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Welcome to CanadaWesternLandscapes.com
The official website of artist Carol Elizabeth Cowan
ABOUT CAROL'S BOOK
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Canada Western Landscapes
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ABOUT CAROL ELIZABETH COWAN
In 1977, Carol began taking oil painting lessons in Gladys Ridge Community Hall, which commenced an artistic journey of almost forty years. During those years, she has worked with many instructors and peer artists, enhancing her knowledge of hue mixing, and value and colour harmony.
In viewing God’s amazing universe, she has been continually inspired to sketch and describe a variety subjects — always acknowledging her inadequacy in expressing or capturing the greatness of God on canvas.
From drawings, photographs, and on-site visits, and from her imagination and memorization of the Rockies, trees, shrubs, the shifting sky, and undulating reflections on water — from these simplest of things, her paintings evolved — and multiple adjudicated artistic awards were bestowed. Carol has had oil canvasses accepted at Creations, in High River, Alberta. She was invited to exhibit in 2011 at Fairmont, British Columbia, where numerous canvas giclee prints can still be found. In Heritage Park, Calgary, Alberta, there are displayed many of her artistic cards containing vanishing heritage themes. But to the artist, it is most enlightening when people express appreciation for her art with a simple comment; “I like that.”
She has given instruction in oil, watercolour, acrylic and pencil, contributing to the proliferation of artistic rendering, and finding gratification in watching adults and youths discovering new abilities and unearthing hidden talents. “Art is a broad subject, says Carol. “There is more to learn and I am gladdened that the paintbrush still paints expressionism, feeling and imagination.
In viewing God’s amazing universe, she has been continually inspired to sketch and describe a variety subjects — always acknowledging her inadequacy in expressing or capturing the greatness of God on canvas.
From drawings, photographs, and on-site visits, and from her imagination and memorization of the Rockies, trees, shrubs, the shifting sky, and undulating reflections on water — from these simplest of things, her paintings evolved — and multiple adjudicated artistic awards were bestowed. Carol has had oil canvasses accepted at Creations, in High River, Alberta. She was invited to exhibit in 2011 at Fairmont, British Columbia, where numerous canvas giclee prints can still be found. In Heritage Park, Calgary, Alberta, there are displayed many of her artistic cards containing vanishing heritage themes. But to the artist, it is most enlightening when people express appreciation for her art with a simple comment; “I like that.”
She has given instruction in oil, watercolour, acrylic and pencil, contributing to the proliferation of artistic rendering, and finding gratification in watching adults and youths discovering new abilities and unearthing hidden talents. “Art is a broad subject, says Carol. “There is more to learn and I am gladdened that the paintbrush still paints expressionism, feeling and imagination.
CONTACT:
Carol and Percy Cowan
BOOK REVIEWS
“Uniquely beautiful!”
Vivian Chant, Fellow artist
“Management and our guests are very happy with Cowan’s art work. I would not hesitate to recommend your work and professionalism.”
David Dupont, General Mgr. Fairmont Villas
“I have to congratulate you on what you have captured on these canvasses. Your unique and expressive colour palette captures moments and scenery in ways that transcend not only sometimes fairly commonplace scenery itself, but also the traditional burnt umbers and raw siennas that seem to underscore too much of the Canadian landscape world.”
FriesenPress Editor, Janet Layberry
"The artwork that Carol has shared in this book beautifully captures the wonderful landscapes in Western Canada. Carol is an incredibly talented artist and the art and poetry paired in this book are truly special. I really enjoyed and would highly recommend this book - it was a pleasure to view and to read."
Jacqueline Swindells
"Canada Western Landscapes is very beautifully illustrated. I found it very interesting also, as I have been in a few places you have painted. A great book. Thank you. You have a God given talent for painting."
Doreen Ouimet
"A beautiful collection of the Alberta landscapes; You've captured the diversity of our Province with your vibrant color palette."
April Post
"It was good to meet the author/Artist Carol's paintings are amazing and she was great to have a chat with and I would definitely consider getting a copy of her book".
Michael Adams
"Wonderful quality reproductions, Wonderful subject matter, Beautiful paintings."
Anne Noel -Martin
"A wonderful contribution of colors of feeling illustrated in your book and paintings that you have so generously shared. Thank you for sharing your talent and best wishes on a second printing."
Marion Ann McDougall
"Having spent much of my early years on the prairies east of Calgary, these beautiful paintings certainly resonate; takes me right back to my childhood when the morning sun shinning on the endless wheat fields was heaven to me, and I am always trying to get back to it."
David Raffa
"It was a very fortunate opportunity to come in to the artist book signing in Canmore; the beautiful opportunity to hear from Carol Cowan for the group; people allowed to be understanding in many ways and the way of handling skills; proud to see a future, for even in a short term it was seen and you could tell the people felt we don't think in those terms. This book is beautiful and will help us improve in our interests in art."
Morley McDougall
"Carol Cowan art book made me calm down and feel comfortable, like drawing home; a relaxed feeling, wanting to be in picture."
Joseph Kim
"This book is full of lovely familiar landscapes. In addition there are some poems that reflect the paintings. Well done Carol!"
Lynda Robertson
"Beautiful art works, we especially enjoy the Mountain Scenes. They remind us of our hikes and wanderings."
Ken and ingrid Farley
"Wow, What lovely paintings! Thank you for sharing."
Amanda Nikkel
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