artists, Chris Riley, Contemporary Western, Fine Art, Alberta

aBoutcHris riLeYGeneral infoChris is an ecclectic self taught artist from the NWT whose resourcefull mother helped to define her fierce independence and DIY attitude. She studies the works of the great masters, post impressionists and 20th century contemporary artists. " My work comes from exploring the materials fully and pushing and challenging myself to build layers upon layers of textures and lost and found lines and colors. I love the little surprises that reveal themselves differently each time you look at a painting. I'm naturally and intensely curious so I'm constantly trying new methods and applying them with life experiences which starts the story and the journy. I love when the viewer has a similar or fresh experience with my work and my hope is it continues long after it leaves the studio." In a sense being selftaught for me, means having a philosophy of open mindedness and the freedom to explore many ideas and paths. I will have to live for a hundred years !To get out the work that burns in me and another hundred for what I haven't discovered yet." I truly believe the only limitations are the ones we put on ourselves. To quote Robert Burridge " Risk-taking is hard and worth it othewise it would be called "easy-way taking and everyone could do it. Chris is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Arttists and Night of ArtistsEducationEDUCATION primarily self motivated info junky and life long artist Began my career painting commercial windows and murals including some chalkboard menu boards I have been studying and painting fine art full time since moving out to the country just west of Edmonton, Alberta. in 02 In June 09 I travelled to France and Spain studying under Suzanne Northcott in Malaga. Travel is the most valuable institution of learning in my experience.

workshopsFeb 08 Leading Edge CalgarySusanne Northcott large and loose acrylics May 08 Leading Edge CalgaryDavid Langevin Light MattersJune 09 El Molina, near Malaga, SpainSusanne Northcott Flavour of SpainSeptember 2010 F C A Gabriola Island, BCRobert Genn and 4 SFCA InstructorsRobert Gennmentoring his studentExhibits & Press2010 news and fun facts Parkland County Annual Art Aquisition purchases "Unshakeable Tenacity" Adco Power chooses"Alberta Bull Dozer" as their painting acquisition and rights to use for their 2011 Calendar and Christmas Cards and prints supporting artists from NWT. Federation of Canadian Artists accepts me into their clan FIRST GALLERY REPRESENTATION: Swirl Fine Art CalgaryInspiration

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