Biographies by Artist's Last Name
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Artist: Alexander Young Jackson ~ [1882-1974] Canadian CGP, OSA, RCA
Artist: Alexander Young Jackson ~ [1882-1974] Canadian CGP, OSA, RCA
Reference: see
A.Y. Jackson Paintings 1902-1953, by Arthur Lismer, published by A.G.O, 1953;
A Painter's Country - the Autobiography of A.Y. Jackson, published by Clarke, Irwin and Company, 1958;
A.Y.'s Canada, Drawings by A.Y. Jackson edited by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Clarke, Irwin and Company, 1968;
Alberta Rhythm: The Later Works of A.Y. Jackson, by Dennis Reid, published by A.G.O., 1982;
The Arctic 1927, by A.Y. Jackson, published by Penumbra Press, 1982;
Young A.Y. Jackson, Lindsay A. Evans Memories 1902-6, edited by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Edahl Productions Ltd., 1982;
Jackson's Wars: A.Y. Jackson, the Birth of the Group of Seven, and the Great War, by Douglas Hunter, published by McGill-Queen's University Press, 2022;
Works by A.Y. Jackson from the 1930's, by Naomi Jackson Groves, published by Carleton University, 1990;
biography and other examples in
N.G.C. Vol. 2, G-K, edited by Charles Hill, pg. 177;
A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg. 205;
The Group of Seven in Western Canada, by Catherine Mastin, pg. 98-99
exhibition list in
R.C.A.A., by E. McMann, pg. 204;
M.M.F.A., by E. McMann pg. 189
Artist: Georgia Jarvis ~ [1944-1990] Canadian
Artist: Georgia Jarvis ~ [1944-1990] Canadian
Reference: biography and other examples in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.77, Westbridge Pub., 2000
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Joshua Jensen-Nagle ~ [b.1981] Canadian
Artist: Joshua Jensen-Nagle ~ [b.1981] Canadian
Reference: Jensen-Nagle is represented by Newzones Gallery, Calgary, Bau-Xi Gallery, Toronto/Vancouver, Galerie de Bellefeuille, Montreal and others.
see artist's website at jensennagle.com
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Gail Johnson ~ [20th century] Canadian
Artist: Gail Johnson ~ [20th century] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at gailjohnson.ca
Artist: Francis [Franz] Hans Johnston ~ [1888-1949] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA
Artist: Francis [Franz] Hans Johnston ~ [1888-1949] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA
Reference: see A Grand Eye for Glory, A Life of Franz Johnston, by R.Burford Mason, Dundurn Press, 1998; Paul Rodrik / Frank H. Johnston, published by Champlain College, Trent University, 1973; biography and other examples in N.G.C. Vol.2, G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.347; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg.222; Art Collection of McMaster University, by K.Ness, pg.238; R.C.A.A., by E.McMann, pg.212; Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.566; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.80, Westbridge Pub., 2000; listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN] website
Artist: Roger Kamp ~ [20th century] Canadian
Artist: Roger Kamp ~ [20th century] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see gallery website at plazagalleries.com
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Illingworth Holey Kerr ~ [1905-1989] Canadian ASA, RCA
Artist: Illingworth Holey Kerr ~ [1905-1989] Canadian ASA, RCA
Reference: see
Harvest of the Spirit, by M.Callahan, E.A.G., 1985;
Paint and Circumstance, by I.Kerr, Calgary, 1987
biography and other examples in
N.G.C. Vol.2 G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.368;
Founders of the A.C.A., by V.Greenfield, pg.87;
Biographical Dict. of Saskatchewan Artists - Men, by M.Newman, pg.137, Fifth House Pub., 1994;
Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.633;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.91, Westbridge Pub., 2000
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Jack [Jac] Elmo King ~ [1920-1998] American
Artist: Jack [Jac] Elmo King ~ [1920-1998] American
Reference: King was born in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving with the US Navy in WWII, he trained for two years at the Los Angeles Art Centre School. Despite working full-time in the aerospace industry as a draftsman/design engineer, he continued to paint whenever possible. After retirement, in 1970, he painted full-time and his work was marketed exclusively through an agent in Canada. He exhibited for many years at the Calgary Stampede Western Art Auction.
Artist: Andrew Kiss ~ [b.1943] Canadian
Artist: Andrew Kiss ~ [b.1943] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at kissfineart.com
biography and other examples in Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg. 95, Westbridge Pub., 2000
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Denis Kleine ~ [20th century] Canadian
Artist: Denis Kleine ~ [20th century] Canadian
Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Dorothy Knowles ~ [1927-2023] Canadian RCA
Artist: Dorothy Knowles ~ [1927-2023] Canadian RCA
Reference: Knowles was represented by art placement, Saskatoon.
see
Dorothy Knowles Paintings 1964-1982, by T.Fenton, E.A.G., 1983;
Land Marks: the Art of Dorothy Knowles, by Terry Fenton, Hagios Press, 2008;
Selected View: The Longstaffe Collection 1959-1984, by L.Farrell-Ward, V.A.G., pg.75;
1975-76 The Canadian Canvas, by Time Canada Ltd., 1975
biography and other examples in
North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century, ed.J.Heller, pg.309, Garland Pub., 1995;
Biographical Dict. of Saskatchewan Artists - Women, by M.Newman, pg.100, Fifth House Publishing
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Ron Kostyniuk ~ [b.1941] Canadian RCA
Artist: Ron Kostyniuk ~ [b.1941] Canadian RCA
Reference: see
Ron Kostyniuk Art and Sources 1963-1983 by R.Kostyniuk, Nickle Arts Museum, 1983;
Relief / Construction / Relief, by J. van der Marck, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 1968
biography and other examples in Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.676
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: William [Bill] John Houston Laing ~ [b.1944] Canadian RCA
Artist: William [Bill] John Houston Laing ~ [b.1944] Canadian RCA
Reference: Laing was included in the University of Calgary Millenium Portfolio, 1999 as a faculty member.
see William Laing, A Journey, by A.Davis, Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary, 1997,
biography and other examples in
Artists of Alberta, by S.Baker, pg.54, U. of A. Press, 1980;
Printmaking in Alberta 1945-1985, by B.Cochran, pg.94-96;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg. 104
Artist: Claude Langevin ~ [1942-2024] Canadian
Artist: Claude Langevin ~ [1942-2024] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at claudelangevin.ca
biography and other examples in
Guide Vallee, III Edition, by F.Vallee, pg.678, pub. Le Guide Vallee, 1992;
Magazin'Art Biennial Guide 1998-1999, by Editart, pg.380, Magazin'Art, 1998;
Dict. of Canadian Artists, by C.MacDonald, Vol.3, pg.730;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.108, Westbridge Pub., 2000
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Danielle Lanteigne ~ [b.1959] Canadian
Artist: Danielle Lanteigne ~ [b.1959] Canadian
Reference: biography and another examples in Magazin'Art Biennial Guide 1998-1999, by Editart, pg.381, Magazin'Art, 1998
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Yvette Lantz ~ [20th century] Canadian
Artist: Yvette Lantz ~ [20th century] Canadian
Reference: listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Brent R. Laycock ~ [b.1947] Canadian ASA, CSPWC, RCA
Artist: Brent R. Laycock ~ [b.1947] Canadian ASA, CSPWC, RCA
Reference: Laycock was represented by Wallace Galleries Calgary, West End Gallery, Edmonton and others.
for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at brentlaycock.com
biography and other examples in
The Alberta Society of Artists - Sixty Years, by M.Joslin, E.A.G.;
Shell Canada Collection, by B.Shammas, pg.30, Shell Canada, Calgary, 1977;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.113, Westbridge Pub., 2003
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Grant Leier ~ [b.1956] Canadian
Artist: Grant Leier ~ [b.1956] Canadian
Reference: see The Romance Continues - the Art and Garden of Grant Leier and Nixie Barton, by G.Niosi, Touchwood Editions, 2005
biography and other examples in
Artists of British Columbia, by D.Morys-Edge, pg.71, Chartwell Pub., 1986;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.117, Westbridge Pub., 2000
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Doug Levitt ~ [20th century] Canadian
Artist: Doug Levitt ~ [20th century] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see artist's website at douglevitt.net;
listed on www.artprice.com
Artist: Maud Lewis ~ [ca.1903-1970] Canadian
Artist: Maud Lewis ~ [ca.1903-1970] Canadian
Reference: see From Ben Loman To The Sea, by L.Woolaver, Nimbus Publishing, 1979; Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis by L.Woolaver, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Nimbus Pub.1996; included in A Compendium of Canadian Folk Arts, by T.Kobayashi, pg.130, Boston Mills Press, 1985; An Illustrated Companion to Canadian Folk Art, by B.McKendry, pg.177, self published, 1999; biographies in Dict. of Canadian Artists - Vol.3, by C.MacDonald, pg.837; Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by A.Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.121, Westbridge Pub., 2000; listed on www.artcyclopedia.com
Artist: Fabienne Leydecker ~ [21st century] Canadian
Artist: Fabienne Leydecker ~ [21st century] Canadian
Reference: Leydecker was born in Bayonne, France and has always had a passion for nature. Wildlife is a favourite subject but she also explores abstract art in many diverse ways. Her art has been juried in Western art auctions in Canada and USA.
for more biographical information and examples of work see gallery website at bluerockgallery.ca/collections/fabienne-leydecker
Artist: Luke Orton Lindoe ~ [1913-2000] Canadian ASA, CSPWC
Artist: Luke Orton Lindoe ~ [1913-2000] Canadian ASA, CSPWC
Reference: see
Founders of the Alberta College of Art, by Valerie Greenfield, pg. 90, 1986;
Come Walk with Me: A Luke Lindoe Retrospective, by Linda Carney, published by Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, 1992;
Luke Lindoe Retrospective, by Les Graff, published by Nickle Arts Museum, 1998;
biography and other examples in
Dictionary of Canadian Artists, by Colin MacDonald, Vol. 3, pg. 853;
Collector's Dictionary of Canadian Artists at Auction, by Anthony R. Westbridge, Vol. 2, pg. 123, Westbridge Publishing, 2000;
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Arthur Lismer ~ [1885-1969] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA
Artist: Arthur Lismer ~ [1885-1969] Canadian CSPWC, OSA, RCA
Reference: see
Arthur Lismer Paintings 1913-1949, by S.Key, Art Gallery of Toronto, 1950;
September Gale, a Study of Arthur Lismer, by J.McLeish, Dent and Sons, 1955;
Bright Land - A Warm Look at Arthur Lismer, by L.Darroch, Merritt Pub., 1981;
Arthur Lismer Nova Scotia, 1916-1919, by G.Kelly, Dalhousie Art Gallery, 1983;
Canadian Jungle: the Later Works of Arthur Lismer, by D.Reid, A.G.O., 1985
biography and other examples in
A New Angle on Canadian Art, by I.Thom, McMichael Canadian Collection, 1985;
N.G.C. Vol.III, by R.Hubbard, pg.172; A.G.O., by the A.G.O., pg.244;
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, by E.Benezit, Tome 6, pg.694;
The Group of Seven in Western Canada, by C.Mastin, pg.44
listed on Artists in Canada, a Union List of Artists' Files, by National Gallery of Canada Library et al, see website at Canadian Heritage Information Network [CHIN]
Artist: Robert Elmer Lougheed ~ [1910-1982] Canadian
Artist: Robert Elmer Lougheed ~ [1910-1982] Canadian
Reference: for more biographical information and examples of work see gallery website at mayberryfineart.com/robertlougheed
see A Painter's Legacy: Selected works from the estate of Robert Lougheed, by B. Mayberry, Mayberry Fine Art, 2003;
biography and other examples in Contemporary Western Artists, by H.Samuels, pg.316
included on the Getty Union List of Artist Names Online, by the Getty Research Trust website; listed on www.artprice.com