David J. Veres

Born: June 30, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta

David received his education from the University of Calgary, completing his BFA in 1985. His interests always lay in art and he constantly challenges himself to try different visual approaches. School was an opportunity to understand the depth that art has to be delved into to prevent an artist from becoming too complacent. This is evident in the many forms of art David has experimented with, from traditional to as many ism's that are out there.

His intrigue with acrylic paint came after school, and since that time he has been discovering and rediscovering it has unique properties and flexibility. This becomes truly evident in his decade of abstract painting followed by the unique "metallic landscapes" he developed. The unique textural and translucent properties of acrylic mediums would be the vehicle to draw him into landscape painting.

Always one to enjoy the Canadian landscape through hiking, camping and traveling, he made a conscious switch to use what he had learned and find a way to capture that beauty that surrounds all of us. A number of years ago he joined a loosely knit group of plein air painters and become hooked on painting outdoors. It was not until two years ago that David made a shift from the "metallic landscape" style into pure acrylic painting. It is almost a return to his early style and painting career in sports art, but with a world of confidence gained.

"As artists, it is our instinct to reflect on nature, and to interpret, capture, and create all that influences us." - David J. Veres

David is now concentrating on field trips within western Canada, as well as the rest of Canada, working on field studies and creating larger versions of select pieces. He has contributed to the formation of a group of artists with a similar vision. His hope is that the group "The New 7" will forge their own story for this century. Most of all to form a comradery and an opportunity to work together, with an emphasis on capturing western Canada.

"For myself, being part of a group creates an energy that will be reflected in our work and the public will see that in future group exhibitions." - David J. Veres

Selected Exhibits & Showings

2007            Annual Spring Gala with the New 7 – Gallery on Main
2007            The New 7 – Webster Galleries
2006            This Land - The New 7 – Webster Galleries
2006            Annual Spring Gala with the New 7 – Gallery on Main
2005            A Painterly View with the New 7 – Webster Galleries
2005            Alberta Centennial Show with the New 7 – Gallery on Main
2005            Landscapes of the West by the New 7 – Art Beat Gallery
2004           The New 7 Inaugural Exhibition – Webster Galleries
2004            Mountain Moments – Webster Galleries
2004            West Goes East - Webster Galleries (Veres and Douglas Van Gaalen)
2003            Juried Member’s Show – Leighton Art Foundation
2002            A Journey of Modern Acrylic painting (Solo Exhibition) – Fosbrooke Fine Arts
2001            Christmas Group Show – Fosbrooke Fine Arts
2001            Introduction of New Works – Fosbrooke Fine Arts
1998            Two Women and Two Men – Nolan & Reid Fine Art
1997            Day Into Night – Nolan & Reid Fine Art
1997            Men’s Work – Centre Gallery
1996            Annual October Show and Sale – Leighton Art Foundation
1996            New Art - 3 Man Exhibition – Loading Bay Gallery
1995            Group Show - Loading Bay Gallery
1994            Visiting Artist’s Workshop – Leighton Art Foundation
1994            Waterworks – Loading Bay Gallery
1994            Friends of the Loading Bay – Loading Bay Gallery
1994            Visiting Artist’s Program – Leighton Art Foundation
1994            Group Exhibition – Leighton Art Foundation
1992            Annual October Show and Sale – Leighton Art Foundation
1992            Annual Exhibition and Sale – Muttart Art Gallery
1991            Annual October Show and Sale – Leighton Art Foundation
1990            Annual Exhibition and Sale – Muttart Art Gallery
1986            Artwalk 86 – Masters Gallery
1985            Solo Exhibition – Gulf Canada Square
1985            Selected works from B.F.A. Graduating Show – Gulf Canada Square
1985            B.F.A. Graduating Show – Nickle Arts Museum

Collections

Alberta Amateur Hockey Association, The Calgary Flames, The Calgary Stampeders, The Brandon Wheat Kings, Hockey Canada, Encana, McCarthy Tetrault, Bennett Jones, Sharecom Industries, Yorkton Securities, Rio Alto Exploration, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Gulf Canada, Crowfoot Image Auto Body, Marmot Concrete, Toole Peet and Co Ltd., RBC (Royal Bank Canada, Verimap, G2 Resources, and private collections internationally.

Community Projects

1995            Achieve, Calgary, Calgary Down Syndrome Society, Brain Injured Relearning Centre, ARUSHA International
                      Development Resource Centre, Head Injured Relearning Centre
1993            Children’s Wish Foundation, Calgary Children’s Foundation, Calgary Down Syndrome Society, ARUSHA
                      International Development Resource Centre
1990            Brandon Wheat Kings – “Someday” print
1989            Alberta Children’s hospital – "Lanny McDonald” print
1988            Alberta Children’s Hospital – “Saturday Morning” print

Visit the Galleries page to see a list of galleries where David shows his artwork, as well as upcoming shows.

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