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ESTATE OF: David W. Henderson

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David W. Henderson (1938-2021) formally exhibited his artwork since 2005. He first began at Arteast Ottawa, eventually moving on to solo shows. The first show he held was called “Experiments in Light” in 2008, at the Visual Arts Centre (VACO). He was a trailblazer at the time when pouring, as an artistic medium, was first on the market. He had two major shows at the main Gallery of the Ottawa School of Art, both showcasing his acrylic paintings. He actively painted and regularly sold his works until 2020 from his large home gallery. He won several prizes in juried exhibits by Arteast and the Ottawa Art Association.
After his passing, his wife continued selling his works regularly in exchange for donations to the Ottawa School of Art, until they were transferred to Rothwell Gallery in 2024.
His spectacular pieces remain in various collections across Ottawa, the Maritimes, Minnesota, Massachusetts, California, and in Brittany, France.

Bev Durand

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Like most children, I loved to draw, paint and make things. Wax crayons, pencil crayons, paper, glue and scissors were my first art supplies. Then I inherited an unopened set of oil paints from my oldest sister. I made several little paintings on canvas board and l was hooked.

After high school I went to Algonquin College in Ottawa and studied Graphic Art. I worked as a Graphic Artist for a time and then decided to return to school and study Fine Art. I graduated from The Ontario College of Art with a focus on drawing and painting.

Sometimes I paint on location, but mostly I paint in the studio.
I will often sketch on location and take photographs of my subjects. Then I return to the quiet of my studio and work out compositions using the preliminary reference material.

I have always loved the tactile experience of handling oil paint, applying it onto canvas, feeling the spring between brush and support, and directing the paint, thin and thick to see an image emerge.

I have exhibited paintings in solo and group shows in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. My paintings are in private collections across Canada. I’ve also successfully completed commissioned work.

I belong to “The Bottom Line” drawing group, which is a weekly figure drawing workshop.

I live in Ottawa.

Kelly Paterson

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Kelly Paterson was born in Montreal,1960. She has devoted most of her life to her art and carries out her commitment to paint and exhibits an exemplary discipline in the search for her work. Her inspiration comes to her from her multiple interests; through colours, structure, movemnent, light, her love of nature transpires. Nature stands out, the one that is part of our everyday life. It is that very same nature that fascinates and amazes us with so much beauty in it's evoultion and in its expression.

We can also notice the light. Sometimes discreet, sometimes imposed, it stands out or insuinuates itself. It allows us to appreciate all the nuances of colour, Her capacity to express herself with colour is an endless story of creation and it is renewed according to the inspiration of the moment. Her work evolves continuously. She shapes her paintings with pleasure, but especially by considering the challenges of expressing emotion through structure, texture, colour and light. In 2011, she was selected to exhibit at the Carrousel du louvre in Paris. She has participated in several symposiums in Montreal and Quebec City.

Daniella Campirano

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For Daniella Campirano, art is an experimental representation, a roller coaster where nothing is static and everything can change from one moment to the next. She uses several mediums and techniques, allowing herself to explore a diverse range of artistic movements which include realism, magical realism, expressionism and abstraction. Born in in Mexico, now living in France, Campirano is deeply influenced by her experience as an immigrant and has since started the brand Maix-Art (Mex-Art) in order to uplift the voices of her other artist peers. Originally focused on Mexican art, Maix-Art has since expanded to be a brand promoting artists from all over Latin America and France.

Her work has been exhibited in 5 solo exhibitions and 53 group exhibitions in Mexico, France, Costa Rica, Panama and Canada.

Roanne Thomas

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Hailing from the Maritimes, now living in Ottawa, Roanne Thomas is an artist, health researcher and professor who employs creative practices in all outlets of her life. With a specialty in mixed media collages, she sees beauty in the mundane and utilizes found objects to create pieces rich in both texture and visual storytelling.

"The things I create are all about memory, nostalgia, and reflection. They are reminders of everyday moments that we tend to take for granted. I am drawn to things that have been discarded or that are not typically considered beautiful ~ reclaimed wood, rusty objects, recycled papers...I also love the contrast between ephemera and more delicate Japanese papers. It's all about playing with texture and layers!"

Doreen Dyet

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Doreen Dyet is an established artist based in Ottawa, Canada, with a rich history of artistic expression dating back to the 1990s. Following her retirement from the Federal Public Service, Doreen immersed herself fully in her passion for art, devoting her time to painting and contributing actively to the local arts community. With a robust background in formal art education and continuous practice, Doreen 's artistic journey has been marked by a dedication to honing her craft. Her involvement in various art organizations, including volunteering on executive boards, underscores her commitment to fostering artistic growth and collaboration within her community.

"I love to paint nature but painting is in my nature. The viewer can connect with nature and travel the world through my art."

Laura Leah Lindeman-Traverse

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Laura Leah Lindeman has always been an artist. She was directed by her parents at a young age, her father was a high school teacher that dabbled in art, music, science, theater and more. To find her path as an artist, she attended Sheridan college, Ottawa School of Art and Bishops University. After University she ventured on her own way with the style she developed during drawing, painting and sculpture in college and university. Her passion is abstract art combined with realism and illustration. Presently, she works mainly in escapism abstract landscapes, drip work and finding forms.

"During Covid, the world changed around me and so did my style of painting. In the series "accompanied nature" the paintings were mainly all created during 2019-2022 while people were isolated. [...] You could enjoy these paintings while listening to yo-yo ma or calming nature sounds. Then they would become "accompanies nature" rather than "unaccompanied nature." I hope that these paintings would relax the viewer in times of stress, as these paintings have brought me some comfort and furthered my search for the truth.

Kim Ratcliffe-Doe

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This Ottawa-based Mixed Media artist is best known for her industrial, rustic style. She incorporates metal, burlap, random found objects and retro images from old magazines into her work using pastes and compounds. Her interest in art started with, yes, Bob Ross. Then, she took her first painting class with Jo-Anne Cote, not knowing the hobby would become a huge part of her life. The ancient architecture she found on a tour of Europe spurred her passion for decaying walls and integrates as much of that ambience into many of her pieces. She will embed almost anything, maybe just a phrase, hoping to bring a pleasant surprise to the viewer. She has worked under mentors, Christina Lovisa and Amanda Pearce and also gets inspiration from Carola Kastman and Gerardo Labarca. Most of her work has been in acrylics but has done some oils and Encaustic and she is eager to create more of them.