Gary Whitley, AFCA, SCA
Born: Edmonton, Alberta
Education: University of Victoria
Gary has been a professional artist for over 30 years. He is an Associate Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and also an Elected Signature Member of the Society of Canadian Artists.
It is important to Gary to have a strong sense of a light source and a feeling of air in his paintings to give a real visual feeling of the third dimension. Subject matter varies greatly, however he particularly enjoys painting florals. The landscapes are a result of many hours on horseback with his wife in a wide variety of terrain - mostly the high country to record scenes off the beaten path few people will have the opportunity to see.
Juried Shows:
1978 - 1991 - Numerous Federation of Canadian Artists shows
1981 - 1984 - Stockman’s Heritage Show, Edmonton, Alberta
2008 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2008 - FCA Works on Paper show, Vancouver, B.C.
2008 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2008 – FCA Artist Choice, Vancouver, B.C.
2008 – FCA Small, Smaller, Smallest, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - FCA Landscapes, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2009 - FCA Canvas Unbound, Vancouver, B. C.
2009 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2009 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show (Spirit of the Okanagan – Juror’s Choice)
2009 - Visions 2009 FCA-COC National Open Show, Kelowna, B.C.
2009 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show (Driven to Abstraction – Juror’s Choice)
2009 - Chapters Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - Small Salon Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Landscape Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Main Auction)
2010 - FCA Success Show, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - FCA Blossoms Show, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2010 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2010 - AIRS Representational Work Salon FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Visions 2010 FCA Show, Kelowna, B.C.
2010 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show
2011 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2011 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Main Auction)
2011 - Triptych - Three Chapter Show, Penticton, B.C.
2011 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Silent Auction)
2011 - AIRS Representational Work Salon FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2011 - 70th Anniversary Show FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2011 - Small, Smaller, Smallest - FCA Vancouver, B.C.
Awards:
1981 - Best Watercolour - Stockman’s Heritage Show
1986 - AFCA status with the Federation of Canadian Artists,
2009 - Award of Excellence FCA Chapters Show Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - Award of Excellence FCA Small Salon Show Vancouver B.C.
2010 - AFCA status with Federation of Canadian Artists
2010 - Bronze Metal Award TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2010 - Best in Show North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show
2011 - Elected Signature Status with Society of Canadian Artists
2011 - Award of Excellence - Triptych Show - Penticton, B.C.
Publications:
1994 - Brushes in the Sun, Book of Artists of the Okanagan
Education: University of Victoria
Gary has been a professional artist for over 30 years. He is an Associate Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and also an Elected Signature Member of the Society of Canadian Artists.
It is important to Gary to have a strong sense of a light source and a feeling of air in his paintings to give a real visual feeling of the third dimension. Subject matter varies greatly, however he particularly enjoys painting florals. The landscapes are a result of many hours on horseback with his wife in a wide variety of terrain - mostly the high country to record scenes off the beaten path few people will have the opportunity to see.
Juried Shows:
1978 - 1991 - Numerous Federation of Canadian Artists shows
1981 - 1984 - Stockman’s Heritage Show, Edmonton, Alberta
2008 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2008 - FCA Works on Paper show, Vancouver, B.C.
2008 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2008 – FCA Artist Choice, Vancouver, B.C.
2008 – FCA Small, Smaller, Smallest, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - FCA Landscapes, Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2009 - FCA Canvas Unbound, Vancouver, B. C.
2009 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2009 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show (Spirit of the Okanagan – Juror’s Choice)
2009 - Visions 2009 FCA-COC National Open Show, Kelowna, B.C.
2009 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show (Driven to Abstraction – Juror’s Choice)
2009 - Chapters Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - Small Salon Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Landscape Show FCA Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Main Auction)
2010 - FCA Success Show, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - FCA Blossoms Show, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2010 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show (Silent Auction)
2010 - AIRS Representational Work Salon FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2010 - Visions 2010 FCA Show, Kelowna, B.C.
2010 - North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show
2011 - TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2011 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Main Auction)
2011 - Triptych - Three Chapter Show, Penticton, B.C.
2011 - Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Art Auction (Silent Auction)
2011 - AIRS Representational Work Salon FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2011 - 70th Anniversary Show FCA, Vancouver, B.C.
2011 - Small, Smaller, Smallest - FCA Vancouver, B.C.
Awards:
1981 - Best Watercolour - Stockman’s Heritage Show
1986 - AFCA status with the Federation of Canadian Artists,
2009 - Award of Excellence FCA Chapters Show Vancouver, B.C.
2009 - Award of Excellence FCA Small Salon Show Vancouver B.C.
2010 - AFCA status with Federation of Canadian Artists
2010 - Bronze Metal Award TNSC National Open FCA Show, Kamloops, B.C.
2010 - Best in Show North Okanagan FCA Chapter Show
2011 - Elected Signature Status with Society of Canadian Artists
2011 - Award of Excellence - Triptych Show - Penticton, B.C.
Publications:
1994 - Brushes in the Sun, Book of Artists of the Okanagan
Artist Statement:
For me, painting is an obsession. I have been a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists since 1978 and have been influenced by many of the Senior members through attending countless workshops, and was awarded AFCA status in 1986.
Subject matter, color, composition and perspective are important in any painting; however a pronounced light source and atmospheric perspective are very important in all my paintings. With these two elements, I am able to achieve a sense of the third dimension. I always try to create a real sense of air in my paintings. As one of my mentors put it, “We are painting shapes that have air between them, therefore paint air”.
I have lived in the North Okanagan valley of British Columbia for 22 years and many of my landscapes are of the area, however some are derived from long hours on horseback in remote high-elevation back country that few people have the opportunity to see. My wife and I spend considerable time riding in the summer, all over B.C. and Alberta. My florals are all a result of the extensive flower garden she has created. I also paint subject matter that I simply find interesting.
Subject matter, color, composition and perspective are important in any painting; however a pronounced light source and atmospheric perspective are very important in all my paintings. With these two elements, I am able to achieve a sense of the third dimension. I always try to create a real sense of air in my paintings. As one of my mentors put it, “We are painting shapes that have air between them, therefore paint air”.
I have lived in the North Okanagan valley of British Columbia for 22 years and many of my landscapes are of the area, however some are derived from long hours on horseback in remote high-elevation back country that few people have the opportunity to see. My wife and I spend considerable time riding in the summer, all over B.C. and Alberta. My florals are all a result of the extensive flower garden she has created. I also paint subject matter that I simply find interesting.
