Beverly Farley  Bev works in oils, acrylics, charcoal, watercolours, and oil stick. She studied at McGill, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, as well as tutelage with one of Lismer’s protégées. “The desire to paint, draw, create, is and has always been a passion of mine. I am fascinated by colour and form: by what happens when you pour, mix, and layer paint. Contemporary would be the closest description on my art and I hope my pieces make the viewer think, or at least dream.”  Look for Bev’s large pieces on the “art walk” at the BEYOND show.

Charlotte Hegler Charlotte’s acrylic paintings are an eclectic mix from vivid and contemporary landscape to wildlife art. Also, her passion for cycling produces fabulous cycling pictures. With Charlotte you enjoy some wine, walk down a treed line path or visit the mountains. Each brushstroke offers a dramatic uniqueness to her paintings. “I learned how to see the beauty in the little things from my great grandma.”   The most satisfying part of the artistry experience for Charlotte is the ability to touch others and know that people can find their own definition of beauty in the various mediums of her efforts. Charlotte truly appreciates the fact that she is able to invoke the passions of others through the individuality of each piece.

Leanna Isayew  Kitchen Sink Studio   Leanna describes herself as “a fledgling in the art community.” “My subject matter leans toward the semi-abstract, in the form of figures and landscapes, or anything that captures my interest. Not being confined by the restrictions of realism lets me be more creative and my imagination can run freely. I start with a general idea, but my paintings are intuitive.” Leanna uses bright colours and bold designs. “The magic of colours, the gloopiness of paint, and the raw feel of a fresh canvas are the foundations of the art I create.”

Barb Kowalik Paintings, prints, cards, calendars and more. Barb creates original paintings, embroideries and illustrations which explore the language of myth and symbol inspired by folklore and the spirit within nature. Barb studied fabrics and metals at ACAD and Ceramics and Sculpture at the U of C. Barb combines traditional techniques with contemporary digital mediums. “My style is contemporary, iconographic, and reflects the spiritual and philosophical roots which embody universal themes.”

Ruth Saro   Sarosart   Ruth was born in Mexico City.  In 1999 she moved to Wisconsin followed by a move to Las Vegas.  She held  exhibits at various gallery shows in Las Vegas.  Ruth paints with oils and acrylics on canvass. Also at BEYOND will be her key chains, cell phone charms and wrapped silver ware. Ruth has travelled extensively thorough Europe where she had the opportunity to learn and appreciate the art from different countries. Her work ranges from modern to an incorporation of traditional Mexican designs.

Norma Calvo  Soles Kids Art and Craft  Norma is a busy mom and works part-time as a biologist.  She lives in Redwood Meadows, Alberta. On the side, she has a home business making wonderful puppets, dolls and pictures.  Her whimsical, colourful, puppet critters are created from foam and cloth.  Norma also uses paper mache, to create fun pictures for a child’s room.  Her white and pink dolls are a favourite for the little girls.

KC Jones  KC is a born and bred Alberta artist with a BFA from the U of C. She taught art for the Foothills School Division for 17 years. KC lives in High River, however, in the spring and summer you’ll find her in her trailer in back country Kananaskis, weaving on a 36” floor loom. Late winter you will find her painting in San Carlos, Mexico. KC has taught courses in silk screening, acrylic painting, spinning, dying, and window painting.

Lara Hughes and Tora Boyle  Buckles and Beads Two moms with two kids and the need to be creative – that’s how Lara and Tora started out.  The two long-time friends tried various outlets of creativity. That “gotta do it” moment arrived, and they began Buckles and Beads.  How appropriate for two Calgary raised girls to make buckles in cowboy territory.  Their buckles incorporate pressed flowers and rocks from their gardens, beads, crystals, metals, and graphic designs.  Lara and Tora also studied fused glass and have added those to their collection. “Our goal as artists is to continue creating original designs and adding a little fun to the style of those who wear our buckles.”

Lorraine & Melanie Luyten  Lily Dawn  Lorraine and Melanie are a mother and daughter team. Their purses are made from cottons, felted wools, recycled sweaters, velvets, and silks. Fun, funky and very useful aprons are sewn by Melanie who is a perfectionist. Lorraine is more free form; she creates the bead weaving and sews the purses. Melanie works with wire and gemstones. A talented duo!

Margaret Ross  Magzs is a multi-talented artist. Find her fabulous hand painted purses and totes, and hand painted/embroidered and beaded silk evening bags, at BEYOND. Also she is displaying her original art work. “My work is drawn from highly personal themes, such as family and friends, home and garden, years of travel and the prairie view from my studio.” “I love to paint and sew, so can never really define myself in one category. I studied textiles at University so they are my first passion and was introduced to painting later in life.”

Jake Daren is from Edmonton; she is a master of many crafts and calls her company Craving Color.  Jake will be bringing to BEYOND her Native crafts which include deerskin beadwork which is hemstitched.  “I pay attention to the spiritual aspect of creating Native crafts so that they are as authentic as possible- most crafts are not only decorative but serve a purpose.”  Each piece is independently designed and created, ensuring that each is exclusive and unique.  As well as her Native Crafts, Jake creates beautiful liquid candles using paraffin (not lamp oil) these are a popular gift item for Christmas.  Her jewellery is designed by her and Jake does all of the wrapping and setting of the gemstones.  

Ann O’Dell   See it in Glass  Ann is a self-taught stained glass artist.  She is always interested in trying out new ideas while enjoying the textures and colours that are available in today’s glass.  Ann lives in Cochrane, Alberta and is inspired by the beauty that surrounds her.  She will bring to BEYOND her stained glass sun catchers, small and large window hangings, decorations, and glass pendants.

Joan Bailey Creating with paint, wax and metals is Joan’s way of investigating the mysteries and patterns of nature. From big bold impasto florals to musical instruments and roosters, her paintings are colourful and textured. Joan is a self- educated artist.  She paints with encaustic wax and has designed a line of copper and galvanized steel jewellery.  

Deb Bridge  Deb is a glass bead artist. Her company is called One by One (Hand melted Glass Beads.) She makes and finishes her own beads. Making beads is extremely time consuming and requires a steady hand and a creative spirit. Each bead is one of a kind. Part of Deb’s collection is the goddess series. She has pendants and ropes of beads. Exquisite.

Rick Dickson . Rick creates chainmaille jewellery. The roots of chainmaille predates the 5th century when it was used by the ancient Celts to make armour. Today the craft is used to make jewellery for men and woman. Rick’s bracelets, earrings and necklaces reflect the time honoured tradition in pattern and elegance.    

Sally Brumwell  Sally works with polymer clay and PMC (precious metal clay) Sally likes the adventure of creating with these mediums as they come in an array of colours, and can be carved, textured, stamped and moulded. “It would seem the sky is the limit, being able to mix just about any colour you desire and taking it any direction you want. It can simulate bone, ivory, wood, leather, fabric, metal, raku, and semi -precious stones.”

Jennifer Chung and Patrick Cann Chainwerks is chainmaille jewellery.  Patrick took his hobby of creating medieval chainmaille armour and combined it with Jenni’s love for creating jewellery and presented her with a Byzantine chainmaille bracelet, and that was where this labour of love all began.  Silver, copper, bronze, aluminium, gold, Swarovski crystal elements, and leather are their favourite mediums when creating their line of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pendants.  Each of the jump rings used in their pieces are handmade in their Calgary studio: created by taking wire and slowly winding it around mandrels before rings are cut individually by hand.  All pieces are then woven carefully to create each piece of wearable art.

Phyllis Dueck  Phylosophies  Phyllis offers handcrafted artisan jewellery for that unique you; to enhance personal spirit and express the beauty of the soul.”  All of Phyllis’s designs are original and feature genuine freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones and crystals from around the world and designed with precious metals, sterling silver and 24K gold vermeil.  “I believe that my jewellery calls to the specific person who is meant to wear it.  My personal philosophy/belief is that jewellery made from semi-precious stones and crystals heals holistically.”

Joey Hand  Radiant Hardware  is real jewellery for real women. Tough yet delicate, beautiful, multi -purpose and each piece is carefully made to enjoy while shopping, dancing, playing, and living. Joey is self- taught and has been designing her pieces for 15 years. “I have a tendency to take apart a piece if it just does not sit right, or something does not strike me as perfect. I would never display a piece that I would not happily wear. This jewellery goes where you do, don’t be afraid to shine!”

Valeria Lee  Valeria, originally from Rome, Italy, has been in Calgary since 1968.  Every year since 2004, she visits her grandchildren in Rome and takes a trip to Murano to acquire the world famous,centuries old, glass blown Murano beads.  She brings back to Calgary a variety of beads and begins her designs. Many of the beads have a name.  Fiorato has a small flower addition; soffiato filigranato is a blown clear bead with a filigree of one or two colours; asommerso is finished in a layer of clear glass; a Ca’ d’oro has 24 karats gold powder missed in it. “The beads seem to create their sequences and patterns, sometimes in a bold assemblage of different colours and shapes, sometimes in a linear and monochromatic way; the pleasure to work with them never ceases.”  

Deborah McCance  Redmoon   Deborah has her BFA from the Alberta College of Art and Design with a major in jewellery and metal smithing. Her pieces are exquisite; contemporary yet classic. “I love drawing with black ink on paper, creating obsessive designs. I take line drawing into metal through the use of wire, casting, etching and precious metal clay resulting in distinctive creations.”

Susan Stevens Hot Rocks jewellery designs are handcrafted by Susan in her home in Bragg Creek. She is self- taught and her original, one of a kind designs range from fun and whimsical to sophisticated and elegant. She creates her jewellery using materials such as, precious metals, artisan glass lampwork beads, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals. She also loves to incorporate wire wrapping as well as vintage crystals and beads to add a little retro glamour and a piece of history from days gone by! “I name every bracelet and necklace I make after a song.”

Teena and Jacquelyn Grierson are sisters-in-law who create glass and metal kaleidoscopes, candlesticks and coasters. Their glass can be cut, ground, and/or fired. The metalwork is achieved through heat and with irons to create the unique designs. Varying configurations of mirrors are cut and used in the kaleidoscopes to create the landslides of color provided by the movement of the wheels. Both Teena and Jacquelyn were raised on farms in southern Alberta. “Creating the kaleidoscopes is a reminder of the freedom of our youth, and for a moment, brings the joy of the past into our present. We hope you find pleasure in all our works of art.”

ART

FOR CHILDREN

FIBRE & FASHION ACCESSORIES

GLASS

JEWELLERY

METAL

Kathy Nelson Griffiths  Kathy has been sculpting glass since 1978.  Imagination and requests keep creativity flowing in her glass creations.  Kathy trained and apprenticed with the Nelson family (no relation) of glassblowers of Virginia City Nevada.  Kathy operates her cottage industry from a lovely studio in Sherwood Park, Alberta.  Her work has recently been shown at the Las Vegas International Hot Glass Invitational, where Kathy offered tutorials.  Kathy brings her original sitting and hanging glass sculptures, suncatchers and glass and crystal jewellery to BEYOND.

Rebecca Jackson  Rebecca graduated from the Alberta College of Design in 2006 with a fierce passion for glass. Focusing on fused glass she strides to create a dynamic between line and colour. With an interest in horizon lines, she develops a subtle contract between simple lines blanketed with a background of colour.

Darlene Beck is from Blackie Alberta and finds inspiration from the Alberta landscape, flowers and birds, and her daughters.  Darlene, having worked in banking and raising a family, now has the time to devote herself to her art.  She is branching out to abstract art allowing her to explore multi mediums and other tools/materials mixed with acrylics.  “One of the most exciting things about being an artist is giving something back.  Colour expresses feelings.”

Piroska Pipo  Piroska is originally from Hungary and a Calgary resident for over 20 years.  She is a self-taught, self-representing artist.  “The love of art goes back for me as far as I can remember, and feel lucky that I am able to do this full time.  Living in such a beautiful place provides me with unlimited inspiration and imagination.”  Most of Piroska’s paintings are done in acrylic with a variety of gel mediums to create rich colors and textures.  She also commissions paintings, including portraits, and teaches art classes to children.  Some of her paintings are in private display in Hungary, England and in Switzerland.

Ursula Pagenkopf   Ursula is a native of Germany and has made Calgary her second home.  Ursula’s paintings have been at the Western Art Auction at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.  Ursula has often been chosen to be a quick draw artist at that event for several years.  She is a member of the Calgary Sketch Club and The Interpretations Artist Society.  With her art she supports various charities throughout the city.  Her inspiration for her work comes from the animals, and the children she sees from her acreage west of Calgary.  Ursula has received various art achievement awards; however “my greatest reward is that my paintings have found homes world-wide and that many of my clients are collectors of my art.”

owever “my greatest reward is that my paintings have found homes world-wide and that many of my clients are collectors of my art.”

Marquita Poulson  Marquita has been in love with painting and sculpture since the age of 9.  She is a graduate of Kenington City and Guilds College of Art, London England where she majored in Sculpture.  Her favourite medium to work in now is pastel.  She lives in Calgary and paints full time.  Her goal is to “beautify the world one pastel painting at a time!”  Marquita paints a wide variety of subjects including wildlife, portraits and nature.

Leslie Birrell  Lydia Felted Handbags   Leslie is a fibre artist from Nanton, Alberta.  She first knits a huge handbag and strap using large needles and pure wool. Those bags are then felted by using hot water, agitation, an old running shoe, and the washing machine.  No chemicals are used. The bags are dried in the very available Alberta wind and then decorated and lined.  Leslie’s passion for colour is evident in the design and embellishment.

Melvy Sanchez Suarez  Melvyis originally from Bolivia and is now living in Calgary. Melvy designs, knits, cuts and sews all of her pieces.  Melvy will bring to BEYOND her collection of hand knitted toques, and scarves.  These are all hand knitted with natural fibres, and fair trade yarn. Her husband Caleb Warkentin hand crafts the buttons.  Her simple and comfortable clothes with a little edge are made of cotton jersey, silk, cashmere, chiffon and a bit of faux leather.  This collection includes leg warmers, tunic dresses, leggings and more.  Melvy is self-taught and a new mom.ing of the gemstones.  

Deanna MacAulay was born and raised in Calgary Alberta Canada. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 2007 with her BFA in glass. She brings her passion to the public by teaching glass classes at Tiffany House, a local glass store in Calgary. In the past year Deanna has been working primarily with fused glass. Focusing on creating a dramatic contract between colour and form. Deanna creates fused vessels that are multidimensional and well as functional.

Nicole Tremblay  Nicole attended the Fine Arts program at the University of Calgary.She completed her art studies at the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1998 with of Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Glass.  Nicole was chosen for a work study grant to attend Penland School of Craft.  She continued her artistic development at Red Deer College and Sheridan College.  She then began working in Canmore followed with a move to Toronto where she continued to develop her art practice at Galactic Art Glass Studio.  In 2004 she moved back to Canmore to work again at The Hot Glass Studio.  Her work has been featured in art publications and can be found in many private collections.

Valeriea Martinez  Cow Horn Jewellery  Valeria’s interest in the tradition of using cow horn in the creation of artwork started in her homeland of Argentina. The techniques are very old, and are now something of a lost art. Valeria sought out a teacher who trained her in the techniques of working with the horn. “The variation of colour and pattern is fascinating to work with, and its softness and warmth add to the appeal. The complex processes of cutting and polishing each horn reveal unique colours, patterns, and striation.” Even the simplest piece is a work of art. Valeria also honours the roots of the tradition by creating objects such as tableware and accessories.

Chriss O’Toole Inspire Beads  Chriss makes hand-crafted glass (lampworked) beads for everyone from the casual beader to the discerning jewellery designer. She is a self-taught local artist who 'discovered' lampworking through her interest and research in historic crafts which led her to re-create bead styles and methods from Ancient and Medieval Europe and Asia, focusing on authenticity and accuracy.  Chriss has broadened her focus to include a modern aesthetic in both her style and methods and draws her inspiration from a variety of sources, including music, textiles and other media.  Chriss is constantly exploring new techniques and designs resulting in pieces that are original, innovative and beautiful.  Inspire Beads is based in Airdrie, AB.

Marianne and Jim McDonald  Marianne began working with pewter about 30 years ago at Seagull Pewter in Nova Scotia.  When she moved to BC she created Blackfish Pewter.  Jim joined her in this venture and her craft has been their livelihood ever since.  “I enjoy working with pewter alloy.  It has its strengths and weaknesses and it can be frustrating when it doesn’t behave the way it is supposed to.  This is especially true with the lead-free alloys that we use.  When the process is successful, it makes up for all of the disappointments.”  You will find Blackfish Pewter at Museums, the provincial and federal Governments, select gift shops, and art and artisans markets.  

POTTERY

Donna Diamond  Diamond Clay Studios   Donna creates functional and non-functional clay creations.  She brings to BEYOND her vast variety of pieces including spoon rests, sculptures, mugs, pitchers, goblets, and large bowls and platters to name but a few.  Look for fish, apples, gargoyles, dragonflies and goddesses.  Wonderful work and fabulous gifts.

Sheila Painter   A Cut Above   Sheila was born and raised on a small farm near St. Gregor, Sask.  She has lived in Calgary for forty years and has been a picture framer for thirty years.  Her company is  home based where she designs and creates memory/keepsake boxes, pet urn/memory boxes, business card holders, photo frames and a variety of other items.  These are all hand-crafted using scraps of picture frame moulding and mat board that would normally be thrown in the garbage and end up in a landfill.  All her work is heirloom quality, one-of-a-kind and can be personalized.

Scott Fisher  Write it Down  Scott is a wood turner.  From basic woods found locally to beautifully figured and rich grained woods from around the world he creates over 10 styles of pens and pencils.  Along with wood, Scott has experimented with plastic resins, dyed wood, acrylics and stone composites.  “Each of my pens and pencils are turned by hand without using a template.  Each is a one of a kind.  They are available as a single pencil, pen or fountain pen, or in sets.”

Steve Pulvermacher  Pioneer Woodwork  Steve is a wood turner who creates bowls, baby rattles, vases and goblets. Steve is a man with a passion and that is the art of wood. He produces work that reflects his talent and technical grace. His turnings begin with raw, unprocessed woods chosen for their unique and characteristic grains, burls, mineral deposits and even fungus. His materials and finishes are environmentally friendly. All of the wood comes from responsibly managed forests as well as trees collected from local arborists. ”If you listen, the wood speaks.”

Travis Allan Travis is a self-taught woodworker who owes the bulk of his knowledge to The New Yankee Workshop and Norm Abram. His exquisite furniture usually begins at the drafting table from a plan in a magazine, from a picture that someone gives him, and quite often, from a design that comes to him or that is given to him by his wife Sarah.  Travis tends to use traditional woodworking machines and techniques (mortise and tenon joinery for example). “I strive to produce a flawless finish most of

which are applied by hand. My trademark finish for the inside of drawers is hand rubbed orange wax.”  

PHOTOGRAPHY

WOOD

Susan Andrea Rust   Susans’s love of colour, space, texture and light have always influenced how she sees the world around her and are reflected in her photography and paintings.  She is also a professional Interior Designer.  The bright, colourful floral images in her macro photography illustrate and remind us of the amazing, vivid beauty that surrounds us in nature.  The photographs are mounted to ¼” acrylic and hung with battens which allow the photographs to “float” on the wall.  Susan paints with watercolours and oils with an impressionistic style, and often includes ink and pastel in her colourful pieces.

Bob & Candy Cook    www.brandedvisuals.ca   Seeking out wildlife has become a growing passion that consumes many of Bob & Candy’s leisure moments with camera in tow. Most of their uniquely colourful images are captured within or around the Calgary area which highlights the rich concentration of wildlife found right at our doorstep. Digital images are transferred to both paper and canvas to remind the viewer that we are stewards of a wondrous natural world that is furry, feathered and fragile…let’s tread softly.  

Susan Klein  Flying Fish Pottery   Susan started working with clay in 1999. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion and she joined as a Studio Membership at the North Mount Pleasant Art Centre in 2001 where she remains an active member to date.  Enthusiastic about ceramics, and to facilitate further learning and advancement with ceramics, she consistently attends workshops, nationally and internationally.  Susan enrolled in a Distance Diploma Program through the Australia National University.  She has built a studio behind her home, outfitted with a throwing and hand-building studio and indoor kiln area housing a 10 cubic metre electric kiln. Glaze and finish firing continue to be done at the North Mount Pleasant Art center using atmospheric kilns – salt and wood.

Joan Matsusaki  Whiskey Creek Pottery  Joan works out of her studio in the foothills south of Bragg Creek. “I am always amazed with the ideas that come to me after a walk in the hills or just enjoying a cup of coffee and looking out my window.“  Joan has a Fine Art Degree from the University of Guelph and a Ceramics Certificate from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Haliburton, Ontario.  Her pots are about uniting design, sculpture, drawing and painting.  All of her pieces begin with thrown forms and then are altered to add sculptural, textural and lineal elements to create works that are not only functional but also give the essence of a landscape or object found in nature.  The carved pieces are more representational as she treats the surface of the pots as a canvas to carve designs that are inspired by wildlife and foothill landscapes.  Joan fires her pots in a wood fire kiln and an electric kiln.