Congratulations Guy Combes, from all of us at Picture This! Reposted with permission from Artists for Conservation Internationally acclaimed Kenyan artist Guy Combes has been recognized for his conservation leadership and artistic achievement with Artists for Conservation’s (AFC’s) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. The award is especially significant in that it was established in memory of Guy’s … Read the article
Picture This Gallery Donates to Wild North – Wildlife Rescue – Robert Bateman’s Canada
Picture This Gallery is proud to donate $1040 to Wild North – Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Wild North is a charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured, contaminated, and orphaned wildlife. They have been serving Edmonton and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Rollie and Carol LaMarche, co-owners of Picture This, presented the donation to Kim Blomme, … Read the article
A Special Gift for a Loved One – Framing a 45 Vinyl Record – “You’re in My Heart”
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Here’s a fantastic idea: frame a treasured item or memento with special significance and it’ll be sure to bring joy and delight to your loved one. Lana Milner had this in mind when she recently visited Picture This to frame a gift for her sister. The special item is a 45 … Read the article
Robert Bateman – Inspired by the World of Nature – Celebrating Canada – In his Words
Robert Bateman is one of Canada’s most recognized and honoured artists. For more than sixty years his realism works have captured nature in stunning ways. The esteemed artist visited Picture This! Gallery to exhibit his artwork and promote his latest book called Robert Bateman’s Canada. The Gallery’s media writer Greg Donnelly spoke with Robert about the new book, his longevity, … Read the article
Gene Simmons KISS Guitar Finds a Permanent Home After the Fort McMurray Fire
What would you grab if you had to quickly leave your house to escape a fire? For Fort McMurray’s Mike Chilinski this wasn’t a hypothetical question in 2016. The sports and music memorabilia collector was forced to evacuate with his wife and two children as forest fires began to ravage the city. “Decisions, decisions. We were at home and weren’t … Read the article
Art Can Give You a Sense of Well-Being
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. ” ~ Thomas Merton Art has the ability to uplift you every time you look at it. Choosing the right artwork can give you the perspective of ‘everything is alright’ and the feeling of being secure. Why? Because you get to choose what you like and most … Read the article
John and Suzie Seerey-Lester – Interview with the Artists
Update: Sadly, John lost his battle with cancer on May 19, 2020 and passed away peacefully with his wife Suzie at his side. This interview was originally published in 2017. John and Suzie Seerey-Lester have won awards for their art and have been featured in some of the most prestigious museums and collections in the world, including on the walls … Read the article
How to Find the Ideal Frame for Your Art
Print or Download… You have bought a prized piece of art for your home or business but the frame you decide upon will make a huge difference in how that piece will look on the wall. Framing can complement the piece and make it stand out from its surroundings. It enhances the piece to suit one’s personal style. Take an … Read the article