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2025
ARTIST: Heather Hawley
RESIDES: Alberta
BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
STYLE
Heather works exclusively in oils in a realistic style. She is known for her careful attention to detail and accurate depiction of the subjects she paints. She usually paints on oil-primed linen panels or stretched canvas, and her paintings are of archival quality.
INSPIRATION
Heather lives on an acreage in Alberta, Canada and has spent a lot of time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. She has always had a deep love for nature, animals, and the western landscape. That passion remains with her to this day and is often reflected in her art. Living on an acreage, she enjoys being surrounded by nature and has a wonderful, spacious studio which also provides a lot of inspiration for painting. It has a high, vaulted ceiling and an oversized screened garage door so she can enjoy the sensation of painting “almost outdoors” in the summer months!
“What draws me to a particular image is usually dramatic lighting or colour or, in the case of animals, a scene that shows the character or typical behaviour of an animal. I am also particularly drawn to scenes that show water reflections, regardless of subject matter. I find that images with one or more of these elements have the biggest emotional impact on me as the artist, and those are the ones I choose to paint. I will consider the painting a success if I have executed it to the best of my ability and the viewer ultimately has the same emotional reaction to the painting as I did when I first chose that particular image to paint!”
MEMBERSHIPS/COLLECTORS
Heather is an Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) and is also a member of the Edmonton Chapter of the FCA. Her work is owned by collectors in Canada and internationally.
RECENT SHOWS
Calgary Stampede Western Showcase, Artist Studios (2022)
Heather Hawley
by Heather Hawley
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 12 × 9 in | $977 |
by Heather Hawley
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 12 × 9 in | $677 |
ARTIST: Brent Heighton
RESIDES: Vancouver, British Columbia
EXHIBITIONS & ART SHOWS:
– New York, Tokyo, Germany, Belgium, Holland, throughout the United States, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Canada.
ARTIST WORKSHOPS: is a teacher of artist workshops and has been teaching for over 15 years.
Brent Heighton
by Brent Heighton
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic on Board | 11 × 14 in | $1,497 |
by Brent Heighton
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic on Board | 12 × 12 in | $1,347 |
ARTIST: Roy Hinz
ARTIST CREDENTIALS:
July 2010 Artist Studio’s, Western Art Show- Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
July 2010 “Best of Show- 3D” Western Art Show- Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
July 2011 Artist Studio’s, Western Art Show- Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
July 2011 Western Art Auction – Western Art Show- Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
April 2012 “Spring is in the Air”, Art Show and Sale Cochrane, AB
July 2012 Artist in Residence, Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, AB
Oct. 2012 Guest Artist, State of Art Society (SAS) Group Exhibition Calgary, AB
July 2013 Artist in Residence, Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, AB
May 2014 Guest Artist, State of Art Society (SAS) Group Exhibition Calgary, AB
July 2014 Artist in Residence, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Whistler, B.C.
July 2015 Artist in Residence, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Whistler, B.C.
Sept. 2015 Artist in Residence, Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, AB
Oct. 2015 Guest Artist, State of Art Society (SAS) Group Exhibition Calgary, AB
May. 2016 Guest Artist, State of Art Society (SAS) Group Exhibition Calgary, AB
June. 2016 Natures Expressions Art Group, Spruce Meadows- Nationals Calgary, AB
July. 2016 Artist Studio’s, Western Art Show- Calgary Stampede Calgary, AB
Sept. 2016 Natures Expressions Art Group, Spruce Meadows- Masters Calgary, AB
Roy Hinz
by Roy Hinz
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| soapstone on walnut | 6 × 6 in | $327 |
by Roy Hinz
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Soapstone | 6.5 × 4.5 in | $397 |
ARTIST: Mark Hobson
RESIDES: Tofino BC
AWARDS & HONORS:
- 2018 International Artist Magazine – Grand Prize – “Lakes, Rivers and Seascapes”
2017 Simon Combes Conservation Award – Artists for Conservation
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 2009 Third place International Artist Magazine’s competition, “Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes”
- 2006 Ducks Unlimited Canada-Artist of the Year The image of “Mallards: Looking South” is chosen for the artist of the year award.
- 2006 Ducks Unlimited Canada-The image “Polar Bear: At the Edge of the Ice” is chosen to be apart of the National Art Print Portfolio for 2006.
- 2005 Pacific Salmon Foundation of BC-Mark’s “Return to Fresh Water” is awarded first prize in the foundation’s annual stamp competition. All of BC’s saltwater fishing licenses bear the image on its stamp in 2005.
- 2005 Royal Canadian Mint-The Royal Canadian Mint invites Mark to design a coin which is chosen, released and featured as part of the 2005 Speciman Coin Set featuring a limited edition aureate dollar coin with Mark’s design of Tufted Puffins.
- 2005 Ducks Unlimited Canada-Two paintings by Mark “Eagle: On Closer Inspection” and “Moose: Checking out the Competition” were chosen by Ducks Unlimited to be apart of the National Art Print Portfolio.
- 2005 International Artist Magazine – An acrylic painting titled “Columbia Flats” is featured in a new book as part of the series titled “How did you Paint That?” Mark, along with the 99 other contributing artists from around the world are selected from the top winners of the International Artist’s Magazine’s annual competition.
- 2004 Ducks Unlimited Canada-Mark’s images “Eagle: Coming in for a Landing” and “Steelhead: Out of the Shadows” are selected by Ducks Unlimited for the National Art Print Portfolio.
- 2003 Pacific Salmon Foundation of BC-The original painting of “Catching the Strays” is awarded first prize in the foundation’s annual stamp competition. All of BC’s saltwater fishing licenses bear the image on the stamp in 2003.
- 2003 Ducks Unlimited Canada-“Otter: Chasing Rainbows” and “Humpbacks: Soaring through Green Waters” are chosen as part of the Annual National Art Print Portfolio.
- 2002 International Regional Magazine Association – Silver Award Essay Division for “A Flood of Creativity” article written and illustrated by Mark published in “Beautiful British Columbia” Magazine, winter 2001.
- 2002 National Geographic Society – Mark’s original of “Harlequin Ducks: On the Edge” is chosen to be on display at a prestigious show in Washington, DC.
- 2000 Royal Canadian Mint- Mark is invited to design a coin depicting Pronghorn Antelope which is chosen as part of the Platinum Coin Set.
Mark Hobson
by Mark Hobson
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Watercolor | 12 × 8 in | $817 |
by Mark Hobson
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Watercolour | 10 × 10.5 in | $1,067 |
ARTIST: John Horton
Born in England, at the age of 4 he was in a very serious road accident and spent a year in hospital but had an excellent recovery. His parents promoted art and music to protect him from further injury. But his love was the sea and so sailing was allowed. At 16 he joined the Royal Navy and served in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. He studied art and apprenticed as a designer and architectural artist in the “Shopfitting” trade. He was very lucky to have Vic Barber as his mentor. Vic was a highly sought-after artist in the architectural field and encouraged John and helped him move up to an independent position – owning his own company. He immigrated to Vancouver Canada in 1966 where he set up his own business.
His paintings have been shown by the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Marine Artists and he is the only Canadian marine artist cited in Dennis Brook-Hart’s authoritative work Twentieth Century British Marine Painting.
John Horton
by John Horton
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 9.75 × 7.5 in | $1,697 |
by John Horton
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 9.75 × 6.625 in | $1,697 |
ARTIST: Marilyn Hurst
RESIDES: BC Canada,
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
-Has painted professionally for over 20 years
-Owned for over 13 years an Art Gallery in Cabo San Lucas that became the benchmark of excellence for the art community in Southern Baja
-Has discovered that living one’s life as an artist was the most important ingredient to becoming an artist.
TECHNIQUE:
My paintings are a ménage of life experience and creative energy. The landscapes, florals, portraiture, and expressionist abstracts all reflect the vibrant colors of life as a contemplative artist inspired by the colors of Mexico and the beauty of my home in the Pacific Northwest.
Marilyn Hurst
by Marilyn Hurst
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic | 8 × 12 in | $557 |
by Marilyn Hurst
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic | 8 × 17 in | $677 |
ARTIST: Gregg Johnson
RESIDES: Edmonton, Alberta
EDUCATION:
B.Ed and post graduated studies in Fine Art Education
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Senior High art teacher during 28 years
Since 1994 became full time artist
Signature member of The Society of Western Canada Artists
EXHIBITIONS & ART SHOWS:
Solo Exhibitions in Edmonton, Jasper and Canmore
Gregg Johnson
by Gregg Johnson
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic on Canvas | 9 × 12 in | $477 |
by Gregg Johnson
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Acrylic on Canvas | 8 × 10 in | $457 |
ARTIST: Andrew Kiss
RESIDES: Calgary, Alberta
HIGHLIGHTS & AWARDS
2018 Wild Babies Children’s Book Selected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
2017 Poster Artist Ponoka Stampede
2011 People’s Choice Medicine Hill Art Show
2011 Best of Show – Artist Studio Calgary Stampede
2010 Show in Hong Kong
2010 People’s Choice- Medicine Hills Art Show, Alberta
2007 Best of Show – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2006 Best of Show – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005 Best of Show – Western Showcase, Calgary Stampede
2005 Collectors’ Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005 Chocolate Lily Book Award for Wild Babies 2004
2005 Collectors’ Choice Award – Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2004 Best of Show Booth – Calgary Western Showcase
2004 “Cool Woods” winner of Skipping Stones Honour Award
2003 “A mountain Alphabet” – Official bestselling children’s book in Canada
2003 Three images for DU- National Portfolio
2002 Peoples’ Choice Award – Best original – Calgary Art Essential Show
2002 Selected from 100 artists – “Best of Show” at Spokane Western Art Show
2002 BCWF – Master Artist –“ Long Way Home print”
2002 DU Artist of the Year (1st. Ever 2 time winner)
2001 DU Canada stamp & print – “Soft Landing”
2001 DU print program – “Early Frost”
2001 BCWF Master Artist – “Thrill of the Catch”
2000 BCWF Master Artist – “Alert”
1999 People’s Choice Award- Art Essential Show – Calgary
1999 Saskatchewan Conservation Stamp
1999 Featured in “The Best of Wildlife Art” – North Light Books
1999 BCWF Master Artist – “Family Gathering”
1998 Two man show – Munich, Germany
1998 Canadian Collectible of the Year Award. – “King of the Hill”
1998 1st. Runner up – Wildlife Habitat Canada
1998 Orlando Wildlife Expo
1998 Prince Edward Island Conservation Stamp
1997 Featured in “The Best of Wildlife Art” North Light Books
1997 One man show – Zurich, Switzerland- also 1996, 1995, 1994
1997 Featured Artist – Artist Direct Show – Calgary
1997 Featured Artist – Pacific Wildlife Art Show – Seattle
1996 Selected for “Birds in Art” – Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
1996 BCWF Master Artist
1995 Top 100 Artists – Art for the Parks – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
1995 Special Guest Artist Pacific Rim Art Show, Tacoma, Washington
1995 Runner up for Best of Show – southeastern Expo, Charleston, SC
1994 People’s Choice Award – Vancouver International Art Show
1994 DU Artist of the Year
1993 Canada Summer Games Official Artist
Andrew Kiss
by Andrew Kiss
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Canvas | 12 × 9 in | $897 |
by Andrew Kiss
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Canvas | 11 × 14 in | $1,397 |