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In this episode of Art & Gibberish, we sit down with Saskatchewan artist Christine Code, known for her moody, atmospheric oil paintings inspired by Canada’s “Land of the Living Skies.” Christine combines impressionism and tonalism to capture the light, mood, and vast landscapes of the Prairies. An avid plein air painter, she takes what she learns painting outdoors back into the studio to create her larger works. Her paintings have earned awards and recognition across Canada and internationally, and have been featured in PleinAir Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Modern Impressionist Magazine. In 2024, Christine also became an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists. Join us as we chat with Christine about her art, inspiration, painting process, and life as an artist in rural Saskatchewan.

David Langevin is one of Canada's most distinctive contemporary landscape painters, renowned for his dramatic interpretations of the Canadian wilderness and his unmistakable "tree portraits." For more than three decades, his paintings have captivated collectors with their luminous light, rich colour, and powerful emotional presence. His work is represented in galleries across Canada and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout North America. David's links: Website: davidlangevin.com/pages/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / langevin_david Swinton's Links: Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Art Classes in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/class-reg... Take Art Workshops in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-works...

Art & Gibberish | #26 Alex Colquhoun Alex Colquhoun is a teen artist known for his expressive oil paintings and atmospheric watercolours. Alex explores everything from glowing autumn landscapes and quiet mountain lakes to bold still lifes and imaginative contemporary pieces. His work balances strong design, colour, texture, and emotion while capturing both the beauty of nature and the energy of experimentation. Swinton's Links: Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Art Classes in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/class-reg... Take Art Workshops in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-works...

Karen Scarlett is an interdisciplinary artist, working in pencil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, bas-relief, fibre and sculpture. Karen's Links: Bio & Website: https://karenscarlett.com/ Instagram: / karenscarlettart Facebook: / karenscarlettart Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Take Art Workshops in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-works... Art & Gibberish Podcast: • Art & Gibberish #10 | Rick Janzen Watch Painting Demonstrations: / 2920777764910869 Read 200+ Art Articles: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-blog

Artist: Tresa Gibson Artist Bio: Recognized for her unique impressionist style that balances colour and depth, Tresa’s work has been described as a simultaneous sense of order and chaos. She has been a thriving self-taught artist for over 14 years, specializing in oil on canvas. Born on the west coast in Victoria, Tresa moved around at a young age to Britain and then to Calgary, which she calls home. She runs a successful fast-paced studio in Calgary and her art can be found in collections throughout the world. Walk into her studio on any given day and there will be paint flying, music playing, and an abundance of laughter! Tresa is best explained as a fiery ball of energy & enthusiasm who throws herself with abandon into every facet of her life. Her art is an expression of her personal beliefs of optimism and spirituality. It illustrates the moments of enlightenment and positivity that we all seek. Tresa is highly dedicated to giving to her community by participating in many fundraising efforts yearly. Her connection to others, in all occupations, fuel her excitement to express herself on canvas. Recognized for her unique impressionist style that balances colour and depth, Tresa’s work has been described as a simultaneous sense of order and chaos. She has been a thriving self-taught artist for over 14 years, specializing in oil on canvas. Shout Outs: Violin Player: @madeline_violin Studio Dog: @plutothestudiodog Photographer: @The.Kate.Rhodes

Dana Winistok is an artist in Calgary, Alberta. Currently teaching at Swinton's Art Supplies and working at the Bow Valley Ranch. Some of her biggest influences include Gustav Klimt, Bouguereau, Utagawa Hiroshige, John Singer Sargent, and John William Waterhouse, as well as many contemporary artists. Dana believes making art is not for the “gifted” but for anyone who has the desire and motivation to learn. Each individual has their own voice, and that’s what makes art so interesting and personal.

Watch Theresa Eisenbarth's artist interview on her painting profession. It goes into how to start a career in art, making money as an artist, and how to take it from passion to profession. Hear Doug Swinton's Full-time artist success stories and tips for emerging artists. Theresa Eisenbarth is a Canadian artist based in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Lori and Luke Lasewich, both artists who have been married for 53 years. Lori is currently teaching at Swinton's as well as the Alberta University of the Arts. Luke is a retired sculptor and photographer from Calgary, Alberta

Color Club is a graphic art, illustration and painting studio based in Calgary. It is run by artist Mark Cromwell.

Rion Swinton is the new manager of Swinton's Art Supplies, an Audio Engineer, and a Content Creator. Doug Swinton is the CEO of Swinton's Art Supplies and a Professional Artist in various galleries.

Keith sees both the act of painting and his completed artworks as physical recordings that document his experiences of his effort to connect to nature. He is especially drawn to those aspects of the wild that are intimate and remind us all of our innocence. For over a decade, Keith had the good fortune to live on a small remote parcel of land in the Porcupine Hills of Southern Alberta. He was surrounded by nature and its intrinsic order. In that time he grew closer to his natural surroundings. Keith's approach to art-making can be viewed as a happy marriage between classical painting and contemporary abstraction.

Jane Romanishko is a pastel and oil artist based in Mexico and Calgary. She divides her time living in Calgary in the summer where she paints, sculpts and teaches art, and in Mexico where she facilitates art retreats during the winter.

The Monday Group is a group of 3 very talented painters who get together every Monday to paint and critique each other's work. The group consists of Louise Lacey-Rokosh, Laurie Aldridge and John Webster. Each artist is very different in their own way and all three are professional artists in their own galleries. View some of their work by clicking the links below.

Gaye Adams is a professional oil painter and teacher. Gaye often paints on location and loves the experience and the practice it affords. She also loves being in nature, painting an experience with all the nuances of the calls of sea birds, the smell in the air, and all else that comes with it. In addition, she teaches workshops in Canada and abroad.

Emma Rach-Syslak is an up-and-coming Canadian fine artist specializing in still life and portraiture. At the age of 22, she is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art, having studied in both New York and Sweden. She has studied under many famed artists including Cornelia Hernes, Stephen Bauman, Jordan Sokol, Amaya Gurpide, and Will St. John to name a few.