u FRASER HINE Having grown up in small-town Saskatchewan , Fraser Hine draws inspiration for his work from rural landscapes . The painting draws the viewer in with its joyous road and the barn ’ s open doors , along with a warm palette of golden yellows evoking peaceful and tranquil days spent in nature . Hine captures a snapshot of a moment in time and invites the viewer to explore their own memories each time the painting is viewed .
Webster Galleries 812 - 11 Ave SW , webstergalleries . com
Joyous Road , oil on canvas , 16 ” x 12 ”
The Many Faces of Art in Calgary
by silvia pikal
Calgary is home to an outstanding group of artists who create a dynamic and varied visual feast . A tour of the city ’ s galleries will reveal everything from works inspired by 15th and 16th century masters and modern consumerism to paintings in which abstract elements are incorporated into landscapes , showcasing familiar scenes in new and interesting ways .
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