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   Welcome to our local artist site for Saint John, New Brunswick . With this site we are hoping to give local Saint John & New Brunswick artist some free exposure. Saint John and New Brunswick has always had a huge pool of talented and gifted artist, we take great pride in displaying some of their work. In the future we hope to add more and more samples of Saint John's and New Brunswick's talented artist. So come in and enjoy the "Greatest Little City in the East", Saint John, New Brunswick!

   Any local artist interesting in submitting their work to this page can do so at no charge. That's right, its FREE!! so just contact us at anyone of the WebWise Inc. addresses noted throughout this site. Who knows, this could start you on the road to fame!

   If you would like to see more of Saint John's local artist, be sure to check out the Saint John Art Club

S T A T E OF THE A R T S
News for and about the greater Saint John arts and cultural community, just use the link provided below to read more!

May 06, 2008. Volume 8, Issue 4
August 13, 2008. Volume 8, Issue 5
August 13, 2008. Volume 8, Issue 6

Matt LeBlanc
Original abstract paintings

   Matt LeBlanc creates modern, abstract paintings in a variety of shapes and sizes. His art fuses design, rich texture, color, and proportion to harmonize with each client's decor. Matt lives and works in the city of Dieppe, New Brunswick. His paintings continue to grow in popularity. In fact, he has sold paintings to individuals, businesses and interior designers all across Canada, even in New York City.
   “Abstract painting is a way to express myself without boundaries. No rules. No direction. All fun.” Matt LeBlanc. To see more of Matt's work be sure to check out his website at: www.mattleblancart.com

NANCY PERRON
Original watercolor, and photographic media artwork.

   Nancy Perron a 30 years old originally from the costal village of Grand-Anse in upper New Brunswick came to Saint John in 1999 and started a family. Nancy loved what Saint John brings to her when it comes to inspirations and material she can work with. Nancy has always had interest into photography and painting, touched a bit of everything but her heart is set on watercolors, "I love to immortalize nature as well as architecture at its best and like to explore angles with different lights and seasons. My inspiration for paintings are drawn from everyday life, and from a range of emotions which I like to reveal in my art". Links to Nancy's portfolio are included below.

PHOTOGRAPH	PAINTINGS

TRACY ANN GAVIN
Original acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media artwork.

   Tracy Ann Gavin was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick. She graduated from Saint Vincent's High School in 2001 and went on to attend the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design where she majored in Graphic Design, graduating in 2004. Graphic Design played a key role in her education as an artist. To create a work of art that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also visually interesting one must have a strong grasp of layout and design. Aside from the drawing and painting courses provided by NBCCD Tracy has also completed a beginner and an advanced traditional Chinese painting course and plans to continue taking various art courses.

   Tracy's artwork can be found on her website www.tracyanngavin.com, you may also purchase artwork by Tracy at Decor8 Finishing Touches, Level One Brunswick Square in Saint John, NB. If your are interested in purchasing artwork or having a painting commissioned please e-mail her agent luther@tracyanngavin.com

DEBORAH STEPHAN
Arta Eclectica
2006

   Deborah was born in Saint John, New Brunswick a few decades ago. As a child she lived in Fife, Scotland for five years before returning to her birthplace, then on to Mississauga, Ontario. She will pursue her middle years in Vancouver, British Columbia.

   Shows have been numerous over the past five years or so. Thirty-eight of her emerging works were shown at the Art in Public Spaces, at the North Vancouver Municipal Hall in 2001. A daughter/mother show continued the tradition at the Belart Gallery in North Vancouver. Various exhibitions at coffee houses ensued. Paintings and photoconceptual work have been on view at community and college galleries throughout Greater Vancouver and the North Shore. Her learning continues through art courses at Regent College at U.B.C. and her involvement in the Studio Art Program at Capilano College, North Vancouver.

   Her delight in painting seems to have begun early when she was handed what looked like a colouring book and a paint brush with a glass jar of water. As the images were covered with plain water, watercolours appeared. Now she reverses the process and turns water and paint into images. Always engaged in creating, her media now spanning ceramic art and printmaking as well as painting and photography, she thinks of her work as "arta eclectica".

   Deborah is an idea person. She expresses in high colour what she sees in her mind and feels deeply within. Fragments of images are pulled from memory, from art history and from the world around her. She stitches them together with paint. Her work spans modernism to postmodernism - is expressive and spattered with both the joy and angst of living.

Evidence			Substance
The North Shore from Green College	UBC Botanical Gardens			Knitted Landscape
The Middle Years - II	The Middle Years - III			The Middle Years - I

Deborah's current website is www.myartclub.com/deborahstephan

   Sheri Burhoe is a self-taught artist residing in Hampton, NB. Her figurative works are expressive and whimsical in style, using bold color combinations with simplistic forms. She applies acrylics,oils and mixed media on canvas, paper, tile and wood surfaces. Sheri won second place in the juried competition, MAX-1, in October 2005 for her mixed media painting "Six in the Garden".The event was held at the Heron Bay Gallery in Shediac, N.B. Burhoe's expressionism styled works are found throughout Canada and Internationally. If you'd like to see more of Sheri's work be sure to check out her site @ www.sheriburhoe.com

   Pete Vassilakos just moved to Saint John from Montreal. He has been visiting the city frequently over the last 4 years, and finally decided to move here. Pete says "Saint John is a wonderful city, and exactly what I have been looking for . The biggest reason I chose to move here was to pursue my career in photography. I eventually plan to start my own business selling my art work". Once you view some of Pete's work I think you'll agree that his business should prosper. Here is the link to his web site: www.photographical-life.com .
   All photographs below are the property of Pete Vassilakos, use of these photographs is prohibited. Just click on the picture to view a larger version of the photo.

   Our latest entry is Jody Noelle Coughlin, a self taught artist who has been painting, drawing and generally creating since as long as she could hold a pencil. Her medium of choice is oil but she also paints in acrylic and watercolors. She draws her inspiration, as many artists do, from music and her own life experiences. Jody paints outwardly what expresses her inward self and only paint things that hold a great meaning to her. Jody is a new resident to Saint John and is looking forward to delving into the art scene here. If anyone would like to contact her about her work please do so at jcough@ rogers.com .
   Just click on the pics below to view a larger version.

Beautiful Africa	Eye of the Storm	Olivia	sketch from my pencil case
Sarah McLaughlin	Bathing woman	by the way - red hot chili pepper album cover photo	Olivia & Me

Our latest entries are from Jerry Woodcock, we don't no much about Jerry but his work does speak for it's self.

Dotman

   Chas Goguen, a local Saint John "artist" of sorts has created his own series of comic books called "Dotman". He currently has over two hundred six-panel comics to date, and produce a new one every week. Chas has been drawing these comics for well over ten years now. To review Chas's comics, check out his WebSite at http://dotman.ca.

Kiki Tanfara

   Our latest entry is from Kiki Tanfara, Kiki shows the human body in a new perspective. Her work captures the imagination!

Live!	Duma	Fire Goddess	Pregnant Nude with Vase
Dualities	Kiki	Pregnant Red	Under One Moon

Christopher Eatmon

   Christopher Eatmon is a local Saint Johner with a talent for detail. If he continuing on his path I'm sure it will lead him to the road to success. Chris is self taught but was encouraged to draw by Rosi Jory, a German professor at UNBSJ, as she like his art when he studied german with her at UNBSJ for 5 years. Chris has a bachelors degree and just finished a Tesl program to teach English overseas. Hopefully he will continue to draw and explore different mediums in the future.

Fatherhood

Title Unknown

Phillip Chisholm

   We just received these from Phillip Chisholm. Phillip is 36 years old and use to be a jewelry designer, the owner and operator of E.A.Lamy & Co. and the Jewellers Studio in Rothesay. He has since become unemployed and in his spare time started drawing again after 15 years. He is experimenting with pastel, acrylic and water colour. He hopes to work more on his art and develope his skills.

Male Impression

Male in Pencil

A Newer Look!

   Here is a new entry from an old one, David Hook one of our first entries to the local artist forum, submitted a drawing he created of uptown Saint John 3 years ago at the age of 16 and all done with MS Paint and a Mouse! Well I've just recently heard from David and he thought we'd enjoy the new look to an old look. Well as usual David has not disappointed us, take a look at the updated version and judge for your self, I'm sure you'll agree.

   We hit the Jack Pot with our next entry, "Art on the Edge" is a wonderful expression of art from the youth of our city. The main collection of art is from the waterfront area of the city but as you travel through the city you'll see they have left no stone unturned when it comes to finding canvas for their art.

   Our next entry is from Dave Strickland who just recently settled in Saint John from Quebec City. Dave's is original from Windsor, Ont. Dave preference is for wildlife and animal portraits. Although the majority of his work is done in oil, the acrylic medium is slowly taking up more and more space in his work.
   Dave is hoping to open a small gallery in Quispamsis in the near future. We have just a few examples of his work displayed here but if you would like to see more of his work you can check it out at: www.artistsincanada.com/strickland
   You can contact Dave by email at: quarry@sprint.ca

Click on the above image for a larger view.

   I think the art community is finally getting the hint, these postings are FREE!
   Our latest entry comes from a self-taught artist of French Acadian origin, Gayle DuJohn began painting landscapes and seascapes in oils in 1967 then shifted to acrylics. In 1987, she decided to broaden her artistic skills and began experimenting with a range of styles and medium. Her professional development includes several local arts workshops, summer sessions at the "Phoebe Flory School of Watercolor, New Hampshire (USA) and at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB. Besides studio work, Gayle enjoys on-site sketching and painting, with subject matter varying from landscapes, cityscapes and people scenes. Creating a virtual experience for the viewer is Gayle's greatest challenge as an artist.
   Gayle's contribution to our page is a wonderful Souvenir print of Uptown Saint John. This print is available for purchase by contacting Gayle at 506 657-6197 or e-mail @ TheDuJohn@rogers.com Two sizes to choose from 20x30 individually signed and numbered limited edition Giclée prints on acid-free Arches watercolor paper for $160 and 9x12 "Gold Series" individually signed mini-prints for $25.

   Are latest inductee C.S. Graves lives on the West side of Saint John, he's 23 (24 in April) and he mostly make music in his spare time. He used to draw more frequently as a kid before music took over, but he still get to put pen to paper once in a while, often doing illustrations for the local 'zine Nightwaves.

Get The Lead Out

Here are a few pics from our latest entry, local artist Jennifer L. Mawhinney.

   Jen is a 24 year old consultant working as an Internet applications developer, who's been drawing since 1987. Her younger sister is a very skilled sketch artist. Her favourite artist is Robert Bateman. She wishes to become an animation graphics programmer and is a fan of science fiction and slapstick humour.

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