Alexander “Sandy” Robertson was a versatile Canadian artist renowned for his mastery of multiple mediums and styles.
Each artist has a unique journey that shapes their work.
Through these biographies, you can discover what inspires them, how they create, and the passion behind every piece in our gallery.
Artists' Bios
Alfred Joseph Casson (May 17, 1898 – February 20, 1992) was a Canadian painter and the youngest member of the Group of Seven, a collective known for pioneering a distinctly Canadian style of landscape painting.
Known for his steadfast dedication to traditional realism amid a rapidly changing art world, André Crochepierre (1860–1937) served as a quiet yet compelling counterpoint to the avant-garde movements of his time.
Andrew Newell Wyeth, born July 12, 1917, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was a renowned American painter known for his exceptional realism and deep connection to the rural landscapes and people of Pennsylvania and Maine.
Anne Geddes is an internationally renowned Australian photographer whose iconic and award-winning images beautifully capture the purity and vulnerability of children.
Barry Dorey is a seasoned freelance photographer and photofinishing specialist with extensive experience in the local photography industry.
Benjamin Chee Chee, born in Temagami, Ontario, was a notable Ojibwe artist recognized for his minimalist, modern style that brought a unique voice to contemporary Indigenous art in Canada.
Bernard Bowles was a Canadian artist and craftsman whose imaginative and hands-on approach to art spanned painting, sculpture, and functional craft.
Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) was a prominent French Expressionist painter who achieved fame at a remarkably young age.
Born in Toronto, Canada, and now based in Hawaii, Carol Collette is a distinguished painter and printmaker.
A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Carol Robinson is an artist with over 30 years of experience in the art print and licensing business.
Catherine Karnes Munn, from Woodstock, New Brunswick, transitioned from a decade as an operating room nurse to a highly successful full-time artist.
Cecil Youngfox was a distinguished Métis artist from Blind River, Ontario, whose work blended his Indigenous heritage with his Christian upbringing.
David Irvine is a commercial artist based in Manchester, UK. His diverse career spans various facets of design and art, showcasing a versatile skill set honed through academic study and professional experience.
David McKay, RCA, SCA is a distinguished Canadian painter who has devoted more than five decades to his art practice in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Dawna Barton, born March 4, 1931, in Moab, Utah, was a prominent American artist known for her evocative watercolours and oils.
Dennis Teakle is a Nova Scotia-based artist whose vibrant paintings in oil and watercolour reflect a lifelong connection to place, people, and personal experience.
Dianne Ryan is a talented Canadian artist and educator whose diverse work, spanning portraiture, still life, and mixed media collage, reflects influences from Georgia O'Keeffe and the Impressionists.
Dora Cormier is a New Brunswick-based visual artist known for her expressive use of oil, watercolour, acrylic, and drawing.
Edward John Russell was a British-born artist, illustrator, and photographer whose detailed ship portraits and maritime scenes offer a lasting visual record of 19th-century New Brunswick.
Elizabeth Brownd turns nostalgia into vibrant art. From a young age, she was drawn to the tactile joy of creating - cutting, pasting, layering, and transforming everyday materials into something entirely new.
Florent C. Busschaert, born in Belgium, is a Canadian artist recognized for his finely detailed and historically informed depictions of Ontario’s landscapes and built heritage.
Fred Trask, born in Digby, Nova Scotia, is a Canadian painter best known for his vibrant acrylic works in the naive art tradition.
Frederick Horsman Varley was a pivotal Canadian painter, best known as a founding member of the Group of Seven.
George Bernard O’Neill was a prominent 19th-century Irish painter, born in Dublin on July 17, 1828.
George Romney was an English portrait painter celebrated for his elegant and psychologically nuanced portrayals of 18th-century society figures.
George S. Nott was a distinguished Canadian marine artist, internationally renowned for his historically significant and deeply evocative military paintings.
Greg Olsen is an American artist known for his vibrant figurative paintings that evoke joy, wonder, and profound human experiences.
Harrison Fisher (1875-1934) was an American illustrator renowned for his elegant and romantic depictions of women, often celebrated as the artistic heir to Charles Dana Gibson.
Helen Downing Hunter is an English-Canadian watercolour artist whose work reflects a deep connection to memory, heritage, and place.
Born 7 April 1946 in Saint-Simon, New Brunswick, Herménégilde Chiasson, is a distinguished Canadian artist, poet, playwright, and film director.
Herschel Levit was a visionary educator and multifaceted artist who profoundly influenced 20th-century design and art through his teaching at Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design.
Herzl Kashetsky, born in Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1950, is a distinguished Canadian artist renowned for his significant contributions to the visual arts.
Hika Wagner, born in 1976 in Weymouth, Nova Scotia, is a contemporary Canadian painter known for her imaginative and expressive interpretations of the world around her.
James Lorimer Keirstead, born in 1932 in Saint John, New Brunswick, is a widely respected Canadian painter, best known for his textured oil landscapes and heritage scenes rendered with palette knives.
James Wiens (b. 1964) is a Canadian fine art painter renowned for his realistic, nature-inspired works that reflect a deep connection to the natural world.
John Ackerson is a multi talented artist based in the coastal village of St. Martins, New Brunswick.
A master of subtle tone and poetic detail, John Cousen transformed the art of landscape engraving in 19th-century Britain.
John Singer Sargent was an American expatriate artist renowned as the leading portrait painter of his era, celebrated for his depictions of Edwardian-era luxury.
Joseph Clayton Bentley was a distinguished English artist and engraver, renowned for his intricate landscape engravings.
Joseph Purcell, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1927, was an accomplished Canadian artist best known for his expressive watercolours and oils depicting the landscapes and seascapes of the East Coast.
Julia Crawford (1896-1968) was a distinguished artist renowned for her diverse techniques and media.
Léo B. LeBlanc, born in 1914 in the Cocagne River area of New Brunswick, was a self-taught Acadian artist who found his calling in painting later in life, following a long career as a farmer.
Leo Mallet, born January 23, 1930, in Shippegan, New Brunswick, was a gifted Canadian artist whose deeply personal landscapes and travel-inspired scenes captured the heart and soul of the places he visited throughout his life.
Linda Cooke, based in Saint John, New Brunswick, is a widely admired watercolour artist best known for her vibrant depictions of the city’s historic streetscapes, harbour views, and beloved public spaces.
Lionel Barrymore was an American artist and celebrated actor, known for his detailed seascapes and expressive etchings.
Ludovico Marchetti was an Italian painter renowned for his vibrant historical and genre works inspired by the 16th to 18th centuries.
Madeleine Raiche is a multidisciplinary Canadian artist whose playful and expressive work spans painting, design, and mixed media.
Marc Little is an Atlantic Canada artist, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, known for his dedication to the traditional "Alla Prima" painting technique.
Maria Donovan is celebrated for her versatile work prominently featured as wall art for home and office décor.
Matt LeBlanc, a highly recognized, self-taught artist hailing from Atlantic Canada, has garnered significant acclaim and recognition for his unique and deeply expressive abstract paintings.
Meindert Hobbema was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for his detailed and atmospheric woodland landscapes.
Menashe Dilian, originally from a veteran Marrano family in Mashad, Persia, immigrated to Israel in 1935, settling in Jerusalem.
Born in Whitney, Ontario, Michael Dumas is an acclaimed Canadian artist known for his masterful precision, subtle detail, and emotionally resonant work.
Michael Story is an accomplished artist renowned for his work in oil and pastel painting
Michel Doucet is an artist dedicated to the mastery of classical realism, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of proper technique. Initially drawn to oil painting through personal experimentation, he soon recognized the value of structured learning to truly awaken artistic expression.
Michiel Alexander Oudemans was a Nova Scotia-based artist, designer, and woodworker whose wide-ranging creative practice reflected both exceptional craftsmanship and deep intellectual curiosity.
Molly Lamb Bobak CM, ONB, RCA, was a groundbreaking Canadian painter, printmaker, teacher, and writer.
Montserrat Masdeu, born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1947, is a distinguished artist and educator whose vibrant career has spanned continents and left a significant mark on the art world.
Morris Allaire Scovil (1889–1968) was a New Brunswick-born painter whose evocative oil landscapes capture the spirit and memory of life along the St. John River and across the Maritime provinces.
Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) was a celebrated American illustrator best known for his nostalgic and heartfelt portrayals of everyday life in the United States.
Paul Cloutier is a distinguished Canadian printmaker. Born in Montmagny, QC, he trained at the École des beaux-arts de Québec, Wonen Werken and Amsterdam Graphish in Holland, and the Kala Institute in California.
Paul Cézanne was a revolutionary French Post-Impressionist painter whose innovative approach to form, colour, and structure laid the foundation for modern art.
Paul Nowlan is a self-taught painter from Bouctouche, New Brunswick, whose quiet yet compelling visual language has found resonance far beyond his home province.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté is celebrated as one of the most skilled and popular botanical artists in history, renowned for his exquisite paintings of roses, lilies, and other flowers.
Ray Butler is a Canadian painter whose work reflects the dynamic energy and emotional depth of mid-20th-century Abstract Expressionism.
Painter
Réjean Durocher, born in 1939, in Ste-Rose, Quebec, initially pursued industrial design before focusing on education and, eventually, a dedicated career in painting.
Richard De Wolfe is a visual artist whose work deeply reflects his profound connection to rural life and the natural world
(b. 1930)
Painter
Robert Bateman (b. 1930) is a Canadian artist renowned for his realistic depictions of wildlife and the natural world. Originally trained in geography, Bateman spent two decades teaching—two of those years in Nigeria—before turning to art full-time in 1976. His paintings reflect a profound respect for nature and a lifelong dedication to conservation.
Early Life and Artistic Development
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Bateman developed an early interest in both art and the outdoors. Though he pursued a degree in geography, his artistic passion never waned. His global travels and years in education enriched his understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity, themes that later shaped his creative and environmental outlook.
Artistic Medium
Bateman works primarily in acrylic, crafting meticulously detailed images of wild animals in their natural habitats. His realistic style captures both the beauty and vulnerability of nature, blending artistic precision with emotional depth. His art invites viewers to reflect on the fragility of ecosystems and the urgent need for environmental stewardship.
Career Highlights and Achievements
1987 – Awarded the Order of Canada for contributions to art and conservation1990s – present – Exhibited widely across North America and internationally2004 – Founded the Robert Bateman Centre (now the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature) in Victoria, BC2000s – present – Published several bestselling books on art and nature, including Thinking Like a Mountain (2000)
Legacy
Bateman’s work has elevated wildlife art to the level of cultural commentary, drawing attention to the interdependence of humans and the natural world. A passionate environmentalist and conservationist, he uses his art to promote awareness and inspire action. His legacy lies not only in his paintings but also in his role as a voice for nature in a changing world.To Learn More About Robert Bateman and His Works visit: https://robertbateman.ca
Artists’ Signature
Gallery of Works
Robert BatemanSnow Goose, 1980 Mixed Media on PaperSOLD: $6,875Date: June 17, 2024Auction: Heffel Fine Art Auction HouseLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CA
Robert BatemanGreat Horned Owl from Rattlesnake Point, 2013 Acrylic on BoardSOLD: $33, 600Date: December 6, 2023Auction: Cowley Abbott Canada’s Art AuctioneersLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CA
Robert BatemanCheetah on the Mara, 2000Acrylic on BoardSOLD: $21, 240Date: May 28, 2019Auction: Cowley Abbott Canada’s Art AuctioneersLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CA
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Robert Bateman
Robert Bateman,Arabian Oryx, 1964
Robert Bateman,Scarlet Macaws, 1989
Robert Bateman,Fox and Stone Fence, No Date
A master of the American landscape, Robert Wood was an artist dedicated to capturing the evocative beauty of nature through his paintings.
(b.1953)
Painter
Roland Palmaerts is an accomplished contemporary artist celebrated internationally for his vibrant watercolours and acrylics. Splitting his time between Quebec and Belgium, his distinctive work has earned him widespread recognition, with features in galleries across Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Early Life and Artistic Development
Born on October 4, 1953, in Belgium, Roland Palmaerts' artistic journey was grounded in formal education. He is a distinguished graduate of both the Institut St Luc and the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles, laying a strong foundation for his creative career. Initially, Palmaerts applied his artistic talents as a graphic artist before transitioning to become a professional painter at the age of 28, a move that fully launched his prolific career in fine art.
Artistic Medium
Palmaerts' primary artistic media are vibrant watercolours and dynamic acrylics, through which he expresses his distinctive vision. Known for his lively palette and expressive technique, his work captures a wide range of subjects with energy and clarity. Beyond his own artistic practice, Palmaerts also dedicates himself to teaching these disciplines in Belgium, sharing his expertise and passion with aspiring artists.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Roland Palmaerts' career is marked by his transition to a professional painter at a young age, signifying his early commitment and talent. His achievements include a significant international presence, with his captivating artworks regularly featured in galleries throughout Canada, across various European nations, and in Asia. His global reach as an artist highlights his broad appeal and critical acclaim within the contemporary art scene.
Artistic Contributions
Roland Palmaerts' significant impact is continually shaped by his vibrant and accessible artistic style, which actively resonates with audiences worldwide. Through his dedication to both creating and teaching, he consistently contributes to the development and appreciation of watercolour and acrylic painting. As a prominent contemporary artist with a strong international presence, his work serves as an ongoing inspiration for current and future generations, solidifying his important place in modern art.
Artists’ Signature
Roland Palmaerts
Roland Palmaerts,Untitled (Sans titre)
Roland Palmaerts, From Shadow to Light (De l'ombre à la lumière)
Roland Palmaerts, Over time (Au fil du temps)
Gallery of Work
Roland PalmaertsS. Rachmaninov 36x36 insPrice: $2,490.00Seller: Le Balcon D’ArtWebsite: https://balcondart.com/en/palmaerts-roland/
Roland Palmaerts Flowing with the water (Au fil de l'eau) 24x24 insPrice: 1,490.00Seller: Le Balcon D’ArtWebsite: https://balcondart.com/en/palmaerts-roland/
Roland PalmaertsTransparence 26x26 insPrice: 1,490.00Seller: Le Balcon D’ArtWebsite: https://balcondart.com/en/palmaerts-roland/
From Bedore’s Collection
Roland PalmaertsLandscape and childrenPrint (147 of 250), 23 3/8 x 28 3/4 insPurchased: Key Auctions Date: July 09, 2023
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Ron Jenkins was an American artist who balanced family life with a deep and enduring passion for painting. Born on August 18, 1932, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he began formal training at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art but stepped away due to personal responsibilities.
Rose Schul-Lenhardt was a Canadian artist whose evocative works reflect her deep connection to nature and her father’s artistic influence.
Roselys Belliveau (Cormier) is a dedicated artist and educator from Memramcook, New Brunswick, whose creative and community spirit shines through both her teaching and her artwork.
Roxann Vivian Smith was an award-winning Canadian watercolourist whose luminous, detailed paintings captured the quiet beauty of heritage homes, landscapes, and florals.
Born in 1938 into a family of artists, Ruane's early professional influences began as a commercial artist.
Sarah Alice Hart was a Canadian artist born in Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1880.
Sherman Hines, born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, is a distinguished Canadian photographer renowned for his striking images of nature and wildlife.
Simonne Henry Lepage, born in 1943 in Bathurst, New Brunswick, is a prolific Canadian artist renowned for her expressive landscapes, floral compositions, portraits, and abstract works.
Stephanie Gardner, born in Wisconsin and raised in Los Angeles, is a distinguished artist celebrated for her mixed media works that explore themes of mystery, texture, and saturation.
Sylvie Tremblay-Laforest is a talented painter from the picturesque region of northwestern New Brunswick, known for her expressive artistic voice and strong community spirit.
Trisha Romance, originally from New York State and based in Canada since 1969, is a renowned artist celebrated for her evocative paintings that blend elements of realism with a romantic sensibility.
Wallace Robinson MacAskill (W. R. MacAskill), a versatile Canadian photographer, is best known for his captivating seascapes and evocative ship portraits.
Wally Kakepetum is a respected First Nations artist from Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario and a proud member of the Crane Clan.
W.H. Bartlett was a celebrated English illustrator who lived from 1809 to 1854.