie roots influence her choice of subject matter. Grain elevators, prairie sunsets, and farm animals feature prominently. Bright, bold, contrasting colours evoke the happy vibe of her childhood. In 2022, after several years of self study, Pam joined the Aurora Art Guild and began displaying her works at Guild and AGR shows. CONTACT: pamgillies245@gmail.com
Kathy Hancock <watercolor>
Kathy likes to hug trees and big rocks. She feels grounded and energized by nature. She loves and is inspired by the artwork of Emily Carr, Claude Monet and Lisa Riehl. Hancock loves to abstract landscapes for her personal and corporate clients. She also likes to incorporate art as part of fundraisers. During COVID, Kathy started Kathy’s Kard Shoppe, making greeting cards from her original paintings (over 60 card designs; over 100 card clients). She is a member of the Aurora Art Guild, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Regina, and the Regina Senior Centre Watercolor Group. CONTACT: kathy.hancock@myaccess.ca
Jim Hudson <acrylic, scratch board>
Jim began painting after retiring from teaching, taking a number of classes and workshops through the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre and the Art Gallery of Regina. Hudson maintained a keen interest in art throughout his life. He has three decades of experience working in a variety of media – acrylic, watercolour, pastels, and scratch art with inks. With a background in agriculture, Jim’s work tends to focus on animals, farm-related interests, and landscapes. His work is found in many homes in Western Canada. CONTACT: jhudson@sasktel.net
Lin Hylton <acrylic, mixed media>
Lin is a Quebec transplant. The prairies have become her home. Hylton has been a lifelong dabbler in painting and drawing. She has taken classes here and there, committing to her art more seriously after retiring from a career as an educator. Lin loves to paint pictures of people in events that mean something to her. She joined Aurora Art Guild in 2021. “I love capturing the magic of life – people, pets, and landscapes. It’s a fascinating and often surprising process that never ceases to amaze me.” CONTACT: lhylton@sasktel.ne
Larry Jackson <watercolor>
Larry has perfected a versatility of style which keeps his paintings fresh and lively. His soft watercolour and vibrant acrylic inks contrast so dramatically that each painting is unique. Jackson likes to work with lots of colour, and lots of salt, sand, tea, and coffee – anything that will stain the 300 lb paper that he works with. The shapes of his work depict the feeling of a Saskatchewan landscape and the colourful skies of the Prairies. Larry is regularly asked to give workshops in all parts of the country. CONTACT: lljks@accesscomm.ca
Marge Jessop <acrylic, tapestry>
Raised in Northern Manitoba, Marge developed a deep appreciation for images in nature. Her 50 years of art have included 10 years of tapestry, followed by acrylic painting. She holds a minor degree in Art from the Universities of Regina and of Calgary; and, has participated in workshops in drawing and tapestry at Emma Lake. Jessop chooses images for their abstraction, strength, and colour. She has shown her work in many venues: McIntyre Gallery, Art Gallery of Regina, Last Mountain Lake & Moose Jaw Cultural Centres, Richmond Gallery, Grand Forks Public Gallery, and The Barn Gallery (Kelowna).
CONTACT: jessop01@accesscomm.ca
Jenn Jordan <acrylic>
Jenn is inspired by many great artists, some local and others from history – Van Gough, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet. Her childhood had strong western influences, and that subject matter is something she likes to focus on.Jenn never stops learning, and feels that is what helps her to create new and fresh as she works to complete a painting. “I want to tell a story, but not all of it”.
CONTACT: sixsigmaba@gmail.com
Pauline Leippi <acrylic>
The acrylic paintings of Pauline Leippi are inspired and influenced by her country surroundings. Leippi lives on the family farm in Saskatchewan. One can often find Pauline with her camera near by. She uses her captured images as reference material for her paintings. She is currently a member of the Aurora Art Guild, Brushworks Art Guild, and the Qu’Appelle Valley Artist Guild. She exhibited in her first art show in December 2017 where she won her first People’s Choice Award. Since joining the guilds, Pauline has devoted most of her time learning new skills and trying different mediums. CONTACT: paulineleippi@gmail.com
Penny Bechard Milton <acrylic>
Penny was born and raised in Saskatchewan, growing up on a farm near Sedley. She is self-taught for the most part, taking classes here and there. She has experimented with watercolour and mixed media, with her favourite being acrylics. She gravitates to bold and colorful subject matter, with an abstract, impressionist style. Milton spent the last 30 years as a full time real estate agent, finding time to paint when she could. “I love color….the bolder and more vibrant, the better! Seeing a painting come together is a very rewarding experience.” CONTACT: milt@accesscomm.ca
Shiela Mitchell <acrylic>
Upon retiring as a high school teacher in 2003, Shiela began taking art classes. She tried watercolour and pastel, finally settling on acrylics. Mitchell joined the Aurora Art Guild 15 years ago. Shiela enjoys painting, animals, flowers, and landscapes. She has done commissions of pets and old buildings. The biggest thrill for her is when a stranger expresses an interest in her painting asking questions about how she did things, or telling her what they like about it. CONTACT: shiela.mitchell@gmail.com
Bill Morton <acrylic>
Bill has lived his whole life in Saskatchewan. After retiring in 2008, he began pursing his interest in art more fully. Morton took classes at the College Avenue Campus (University of Regina), and the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre. He joined the Aurora Art Guild, which he believes was fundamental in his development as an artist. He started with watercolours, and later changed to acrylics – landscapes, still life, wildlife, florals. While he has tried to paint more loosely, his style always reverts back to detailed realism. Bill’s work is in two corporate collections as well as several private collections. CONTACT: b.morton@sasktel.net
Cindy Obuck <encaustic>
Cindy’s art practice started out with fibre – art quilts, felted paintings, sculptures. Whimsical, bright colors and texture played integral roles. Unfortunately this work took its toll physically. She discovered encaustics and fell in love with it. Many layers and mixed media – oil sticks, charcoal, pastels, fabric, inks, shellac, gold leaf – enhance her work. Cindy furthered her art practice through self-directed workshops with local and international artists, artist mentorships, and solo and group exhibitions across Canada. She tries to capture the essence of movement and the peacefulness of our vast prairie skies. Her work is represented by galleries in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, and is part of private and corporate collections. CONTACT: ob4@sasktel.net
Shelley Page <acrylic, watercolor, mixed media>
Shelley’s artistic journey is a personal one that challenges her creatively. A combination of experience, intuition, and knowledge guide her as she paints. Lessons learned in one medium carry over to another. She frequently thinks, “What if I tried …”, as she knows that the possibilities are endless. Page finds it deeply satisfying to transform a blank canvas into a piece of art that evokes strong feelings and memories. Shelley enjoys painting landscapes from her personal experience, with a focus on colour and light. CONTACT: shelleybrianpage@hotmail.com
Karen Pattison <acrylic, watercolor, oil, ink>
Karen’s experience as a floral designer and a member of the display department at Robert Simpson sparked her journey with design. She received instruction from Dona Kriekle, Cecilia Yurgens, Larry Jackson, and Tom Young. Oils, acrylic, chalk pastels, watercolour, and alcohol ink are her primary media. Pattison joined the Aurora Art Guild in 2023, and is also a member of the Art Gallery of Regina and MacKenzie Art Gallery. CONTACT: skarenpattison@gmail.com
Julie Rich <acrylic>
Julie was raised on a farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her interest in art and painting laid dormant until she became an “empty-nester” along with her husband. Painting has become her favourite retirement past-time. Having joined the Aurora Art Guild in 2011, Julie has enjoyed new learning opportunities and experienced the thrill of selling her paintings at guild shows. She has also shown her work in local businesses and coffee shops. Mainly self-taught, Julie paints local or Saskatchewan-flavour scenes in acrylic paint. She is in awe as she tries to capture God’s beautiful creations on canvas. CONTACT: julie.rich@sasktel.net
Jason Scott <watercolor, oil, charcoal>
Hailing from Regina, Jason began his full-time art journey later in life. Just under 10 years ago, major depression entered his life and changed his world. Jason’s creativity was “… the only light in such a dark place.” He is mainly self-taught with guidance from a handful of very important, dear friends and mentors. In 2020 he joined the Aurora Art Guild and began showing his work. Since then his art has been displayed in 12 different exhibitions, including a show as the Featured New Artist at Scott Nicholson’s Fine Art Gallery (2021). Currently Jason works out of his home studio, continually looking for ways to evolve and grow as a watercolorist. Recently he started delving into oil paints and charcoal. CONTACT: jason@jasonscott-art.ca
Linda Tidball <acrylic>
Linda has always been interested in creating. She started with stitching and knitting and then cake decorating and baking. Tidball has been painting for the past 20+ years – watercolour, pastels, encaustic wax, and acrylics. Linda participates in workshops, retreats and Aurora Art Guild shows. Currently her focus is on acrylic painting mainly of landscapes, animals and flowers. CONTACT: linda.tidball@sasktel.net
Trina Wirth <acrylic, acrylic pour>
Born and raised in Regina, Trina always loved arts and crafts – pottery, folk art, ceramics. She took painting classes from local artists Beth Gaffney, Michael Lonechild and Gerri-Ann Siwek; as well as U.S.-based Laura Jacobs.Over the years, Wirth explored oils, mixed media, watercolour, encaustics, pastels, and acrylics. She enjoys all styles and methods of painting, experimenting with reactions among different mediums.Trina has been a member of the Aurora Art Guild since 2012. Her works are displayed in several locations around Regina, and also in La Quinta, California. CONTACT: t.wirth@accesscomm.ca
Tom Young <watercolor>
Tom is largely a self-taught watercolour painter, best known for his realistic depictions of Canadian and international landscapes. His love of watercolour began in 1994. He participated in many courses in visual arts, and a few excellent workshops by well-known artists, including Zoltan Szabo. Tom was admitted into the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1999, and in 2000 one of his works was selected for the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. His works have been shown in galleries in Banff, Waterton National Park, Canmore, and Regina. In 2021 “Watercolor Artist Magazine” included a feature article on Mr. Young. CONTACT: young.tg@hotmail.com
Hazel Zaharik <acrylic, watercolor, oil>
Hazel’s ‘art journey’ from grade school to present has included art classes and workshops (University of Regina, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Art Gallery of Regina), making a variety of art (stained glass, pottery, sculpture, painting), and participating in local art guilds (Aurora Art Guild, Brushworks Art Guild). Nature has offered endless possibilities for her paintngs – flowers originally and now landscapes, particularly of Saskatchewan (shimmering reflections on water, ever-changing skies, waving prairie grasses). Her work has been shown at the Joe Moran Gallery, University of Regina Faculty Club, and the Art Gallery of Regina (Outside the Box; Three-Person Show). CONTACT: hazel.zaharik@gmail.com