Our Spring show is almost here...

It keeps happening! Our recent shows have tended to burst beyond their original idea. This time, too. What began as — and remains — a group show focussed on three talented artists has brought forth a profusion of new paintings by many. On the Gallery walls at least, Spring has really sprung. This Show offers you a great opportunity to see lots of what's new.

for additional information & an on-line preview click here

Sunday May 15th

Noon - 4pm

Group show of new works by:

Mickie Acierno

Laura Harris

Linda Thompson

And also featuring new works by:

Robert Genn

David Langevin

Raynald Leclerc

Renato Muccillo

Min Ma

Michael O'Toole

Ray Ward

Donna Zhang

And welcoming...

Claudette Castonguay

Gabor L. Nagy

 Hope to see you at the show!

Sculptor Nicola Prinsen on mementos

After her bronze sculptures are cast at a foundry, artist Nicola Prinsen destroys the clay originals and recycles the clay into something new. She always keeps one memento, though; for her endearing creation "The Sitter," it was a foot.

Welcoming Claudette Castonguay

"Veronika"  - 24 x 30 - acrylic

Quebecois artist Claudette Castonguay is a seasoned painter whom we're very happy to welcome to White Rock Gallery. Her captivating work fills the room with its brightness and warmth.

"The Exquisite Hour at the Garden" - 24 x 30 - acrylic

"The Musical Afternoon" - 24 x 30 - acrylic

"Le samedi sur les Plaines d'Abraham" - 24 x 30 - acrylic

Framing Ideas

Framing 101: Contemporary vs. Traditional

We have framed two of Bev Binfet's paintings in dramatically different styles.

A float frame is a great way to minimally frame a painting and keep a clean modern look.

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A traditional, yet contemporary silver frame with a narrow linen liner.  Makes more of an impact and highlights the soft blue tones in the painting.

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See more of Bev Binfet's work here

What's in a frame?

Framing 101: Linen liners vs. Open frames

When we choose custom framing we like to show our clients several different options and styles. For the gallery we have just chosen new custom frames for two of Robert Genn's paintings. This new frame is a rich walnut espresso stained wood with a beautiful soft coppery gold inner detail. 

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The painting framed with a linen liner creates a more open and panoramic effect, as if  you were standing in the landscape.

The frame without the liner feels as if  you are looking out a window creating a porthole effect around the image. This makes the painting 'pop' with dramatic contrast.

A similiar 'porthole' effect is the floating frame. To see an example click here.

Frame Detail: 
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See more of Robert Genn's work