I am Douglas Edwards, a distinguished Canadian painter celebrated for my mastery of landscapes, portraits, and abstract compositions. Inspired by the legacy of the Group of Seven, my work has a profound sense of colour and light and a unique exploration of abstraction.
Since the late 1980s, probably around 1990, I have been working as a professional artist. With over 40 years of experience, I have honed my craft and developed a deep understanding of various painting techniques and styles. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, I have exhibited my artwork in prestigious galleries worldwide, from private exhibits to prominent physical showcases. My paintings have garnered international acclaim, reflecting my deep connection to Canadian landscapes. My art has garnered international acclaim, prestigious awards and recognition for capturing the essence of landscapes and the human experience.
1974-1979 Graduate of Fine Art, Ontario College of Art, A.O.C.A
1978-1979 Off-campus studies, Florence, Italy
2006, spring edition Magazin Art, Article
2004 to present Posters published by Editions Limited
1998 Ontario College of art, Supply teacher, Fine Art and Painting
1988-1997 Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, taught landscape painting, portrait painting and life drawing and painting
1997 Leighton Centre, Calgary, Alberta, taught landscape painting
1995 Leighton Centre, Visiting Artist Program
1992 to 2001 Serigraphs published by Progressive Editions
1994, spring edition Art Impressions Magazine, Cover and Article
Splendid Days by Gordon Bagley
1993 Toronto Harbour in Art, First Prize
1988 Ontario Arts Council Grant
1986 Blue Mountain Open Jury Exhibition, Prize for Painting
Trias Gallery, Oakville 2016
Westmount Gallery, Toronto 2015
University of Toronto Faculty Club 2011
Hollander-York Gallery, Toronto 2009, 2007, 2003, 2000. 1998
The Collective Gallery, Tokyo, Japan 2000
Galleries Rochon, Toronto 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991
Quan-Schieder Gallery, Toronto 1990
The Gallery, Kungsangen, Sweden 1988
Medborgarskolan Gallery, Bastad, Sweden 1988
Gallery 306, Toronto 1988
Cedar Ridge Creative Center, Scarborough 1986
Heliconian Club, Toronto 1985
The Mad and Noisy Valley Gallery, Creemore, Ontario 1983
2007 The Affordable Art Fair, Brooklyn, New York
2003 Biennale Internazionale Dell’Arte Contemporanea, Florence, Italy
2001 Bourne Gallery, Reigate, England
1999 Canadian Heritage Gallery, Kleinburg, Ontario
1996 Harbour Gallery, Clarkson, Ontario
1996 The Leighton Centre, Calgary, Alberta
1995 International Biennial of Graphics, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
1994 Whitten Gallery, King City, Ontario
1993 Nan Miller Gallery, Rochester, New York
1993 Toronto Harbour in Art, Toronto
1992 Art Dialogue Gallery, Buffalo, New York
1990 O’Keefe Centre, Toronto
1990 Three Visions, The Arts and Letters Club, Toronto
1990 Five Signatures, O’Keefe Centre
1988 Arkus Gallery, Bastad, Sweden
1987 Blue Mountain Open Jury Exhibition, Collingwood, Ontario
1985 Cityscapes, The City By It’s Artists, Gallery Arpege, Collingwood
1984 Rodman Hall Annual Juried Show, St.Catherines, Ontario
1983 University of Guelph Faculty Club, Guelph, Ontario
Admiral Club, Toronto
Altamira Investments, Toronto
Assure Health, Toronto
American Airlines, Toronto
Antamax, Concord, Ontario
Aur Resources, Toronto
Beacon Hall Golf Course, Aurora, Ontario
Bell Canada, Toronto
B.C.E. Place (Bell Canada Enterprise), Toronto
Burgundy Assets, Toronto
Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario
Canadian Broad
Admiral Club, Toronto
Altamira Investments, Toronto
Assure Health, Toronto
American Airlines, Toronto
Antamax, Concord, Ontario
Aur Resources, Toronto
Beacon Hall Golf Course, Aurora, Ontario
Bell Canada, Toronto
B.C.E. Place (Bell Canada Enterprise), Toronto
Burgundy Assets, Toronto
Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Toronto
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto
Canadian Tire Corporation, Toronto
Carding Specialist Canada Ltd., Toronto
Chubb Group, Toronto
Church of Latter Day Saints, Mormon Temple, Brampton, Ontario
Consumers Gas (Enbridge), Toronto
CN Watson, Toronto
Credit Lyonais Canada, Toronto
Crosrol Limited, Yorkshire, England
Delta Hotel Resorts
De Haviland, Toronto
Deloitte Touche, Toronto
Doctor’s Restaurant, Kleinburg
Dracon BZW, Toronto
Dun & Bradstreet, Toronto
Enterprise Capital, Toronto
Erin Mills Lodge, Mississauga
Eurotech, Toronto
Fidelity Investments, Toronto
Fluor Canada, Calgary, Alberta
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Fraser M
Crosrol Limited, Yorkshire, England
Delta Hotel Resorts
De Haviland, Toronto
Deloitte Touche, Toronto
Doctor’s Restaurant, Kleinburg
Dracon BZW, Toronto
Dun & Bradstreet, Toronto
Enterprise Capital, Toronto
Erin Mills Lodge, Mississauga
Eurotech, Toronto
Fidelity Investments, Toronto
Fluor Canada, Calgary, Alberta
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Fraser Milner, Toronto
Gardiner Roberts Environmental Law, Toronto
Georgian Group, Toronto
Gibson’s Petroleum, Calgary
Government of Ontario, Toronto
Governor General’s Horse Guard, Toronto
Gross Machinery Corporation, Toronto
Hodgson Corporation, Toronto
Holcan Limited, Toronto
Household Financial Corporation, Toronto
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Houser, Henry, Louden & Syron, Toronto
ING/ Western Union, Calgary
ISM, Division of IBM, Toronto
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Kelly Affleck Greene, Toronto
King City Golf Club, King City
Lawson, Lundell, Calgary
Lichtman’s Books, To
Hodgson Corporation, Toronto
Holcan Limited, Toronto
Household Financial Corporation, Toronto
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Houser, Henry, Louden & Syron, Toronto
ING/ Western Union, Calgary
ISM, Division of IBM, Toronto
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Kelly Affleck Greene, Toronto
King City Golf Club, King City
Lawson, Lundell, Calgary
Lichtman’s Books, Toronto
Lombard Canada Ltd., Toronto
MacCarthy Tetrault, Calgary, Alberta
Manulife Investors, Toronto
MBNA Bank of Canada, Toronto
Mazda Corporation Inc., Toronto
Modatek, Georgetown, Ontario
Molson Breweries, Toronto
Noranda, Toronto
Norwich Union Life Insurance, Toronto
North American Leisure Group/Sunquest Tours, Toronto
North West Mutual Fund, Toronto
Ontario Casino Corporation, Toronto
Oshawa Foods Ltd., Oshawa
Osler. Hoskins & Harcourt, Toronto
Peyto Energy & Development, Calgary, Alberta
Premdor Inc., Toronto
RBC Dominion Securities, Toronto
St. James Capital Group, Toro
Norwich Union Life Insurance, Toronto
North American Leisure Group/Sunquest Tours, Toronto
North West Mutual Fund, Toronto
Ontario Casino Corporation, Toronto
Oshawa Foods Ltd., Oshawa
Osler. Hoskins & Harcourt, Toronto
Peyto Energy & Development, Calgary, Alberta
Premdor Inc., Toronto
RBC Dominion Securities, Toronto
St. James Capital Group, Toronto
Suncor, Calgary
Sunworthy Wall Covering, Toronto
Telesat Mobile Inc., Montreal, Quebec
Templeton Management Ltd., Toronto
Thorsteinssons, Toronto
Toromont Process Systems, Calgary
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
Walton International, Toronto
Wood Gundy, Toronto
World Mining Company, Toronto
Zurich Life, Toronto
Explore the portfolio of original oil paintings on canvas and occasionally on wood, available for sale. Each piece embodies my dedication to portraying the beauty of old Canadian landscapes and international scenes, making them a timeless addition to any art collection.
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