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Patrick
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ELKFORD VIC
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FERNIE VIC
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102 Commerce Road
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The smooth, bold style of Canadian
artist Patrick Markle’s paintings
beautifully represents the dramatic
yet tranquil nature of Fernie’s scenery.
Working from photographs taken on
his own adventures and hikes, each
image is distilled down to the essential
recognizable form before he applies his
own unique swirling, linear brushstrokes
to capture a sense of movement and
living nature. The rhythmic nature of
each study captures a fleeting memory
of a moment in the ever-changing
landscape.
Markle began painting in Ontario where
he was inspired by the waterscapes of
his home in the Kawartha Lakes Region.
He graduated from Lakehead University
with a B.F.A. Honours. After graduation
he travelled to BC and was a successful
tree planter in the summer months
which gave him time to paint in the
winter. His popular ‘lanterns’ series was
inspired from his time as a tree planter,
when bonfires were not allowed so he
would hang paper bag lanterns in the
trees around his tent.
Arriving in Fernie around 15 years ago
as a ski bum, Markle now works full time
as an artist from his cosy home studio.
Recent experiments have led him to a
new, looser series of work that he calls
his square skies series. Watching for
unique morning light, he is also working
on a dawn series featuring dramatic pink
skies. At the same time, the signature
linear form of his work has become even
more focused, heightening the impact of
the striking colours.
In Fernie, his work can be found at the
Fernie Arts Co-op, The Blue Toque
Diner, Island Lake Lodge and Elk View
Lodge. He travels to art markets in
Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. His
series of prints can be found across the
country in various galleries.
Markle lives in Fernie with his wife
Courtney and their four-legged
companion Chelsea.
Patrickmarkle.com
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