Early in her childhood, Rosemary showed a talent and interest in natural forms of beauty. Focusing on painting and sculptures, art enabled her to create beauty from a blank canvass, no matter the material/surface. Rosemary’s love for rocks and fossils took her on a 20-year journey to express her art through mediums such as stone, clay, metal, glass, ice, and snow.
Morton Burke has lived in the Sundre and Bergen area most of his life. His interest in sculpting began with ice and snow sculptures on personal and community events. He began working in stone in 2005 when he was invited to participate in a symposium in Okotoks, Alberta. Since then, he has participated in 6 international symposia and his sculptures are installed in Vietnam, Russia, Canada, and Korea.…
Carrie is an Edmonton-born artist and silversmith and founded Two Carrots Studio in 2015. Working alongside three other artists in Strathearn, her artistic practice shifts between jewelry and small sculptural pieces. Her tabletop art is an extension of her jewelry work, incorporating copper, silver, bronze, vitreous enamels, wood, stone, and found objects.
Her career in metals started with a simple evening class many years ago.…
Jennifer Cornelius is an Alberta born artist who takes her inspiration from natures balance in the modern world. Jennifer grew up watching her grandfathers passion for nature carving as he competitively carved song birds. In her own work she observes how nature is in a state of change and explores how animals emerge into a new space or how they change and adapt to survive in the modern world.…
Fran’s career as a sculptor has encompassed a wide variety of experience, including working in stone, clay, snow, concrete, ice, fiberglass and bronze. She has achieved recognition as an art educator, highest honours in competition, project leadership, demonstration, competition judging and numerous solo and group exhibitions. A lifetime learner with boundless energy, Fran has a Master’s Degree in Art Education.…
Lloyd Giebelhaus is an Albertan, born and raised on a farm near Vegreville, but has resided near the small community of Sangudo for the past 50 years. Lloyd has always been involved in agriculture, however, as he neared retirement felt that he could not chase cows forever, therefore deciding to take up a hobby. Lloyd has always been interested in woodworking and any skills requiring some imagination and use of his hands.…
Canadian Wildlife Artist, Roy Hinz, creates unique stone sculptures from his studio located in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The Canadian Wilderness has always been a natural part of Roy’s life and it is the primary focus of his work expressed in pieces of surprising detail, realism and power.
Roy has received recognition for his works of art which include being awarded “Best of Show-3D Artist” (Artist’s Studios, Calgary Stampede) as well as juried into the Western Art Auction (Calgary Stampede).…
I started sculpting (carving) in wood about 40 years ago. Mostly small projects that added a bit of flair to my cabinet projects. About four years ago I started dabbling in clay and soapstone. I’m hooked now. Clay fascinates me. Its ability to capture the subtlest marks is amazing. I’ve also become a huge fan of Monday night sculpture sessions, at least when they return.…
Keith Kobylka was born and raised in Edmonton. He discovered his love of art early, attending Harry Ainlay High School, and attended ACAD in Calgary. After college he began working as a newsroom illustrator for the Edmonton Journal later transitioning to graphic/layout artist at the newspaper. Recently embarking on the process of sculpting, Keith is continuing to learn and develop his various mediums and is excited to explore this new creative venture.
Jennifer was born and raised in rural Alberta. She was greatly influenced by her family’s love of nature. Growing up, Jennifer spent time learning from her grandmother and parents about foraging for wild edible plants and it has become a lifelong passion. She utilizes sustainably sourced natural materials such as moss and tree bark to create highly textured works of art inspired by Alberta’s beautiful landscapes.
Starting with local community classes in pottery, then watercolor painting and now learning more about acrylics, Kay’s present passion is soapstone carving and Clay sculpture. Her prior career took her into Veterinary medicine as an Animal Health Technologist and clinic manager. Her pets, dogs, horses and wildlife have played a large part in her personal and professional life.…
I have been a playwright for all of my adult life. I have a firm grasp of the artist’s life and I cherish it. Exploration of the human condition through artistic creation is what it’s always been about for me. My other enduring passion in life is sculpting. Rodin observed that the interplay between subject and material in sculpture necessarily invokes sensuality.…
Jennifer Cornelius is an Alberta born artist who takes her inspiration from natures balance in the modern world. Jennifer grew up watching her grandfathers passion for nature carving as he competitively carved song birds. In her own work she observes how nature is in a state of change and explores how animals emerge into a new space or how they change and adapt to survive in the modern world.…
I started my enjoyment of rocks and minerals as a teen when my family moved to Bancroft, Ontario which is the mineral capital of North America. Lived there during my teens into my early 20’s. Worked at a granite quarry in Havelock, Ontario for almost 5 years, leaving as a lead hand, doing everything from drilling, blasting and distribution of monument sized granite, as well as handling custom landscaping needs.…