Blaine White

Blaine White

Toronto, ON, Canada

About Blaine White

Originally from Windsor ON, Canada, I live and work in Toronto, Canada. I have for many years been interested in and have studied the painting techniques of the old masters. I use this style as a starting point to explore compositions which are not straight imitations of older styles but incorporate contemporary elements. I have used images of baroque statues and architecture and incorporated them into a modern setting. I deliberately chose to do realism over abstract art because I felt it could communicate ideas more specifically. I have also touched on historical figures; some of the prime ministers of Canada, politicians, and other personalities. I completed a B.A. at the University of Guelph, Canada where I studied contemporary studio art and art history. Eventually, I studied with a classically trained painter named Michael John Angel, who had studied in Italy. This experience influenced my style and greatly increased my knowledge of drawing and oil techniques.

Education:

1998-99 Graphic Design, Academy of Design and Technology, Toronto ON
1987-90 Academic Painting, M. John Angel, Toronto ON
1977-80 Bachelor of Arts, University of Guelph, Guelph ON

Events:

2018 - Published in averageart.co.uk magazine, Feb.

Exhibitions:

2018 - Arthouse Toronto Opening, Arthouse, Toronto ON - Oct
2017 - Propeller Fundraiser 2017, Propeller Gallery, Toronto, ON
2017 - Salon des Refusés – Black Cat Gallery - Toronto
2017 - REversion 2017 Group Exhibition – Super Wonder Gallery - Toronto
2017 - Steampunk Art Show – Super Wonder Gallery - Toronto
2016 - MUSE, A Figurative Group Exhibition – Super Wonder Gallery - Toronto
2016 - REversion 2016, A Figurative & Portrait Group Exhibition – Super Wonder Gallery - Toronto
2015 - Group Show - Spoke Club Gallery - Toronto
2015 - Group Show – Black Cat Gallery - Toronto
2015 - Explorations One - Todmorden Heritage Museum - Toronto
2014 - Group Show - Spoke Club Gallery - Toronto
2013 - Group Show - Moniker Gallery - Toronto
2013 - Group Show - Gallery Hittite - Toronto
2011 - Group Show - Gallery Hittite - Toronto
2011 - Group Show - Gallery Hittite - Toronto
2010 - Through the Eyes of the Artist - Assembly Hall - Etobicoke
2010 - Artists of Colour - MacKenzie Hall - Windsor
2008 - Art of Stone - Stone Church - Toronto
2006 - Art of Stone - Stone Church - Toronto
1997 - ‘Oh Canada...’ A Group Exhibition of “Truly Canadian” Portraits - Artcite - Windsor