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IT STARTS WITH A DREAM
ARABELLA's mission is to tell the story of Canada, as reflected in its art, architecture, design, people, businesses and lifestyles. The magazine plays a critical role in presenting Canadian artistic talent and culture to the widest possible audience across Canada and the USA.
Our goal is to support and nurture aspiring, achieving and accomplished Canadian artistic talent by providing them with a significant and widely read platform to display their talent to the country while providing Canadian art consumers with an in-depth visual and editorial experience upon which to appreciate and collect art.
Our hope is that we help artists realize their dreams and open doors to future opportunities, regardless of where they are in their careers. For our readers Arabella is truly about reading as art; experienced as a sumptuous journey!
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TOLLER CRANSTON
Life without Art? InTOLLERable!
written by Christopher George
Lionised as the most influential figure skater of the 20th century, Toller Cranston is also hailed as a painter extraordinaire. His ability to switch from world-class artistry on ice to imaginative artistry on canvas is proof of a chameleon-like facility rarely, if ever, duplicated. Toller credits his athletics with giving him something that few, if any other painters have: a true Olympian work ethic. Enjoy his amazing artworks on view in the entrancing setting of Casa Cranston – San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
tollercranston.com
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ST-GILLES
Part 1
Impassioned by Nature
written by Debra Usher
At 23, ambitious Gilles Côté assumed the name of his artistic persona, St-Gilles and set out on a ‘soulful’ journey. He soon discovered his iconic landscapes had the power to deeply touch viewers; we hear the rhythm of his waves, feel the sensual caress of his breezes and feel the warmth of his sunlight on our cheeks. St-Gilles is also one of the famous sextet of Quebec landscape painters, Groupe La Norditude. Inspiring!
auptitbonheur.com
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Building a Wine Country Lifestyle: Presqu'ile
Written by Debra Usher
Photography by Adrian Gregorutti
Taylor Lombardo Architects
Travel to Central California, where the Murphy Clan bought a 200 acre parcel to plant grapes and build a state-of-the-art 25,000 case winery for their family to run. This ambitious ‘Presqu’ile Winery’ project includes two homes; the outstanding casual-modern home profiled here is the first completed building. Winery and tasting room slated for completion by early 2013 – see the entire exciting project in a future ARABELLA issue.
presquilewinery.com
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Mid-Century Modern Art Glass: The Art of Collecting
Written by Brian Imeson
Sensual lines, curvaceous movement, bold and bossy colours! A vivid visual tutorial on vintage art glass of the 1940s, 50s, 60s. Discover the sexy appeal of glass, manipulated mid-century modern style. You’ll never hit a garage sale, flea market, or granny’s basement again without one eye open for this highly-collectable art candy. ENJOY!
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DECORATING WITH WALL ART
Written by Catherine Pulcine
Decorating Den Interiors
Decorative accessories delight the senses and intellect. This is especially true for artwork. Enriching a space with art follows an age-old tradition of adorning objects and surfaces, but above all you have to like it! Learn the ups, downs and sideways of purchasing and placing wall art to enhance your surroundings – be it home, office or wherever.
cpi.decoratingden.com
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GARDENING LESSONS
written by Cynthia Reyes
Another endearing memoir from Cynthia Reyes, this one shares her story of a growing friendship nurtured through the love of gardening. Seasoned man of the soil comes up against naïve newbie in a heart-warming tale of pride, prejudice and the rites of spring planting. Tender words accompanied by gorgeous imagery. Simply beautiful.
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ARABELLA is pleased to host the ARABELLA Canadian Landscape Contest - a major art contest and social media art community to showcase the best of contemporary Canadian landscape art at a national level.
Contemporary art plays an important role in telling Canada’s story so for 2012-13, ARABELLA is looking to create an outstanding collection of contemporay works that examine the emotional power of landscape art in shaping Canadian identity with a full sense of past, present and future. Now is the time to re-examine the country with a focus on capturing the full breadth, depth and colour that exists from coast, to coast, to coast.
Share Your Love of Art! Share Your Love of Canada!
We invite you to Visit the ACL Artists Hub site with more than 110 artists from across Canada & the US
displaying over 800 works of art representing their talents.
Displayed work: by Linda Wilder, Alberta, Canada
"Base of the Falls" acrylic 11 x 14 in.
exclusively at: www.mountaingalleries.com
UPCOMING CONTEST EVENT DATES:
- 350 Contest submissions on display after June 1, 2013
- Judging includes People’s Choice voting starting June 2013.
- Finalists selected August 2013
ACL
- Art Awards events start September 2013
We invite you to learn about the ARABELLA Canadian Landscape Painting Contest. As one of our major art marketing events we are hosting a national Canadian Landscape painting contest which culminates with end of contest events including an arts show, award gala, reception events, a national art exhibit tour, and publishing of a major collector’s book – "The ARABELLA Canadian Landscape Collection 2013". For inquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities please
CONTACT US here or please email
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ARTISTS TO COLLECT
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ARTISTS WHO PAINT FLOWERS
Re-kindle your love affair with the garden in this ‘scentimental’ tribute to Artists Who Paint Flowers. Winter blues are joyfully forgotten as peonies, poppies and all manner of floral wonders burst into bloom on each delightful page. Gifted artists from across the country share evocative renderings of their favourites, captivating eye and soul with sweet memories of a freshly-cut bouquet.
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STEVEN FRIEDMAN
‘Purist’ Perfection
written by Lorie Lee Steiner
Photographer Steven Friedman awakens the senses with lifelike panoramic landscapes; where untold adventure awaits all who dare to dream. In the spirit of a true explorer, Friedman travels to remote regions of the planet, spending days shooting unimaginable wonders of nature to share with the world. So perfect is his work, you can almost feel the texture of the bark on the trees.
friedmanphoto.com
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MEGHAN HILDEBRAND
Storytelling with Paint
Written by Kylie Serebrin
Meghan Hildebrand's painting is inspired by the great storytelling traditions of many First Nations and European cultures. Adding to her art are the charming poetic titles she ascribes each piece. In Meghan’s words, “I love that my new works are funny and seem to defy logic; that an artwork can look totally nonsensical to a viewer, yet make perfect sense for the artist.” Meghan’s work is colorful, lyrical and seems to dance before your eyes.
mayberryfineart.com
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TERRY ISAAC
Capturing Nature’s Magical Moments
written by Debra Usher
Wildlife artist Terry Isaac masterfully portrays the subtle behaviour of light – how it plays on the sheen of a bird’s feathers; the way it gently caresses certain petals on a flower but not others. A true protectorate of nature, Isaac inspires appreciation for the wonder and beauty of the natural world through his much-adored paintings.
terryisaacsart.com
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TINYAN CHAN
In Living Colour
written by Debra Usher
When disciplined Oriental teachings meet creative Western influences, wondrous things happen … artistically. Raised in China, life-schooled in Africa and France, inspired by his adopted Canadian home, Tinyan Chan’s passionate portrayals of Canada’s changing seasons, imbued with Chinese landscape traditions, absolutely tug at the heart strings.
gainsboroughgalleries.com
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DAVID HIND
Between Art and Craft
Written by Kylie Serebrin
Contemporary visual artist, musician, metalworker, designer of functional objects – all describe Dave Hind to a ‘T’. Dave says ‘T’ is for Thingmaker. Moving freely through various media using repossessed cast-off materials, he probes the interaction and collision of the historical and present, as well as industrial, urban and natural worlds. ‘Bricolage’ is the hallmark of his artwork – read the story, you’ll learn all about it!
davehind.com
paulawhitediamond.com
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CRAIG YEATS
Vis à Visual
written by Lorie Lee Steiner
Craig Yeats believes what a painting ‘says’ is what matters. Especially when it tells something about the artist, such as “this is the way it was that day – logs spread out on the beach with a broken blue sea and a torn sky”. His paintings speak volumes; taking us on nautical adventures and incredible journeys, through the eyes of this creative perfectionist.
craigyeats.com
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PETER LEWIS
Artist on the Run
written by Lorie Lee Steiner
For Newfoundlander Peter Lewis, life is all about movement. His physical passion for long-distance running and emotional passion for art converge on canvas in an exhibition of sheer ‘down east’ joy. Alive with colour and story, his plein air paintings uplift and calm even the darkest mood; a trait the artist shares with everyone he meets.
artofpeterlewis.com
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YVETTE MOORE
HeART of the Prairies
Written by Lorie Lee Steiner
Painter, illustrator, restoration pro, Yvette Moore is a Saskatchewan whirlwind, cultivating prairie heritage with homegrown passion. “I want my art to document where we came from and where we are going. So much of the simpler things in life no longer exist. By painting what I am familiar with – children, the prairies and architecture – there is authenticity in my work.”
yvettemoore.com
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GALLERIES TO VISIT - ARABELLA's Cross-Country Spring Gallery Tour
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GALLERY ON MAIN
Lacombe, Alberta
Art for Everyone!
Written by Kylie Serebrin
Fine Canadian art is found in the most unassuming places! Proof positive: Gallery on Main, on the second level of a historic (1906) hardware store in rural Lacombe, Alberta. Charm and creativity abound, even in the gallery slogan, “Our stairs are good for your heart; our art is good for your soul!” Representing up to 80 Alberta artists, owner Laverne Jones calls her remarkable establishment an “Art for Everyone Gallery”. How true!
thegalleryonmain.com
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ASSINIBOIA GALLERY
Regina, Saskatchewan
Calm, Cool Collecting
written by Kylie Serebrin
Innovative, creative, enthusiastic! A fitting description of both Assiniboia Gallery and its owners. Mary & Jeremy Weimer have built a vibrant gallery presence in Regina, Sask. by forging strong relationships with artists and collectors and carrying the highest quality original artwork, while seeking out rising stars in the Canadian art world. Above all, they want to make the purchasing of artwork an easy and fun experience for their customers. Kudos!
assiniboia.com
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WESTMOUNT GALLERY
Toronto, Ontario
Judy Smith's Legacy
Written by Christopher George
Seven thousand square feet dedicated to the celebration of art! Nestled comfortably among bakeries and antique shops, Westmount Gallery in west Toronto is at once art emporium and cultural oasis. Outside, a towering bronze grizzly bear beckons you into owner Judy Smith’s exceptional domain. With stunning artwork from more than 200 artists on display, in-house framing and facilities for private parties, Westmount is THE urban destination for art enthusiasts and collectors.
westmountgallery.com
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GALERIE D'AVIGNON
Montreal, Quebec
Changing Lives with Art
written by Kylie Serebrin
Montreal’s picturesque Outremont plays host to a contemporary art gallery extraordinaire. Galerie d’Avignon’s eclectic and unexpected selection of artists makes it both special and successful. Collectors themselves for over 35 years, devoted owners Marian Read and Andreas Giannakis choose only art and artists they truly admire. Their goal: offer superb artwork that will perform creative magic, transforming spaces and people alike. Par excellence!
galeriedavignon.ca
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AND MORE...
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DepARTures
J.W.G. (Jock) Macdonald A.R.C.A., O.S.A.(1897-1960)
"Automatic Fantasy", 1946
written by Christopher George
A discussion of the creative life and legacy of renowned Canadian artist, James William Galloway Macdonald. While his early paintings are highly regarded, his beloved abstractions take pride of place and acclaim. Joining the Painters Eleven in the early 1950s, Macdonald never fully regressed to landscapes. It was abstract art that truly excited him, and today his vigorous works still look fresh and electrifying. Case in point: Automatic Fantasy, 1946
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ART TALK
written by Ron de Boer
During tougher times in the art and framing market commitment is important as well as the need to be innovative, rekindle growth and create new opportunities. Innovation is less about money and more about the commitment to find solutions and be successful. It defines the lame and the strong.
gallerydeboer.ca
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SWEET SMELL OF SPRING
Written by James Godbold
Creating a garden is an intimate process. Inspired by blogger Kim Kilpatrick, author of Great Things about being Blind, James Godbold gives a ‘how-to’ on bringing the sweet smells of spring to your landscape. It’s not enough to stop and smell just the roses; your garden can be alive with fragrances from a wide variety of plants in all four seasons.
hillndalelandscaping.com
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DESIGNING WITH PASSION
Written by Dustin Van Fleet
When it comes to design don’t follow the “safe” school of thought, be courageous as well as timeless and create a colour scheme that works best for you and the rooms you are working with. Take the lead don’t follow the colour trends which grow old after a couple of months.
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