Mike Dendy || Artist Profile

 “The simple act of painting is a joy for me. I hope that is obvious and that perhaps the process of looking at my work will give encouragement to those who take the time to see it.”

"19 August 1942: Dieppe" by Mike Dendy 

Mike Dendy has pursued his painting career full time since retiring in 2006. 

Born into a military family, he spent his childhood moving across Canada. He settled in Alberta and earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, after which he taught art for 37 years.  

His works to simplify his subject matter in contemporary landscapes. His aim to share some of the excitement he experiences approaching the scene, with his viewer. Dendy aims for his scenes to be identifiable, though they are abstract.

His major artistic influence is the American illustrator Paul Calle.

His artwork can be found in private collections throughout Alberta.  

Mike Dendy is represented by The Daffodil Gallery to see more of his work check out their website: http://www.daffodilgallery.ca/mike-dendy.html

The Daffodil Gallery

10412 124 St

Edmonton AB

T5N 1R5 

Tony Baker || Artist Profile

Tony Baker "Clear Night Over Cragmontolia"

Tony Baker describes his style as disorganized chaos, where magic happens amid the madness. Baker’s main mediums are paint and pastel. He uses seemingly random mark making and bright colours in a style that at first looks child-like.

The artist is originally from Edmonton, where he first began his career.

Baker learned to draw from comic books. During his art studies, he become fascinated with abstract expressionism.

He and his wife currently live in Cambridge, Boston.


Find his “Artist Bla Bla” on his website: http://www.tonybaker.ca/about

Bri Vos || Artist Profile

“In A Couple Of Months When The Leaves Turn Green”

17x22”

Bri Vos is half of Detour Photography, an Edmonton-based team that have worked all across the country. Vos holds a degree in English Literature and Sociology. She is a self-taught photographer who has been working professionally since 2006. 

The stunning magnitude of Canadian landscapes inspires Vos. She loves to travel and photograph internationally as well.

Vos also has done some non-profit/charity projects. She has worked with Proyecto Aldea Global (Project Global Village), The Christian Reformed World Refief Committee, and SATHI/PARI Bangladesh.

Her work has been on exhibit around Edmonton: At Remedy Cafe (2008), The Sugarbowl (2010, 2011, 2013), Red Ribbon Gallery - HIV Edmonton (2013), and the Art Gallery of Alberta (2013). Her pieces can also be found in private, public, and corporate collections.

She has generously contributed a piece of her work to the Spero Gala every year (2012-2014). Her piece this year, “In A Couple Of Months When The Leaves Turn Green” is part of a larger show called “The Place In Between”. You can find out more information about the show (http://detourphotography.ca/project/the-places-inbetween/).

To view more of Bri's work check out her website: http://detourphotography.ca