This Member's Showcase features Artists in Canada's Active Membership who are dedicated to producing new artwork and crafts. Find Canadian art from paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolour, as well as mixed media, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, wood working and jewelry. Pay no commissions. All transactions are with the artist unless represented by Artists in Canada. Prices are the same as dealing with the artist.
My work is a reflection of my fascination with the fragmented, grid-like patterns found in nature which I use to abstractly capture the essence of landscapes, horizons and the notion of journeys and migration. I draw inspiration from the colours, forms, and the rich textures found in “rewilded” landscapes then translate these elements into abstract compositions that evoke feelings of exploration and interconnectedness with nature. Available at the Petroff Gallery.
My work is a reflection of my fascination with the fragmented, grid-like patterns found in nature which I use to abstractly capture the essence of landscapes, horizons and the notion of journeys and migration. I draw inspiration from the colours, forms, and the rich textures found in “rewilded” landscapes then translate these elements into abstract compositions that evoke feelings of exploration and interconnectedness with nature. Available at the Petroff Gallery.
Stopping by the Woods," is an abstract representation inspired by Robert Frost's timeless poem "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening ” This piece captures the chilling yet serene beauty of a winter's eve with elegance and depth. Numerous black and white vertical lines run down the canvas, suggesting the stillness and tranquillity of a birch forest filled with snow while small squares and rectangular blocks in a variety of colors—reds, yellows, blues, oranges, and gold’s, creates vibrancy and dynamics. The background showcases a blend of metallic gold and ultramarine blue, conjuring the last rays of sunlight piercing through the winter’s dusk. This piece bridges the gap between poetry and visual expression.
With a warm pastel palette — reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows “Autumn in Kits” is a portrayal of the vibrancy of an autumn cityscape. Framed by its own natural tranquillity of brilliant coloured leaves, Kitsalano is bustling with life and energy. My canvases are attempts to create emotional narratives with kinetic energy. They are conceptual in that I collage my landscapes using only basic elements of line, texture and colour, in unconventional ways, to convey moments and subtle movements in nature. Not necessarily as nature appears but as nature feels: unspoken, indescribable and sometimes chaotic.
"Apartment Living" is a depiction of the energetic rhythms of apartment living by exploring the visual complexity of urban architecture and the natural landscapes of Vancouver's metropolitan life. Weaving together a meticulous interplay of vibrant rectangular blocks and vertical lines, echoing the rhythmic vibrancy of Mondrian's "Broadway Boogie Woogie," Apartment living conveys both the warmth and the mood of an autumnal city, making it not just a feast for the eyes, but an engaging sensory experience.
In this captivating abstract landscape, Kaltenhauser skillfully merges vibrant hues of peach, pink, ivory, and blue to embody a serene paradise. The realistic depiction of a house anchors viewers with a sense of peace, offering a visual escape to a safe haven. This painting radiates tranquility and invites contemplation, evoking a balance of harmony and dream.
From my new Treaty 7 series. Pikani Chief and braves pause a moment along the Belly River in Southern Alberta around 1900. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.
From my new Treaty 7 series. Red Stoney Chief near Banff Alberta. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our First Nations peoples history captured on canvas.
From my new Treaty 7 series. Young Blackfoot braves rest a moment along a ridge. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900 taken by Roland Reed. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.
From my new Treaty 7 series. Blackfoot takes a moment along a creek to give a prayer to the Thunderbirds. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900 taken by photographer Roland reed. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.
From my new Treaty 7 Series. A member of the Blackfoot returns with an unexpected gift. The historical relevance by placing the subject over the map image creates a sense of historical relevance. The image used for the subject was captured around 1900 by photographer Roland Reed. The map painted in the background is a hand painted replica of a portion of a map from 1891 commissioned by the Canadian Government to record all reservations across Canada.