GREAT PLAINS SHOWDOWN

GREAT PLAINS SHOWDOWNDieter Schlatter (19402020) was a Swiss born, British Columbiabased artist whose richly layered paintings reflect a lifetime of creative exploration and intellectual depth. Beginning his artistic journey as a black and white photographer and published author in Europe, Schlatter later turned fully to painting in 1990, embracing it as his most powerful form of expression. Entirely self taught, he developed a distinctive style rooted in art history yet

and collectible contemporary art

they have the strength to topple small trees and run up to 55 kilometres an hour

he captures the majestic Rockies

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Donna Jo Massie uses watercolours to convey the pure light and altitude of the Rocky Mountain landscape

A Senior Signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and Master Pastellist (MPAC)

and the relationship between artist and material

each piece carries a sense of place and history unique to the North

as I could hear his partner’s call

Ellis transforms brokenness into art

is celebrated for her acrylic landscapes that capture the shifting light

The background colours and fresh snowfall this day was making for some beautiful photos but I wanted something different