Path to Unknown by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on Canvas
$5425
This painting depicts the path to Florencia Bay, on the day Richard sketched it out; I wanted to photograph the beaches distinct rocks at the base of the bluffs. The other artists in the group were fast to climb down the sandy bank to the beach, but Richard remained behind awhile to take in the trail and of course to consider the trees along the way.
Making Space by Richard Hoedl
48″x10″ Oils on Canvas
$1257
The west coast is known for amazing trees. Towering trees are perfect for a tall narrow space. Richard’s signature style of wrapping the image around the edges of the painting make this piece almost sculptural.
Life in Progress by Richard Hoedl
Oils on Canvas
48″x48″
$6032
Based on Tom Thompson’s Woodland Waterfall, Richard hoedl paints a lively depiction of the same scene, but in his own signature style. Simplicity is difficult without becoming saccharine, and while there’s a certain boyishness to Richard’s style it’s clearly not whimsical.
Soaring Dreams by Richard Hoedl
36″x36″ Oils on Canvas
(exhibition only)
Richard paints tress in his signature bright colorful style, this particular piece happened to be his wife Krista’s favorite painting. A similar piece was shown at their wedding.
Soaring Dreams has now returned to the Hoedl home after gracing the walls here at the gallery. We’re thankful to have been able to show it, and Krista no doubt is very happy to have it back.
Longing by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on canvas
$4523
A contemporary depiction of Ucluelet Harbour featuring George Fraser Island, Crow Island and Jenny Reef, in Hoedl’s signature simplistic styling.
I really enjoy seeing other artists’ interpretations of familiar local scenery.
The Protectors by Richard Hoedl
36″x48″ Oils on Canvas
$5425
This really is one of my favorite paintings, and it gets a lot of attention at the gallery. It’s a little warmer than most of Richard’s recent work, and the Emily Carr influence is un-unmistakably obvious. The image, like most of Richard’s work, wraps around the edge of the canvas and requires no framing.
Beyond Limitations by Richard Hoedl
24″x36″ Oils on Canvas
sold (private collection)
This playful image attracted a lot of second looks – people often remarked about the ‘faces’ in the bluff. The image, like most of Richard’s work, wraps around the edge of the canvas and requires no framing
Richard Hoedl is by all measure a talented west coast artist, who creates original hand-painted oil paintings inspired by Canadian landscapes. He uses exceedingly fine materials including walnut oil based paint.
Richard is both academically trained and self-taught through years of personal creativity and development. He is currently gallery represented on both coasts and has held solo and group exhibitions across Canada for the last 15 years. His works, highly prized by collectors, are held in personal and corporate collections around the world.
A signature series of impressionistic works were inspired by the Group of Seven and Emily Carr. Utilizing the old Renaissance master’s technique, the canvas is first painted with a warm orange ground (foundation). This brings soothing warmth to the entire completed painting. The images are filled with the feeling of movement and activity, yet are calm and dream-like to view. This work of art will be relaxing and enjoyable for years to come.
Richard Hoedl was born, raised, and educated in northern Alberta. He was drawn to BC by its beauty in 1991. It has been vitally important for Richard to have a constant connection to other artists to enhance and augment his own continuous artistic exploration. Through connecting with artists of all walks of life he has gained invaluable knowledge on a wide variety of art media, styles and techniques, including pastels, charcoal, acrylic, watercolour and oil paints, bronze casting, plaster, clay, wrought iron, graphic design, photography, video, silkscreening, printmaking and even returning to the simplicity of the pencil. The subject as well as the materials in which it was created inspires each piece of Richard’s art.
The importance of learning about art has, of course, translated into the importance of teaching art. Richard has spent considerable time instructing both art and the business of art and/or acting as mentor to numerous artists at all levels of expertise, from beginners to seasoned professionals. He continues to paint and sell his work commercially across Canada. His work is in private and institutional collections across Canada and Europe.
Education & Training History:
2002-2004 Nova Scotia Craft, Art & Design University
Bachalor of Fine Art
Major in Interdisciplinary Arts
Minor in Art History
1990-2001 Various Artist Workshops and Courses
1990-1992 New York Institute of Photography
1990-1991 Alberta College of Art
1988-1990 Grande Prairie Regional College
Visual and Performing Arts Diploma – Art Major
(Graduating First Overall)
Art Exhibition History:
2005 CIBC Art Centre, Nanaimo Art Rental Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
Featured Artist Show & Artist Talk
2004 and 2005 Artsfest – Originals Only!, Nanaimo, BC
Outdoor Art sale & Exhibition
2004 The Destination Gallery, Parrsboro, NS
“Wayward Winds” – Featured Solo Artist
2004 Winds of Change, Halifax, NS
Featured Solo Artist – Do or Die Art Auction/Exhibition
2004 NSCAD University Graduation Exhibition, Halifax, NS
Selected Works – Group Exhibition
2003 NSCAD Student Art Gallery, Halifax, NS
Selected Works – Ongoing Exhibition
2003 The Destination Gallery, Parrsboro, NS
“When West Meets East” – Featured Solo Artist
2003 Argyle Fine Art Gallery, Halifax, NS
“Alphachalk 03″ – Group Show
2003 Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS
“Figuratively” – Group Show
2003 Argyle Fine Art Gallery, Halifax, NS
“ThreeXfour” – Group Show
2003 – 2004 The Kensington Fine Art Gallery, Calgary, AB
Selected works – Ongoing Exhibition
2003 – 2004 Argyle Fine Art Gallery, Halifax, NS
Selected works – Ongoing Exhibition
2002 – 2003 Honey – Gallery & Gifts, Vancouver, BC
“Figurative” – Featured Artist
2002 Ya Ya Gallaria, Halifax, NS
Selected pieces within Group Show
1999-2001 Nanaimo Art Gallery – Art Rental Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
Selected pieces within various Group Shows and Competitions
1999 Bldg. 55, Multi-Discipline Art Show, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Selected Pieces
1999 The Old School House, Grand Prix d’Art, Qualicum Beach, BC
Group Exhibition/ Competition
1999 The ARTery, Gallery & Art Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Featured Solo Exhibition
1998 The Old School House, Grand Prix d’Art, Qualicum Beach, BC
Group Exhibition/ Competition
1998 The ARTery, Gallery & Art Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Selected Pieces
1997 Nanaimo Arts Council, Paint In the Mall Competition, Nanaimo, BC
Juror’s Choice Award, (Piece Selected: Through the Forest Series “Camping”)
1997 Prime Arts Festival, Nanaimo, BC
Selected Pieces
1995 The ARTery Artists Studio & Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
Selected Pieces
1993 The Fringe Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
Selected Pieces
1991 The Basement Gallery, Calgary, AB
Solo Exhibition
1991 Valleyview Art Gallery, Valleyview, AB
Solo Exhibition
1990 Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, AB
Group Exhibition
1988 Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, AB
Group Exhibition
Awards:
Grande Prairie Regional Scholarship
Euphemia McNaught Material Scholarship
Spectra Scholarship
Province of Alberta Prize
I know and respect each of the artists represented in the gallery, some I have worked with for many years, others have come to know me recently, through the gallery. I try not to limit the works to any specific genre, scale or medium despite my own personal biases.
It’s an absolute pleasure to admire, display, reproduce, sell artwork that I’m genuinely enthusiastic about.
Many visitors are amazed to learn how many artists are from Vancouver Island or who travel here to paint, study, vacation and sometimes to disappear for a while.
Charles Villiers seldom offers explanation of his work. He prefers to remain a bit of a mystery, leaving the viewer to form their own opinions of his art. Prolific painter, sculptor and more recently digital media artist, he’s made a transition that many artists struggle with; the process of making your art in different mediums without loosing your style. Somehow even highly technical compositions retain a bit of the innocence of his earlier figurative and nonobjective works. It’s not unlike the way you can still sometimes see the boy within a man.
Ken Kirkby is renowned at an internal level as a decisive canadian painter, he has a distinct graphic style formed by many bush miles. His paintings depict a minimal stillness not unlike other noted canadian realists. He’s a very passionate man who has a dedication to making an impact as an artist that goes well beyond painting.
Rob Elphinstone is a physicist whose area of expertise is the study of the northern lights. I find it fascinating that his work to quantify something ethereal is also reflected in his art, he’s an actualist painter and his paintings depict his experience, not technically what he saw.
Marla Thirsk – is known as Ucluelet’s artist, and I’d have to say she’s so much more. Almost every art event, function, group in the area has benefited directly from Marla’s help. The Whale Festival posters have been a calling card of hers for years. I’m pleased to have several exciting work of hers.
Jeff Edwards – a well known sculptor, and a well liked crab fisherman. Jeff chooses his stone from local area quarries, his works are highly prized. His enchanting bears, and marine mammals are well liked and collected, I’m happy to be showing several of Jeff’s figures, and shapes.
Joan Larson – renowned for her equine (horse) Illustrations, she works almost exclusively in pastels. We’re very pleased to showcase several of her local landscapes, and look forward her RCMP Musical Ride Series.
Peggy Burkosky – Known as a advanced watercolorist, Peggy is an capable painter in any medium. Her paintings have a sincerity about them, a true reflection of her island life. Sea scape scenes often include her daughter, family, or Bob’s fish boat, they are stunning paintings and portraiture. She teaches her secrets at the Old School House in Parksville.
Richard Hoedl – An accomplished painter, his bright whimsical style catches alot of attention. Richard paints in a walnut based oil on deep streched canvas.
Terry Jackson is a Metis artist working in carved wood, silver and cast porcelain. His contemporary use of materials lends a refreshingly clean look to his culturally based works. The porcelain is highly collectible, and the silver reflects an intrinsic value. Terry’s woodwork ranges from masks and wall panels to commissioned totem poles.
Jacqueline Windh, a Tofino based photographer, is well known for captivating seascapes and wildlife. Her work is frequently published and she regularly contributes to CBC Radio.
Nigel Brooks Peer is an art photographer of a different kind, he’s well travelled has worked in several genres, and is fascinated with reflections. He’s formed a style of his own in multiple image exposures, juxtaposing images, often on first blush they’re seemingly unrelated subjects, but subtle cultural refrences emerge to poke at your conceptions of art and photography.
