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Artist Statement:
I try my best to create
atmosphere in my paintings, to
convey subtle variations in
light effects on the
landscape. This is the measure
of success in my opinion. The
texture and tonal depth
achieved with oils, has given
me the ability to convey what
I like best in painting.
Working with watercolour and
acrylic media in my early
efforts, helped me to evolve.
Subject matter for me is a
compilation from figurative
studies, to outdoor still
life, anything with dramatic
lighting. Of course towering
cumulus always fascinates.
I've attempted to capture the
genius strokes of artists like
John Singer Sargent and
Gerhardt Richter, tempered
with admiration for William
Merritt Chase. Not an easy
task.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Art Gallery of Hamilton,
Ontario
Fawcett-Langdon Gallery,
Burlington Ontario
Printziples Fine Art, Yonge &
St. Clair Ave. Toronto
Passages/Art Angel
Investments, Toronto
Masterangelo Gallery, 876
Yonge St. Toronto
Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery,
Scarborough
Corbett Wayne Gallery, Toronto
York Gallery, Ottawa Ontario
Victoria Art Gallery, Toronto
Olivia Art Gallery, Toronto
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Artist Galleries:
Art Galleries, in southern
Ontario area...
The Art Gallery of Hamilton,
Ontario
Masterangelo Gallery, 876
Yonge St. Toronto
Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery,
Scarborough
Corbett Wayne Gallery, Toronto
York Gallery, Ottawa Ontario
Victoria Art Gallery, Toronto
Olivia Art Gallery, Toronto
The Station Gallery, Toronto
The Guildwood Gallery,
Scarborough
The Brampton City ...
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Artist Reviews:
I would appreciate any
critique of my work on this
site......
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Collections:
Joanna Cassidy (actor) Los
Angeles California, USA.
Daniel T. Gallacher, Research
Director, Canadian Museum of
Civilization, Hull Quebec
Toronto Historical Board,
Stanley Barracks, Toronto
Bell Canada, Trinity Square,
Diane Chabot, Toronto
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Bryce,
Scarborough Ontario
Marr & Foster, Chartered
Accountants, Toronto
Beatrize E. Alvarez, Toronto
Nancy and Brien Dane, ...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Doug Macbean Biography:
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born at Toronto General Hospital, and lived in the east end of Toronto (Beaches) area of the city until 2004. Now residing in the beautiful city of Hamilton Ontario.
A late bloomer, I graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1991, continuing to paint in oils, my favourite, in a traditional style that seems to maintain its popularity. But I have been painting since the age of 14 when my parents bought my first set of oil paints. Prolific in most mediums like watercolour, acrylic, pastel, oils, conté or charcoal, etc., I have worked with most things that can mark a surface. I enjoy producing a wide variety of subjects, not wishing to limit myself to a particular “genre”, any more than is obvious. From dramatic lighting in landscapes to the delicate balance of subtlety in portraiture, I strive to master the elements of colour.
Commercial art has been the mainstay of my professional life, since the late sixties. I worked my way up from "paste-up" artist to Art Director, for several companies. When the introduction of computer assisted design/publishing, came to Canada, I made an easy adaptation to the new, fascinating medium. I have always, and still do, love my Macintosh.
Works are held in many collections, both private and institutional. Even Joanna Cassidy, actor in Hollywood California, has bought and admired one of my (cloud) pieces. I’ve collected a few awards over the years and honoured at being elected President of the Don Valley Art Club in 1979.
Also a teacher of art, I like to “give good demo” to my students, believing that is the best way to inspire developing painters. When a student watches the teacher demonstrate his subject well, “Proof in the Putting”, as I like to say, there is little doubt of the quality of art education that is provided. Teaching painting and drawing to adults, at Sheridan College, Brampton and Midland Collegiate, in Scarborough was a great experience for me.
Education; Fine Arts degree:
The Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Canada, 1991
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