Doug Williamson is a young graduate from the University of Calgary Fine Arts program. His major was in Sculpture, but upon completion he traded the hammer and chisel for the brush and palette. A majority of Doug’s interest lies in the works of the old Dutch masters, therefore after university he sought to further his education with renowned American painter David Leffel. This neo-classical training facilitated the “Alla Prima” approach to painting, and for Doug this wet into wet style not only deepened his respect for the Renaissance master, but Impressionists alike.
Doug’s concentration has continued to be that of the still life genre, but he has found a renewed interest into the understanding of portraiture and landscape as well. Whatever subject he investigates he still stays close to the Flemish approach; though his newer works have manipulated everyday objects into a “classical-pop” manner. Regardless of which direction Doug may take, his work tries to honour the past technically, the present conceptually, and the future expectantly. He says, “To me painting is an enigma; It is ever evolving in subject, concept, and application. But whatever changes it may take, it is still about the paint.”
Doug currently resides with his beloved wife and two cats (also known as his greatest critics) in Calgary, Alberta. He is not one to keep his secrets to himself and teaches part-time at a local art studio. His work is shown with Wallace Galleries Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, and is in numerous private and corporate collections across Canada, U.S.A., and Europe.
Education
1999 - 2001 Bachelor of Fine Art, (with Distinction), University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts
2003 (Sept) Still Life Workshop with David A. Leffell, Loveland, Colorado, USA
1997 - 1999 (Sculpture Major) Red Deer College, Department of Art and Design
selected exhibitions
awards
2007 Different Strokes, Wallace Galleries Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
2004 3 Person Show, Wallace Galleries Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
2003 Spring Show, Wallace Galleries, Calgary Alberta
2002 Spring Show, Wallace Galleries, Calgary Alberta
2001 Underexposed, The Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary Alberta
Sponge, The Little Gallery Calgary, Alberta
2000 Sore Hands, The Little Gallery, Calgary Alberta
Post Miniature Show, The Little Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
University Exchange Show, The Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
1999 Post Miniature Show, The Globe Theatre, Calgary, AB
Red Deer College Exhibition, Red Deer Museum, Red Deer, Alberta
1998 Wild Wildlife Show, Old Court House Gallery, Red Deer, AB
2002 Madam Valda Bursary, University of Calgary
2000 University of Calgary Transfer Award
1999 Red Deer College Presidents Honour Roll
Margaret Parsons Award
1998 Continuing Student Excellence Award
Doug’s concentration has continued to be that of the still life genre, but he has found a renewed interest into the understanding of portraiture and landscape as well. Whatever subject he investigates he still stays close to the Flemish approach; though his newer works have manipulated everyday objects into a “classical-pop” manner. Regardless of which direction Doug may take, his work tries to honour the past technically, the present conceptually, and the future expectantly. He says, “To me painting is an enigma; It is ever evolving in subject, concept, and application. But whatever changes it may take, it is still about the paint.”
Doug currently resides with his beloved wife and two cats (also known as his greatest critics) in Calgary, Alberta. He is not one to keep his secrets to himself and teaches part-time at a local art studio. His work is shown with Wallace Galleries Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, and is in numerous private and corporate collections across Canada, U.S.A., and Europe.
Education
1999 - 2001 Bachelor of Fine Art, (with Distinction), University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts
2003 (Sept) Still Life Workshop with David A. Leffell, Loveland, Colorado, USA
1997 - 1999 (Sculpture Major) Red Deer College, Department of Art and Design
selected exhibitions
awards
2007 Different Strokes, Wallace Galleries Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
2004 3 Person Show, Wallace Galleries Ltd, Calgary, Alberta
2003 Spring Show, Wallace Galleries, Calgary Alberta
2002 Spring Show, Wallace Galleries, Calgary Alberta
2001 Underexposed, The Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary Alberta
Sponge, The Little Gallery Calgary, Alberta
2000 Sore Hands, The Little Gallery, Calgary Alberta
Post Miniature Show, The Little Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
University Exchange Show, The Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
1999 Post Miniature Show, The Globe Theatre, Calgary, AB
Red Deer College Exhibition, Red Deer Museum, Red Deer, Alberta
1998 Wild Wildlife Show, Old Court House Gallery, Red Deer, AB
2002 Madam Valda Bursary, University of Calgary
2000 University of Calgary Transfer Award
1999 Red Deer College Presidents Honour Roll
Margaret Parsons Award
1998 Continuing Student Excellence Award
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