presents

"Cameron Bird & David Langevin - Mountain Men"

October 22 - November 5, 2016

featuring

ArtTalk

An engaging opening night dinner and presentation with guest speakers
Cameron Bird & David Langevin
When: Oct 22, 2016 (Saturday)
2:00 - 5:00 pm Opening; Artist meet and greet
5:30 - 9:00 pm Dinner and ArtTalk (Ticketed event)
Where: Stephen Lowe Art Gallery / Bow Valley Club
Gallery: #251, 255 - 5 Ave SW (2nd floor Bow Valley Square) (403) 261-1602
Club: #370, 250 - 6 Ave SW (3rd floor Bow Valley Square) (403) 265-9074
** Validated underground parking
enter from 5th Avenue SW, between 1st and 2nd Street SW

What: Join us at Stephen Lowe Art Gallery for the opening of
“Cameron Bird & David Langevin - Mountain Men”, featuring exciting new works by
these two talented and acclaimed Canadian artists.

Following the opening, for those who purchase tickets, enjoy a beautifully presented
3-course dinner and wine, upstairs at the prestigious Bow Valley Club, as Cameron Bird
and David Langevin share their artistic journey and experiences from some of Canada’s
most spectacular landscapes through their unique and distinctive paintings.
RSVP: Dinner tickets are $95 + GST per person (see menu below). Seating is limited so call
early to purchase your tickets for this fabulous evening! RSVP by Oct 14th, 2016, by
phone (403) 261-1602 or in person (we accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit and Cheques).
Tickets are non-refundable.

Cameron Bird       

   "Beauty of the Crow, Bow Lake"
   36" x 48" Oil on Canvas

ArtTalk: “My experiences in the outdoors are a large part of who I am today and why I paint the subjects I do. I made changes in my life and headed into the mountains guiding on horseback and it was then my work moved to another level. My talk will take you on a journey from my early training and mentorship through to the career I have today.”

Cameron was born in Duncan, British Columbia, in 1971 and has lived in many areas of the province. From an early age, Cameron has had a passion for the beauty of the great outdoors. Having a father who painted as a hobby led him to begin painting seriously around the age of 17.

Formally trained at the Emily Carr College of Art and Capilano College, where he majored in commercial art, Cameron began researching many great artists including those of The Group of Seven. In particular, the works of Alfred J. Casson, Tom Thomson, and the German/American wildlife artist Carl Rungius inspired Cameron to eventually pursue a career in the fine arts.

Having travelled throughout much of western North America, Cameron has gathered reference material for his paintings by sketching on location. Images are captured first by crayon or pencil before completing the actual studio painting in oil. When time and climate allows, Cameron will paint small studies in oil, on site, whether he is hiking on mountain trails or fishing the various lakes and rivers.

To date Cameron has participated in many solo and group shows with private and corporate collectors from Europe, Australia, China and North America. Working as a full-time professional artist, Cameron continues to capture and explore the Canadian landscape with his powerful and vibrant oils.


David Langevin       

   "Assiniboine in the am..."
   24" x 36" Oil on Panel
ArtTalk: “I am often told that my style is reminiscent of the Group of Seven. It is true that I like to paint Canadian landscape, and trees of course, but that is where the similarity ends. From a technical perspective, my paintings could not be more different. The Group of Seven painters were working in the Alla Prima painting methods popularized by the Impressionists; my stuff is more like Baroque painting techniques meet the Canadian wilderness…”

David Langevin is a modern day Old Master - an impeccable craftsman, an innate talent. “When I looked at the paintings of the Old Masters I saw in their work something that I did not see in modern art. Nothing in my education or experience as a painter could help me understand how they achieved the effects that they did. I wanted that. I wanted to know I could achieve any effect that I could imagine. I wanted complete expressive freedom...”

After finishing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Ottawa, David spent several years perfecting his painting skills. He pored over old texts, treatises, and manuscripts stored in the backrooms of art restoration departments and libraries reserved for conservationists. David obtained a Masters in Art Education degree from McGill University, specializing in methods and materials for the painter.

Since 1992, he has been living in British Columbia where he finds an endless supply of inspiration for his art. David gives lectures, writes a regular technical column for painters, consults, and conducts workshops on painting materials and techniques. His paintings are sold in galleries across Canada.



Bow Valley Club Dinner Menu


ArtTalk
October 22, 2016


To Start

Arugula & Gem Lettuce, Organic Beets, Candied Pecans, Fresh Orange Supremes, Chevrai Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette



Main Courses

8 oz Alberta Prime Rib, Cabernet Jus, Yorkshire Pudding, Buttermilk Mashed & Roasted Organic Carrots

Or

Pan Seared 6 oz Chicken Supreme au Chasseur, Wild Mushroom, Shallots & Local Tomato Concasse, Brandy Demi-Glace, Buttermilk Mashed & Roasted Broccolini

Or

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Arugula, Toasted Walnuts, Parmesan



Dessert

Gateaux au Beurre Noisette, Vanilla Bourbon Custard, Roasted Apple, and Cranberry Coulis




www.stephenloweartgallery.ca

Bow Valley Square (downtown) • 251, 255 - 5th Ave SW • Calgary AB T2P 3G6
ph: (403) 261-1602 • email: stephenloweartgallery@shaw.ca

Hours: Mon - Sat 10 to 5 • Sun & holidays Closed

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