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Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie

November 2 - 23, 2012

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The Federation of Canadian Artists was founded in 1941. It was to be a national organization that aimed to advance the growth of Canadian culture and provide recognition and professional standing of practising artists in each region of the country. There are currently twelve chapters across Cana-da and abroad with over 2000 members.

The Peace River Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists (PRCFCA) connects artists across the BC and Alberta Peace Region. There are 35 mem-bers of the PRCFCA and the Chapter welcomes new members.

“Peace Squared” is the third show of the PRCFCA. Its first show, “New Be-ginnings” was shown in Dawson Creek in the spring of 2011 and its second show “Peace Connections” was shown in Fort St. John in the spring of 2012.

The Chapter is excited about having its first show on the Alberta side of the border. It is deeply appreciative of the generous support it has received for each of its shows by ENCANA. The Chapter is encouraged and energized by the solid support it has received for this show from the local business community.

The level of support has made it possible to hold a workshop in conjunction with this show thereby helping the Chapter in meeting a number of core goals – establishing connections among artists and to keep them strong. Thank you Grande Prairie and region.

FCA’S NEWEST CHAPTER HOSTS iTS THiRD EXHiBiTiON

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1TAKE A BOWPatricia PetersWatercolour, collage and stitch | 4.5 x 4.5 | $275

Happy memories of attending many dance recitals, sewing costumes and observing a sweet triumph, are playfully combined with waterco-lour, collage, and purple stitching. I try to work loosely to keep the work fresh and youthful.

award of excellence

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2BACK ALLEYSandy TroudtCanvas | 16 x 16 | $500

Beauty can be found in the humblest of places.

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FRAgRANTAngela FehrWatercolour on paper | 13 x 13 | $500

Over the years painting florals has become for me more about evok-ing essence and emotion than recording detail. “Fragrant” is a sun-drenched, richly scented and tranquil early afternoon in summer; a white cotton dress and bare feet in cool grass.

NATuRE SPEAKSJudith TempletonCollograph oil base ink on BFK Rives | 3.5 x 3.5 | $250

When using plants and sepia in producing a collograph, I find the creative process and outcome speak of peace and tranquility.

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quALiFYiNg98 STREETPenny Boden

Acrylic on wood | 20 x 20 | $400

The energy of the sun is both captured and radiated through a god-like

beauty; reaching from the ruins of a vacant city lot on 98 Street.

ROADSiDE TREASuREPenny BodenAcrylic on wood | 20 x 20 | $400

Sometimes, the mower is late, and the wildflowers dance, reminding those

who choose to believe… that weeds exist only in the eyes of the beholder.

gREEN gOLDPenny BodenAcrylic on wood | 20 x 20 | $400

The colours of a hot, dry summer radiate… but only if the eyes

choose to see them.

mOSquiTO gROvEPenny Boden

Acrylic on wood | 16 x 16 | $325

The woods are precious and are the heart and soul of our world.

To destroy them is both barbaric and suicidal.

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iN THE LimE LigHTDarlene Dautel

Encaustic on wood | 12 x 12 | $625

This work depicts that magical ever-changing feeling in the garden.

This feeling of discovery is very similar to both encaustic painting and

our natural world. It is what draws me to them both.

THE PLACE TO BEPenny Boden

Acrylic on wood | 20 x 20 | $400

Not far from the noise and rush of the city, the backbone of our

world still exists a simple farm, that is still surrounded by woods.

JEWELS OF THE SuN 1Barbara DaleyMixed media | 12 x 12 | $250

Layers of luminous yellow pigments, sprinkled with jewel-like painted circles

of tissue, evoke for me radiant moments kissed by the sun. In appreciation

for the sun, and all things yellow, I work joyfully in mixed media.

TAKiNg iT BACKPenny BodenAcrylic on canvas | 16 x 16 | $325

Human presence is undeniable, but nature will refuse to give up, as long

as it is given a chance.

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SOuLS CONNECTEDDarlene DautelWatercolour on paper | 13.5 x 13.5 | $525

This is the most personal painting I’ve ever done. It comes from a

realization of how fragile our worlds are. It speaks to that very inti-

mate, committed, safe, loving place that I think all of us look for but

few are lucky enough to find.

NOW SHOWiNgDarlene Dautel

Encaustic on wood | 20 x 20 | $975

It is the depth of colour in scenes like this that motivates me to

catch the passing of time and immense beauty that surrounds us.

SWALLOWED BY THE SEADarlene Dautel

Encaustic on wood | 20 x 20 | $225

Through strong colour and bold strokes, this piece encompasses

the strenth and power of the sea sweeping over Japan, 03/11/11,

and speaks equally to the compassionate, respectful and strong

way in which her people have carried on since.

gOLDEN TANgLEAngela FehrWatercolour on paper | 13.25 x 13.25 | $500

A summer’s life whirled gold in reckless abandon is traced in the tangled

lines of these sunflowers as they fade, spent, into fall.

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BEACHEDSandy Troudt

Canvas | 20 x 20 | $600

A calm day on Williston Lake provided beachcombers with an

opportunity to find treasure amongst the driftwood.

SWEET SORROW 3mary ParslowStencil monoprint | 16 x 16 | $375

Shakespeare said “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” In this piece the

sweetness expresses the love one feels and the sorrow is the sadness of

being apart. This print shows this kind of a sweet sorrow dance.

BALEDSandy TroudtCanvas | 12 x 12 | $400

Nature’s fading colours herald a golden harvest.

quAiL ON RiCEPatricia Peters

Acrylic, collage, stitch on paper | 4 x 4 | $275

Humour is mixed in with a bit of collaged Japanese papers, purple

stitching, and acrylics. This piece shows the transparent possibilities

of acrylics. Working juicy and loose, underscore the playful attitude.

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FiRST SNOWSandy Troudt

Canvas | 12 x 12 | $350

Frosty remnants of autumn peek through the light dusting of the first snowfall.

DREAmSCAPE 4Helen vokaty

Oil on canvas | 36 x 36 | $750

This piece is part of a series I call Dreamscapes – mining the sub-conscious

dream world we all experience, yet which remains largely mystical to us.

SEASPAN TRiPTYCH, EASTJeff WilsonAcrylic on canvas | 8 x 8 | $70

These three pieces depict the sulphur piles at the Seapsan Terminal in North Vancouver.

The sulphur is a by-product of oil and gas production in northeast BC and Alberta. The

piles are a real Vancouver landmark and have been there for years, but mysteriously have

always been the same size; never growing or shrinking…

PEACE RivER gLOWSandy TroudtCanvas | 20 x 20 | $600

Autumn colours linger in the light as the season draws to an end.

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JEWELS OF THE SuN 2Barbara DaleyMixed media | 12 x 12 | $250

We in the Peace Country love the warmth and healing energy of the sun.

Working with rich yellow pigments, in translucent layers, I celebrate all

things yellow, adding a touch of jewel-like magenta.

RiSE iN gLORYBarbara DaleyMixed media | 3 x 3 | $150

Found poetry, watercolour, and Japanese paper, dance together in this tiny

collage, touched by whimsy and the light of a Peace Country late Autumn day.

10 Am - STiLL BREATHiNg - NOT TiED uP:)Darlene DautelWatercolour on paper | 13.5 x 13.5 | $525

This piece represents a very quick witted, yet hopeful text message between

friends. A reflection on the point-shoot-send, era we seem to live in. My

hope is that it gets you thinking and more importantly talking.

mARiTADarlene DautelWatercolour on paper | 15 x 15 | $525

I hope in “Marita” I have portrayed the fresh, uplifting, beautiful, free spirit

that she is, and that my feelings of love and pride shine through in this piece.

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CONNECTiONJudith TempletonCollograph oil base ink on BFK Rives | 3.5 x 3.5 | $250

Multiple half circles leave the eye to fill in the full circle in a joining togeth-

er of harmony and joy.

STOP ASSADHelen vokatyOil on canvas | 36 x 36 | $550

The call is not to Assad to stop the slaughter of his people, as this is obvious-

ly not going to happen, but rather to the West to put a stop to this atrocity,

as well as to artists to put their skills toward speaking out about injustices in

the world, from international to local issues.

ALBERTA HEARTLANDJane KellyOil | 8 x 8 | $125

Travelling the back roads of Alberta I am drawn to the rolling rhythms and

repeating patterns of colour and texture. As always, Mother Nature has the

last say on the bounty of Alberta’s Heartland.

TWO LiTTLE BOATSSuzanne SandboeWatercolour on 300lb arches hot press | 12 x 12 | $675

I like the contrast of lights and darks, the shadows and bits of light on the

boats and rocks as the abandoned little boats lay along the rugged shoreline.

Makes me wonder if it was a good catch or if they are long forgotten by the

fishermen.

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STRiviNgHelen vokatyAcrylic on canvas | 36 x 36 | $550

The full title is Striving to Embrace Imperfection, part of a series where I, as

an artist, am working to embrace spontaneity and its inherent imperfection,

and generally relinquish control of my piece to the process.

SEASPAN TRYPTiCH, CENTRALJeff WilsonAcrylic on canvas | 8 x 8 | $70

These three pieces depict the sulphur piles at the Seapsan Terminal in

North Vancouver. The sulphur is a by-product of oil and gas production

in northeast BC and Alberta. The piles are a real Vancouver landmark and

have been there for years, but mysteriously have always been the same size;

never growing or shrinking…

SEASPAN TRYPTiCH, EASTJeff WilsonAcrylic on canvas | 8 x 8 | $70

These three pieces depict the sulphur piles at the Seapsan Terminal in

North Vancouver. The sulphur is a by-product of oil and gas production

in northeast BC and Alberta. The piles are a real Vancouver landmark and

have been there for years, but mysteriously have always been the same size;

never growing or shrinking…

Thank You to our sponsors

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Thank You to our sponsors

CHARLIE PARSLOWPresident | cparslow@pris.ca

DONNA BOZARTHTreasurer | musha4@telus.net

ROSEMARY LANDRYSecretary | rdlandry@awink.com

SANDY TROUDTPast President | sdtroudt@gmail.com

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