Ross Penhall's Vancouver, Surrounding Areas And Places That Inspire

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ross Penhall's Vancouver, Surrounding Areas And Places That Inspire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ross Penhall
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:170
Dimensions(mm): Height 286,Width 263
Category/GenreArt and design styles - from c 1960 to now
Painting and paintings
Individual artists and art monographs
ISBN/Barcode 9780147529879
ClassificationsDewey:759.11
Audience
General
Illustrations 1 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Plume
Publication Date 15 March 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

This collection of 120 paintings by renowned artist Ross Penhall evokes the identity and inspirational landscapes of Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Visitors and residents alike will look at Vancouver in a new way after they see it from his unique perspective. Whether it's a row of hedges on the corner of someone's yard, or the cascading rocks at Spanish Banks, Ross finds endless inspiration in the city where he lives. For lovers of art, for lovers of Vancouver and for anyone who looks for beauty in the everyday world.

Author Biography

ROSS PENHALL is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work is represented by Gallery Jones in Vancouver and Caldwell Snyder in the United States. Ross was born in Vancouver and attended art school at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and at Capilano College. He worked as a firefighter for almost 29 years and retired in 2010. Ross paints full time at his studio in North Vancouver. He has two grown children and lives in Horseshoe Bay with his wife Caron Penhall.

Reviews

"Ross Penhall perfectly captures the beauty of my beloved British Columbia, in its ever-shifting natural theatre of light and mood." --Diana Krall, musician "Ross's work speaks to the artistic talent that continues to evolve in Canada. His paintings showcase his unique visions of Vancouver, while still staying true to the beautiful environment we all love." --Heffel Fine Auction House