Resurgence
Acrylic on Canvas
24x24in
$1,740
20 Artworks
Emerging
Acrylic, Oil Pastel on Canvas
24x24in
$2,390
Barry Rafuse
Canada
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Credentials
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Rarely do I commence a painting with preconceived ideas or a predictable outcome. I like the challenge of working with the unknown and capitalizing on “happy accidents” when the paint and textures interact. The exploration time takes hours, days or even weeks. In the end, a painting which satisfies me, will have evolved. I strive to keep the painting loose and bold. If I spend too much time on the painting, it will invariably become too structured or too detailed and I will have to start over. I do not want a painting to look pretty or recognizable – I want the image to be dramatic and mysterious.
I am a signature member (SFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a signature member (CSA) of the Society of Canadian Artists. I teach mixed media courses, jury exhibitions and continue to exhibit work in galleries and juried exhibitions.
Painting has become part of my life. It keeps me grounded.
NOFCA Exhibition- Award of Excellence- Vernon, Canada
FCSA Okanagan Chapters Exhibition- Third prize- Vernon, Canada
OASIS Exhibition Peachland- Second Prize- Peachland, Canada
LightSpaceTime.art Abstract Art Competition- First Place- Santa Fe, United States
FCA Vancouver Signature Exhibition- Award of Excellence- Vancouver, Canada
FCA South Okanagan Chapter- Honourable mention- Peachland, Canada
LightSpaceTime.art Abstract Competition- Honorable Mention- Santa Fe, United States
Senior member of Federation of Canadian Artists- Granted Signature Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Exhibition- Award of Excellence- Kamloops, Canada
FCA Exhibition: Spilsbury Medal Show- Gold Medal- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Exhibition: Blossom Show- First Prize- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Three Chapters Triptych Exhibition- Gold Certificate- Penticton, Canada
FCA Exhibition: 7th Anniversary Show- Third Prize- Vancouver, Canada
Blossoms Exhibition- First Prize- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Show- Silver Medal- Kamloops, Canada
Associate Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA)- Granted Title of Associate (AFCA)- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Show- Bronze Medal- Kamloops, Canada
Robert Coulter Award- First Prize- Vancouver, Canada
FCA Exhibition- Jury Show Award- Salmon Arm, Canada
Interior Images Art Competition- First Prize- Prince George, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Osoyoos Art Gallery - Osoyoos, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / ArteFunctional Gallery - Kelowna, Canada
Four Man Show / Armstrong Gallery - Armstrong, Canada
Solo Art Exhbition / Salmon Arm Gallery - Salmon Arm, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Vernon Art Gallery - Vernon, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Vernon Public Library - Vernon, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Vernon Bean Scene Coffee House - Vernon, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Prince George Art Gallery - Prince George, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Williams Lake Art Gallery - Williams Lake, Canada
Solo Art Exhibition / Prince George Art Gallery - Prince George, Canada
Crenna, C- Courageous, Cutting Edge & Conservative
Crenna, C- Painting in Abstract
Close, K- PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST AT AGE 75 in the Journal of Creative Aging
Pressman, N- Living in Harmony with Winter Winter Cities Forum 1999, Prince George, BC
Private Collection, Canada
Private Collection, United States
Private Collection, Germany
Private Collection, Canada
Private Collection, Netherlands
Private Collection, Canada
Vernon Performing Arts Center, Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada, Canada
CKPG Radio Station, Canada
Prince George Credit Union, Canada
Two Rivers Art Gallery, Canada
University of Northern British Colombia, Canada
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