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John's love for art began at a very early age, as he discovered the great satisfaction derived from his ability to draw and paint. He continued developing his artistic interests, and eventually became an art major at the highly acclaimed H.B. Beal Tech. in London, Ontario. Since that time John has worked and studied in Montreal, Chicago and Toronto.
During a successful career as an architectural illustrator, his work was used in projects around the world. His seemingly loose yet eloquent technique is the result of years of experience in the disciplines of drawing, colour and composition.
John currently divides his time between painting and sharing his artistic knowledge with others through his painting workshops.
"The purest and most rewarding form of painting, in my opinion, is "en plein air" as it challenges all of the skills and discipline of the artist."
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John Stuart Pryce - Hon. IPAP |
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"The quest for eloquence in my painting is ongoing. Strong design elements, an appropriately chosen colour palette, spontaneous brush work and underlying luminosity, are key elements that allow me to share with others what I see and feel."
A playwright once wrote: Without doubt, beauty is to be found everywhere, but it takes an artist to see it and understand it."
"My goal: To share with others the beauty that my eyes see, my heart feels, and my soul yearns to understand."
John Stuart Pryce
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· Art major at Beal Tech in London Ontario and studied at Ontario College of Art in Toronto
· Worked as graphic designer and illustrator in Toronto, Montreal and Chicago
· 35 years as free-lance architectural illustrator working with some of the world’s leading architectural firms on projects in Canada, United States, Germany, China, Thailand, Ukraine and the Middle East.
Awards, Commissions and Exhibits
· First Grand International Award for NESA Chicago, Illinois 1961
· The "Best of the 80's" Award for artwork done on the World Financial Center, New York. N.Y.
· Numerous corporate commissions including "The Orient Express" Zurich, Switzerland.
· Exhibited artwork in the "Art of Architecture" show at the Arts and Letters Club, Toronto.1992
· Artwork published in "The Art of Architectural Illustration" 1994
· Artwork published in "Architecture in Pen and Ink" 1995
· Artwork exhibited at the London Regional Art and Historic Museum for "Bealart: 80 years of Experiment" March 1998
· Currently represented by Kingsmount Art Gallery, Toronto, Avens Gallery, Canmore, Alberta, Blue Mountain Art Association Collingwood. ON. Artworld of Sherway. Mississauga. ON.
· Listed in Magazin' Art Biennial Guide to Canadian Artists. 2003
· Exhibited with Plein-Air Canada Inaugural Show & Sale at The Distillery Historic District. Toronto. 2005
· Co-founder of Plein-Air Canada.
· Regional editor for Canada "Plein Air Magazine" West Palm Beach, Florida.
· Honorary Signature membership in International Plein-Air Painters. IPAP
Teaching Experience
· Taught painting and Drawing at Centennial College for GAS program and Architectural Presentation at Warden Woods and Progress Campus, Toronto. 1980 - 1982
· Conducted Watercolour Workshops and Presentation Techniques at McMichael Gallery, Kleinberg, Ontario, for Neonex International.
· Conducted numerous workshops in Watercolour and Oils at Newmarket School of Fine Art as well as Art groups in Guelph, Aurora and Richmond Hill, Ontario.
· Conducted private watercolour and oil painting workshops on the Toronto islands.
· Organized Historic Tour and watercolour workshops at the St. Lawrence Market area, Toronto.
· Organized sketching tour for participants of ASAP (American Society of Architectural Perspectivists) convention held in Toronto, 1992
· Conducted slide show and workshop for students and staff at Manatee Community College, Bradenton, Florida. 1994
· Co-produced six watercolor demonstration videos with brother Martin for Rogers Community television station. 1995
· Conducted watercolor workshops at Pryce Studios, at The Historic Distillery District, Toronto.2003/2004
· Conducted three day Oil Painting workshop at Geneva Park Convention Centre. Orillia. ON September 2005 |
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