Calgary, AB, Canada
Terry Kruse Abstract Landscapes Fluid/no brush art …sometimes floral, sometimes landscape, always...
About the artist
Joined In 2020
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About the artist
Joined In 2020
(10 Followers)
Terry Kruse Abstract Landscapes
Fluid/no brush art …sometimes floral, sometimes landscape, always nature inspired…
Terry Kruse is a Canadian Artist who creates flowing dreamscapes reminiscent of a fabulous garden, mountain retreat or a tropical vacation. The art is created to bring joy through the lively images these pieces reflect.
Her process involves the manipulation of canvas with instinctive, controlled pouring of acrylic paints, usually requiring several pours, each affecting the viscosity of the proceeding layers. This layering changes the palette, creating vibrant colours with rich hues, while showing tremendous movement and depth. The lively art somehow breaths and has a visual texture that can’t be created with a brush.
"It was when I let the paint flow and blend that I was truly able to express the joy and freedom I was missing in other forms of art. Pouring helped the composition evolve in a choreography between me, the artist, and the paints. With freedom of movement came an overall satisfaction from a disciplined aesthetic balance. Magically, I am able to create a visual texture with elements, fine lines and blending that can’t be created with a brush. And because of this distinctive method each piece is t...
Self taught artist
Pop Up Gallery, Willow Park Village, Solo Show and Sale – May 18 – June 4, 2022 and November 13 to December 15, 2023
Beacon Original Art Fall Group Show and Sale – Sunday, April 24, 2022
Calgary Renovation Show, January 14 – 16, 2022, Calgary, AB. 10 of my largest pieces to be displayed in the lounge area in a special presentation. Also for sale.
The Art Corner, Southcentre Mall, Month of January, 2022, Calgary, AB.
GYMVMT Edgmont, 7222 Edgemont Blvd. Northwest, Calgary, AB
Beacon Original Art, Fall Group Show and Sale – Saturday, October 16, 2021
The Art Corner, Southcentre Mall, Month of June, August 2021, Calgary, AB.
Personal Art Sale & Exhibition, Saturday, August 14, 2021, Calgary, AB
Personal Art Sale & Exhibition, Saturday, October 17, 2020, Calgary, AB
Infusion Coworking, April – June, 2019, 221 10 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB.
Art! Vancouver International Art Fair – April 25–28, 2019, Vancouver Convention Centre
Art Market Art & Craft Sale – Thursday, November 15 to Sunday, November 18, 2018 – Telus Convention Centre
Art on 9th Gallery Exhibition – Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, September 16, 2018, 1211 9th Avenue SE
CS Maker Market – July 5 – 8, & 13 – 15, 2018 – BMO Building, Calgary Stampede.
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