Claude A. Simard
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Marseilles, 2009
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Pavots en Toscane (2007)
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Belle de Provence (2007)
Anticipated Spring (2006)
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Icy Day (2007)
Claude Alphonse Simard (July 9, 1943 – September 15, 2014) was a Canadian painter born in Quebec City.[1]
Simard's works depicted garden scenes, landscapes, still lifes and the human figure in a bright and boldly colored manner.
Biography
- Graduated Ontario College of Art (Design) 1966
- Apprenticeship British Motor Corporation, England, 1965
- Elected Royal Canadian Academy of Arts,[2] 1981
- Founding member of Quebec Graphic Designers Society and author of Society’s Code of Ethics
- Head of Design (Image and Store Design) La Maison Simons stores 1966-1973
- President Communikart Design Group 1973-1984
- Professor Laval University, 1984–2001
Portfolio
- Paintings on permanent exhibition in galleries across Canada.
- Over 60 silk screen prints editioned since 1975
- Card editions by Unicef, Hallmark, L’Imagerie, et Cartes Pôle Nord.
- Seven postage stamps for Canada Post.
- Major mural commissions for Parks Canada, Esso, City of Sainte-Foy
- Artist Garden (Jardin Bon Accueil) subject of several major articles and TV shows
Exhibits
35 solo exhibits since 1974, of which:
- Paris Show at L’Orangerie de Bagatelle 1991
- Montreal, Galerie Walter Klinkhoff, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2011
- Calgary, Masters Gallery, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2013
- Toronto, Roberts Gallery, 1998, 2014
- Québec City, Galerie Perreault, 2011
Publications
- « Claude A. Simard » written by André Juneau, Presses de L’U.L., 1991, 103p.
- « Jardins Passions » written by Claude A. Simard, 1999, 111p.
- « Inspiration » written by Claude A. Simard, 2011, 127p.
External links
- Artist's Website : claudeasimard.com
- Roberts Gallery Ltd
- Galerie Alan Klinkhoff
- Masters Gallery Ltd
- West End Gallery Ltd
- Galerie Perreault
- Galerie Richard Hevey
- Galerie l'Harmattan
References
- ↑ "Passing of Claude A. Simard / Avis de décès de Claude A. Simard". ocadualumni.ca.
- ↑ "Members since 1880". Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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