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PAINTINGS
Bengal Beauty
16" x 20"
Polar Bear Study
19" x 23"
Cougar Country
16" x 24"The Wild North
16" x 24"
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Big Horns
oil
12" x 16"
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Eagle
14 1/2" x 17 3/4"
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Fun & Games
oil
10" x 14"
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Mountain Sunset
oil
18" x 24"
Born in England , he discovered at the early age of six the joy of a pencil and paper, and for the next seventy years he traveled through life in one art field after another. From special effects Artist for Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer and also for the National Film Board, to a company of his own in the Bonaventure, supplying art and special effects to television, film and commercial clients.
Initial training for three years in Technical and Art College , England .
Apprenticed at leading Commercial Art Studio, London , England .
Joined Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer Studios, Boreham Wood , England , as Matte Artist.
Came to Toronto , Canada , and was free lance Commercial Artist for six years.
Was invited to join the National Film Board in the Special Effects Department and remained for three years.
Became involved with the building of models for the LABYRINTH at EXPO '67 and the Special Effects work for the film content.
Left N.F.B. and continued as Commercial Artist in Montreal .
Formed Manning - Macauley Studio in 1996Twenty-five years ago he decided to concentrate solely on fine art, specifically in Wildlife and Steam Trains. Douglas is equally adept in oils, pastels and watercolours, and in October 1987 received the top award, the "Pastel Silver Plate" presented by the Pastel Society of Canada at their first International Exhibition held at Casa Loma in Toronto.
In 1996 an independent jury named a few of The Pastel Society of Canada members as a "Premier Pastellist of Canada ". P.P.C. Douglas was one of those chosen. To date he has had eleven solo exhibitions, including a two month show at the Universal Museum of Hunting and Wildlife in Montreal. He has participated in a number of other exhibitions such as the World Wildlife's "Spirit of the Wild" show and auction held at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto , and presided over by Prince Philip.
His magnificent studies can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world including Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, The Royal Bank of Canada , Bombardier and the Australian Consulate. His work has been published in many hard cover quality art books, including the "International Art Guide" and "92 Transparences, Water Colour & Pastels.
In 1999 a hard cover book "The Best of Canadian Pastels" published in the U.S.A. and distributed worldwide in seven languages, features Douglas ' painting, a Polar Bear on the cover, plus a section on his work inside. He continues to enjoy painting the beautiful landscapes and animals that capture his imagination, and hopes that his art will help others to view these creatures as he does, with compassion and understanding that they also have a place here.
EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
- 1979 Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Group -----Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo
1980 Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo- 1981 Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo
- 1982 EdwardsGardens Indoor Show, Toronto, Ontario - Solo
- 1982 World Wildlife Fund "Spirit of the Wild" Hosted by H.R.H. Prince Phillip - Group
- 1982 Stonehouse Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo
- 1983 The Manning Gallery, Durham, Ontario - Solo
- 1983 LaurieGallery, Royal York, Toronto, Ontario - Solo
- 1983 The Bay, Ottawa, Ontario - Solo
- 1984 Kortright Centre, Ontario - Group
- 1985 Palais De Congress, Montreal, Quebec - Group
- 1985 Museum of Hunting & Fishing, Montreal, Quebec, 3 month show - Solo
- 1986 Canadian Wildlife Art Exhibition, Durham, Ontario - Solo
- 1986 Michel-Ange Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo
- 1987 Ancaster Gallery, Ancaster - Solo
- 1987 Pastel Society of Canada, Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario, First International Exhibition: Received Top Award "The Silver Plate" - Group
1989 Pastel Society of Canada Show, Montreal, Quebec - Group- 1989 Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group
- 1990 Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group
- 1991 Received the "Certificate of Merit" from SPCA for designing and producing a Cat & Dog Pastel for the Affinity Card for Bank of Montreal - Group
1991 Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group- 1992 Pastel Society of Canada, Hull, Quebec, Montcalm Gallery, Received "Distinction Award" - Group
1992 Michel-Ange Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo- 1994 Pastel Society of Canada received "Grumbacker Award" - Group
- 1995 International Exhibition Place, Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec - Group
- 1997 PerthMuseum - Group
- 1998 PerthMuseum - Group
- 1998 Pastel Society of Canada, Marius-Barbeau Museum, Quebec, Received One of Top Three Awards of $250.00 - Group
1999 Pastel Society of Canada, Montcalm Gallery, Hull, Quebec - Group- 2000 Pastel Society of Canada, Jenkins Showler Gallery, British Columbia - Group
PUBLICATIONS - HARD COVER BOOKS
- 1987 52 Couleurs Du Quebec
- 1988 Investir Das Les Oeuvres D'Art
- 1989 92 Transparencies Aquarell & Pastel
- 1989 Guide Vallee
- 1989 International Art Guide 12th. Edition
- 1989 Guide Vallee
- 1990 200 Visions Nouvelles
- 1991 106 Professionnells De La Peinture Du Quebec
- 1991 Agenda Art Quebec Publication
- 1992 Agenda Art Quebec Publication
- 1993 Agenda Art Quebec Publication
- 1993 Parcours Visual Art Guide Annual
- 1994 Agenda Art Quebec Publication
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