Janice Tanton :: Full Time Human Being
Please drop in and say hello if you are in the Calgary area. I’m honoured to meet the students and look forward to an interesting exchange.
Join me for an Artist Talk as the Visiting Artist and Scholar, Friday, January 23rd at the University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
“The Harvest” ©2015 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 36“x48”
It’s been a long couple of years battling breast cancer, but I’m now feeling like I’m finally back on the horse. 2015 is looking like a brand new horizon and to ring in the new year, I’ve been back in the studio almost working full time. It’s a great feeling to finally have some control back in my arm and painting hand, and I have more paintings in my head than I could possibly paint in four lifetimes. I suppose that is what I love so much about painting — it never gets old for me, and I’m always stretching, learning something new and finding that daily meditative space that only the canvas can offer.
I wish for you, a wonderful and fresh new outlook for this upcoming year, filled with beautiful artwork, good health, and happy days. A picture is worth a thousand words, so I’ll stop now.
“Metamorphosis” ©2015 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 36“x48”
I’m very pleased to introduce a new series of work, arriving today (July 31, 2014) at Canada House Gallery, Banff AB and Gibson Fine Art in Calgary, AB.
“Not Every Thing Is Black & White” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on Linen, Framed. ($1025). 11“x14” Available at Canada House Gallery, Banff AB.
“Once In A Blue Moon” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on Linen, Framed. ($1025). 11“x14” Available at Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB.
“The Middle Way” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. Framed. ($575) Available at Gibson Fine Art.
“One Life To Live” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on Linen, Framed. ($1025). 11“x14” Available at Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB.
“Stepping Out” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on Linen, Framed. ($1025). 11“x14” Available at Canada House Gallery, Banff, AB.
“Family Portrait” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on Linen, Framed. ($575). 6“x8” Available at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, AB.
“Companions” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil and 22k Gold on Linen, Framed. ($625). 6“x8” Available at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, AB.
“Ponokamitaa — The Spirit of The Horse” celebrates the relationship between man, horse, spirit and the land in keeping with the artist’s cross-cultural experience with her adopted Blackfoot family.
Ponokamitaa means “Elk-dog” in Blackfoot. The horse was as big and as strong and graceful like an elk (Ponoka), but with the social relationship of a dog (Mitaa), and more than able to do the work of a dog around the camps. It is said that the spirit of horses are healing and sacred.
Come and learn more in an opening celebration and Artist’s Talk on Saturday July 12th
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“Ponokamitaa — The Spirit of the Horse” will open on July 3rd at Gibson Fine Art in Calgary, Alberta and run through the Calgary Stampede to July 19th. Pre-sales currently taking place.
Location :: Gibson Fine Art, 628 11th Ave, SW, Calgary AB (403) 244‑2000
Date: July 3rd — July 19th
Artist Talk/Meet & Greet: July 12th, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
“Ponokamitaa — Heals The Soul” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen panel. 12“x12” plus frame.
“Siksika Ponokamitaa” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen panel. (Framed) 12“x12”
“Nitawahsin” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen panel. (Framed) 8“x10”
“Starlight Journey” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen panel. (Framed) 8“x10”
“Naatoyiitapiiksi_Ponokamitaa” (Powerful Spirit Beings Horse) ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on canvas. 40“x60”
“Little Medicine Horse” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 30“x30”
“Naamoi’staan Ponokamitaa” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 30“x30”
“Aitapissko Ponokamitaa” (Sacred Place with Living Presence Horse) ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 24“x48”
“Naatowa’pakaa Ponokamitaa” (Spiritual Comrade) ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 30“x30”
“Iiyikssopaapii Ponokamitaa” (Hard Wind Old Man — a wind spirit who can be called upon for assistance.) ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 48“x63”
“Ponokamitaa — The Spirit of The Horse” ©2014 Janice Tanton. Oil on linen. 48“x72”
What I love about the practice of painting is that it’s amazing to me at any stage — that’s why I do it. Sure, there’s an idea — a concept and image in my mind for the work, but it’s never exactly what ends up on the linen.
Pin ItContinue Reading →I’d like to invite you to join me for a morning of fun and art that is personal to you. This simple technique of ink and watercolour will be something you can use all your life to create and record those moments of importance in your life.
Throw away that Instagram and Facebook post for a quick sketch and some penned thoughts
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Continue Reading →Enchant your inner artist in a sensuous slow feast with painter Janice Tanton, singer songwriter Julia Lynx and Chef George Bayne. Explore the role of art and music in your life with a special focus on healing and rejuvenation. A two-time Canada Council award recipient, Janice’s works are represented locally at Canada House Gallery in Banff. Julia will share some of her songs unplugged.
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