Catherine Simpson – Figurative Nostalgia
Catherine Simpson is emerging as a storyteller with children in the lead roles. Her predominant medium is watercolor as well as silverpoint and pencil drawings.
An appreciation for life’s lighter side is easily ascertained when viewing her children studies.
It is with true feeling that Catherine portrays the simple message of the children that are depicted in each composition.
Catherine was born in London, Ontario, Canada, where she produces her “Forever Young” series of paintings. Her work enjoys a universal appeal, is appreciated by young and old alike and can be found in both corporate and private collections in Canada, the United States and internationally.
Participation in numerous gallery exhibitions and major juried art festivals has created a demand for her work resulting in a selection of limited edition prints, decorator prints and collector plates, figurines and the award winning Pine Ridge Art Catherine Simpson Forever Young Calendar.
Catherine is a self-taught artist whose artistic gift has been acknowledged during her career with Best in Show, People’s Choice, and the Canadian Collectable of the Year nominations six times – and awarded twice.
“I continue to try and capture those special memories of childhood that we can all share. Hopefully the stories I tell will trigger at least one personal memory for you, of your family or your own childhood days.
Rediscovering those special times in our lives should help to brighten up each and every day ahead ~ and remind us to let our hearts ~ Be Forever Young!
In the attic of every grownups head joyful memories of youth are safely tucked away waiting to be rediscovered. My art attempts to light the way.”
Who is Suzie Seerey-Lester? Well, besides being married to John Seerey-Lester, one of the world’s top wildlife artists, she has been a painter in her own right for many years. But there is more to Suzie than her painting.
A native of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), Lindsay Scott grew up in a tropical setting surrounded by a dazzling parade of colorful birds and exotic wildlife, learning the basics of bush survival. She has the uncanny ability to detect a snake in the tall grass 100 yards away and can recall the occasional leopard strolling down her street. Nature became her passion, and her love for Africa’s wildlife and its landscape became deeply rooted in her subconscious.
Drawing, painting and sculpting are the vehicles with which Alan Sakhavarz weaves his imagination into an art form. The common thread throughout his diverse creations is his quest for understanding the human condition and the world we live in.
Southern California artist Don Roth comes to the craft of painting with a vast range of abilities and experience. He incorporates the technical skills of a making his creations a wonder to behold. Don’s extraordinary talent blossomed while obtaining his Commercial Art degree in college, and continued to develop in the US Navy, where the artist served four years as an Illustrator Draftsman. The following eight years were spent as a one-man-art-department for a large city in Orange County. Ultimately, Don found a home for nearly twenty years as a Senior Industrial Designer in the commercial aircraft industry. It was there that the artist developed his skill creating precise airbrushed renderings, techniques that would distinguish his paintings from the competition in his ultimate career as a fine artist.
Sueellen Ross brings a fresh approach to her art. She is known for both her strong design and her subtle humor. The lively images Ross creates are based on her own experiences; as a city person, she often approaches wildlife from the urban dweller’s point of view.
Chad Poppleton a resident of Cache Valley Utah, has been interested in art ever since he can remember. Chad began his interest while on the farm with his grandfather. He would spend hours on the tractor and would draw to pass the time. Chad’s interest grew, as he got older, he became fascinated with big game wildlife. Spending time in the mountains and being in their environment captivates him. “Interpreting the behavior and character of each animal in its natural environment is the motivation for my work. Studying, sketching, life painting, and observing the animal’s behavior helps me to identify their characteristics and relay that into the canvas.”
Kim lives in a 100 year old character home near Lacombe Alberta, She spends her day, painting, riding and raising a family. This well accomplished artist was raised near Morden, Manitoba, and graduated from the University of Manitoba with degrees in Fine Arts & Education.