"A Shore Thing" Works Featuring Dale Cook & Helen Shideler
Dale Cook:
Dale Cook, born and raised in Quispamsis, N.B, has been a lifelong advocate for maritime art.
What started as a curious interest, painting quickly became a consuming force in Dale’s life.
Among the many courses and classes she’s taken over the years, Dale cites the fundamental courses in art by Theresa Hanley-Nickerson on Canterbury street as some of the most pivotal and influential courses in her career.
“I’ve done every [medium] all through. At one time is was just watercolour.” Dale made the switch to oil when she began taking more serious classes. While she may set up sketches and underpaintings in other medium, oil has been her focus.
“Recently, I discovered the joy of painting figurative art, the excitement of seeing a character come alive on canvas; the challenge of capturing light reflected on skin and the shadows that define the shapes.”
Dale’s impressionistic and representational works have been collected in a professional setting for over ten years.
Helen Shideler:
Helen is a Canadian artist based in Quispamsis, New Brunswick - painting in oils, watercolours and acrylics. She has always lived close to nature and is a lifetime animal lover. Her adventures to explore the natural environment includes having her camera almost always at hand and of course, painting en Plein Air as often as possible.
Over the years, Helen has developed a distinctive style. She works to capture images that resonate with her by creating detailed and colourful paintings by approaching her work as though she is sculpting with the paint. The majority of Helen’s work is created in series. One painting will lead to another and then another and often in a variety of mediums… She constantly strives to hold herself to the highest standards.
Helen's work is included in numerous private and corporate collections in Canada and in the US. An active participant in regional and national art events and organizations - her work has been included in numerous invitational and juried shows across Canada and internationally on-line as well. This participation has presented her with numerous exhibition opportunities, recognition and awards, including Best in Show. Helen has participated in Plein Air festivals and Expos in Canada and the United States over the past ten years.
