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Poul taught drawing at all levels in visual communications at MHC for 25 years. An area of emphasis was the figure and beginning drawing.

Recently he instructed drawing workshops at the University of Maine via Zoom. As well as conducted a Zoom slide presentation and a discussion of his work with University of Texas Art professor Wong in conjunction with MHC Art students.

Paul views himself as a combo artist/educator. His website contains works from the eighties to the present. He works back and forth between representational and abstract art with each fortifying and informing the other.

Poul was recently elected as a signature member of the Pastel Society of America in NYC.

His pastel works can be viewed at the One on One gallery in the Cultural Center from Jan. 3 to Jan. 27, 2023.

Ashlee Trcka is an international award winning Impressionist oil painter born in. St. John’s, NF. Ashlee was first introduced to painting when she attended the Art Student League of Denver in Colorado. Since that time her art has been displayed around the world and in galleries abroad. Trcka’s artwork depicts various subjects of the human experience through fluid brush strokes. Her world feels in balance, but it is the bending of spirit and body to, in turn, bend the imagination and reality.

Hyper-realistic watercolour painting

Specializing in contemporary acrylics, Theresa Eisenbarth lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where she is continually building connections through the stories in her art. She teaches art classes and conducts workshops using mixed media painting materials.

After finishing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Calgary, Theresa returned to art and painting after several years of busy family life. Theresa has honed her painting skills by pouring over art books, and practicing with a variety of media.

Theresa has exhibited extensively around Southern Alberta. Her paintings are in many private collections and are sold in galleries across Canada.

Ruth Adams started out in art college by completing a diploma in graphics and printing, then went onto complete an undergrad in Art and Design with Honors. I’m currently a full-time artist. I divide my time between pottery, painting and teaching. She is passionate about creating and improving my art and passing on the knowledge I’ve gained.

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Michael J. Downs is an award-winning artist whose work can be seen in private collections across North America, Asia, and Europe. His impressionist paintings have appeared in major galleries in Seattle, Santa Fe, Charleston, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Whistler, and Banff. Michael is highly recognized for his portraiture work and he has been featured in articles and on the covers of Artist Magazine and Southwest Art.

Over the years, Michael has developed a passion for art education, and divides his time between teaching and plein air painting. He's also working on a book about the habits and skills of some of the greatest visual artists of our time.

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painting and drawing

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Jessica Plattner is an American artist residing in Canada. She earned a BFA from Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis, and an MFA in painting from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Temple Rome, Italy. Plattner participated in artist residencies at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, the Vermont Studio Center, and she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Mexico. Since moving to Canada in 2014, Plattner has had solo exhibitions at the ASA Gallery in Calgary, the Art Gallery of St. Albert, the Okotoks Art Gallery, and the Esplanade Art Gallery in Medicine Hat, along with many group exhibitions. She currently teaches in the Art & Design Program at Medicine Hat College and lives with her partner, artist/musician Dean Smale, and their daughter.

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Judy lives with her husband George, on a ranch in the Cypress Hills. Originally her grandfather’s homestead the ranch has been in her family for over 100 years. The Cypress Hills offer inspiration as Judy attempts to capture the spirit and essence of the Hills. Over time her art has evolved to be more dynamic pieces inspired by the ever-changing symphony of light and shadow on natural forms. Much of Judy’s art shows the interplay of reflections and shadows on ice and snow.

Art has been an interest of Judy’s since childhood; Judy enrolled in art classes at university and in various classes throughout her 34-year career as a teacher and counsellor. Following retirement, Judy has focused on pursuing her personal artistic skill development.

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Brian a local born and raised native of Redcliff, AB, currently teaches junior high school art.

While in university, Brian started painting as a way to pass the time. Brian works mainly with acrylics and pyrography. His work is inspired by the beauty of our country and focuses mainly on landscapes and wildlife. Brian’s al is to create art that even for a moment takes the viewer away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world and rekindles an appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

Doug never intended to make art a career; it just kept happening.

Somehow, art has now become my career. Since my childhood, drawing and painting have always played an important role in my life. For me it’s always been more about the doing than the end product. Canada couldn’t be a better place to live. But for me as an artist, the close proximity of the prairies,

Foothills and mountains of Alberta makes my home province a never-ending dream. Doug's paintings are housed in private and public collections around the world.

Sharon has been painting professionally for over 35 years and has been teaching most of that time. She is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and International Plein Air Painters. Her work can be seen on her website at https://www.sharonlynnwilliams.com, and at the Leighton Art Centre, Linneham Gallery and online at ArtMatch.ca. Her mantra is “What would happen if…” The excitement of working from chaos to order is invigorating and creates a dialogue between the work and the artist. Sharon enjoys working with bold colour, line and pattern. Her work is informed by the landscapes that she paints en plein air, her passion for gardening and love of the human figure. She is a sought after instructor who has a genuine love for her students and a ton of knowledge to share. Sharon’s interpretations of the beauty around her, as well as her vivid imagination make for an eclectic and varied body of work in many different media. She is always eager to try something new and exciting!

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Abstract acrylic landscape painting

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International mixed media artist Jani Galarneau is known for her infectious energy and passion for creating. Her modus operanda is vibrant colours with a whimsical style and textures that not only draws the eye, but also makes you want to experience the art by touch. Jani brings her unique style together with many found objects as her passion for recycling and upcycling is key. Currently she is teaching in the United States alongside Disney Legendary Imagineer, Terri H. Hardin Jackson. You can find her work in galleries across Canada.

As a self-taught artist Lauren has enjoyed all fine arts mediums and has explored photography as well as many crafts. After joining the Hat Art Club six years ago, she started formal classes, learning from her fellow artists and through the many instructors and classes offered through the club. Lauren’s favourite mediums are pastels, acrylics and water-colour. Lauren also enjoys the many challenges of plein-air painting. Lauren believes in having fun while challenging herself in any style of art. She is a life-long learner and loves bringing joy to herself and others with her paintings.

With her commissioned art, located in Canada and the United States, Cindy Shropshire enjoys creating in various mediums including pastels, watercolor, pencil, pen and ink and more. Cindy continues to grow and expand her talents focusing on capturing the spirit from the animals and people she has had the privilege to meet along her journey. Cindy was raised in Sherwood Park but has lived in several locations in Alberta and on Vancouver Island. Her travels in the northwestern US, Hawaii, New Zealand and Mexico has allowed Cindy to immerse herself in the natural environment.