Gallery for artist Donna Baspaly, SFCA

SFCA, NWWS

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I've Got To Me Me
30 x 40", mixed media

Donna Baspaly's art career spans more than thirty years. Her work is represented in five art galleries in British Columbia. She has written articles and has been published in several International magazines and art books including: 'Design and Composition Secrets of Professional Artists', 'Experimental Encyclopedia of Mixed-Media Artists in North America'; the ' Somerset Studio Magazine'; 'International Artists Magazine, 'Artist's Magazine' and Nita Leland's new revised 'Creative Artist'.

Women with Attitudes
30 x 40", mixed media on canvas

Baspaly has exhibited in Japan, Australia, the United States and Canada and has earned many prestigious awards. In 1999 she received the Silver Medal and in 1998 the Award of Excellence at the Federation of Canadian Artists' Signature Medal Show. She has been awarded the Bronze Medal. Donna earned her signature SFCA with the Federation.

It Won't Mean A Thing If It don't Have That Swing
30 x 22", mixed media on mixed media board

The Northwest Water Color Society in the U.S. A. awarded her signature status in 1998. In 2000 Donna was the Chairperson for the International AIM FOR ARTS exhibition earning her a lifetime membership with the Federation. Her designs have been featured in an exclusive line of signature bedding for the Daniadown Company and also on the cover of a limited edition book. She is also a popular international workshop instructor as well as a sought after juror. Donna is part of the FCA Standards Committee and was an annual juror for five years of the Pacific Rim International Miniature Art Contest held at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

Moonshells
40 x 30", mixed media on illustration board

Many pieces of her art have been purchased by corporate collectors and introduced to private homes by some of Vancouver's leading Interior designers. Eleven of her images are in print with Canadian Art Prints. Donna continues to work hard at her artistic career and has achieved consistent success. She has one studio in Qualicum, B. C. and another in White Rock, B.C. She can be reached at her Qualicum Beach Studio at 1-250-752-4799 or White Rock at 1-604-536-4788.

Where Rocks Live
30 x 22", mixed media on mixed media board

"My personal growth is synonymous with my artwork. The process of creation forces me to reach deep inside myself and then expand as far outwardly as I am capable. With any subject, my goal is to express the higher self with honesty and integrity."

Workshops available

Spiritual Doorway
22 x 30", mixed media on paper

Gallery Representation

Kurbatoff Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, BC
Hampton Gallery Limited, Kamloops, BC
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC

Keeping all the Balls Working
22 x 30", mixed media on canvas

Published Works

Nita Leland's New Revised Creative Artist book, Preview Magazine.
Experimental Encyclopedia of Mixed-Media Artists (Northlight Books)
Design and Composition Secrets of Professional Artists (2001)
The Artist's Magazine (Aug 2001)
International Artist Magazine (Dec/Jan 2000)
International Artist Magazine (Nov/Dec 1999)
Somerset Studio Magazine (July/August 1999)
Northwest Watercolor Catalogue (1999)
International Artist Magazine (April/May 1999)
Surrey Art News (Fall 1998)
Biography, Canadian Airline News
Lithographs and cards, Canadian Art Prints
Fabric design artist's signature, Daniadown Bedding
Fabric design, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Art Avenues, FCA News; FCA publications (various articles)

Laundry Day and Stitches
22 x 30", mixed media on mixed media board

Awards

Bronze Medal & Cash Award, FCA Signature Medal Show (Nov 2001)
Silver Medal and Award of Excellence, FCA Signature Medal Show (Fall 1999)
Award of Excellence, Signature Medal Show (Fall 1998)
Cash Award, International Northwest Watercolor Society (Summer 1998)
Award, Signature Show, Calgary, Alberta (Spring 1998)
Second, Federation of Canadian Artists (Summer 1996)
Third, Federation of Canadian Artists (Spring 1996)
Honorable Mention, Federation of Canadian Artists (Spring 1996)
Honorable Mention, Federation of Canadian Artists (Winter 1995)
Silver Medal Award, Federation of Canadian Artists AFCA Show (Fall 1993)
Honorable Mention, Federation of Canadian Artists (Winter 1992)
Cash Award, Federation of Canadian Artists (Winter 1992)
Cash Award, Federation of Canadian Artists (Spring 1992)
First Prize Award, 50th Anniversary Show, Federation of Canadian Artists (Summer 1991)

Drumming To the Moon
22 x 30", mixed media on canvas

Carriers of Water
22 x 30", mixed media on mixed media board

Corporate Collections

University of British Columbia Gold Club, President's Office
Royal Bank of Canada
Nissan Canada Limited
Richmond Mercury Lincoln
Ernst Young Accountants Limited
Wosk's Limited
Protec Enterprises
Guildford Hotel
Chateau Victoria
Meridian Hotels
Doctors: Rosenstock, Sue, Walters, Koffman

Predicting the Future
mixed-media

Events

Nita Leland's New Revised Creative Artist book
Catalogue of Donna Baspaly Art, published by Kurbatoff Gallery, Vancouver
May 2004, One Woman Show, Kurtatoff Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Television Profile, Donna Baspaly, artist, Canadian Television, Shaw (air: 2003/04)
Awarded a Lifetime Honorary Membership with the Federation of Canadian Artists (2001)
Published in six books
Opened a second studio, located in Qualicum, BC
Past Chairperson for Aim for Arts International Exhibition
Catalogue cover, Aim for Arts International Exhibition
CBC, radio interview, Aim for Arts International Exhibition

A Day Without Wind

Teaching and Workshops

Donna is an active instructor. Her instruction includes being a Signature teacher for the Federation of Canadian Artists' Foundation Program as well as giving workshops throughout British Columbia, nationally and internationally.

Please contact Donna by e-mail for workshop information.

Facing Time
mixed-media collage, 22 x 30"

Exhibitions

2007

One Woman Exhibition, Kurbatoff Gallery, Vancouver, BC

2004

One Woman Exhibition, Kurbatoff Gallery, Vancouver, BC

Time-Fragmented Memories
mixed-media, 22 x 30"

Cash Award, Northwest Watercolor Society

One Woman Exhibition, The Old School House, Qualicum, BC (2003)
One Woman Exhibition, Linda Lando Fine Arts Gallery; Vancouver, BC (2002)
Two Woman Show, Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club; South Surrey, BC (Donna Baspaly, Carol Short) (2001)
Bronze Medal, FCA Signature Medal Show; Vancouver, BC (2001)
Richmond Gateway Theatre (2000)
Silver Medal and Award of Excellence, FCA Signature Medal Show (1999)
International Northwest Watercolor Society, USA; Juried (1999)
Signature Medal Show; FCA, Vancouver, BC; Juried (Award of Excellence) (1998)
International Northwest Watercolor Society, USA; Juried (Cash Award)(1998)
Signature Show; Calgary, Alberta (Award) (1998)
Federation of Canadian Artists Medal Show, Vancouver, BC; Juried (Honorable Mention)(1998)