RESIDES: Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada

EDUCATION: Holly Carr is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

- Carr is widely known for her unique style of silk painting. Bold satirical images explore everything from human interactions and social stereotypes to her love for the natural world. Holly Carr's sense of humour underlies all of her work pointing a finger at the absurd as well as the touching.

SPECIAL ACHIEVMENTS:

- 2003, Carr's  largest project to date the “Terrarium” was installed in the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, a 25’ diameter and 20’ high environment depicting the natural world.

-Ventured into theatre, beginning with designing for “Little Lame Prince” and "When Dinosaurs Dine by Moonlight" both of which were productions of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

-painted live with an adlibbed monologue in Will Power Theatre’s production of “Private Views” performed live in the main gallery of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, where her dialogue with the audience was woven into a painting she created on the spot as well as the three one act plays taking place in the gallery space.

- performed with numerous musicians including a cross Canada tour with writer storyteller Stuart Mclean and the Vinyl Cafe. During these events Holly Carr paints live on large vertical panels of silk.

-Recently, Carr was invited to perform in Singapore, with world renowned violinist Min Lee, as well as performances in Ottawa where she painted with the National Art Center Symphony.

PUBLISHED:

- first children’s book “What is Pink” an illustrated poem by Christina Rossetti, Rubicon Publishing.

-article published in "Peinture Sur Soie" Lyon, France.

SOLO EXHIBITION:  "Couplings" - West End Gallery
-work  in numerous private and public collections.

"Bee"
by Holly Carr

RESIDES: Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada

EDUCATION: Holly Carr is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

- Carr is widely known for her unique style of silk painting. Bold satirical images explore everything from human interactions and social stereotypes to her love for the natural world. Holly Carr's sense of humour underlies all of her work pointing a finger at the absurd as well as the touching.

SPECIAL ACHIEVMENTS:

- 2003, Carr's  largest project to date the “Terrarium” was installed in the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, a 25’ diameter and 20’ high environment depicting the natural world.

-Ventured into theatre, beginning with designing for “Little Lame Prince” and "When Dinosaurs Dine by Moonlight" both of which were productions of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

-painted live with an adlibbed monologue in Will Power Theatre’s production of “Private Views” performed live in the main gallery of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, where her dialogue with the audience was woven into a painting she created on the spot as well as the three one act plays taking place in the gallery space.

- performed with numerous musicians including a cross Canada tour with writer storyteller Stuart Mclean and the Vinyl Cafe. During these events Holly Carr paints live on large vertical panels of silk.

-Recently, Carr was invited to perform in Singapore, with world renowned violinist Min Lee, as well as performances in Ottawa where she painted with the National Art Center Symphony.

PUBLISHED:

- first children’s book “What is Pink” an illustrated poem by Christina Rossetti, Rubicon Publishing.

-article published in "Peinture Sur Soie" Lyon, France.

SOLO EXHIBITION:  "Couplings" - West End Gallery
-work  in numerous private and public collections.

"Peacock Perch"
by Holly Carr

RESIDES: California

EDUCATION: Self-taught, Christensen invented a watercolor technique that allows him to create images of vibrant color that go beyond the look and article published in "Peinture Sur Soie" Lyon, France.depth of a high quality photograph. Eric Christensen began painting professionally in 1992. Since that time he has enjoyed amazing success and a growing reputation as a celebrated Wine Country Artist.

 INTERESTS: Christensen began to develop his interest in painting, as well as botany, classical music, and gourmet cooking as a child in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over time he has acquired a commanding knowledge in each of these fields, which has blended to make him the preeminent artist of today. In addition to his interests, Christensen also derives inspiration from the wine country surrounding his home which is invariably portrayed in his paintings.

PUBLICATIONS & TV:  exposure in national magazines, newspapers and a national television spot on “WINE COUNTRY LIVING"

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"Reflections"
by Eric Christensen

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RESIDES: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Born and raised in Orem, Utah

EDUCATION:  Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University. Taught at Waterford School for 4 years and part time at Brigham Young University.

Christensen Barney and her famous artist father James C. Christensen delight in working together. "My Dad inspires me to experiment with my own style, media and interpretation. Painting together in his studio, we have developed a wonderful synergy, critiquing each other and encouraging each other to experiment with colors, surfaces and textures."

Life is truly art at the Christensen Barney's home as her husband is also an artist and teacher.

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"She wore Her heart on Her sleeve"
by Cassandra Christensen-Barney

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RESIDES: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Born and raised in Orem, Utah

EDUCATION:  Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University. Taught at Waterford School for 4 years and part time at Brigham Young University.

Christensen Barney and her famous artist father James C. Christensen delight in working together. "My Dad inspires me to experiment with my own style, media and interpretation. Painting together in his studio, we have developed a wonderful synergy, critiquing each other and encouraging each other to experiment with colors, surfaces and textures."

Life is truly art at the Christensen Barney's home as her husband is also an artist and teacher.

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"Veneration"
by Cassandra Christensen-Barney

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RESIDES:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ART EDUCATION:  Under the guidance and encouragement of his father, Bi began practicing at age five.  At the tender age of eleven, Bi was taken under the wing of one of China’s most prestigious art professors to learn landscaping, watercolor and oil.  This mentorship would go on for another 10 years and prove to be a great factor in Bi’s later successful career in art.
-1979 attend the Ziang Xi Art University, earning himself a Bachelor degree in Art.

Awards and Honors:
-1989 accepted into the prestigious Chinese Encyclopedia of Art.
-1987 the Province of Shadong gave this artist the nations highly distinguished and recognized title as a Chinese art master.

"Sunwapta Falls"
by Bi Yuan Cheng

RESIDES:  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ART EDUCATION:  Under the guidance and encouragement of his father, Bi began practicing at age five.  At the tender age of eleven, Bi was taken under the wing of one of China’s most prestigious art professors to learn landscaping, watercolor and oil.  This mentorship would go on for another 10 years and prove to be a great factor in Bi’s later successful career in art.
-1979 attend the Ziang Xi Art University, earning himself a Bachelor degree in Art.

Awards and Honors:
-1989 accepted into the prestigious Chinese Encyclopedia of Art.
-1987 the Province of Shadong gave this artist the nations highly distinguished and recognized title as a Chinese art master.

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"Mountain - Three Sisters"
by Bi Yuan Cheng

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RESIDES:  Sydenham, Ontario, Canada

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

Founding member of the Canadian Aviation Artists Association which in 2002 received the “Belt of Orion” award from the Canadian Aviation Hall of  Fame for outstanding contributions to Canadian aviation.

Twice winner of “best in show’ award at the biennial ArtFlight show at the Canada Aviation Museum, and winner of “The Award of Distinction” and the “Golden Age of Aviation Award”at annual exhibitions of the American Society of Aviation Artists.

EDUCATION:

Public: Senior matriculation, Ontario           

Professional: Served 16 years in the RCAF, first as a long range navigator/instructor (4000 hrs.). Subsequently seconded to the USAF Academy, Colorado Springs as an instructor and to the Defence Resarch Board Canada as a systems analyst.

In art: No formal training, but have read extensively, and taught, critiqued and juried extensively. .

SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:

Numerous single and joint shows at commercial, public and military galleries in Ontario.

Participant in virtually all juried shows held by the American Society of Artists and the Canadian Aviation Artists Association.

Was selected to represent Canada at the 2003 International show of aviation art at the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton. Ten pieces were exhibited.

 PUBLICATIONS:

Innumerable illustrations and covers for books and magazines. Approximately 30 limited edition prints issued.

In 1983 wrote and illustrated the book “Painting Planes, the Aviation Art of Don Connolly” for publisher Canada’s Wings.

For six years was the editor of the quarterly journal of the Canadian Aviation Artists Association (CAAA)and remain a principal contributor of articles

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Survival for the last thirty or so years in a profession that I love!. This due in large part in having initially being linked with a commercial gallery in Ottawa that indulged my interest in a wide range of subjects , styles and mediums ; and latterly , my increasing  trade in commissioned works.

"Late Spring Visit"
by Don Connolly

A DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter  departs a (generic)  village in the Arctic  Archipelago.

These rugged and versatile aircraft went out of production some 20 years ago but have won such popularity with users that they are soon to be returned into production by another Canadian firm,which already has a large number of orders in hand. One feature that has done much to generate this confidence in the aircraft are its powerful and dependable turbine engines, manufactured by another Canadian company, Pratt & Whitney Canada. Like the setting, the artist has chosen a “generic” colour scheme for this particular aircraft.

"Winter Trials"
by Don Connolly

  With the centennial of powered flight in Canada fast approaching (2009), this painting portrays the aircraft involved: the Silver Dart. The venue of the first flight was Baddeck NS and the date was 23 February 1909; but this painting shows one of several subsequent trial flights made in the period immediately thereafter. As in the first flight, the aircraft flew off the frozen surface of Bras D’Or Lake /Baddeck Bay and for distances of several kilometers or less. It was 50' in wingspan, weighed   approximately 800 lbs., and was powered by an 8-cylinder Curtiss engine of 50 horsepower. The flying surfaces were covered with a light grey coloured silk, hence its name.

  The aircraft’s principal designer and pilot was JP McCurdy , ( much) later to become Lieut. Governor of Nova Scotia; but also involved in the project were four other notables: Casey Baldwin - like, its designer, a young Canadian U of T graduate engineer, Glenn Curtiss , Tom Selfridge, a US Army officer and Alexander Graham Bell, who was the principal organizer of the group and whose wife provided its financial backing.

  As in each trial flight townsfolk, often on ice skates provided a keen audience. Baddeck was, not co-incidentally, the venue of the Bell’s vacation home and one of his workshops.