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Biography
As a naturalist and wildlife enthusiast, Cedric Colond has always enjoyed spending time outdoors. An interest in art began as a child and has developed into a lifelong passion. Courses completed in 2003 include Biology 'Nature of Ontario', Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology. Cedric originally began creating fine art as gifts for family and friends, touring with art festivals. The 'New Canadians' exhibit in June 2007 at the Parkdale Gallery evoked a very strong response, leading to the invitation to be an exclusive artist with the gallery indefinitely.
A combination of permanent exhibitions have brought his unique artwork across Ontario. In July 2007, the Greystones Gift + Book Shop invited Cedric to display his work at their location in Bon Echo Provincial Park. A special exhibit was organized in August 2007 at all four Ottawa Hospitals, the donation of artwork sponsored by Dr. Ruth Padmore of the General Campus. The invitation was extended from the Ottawa Hospital Foundation / Facilities Management Team and the permanent exhibit will feature thirty paintings.
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Artist Statement
"A love of nature and inner spirituality has been an ongoing inspiration for my artwork. Each painting captures the essence of the subject, balancing exquisite detail and a focus on light. Based upon realism yet drawing upon a luminscent dream-like quality, it is a truly original interpretation of the natural world. The wildlife studies have explored expressive animal gestures in their natural habitats. I am hoping to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of the earth and build support towards ensuring its survival for future generations"
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Technique
"My technique has been developed through experimentation and research into the collective experience of fine art masters throughout history. After composing a painting through sketches and notes, a layer of underpainting establishes darker areas. Although many artists continue to gradually move towards lighter tones, I move from darkest to lightest areas until they connect. Animals are created with a similar technique, the brightest texture reflections are painted with a semitranslucent matte medium. I also use a thin wash to create certain effects in the water and sky.
I enjoy working with acrylic paints, they are very malleable and suit my painting style. I use all sizes of brushes, starting with the large fan moving to medium fan/round, then micro sized for the finest precision. Three special paintings have been created for the 'Modern Still Life' exhibit at the Parkdale Gallery from August 1st - September 12th. A fusion of still life styling and Canadian wildlife including herons, waxwings and indigo buntings.
Cedric's technique and style has continued to evolve as he studies under the direction of James Robinson at the Parkdale Gallery. The artist's home studio will be open for viewings October 15th. Please feel free to contact Cedric for more information about prices, artwork availability and commissioned projects.
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Exhibitions / Events
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Parkdale Gallery -
229 Armstrong Avenue (Ottawa, intersection of Parkdale and Armstrong Avenue)
www.parkdalegallery.com/html/cedric_colond.html
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Past Exhibitions
August 1 - September 12 'Cherry Jubilee, Mon Chéri, Poise' Parkdale Gallery - Modern Still Life exhibit
August 22 'Off the Wall' Fine Art Auction, Waddington's Fine Art Auction House (Toronto) - Soaring, Winter Landscape, Pine Forest, Boats at Sunrise
Jan 2007- present "The Early Bird", "Family of Loons", "Family of Geese" The Hospice at May Court , 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa.
March 2007 " African Elephant" Nepean Creative Arts Centre , Nepean Fine Arts League Exhibition Space, 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa.
April 28 Nepean Fine Arts League Spring Art Show, Nepean Sportsplex , 1701 Woodroofe Avenue, Nepean.
April 28 - May 30 "Dawn" Atrium Gallery , 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ben Franklin Place- Centrepointe Theatre, Nepean.
April 28 - May 30 "Emerald Meadow" Foyer Gallery , 1701 Woodroofe Avenue- Nepean Sportsplex, Nepean
May 13 ' Twin Pines', 'Soaring', 'Pine Forest'. ArtsPark 2007, Presented by Hintonburg Community Association- Parkdale Park , Ottawa.
June 20 - July 29 Parkdale Gallery 'New Canadians' Exhibit. 229 Armstrong Avenue. Collection of artists expressing the ethnic diversity of Canada. 'Symphony' and 'Crane at Pondside' sold.
July 4-25 Greystone Gift and Book Shop, Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne. 'Frosted Pines' sold
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Private Collections
2006 Tangerine Palm, Tranquility, March of the Elephants, Hawaii, Family of Loons, Family of Geese.
2007 Red Squirrel, Mallard, Once Upon A Pond, Pair of Sparrows, Crane at Pondside, Northern Lights, Winter Light, Bouquet, The Early Bird, 'Gaze' Snowy Owl, Crane at Pondside (Tryptych- three canvas), 'Symphony' Aurora Borealis.
Public Collections
2007 Ottawa Hospital Gentle Sunset, Soaring, Water Lily, Twin Pines, Symphony, Winter Light (set of two), Swans, Small Works Collection (26)
2007 Greystones Gift + Book Shop - Bon Echo Provincial Park Elegance - Swans, Evening Glow, Canada Goose, Heading West
2007 Atomic Rooster Bistro/Grill - 303 Bank Street, Ottawa - opening in September
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Awards / Accomplishments 2007
March/April/May/June/July Featured Artist, theOttawaValley.com
April Accepted into ArtistsinCanada.com directory
May Invited to join Premier Online Gallery
June Invited to join Greystone Gallery, 16141 Hwy # 41 Mazinaw Lake
Invited to 'New Canadians' exhibit at the Parkdale Gallery, 229 Armstrong Ave, Ottawa
July Accepted into Shiloh Online Gallery- shilohgallery.com
Invited to join Waddington's Fine Art Auction House in Toronto / Brighton
Invited to join Parkdale Gallery as Resident Artist
August Ottawa Hospital Foundation Facilities Management Team invitation-
Permanent Display of 33 Paintings at Ottawa Hospital
Invited to continue exhibition in a permanent display at Greystones Gift and Book Shop (Bon Echo Provincial Park ON)
September Accepted Publishing Representation from 'AHA- Artists Helping Artists' (Montreal ON)
Invited to exhibit work at the 'Atomic Rooster' Bistro/Grill 303 Bank Street, Ottawa (opening early Sept)
'Heavenly Light' artwork image license sold for use in printed medical publication by Betsy Blondin (fall '07)
Invited to join Galerie Synesthesie - 94 Saint Catherine Street East - Montreal
Invited to join Ben Navaee Gallery - 1111 Queen Street East - Toronto
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Commissioned Artwork- Currently accepting new projects
How it works:
1- Select a photo and background, choose a canvas size and advance 50% down payment.
e-mail information to [email protected]
or drop off at the Parkdale Gallery
2- The artist will review the photo selection and suggest possible changes if needed.
3- Digital photos of the background layers of paint will be sent for review, suggestions are noted and completed.
4- Photos are also sent during the final stages of each piece, artwork will be modified based upon feedback at this stage.
5- Upon satisfactory completion of the portrait, the painting will be shipped after receipt of the final 50% balance.
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Pricing Chart- Commissioned Artwork
Size Inches Square Inches Price/Inch Final Price
8 x 10 80 $ 2.06 $ 165
11 x 14 154 $ 1.49 $ 230
16 x 20 320 $ 1.12 $ 360
22 x 28 616 $ 0.79 $ 490
30 x 40 1200 $ 0.50 $ 595
36 x 48 1728 $ 0.40 $ 700
5 ft. x 4 ft. 20 sq ft. $ 0.34... $1000
7 ft. x 4 ft. 28 sq ft. - $1400
8 ft. x 5 ft. 40 sq ft. $1900
9 ft. x 5 ft. 45 sq ft. $2100
10 ft. x 6 ft. 60 sq ft. $2500
10 ft. x 7 ft. 70 sq ft. $2700
11 ft. x 8 ft. 88 sq ft. $3200
13 ft. x 8 ft. 104 sq ft. $3500
* 7 % PST (no GST) Total x 1.07 = Final price
*Prices include hanging hardware, painted gallery wrapped edges and protective varnish.
*Acrylic paint, Waterproof/Scratchproof archival matte varnish protective coating
Delivery available in Ottawa. Will Ship to Canada and US.
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Gallery Representation
Parkdale Gallery - 229 Armstrong Avenue - Ottawa
Greystone Gallery - Bon Echo Prov. Park
Gallerie Synesthesie - 94 Saint Catherine Street East - Montreal
Publishing Representative Kerry Smith - Artists Helping Artists
Fine Art Auction House - Waddington's - Toronto - Brighton
Art Agent - Charysse Robinson - Toronto
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CV Cedric Colond Exhibitions Jan 2007- present "The Early Bird", "Family of Loons", "Family of Geese" The Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa. March 2007 "African Elephant" Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Fine Arts League Exhibition Space, 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa. April 28 Nepean Fine Arts League Spring Art Show, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroofe Avenue, Nepean. April 28 - May 30 "Dawn" Atrium Gallery, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ben Franklin Place- Centrepointe Theatre, Nepean. April 28 - May 30 "Emerald Meadow" Foyer Gallery, 1701 Woodroofe Avenue- Nepean Sportsplex, Nepean May 13 'Twin Pines', 'Soaring', 'Pine Forest'.ArtsPark 2007, Presented by Hintonburg Community Association- Parkdale Park, Ottawa. June 20 - July 29 Parkdale Gallery, exhibition of 42 paintings. 229 Armstrong Ave, Ottawa.
Private Collections (Ottawa, Toronto*) 2006 Tangerine Palm*, Tranquility, March of the Elephants, Hawaii, Family of Loons, Family of Geese. 2007 Red Squirrel, Mallard, Once Upon A Pond, Pair of Sparrows, Crane at Pondside, Northern Lights, Winter Light, Bouquet, The Early Bird, 'Gaze' Snowy Owl, Harlequin Ducks, Dancing Waters, Squirrels in Maple Forest, 'Gaze' Snowy Owl.
Awards March/April/May 2007 Featured Artist, theOttawaValley.com April 2007 Accepted into ArtistsinCanada.com directory May 2007 Invited to join Premier Online Gallery June 2007 Invited to join Greystone Gallery, 16141 Hwy # 41 Mazinaw Lake Invited to join Parkdale Gallery, 229 Armstrong Ave, Ottawa
Upcoming Events/Exhibitions July 4-25 Greystone Gallery, Mazinaw Lake, Cloyne July 27, 28, 29 Friends of Bon Echo Park 12th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, Bon Echo Provincial Park August 12 Art in Strathcona Park, Stratcona Park September 15 Old Ottawa South Art Festival, Windsor Park September 30 Canvas in Colours presents Arts in the Park, Richelieu Park November 24, 25 Winter Art Sale, Nepean Fine Arts League, Nepean Sportsplex
Cedric Colond e-mail [email protected]
Biography
A self-taught artist born in the prairies of Regina, Cedric grew up in Ottawa where he spent much of his youth outdoors enjoying sports and camping. A love of art began at an early age, starting with drawing and sketches then watercolors as the years continued. Growing up, Cedric spent much of his free time practicing and learning, studying independently and attending workshops. In 2000, Cedric traveled to Singapore and eastern Canada visiting family while taking in local culture. His creativity took a new direction as he experimented with computer animation, graphic design and graffiti art. Cedric declined a career in computer work because the constraints of corporate media greatly limit personal creativity. Following high school graduation, Cedric completed courses at Carleton University studying Biology (Nature of Ontario), Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy receiving Dean's List commendation.
Reflecting upon his travels, Cedric realized how perfectly seascapes capture beautiful reflections of light. Cedric has since developed his acrylic painting skills, which have become the culmination of his lifelong love of nature and art. Great influence is drawn from the work of Tony Forest, such as diverse perspectives and meticulous attention to detail. The striking paintings by Salvador Dali have also influenced his work, where surreal and utopian qualities glimmer throughout each piece. Alternately, a special emphasis on light and movement from the work of Monet has been fused into his unique style. Cedric's experience with varied media contributed greatly to the development of his technique and style. A broad variety of perspectives captures the wonderful visual effects created from light, clouds and reflective surfaces. The pond study, framed in forest settings, concentrates upon the tranquility of nature and its inhabitants.The most recent collection on African wildlife brought an extreme complexity to Cedric's work, and a more exotic backdrop to each piece. Each painting is an emotional explosion of light and color calmed by sharp details leading the viewer to experience his dreamlike vision. Cedric's artwork captures the essense of nature's elements beyond the surface, drawing upon the infinite continuity of life.
Artist Statement
I have developed a deeper understanding of myself from the time I have spent studying and travelling. Whether listening to the splashing of waves or observing a family of geese, nature and humanity are connected in a primal spiritual unity. In a fast paced world, it is easy for people to lose their connection with nature. My international travels and love of Canada led me to choose the content of my works. I have captured scenes that display special emphasis upon the interaction of light and water. Beautiful patterns of colour and light can be found in both nature and wildlife. Starting with a set of ten seascapes and sunrises, each experiments with a unique balance between the warmth of the sky and glimmering waters. Early works feature different scenes from tropical locations, framed with deep ultramarine blues or greenish water. One special piece, 'Bahamas from above', captures an aerial overview of the islands and surrounding coasts. A side study on tropical palms began with 'Cool Palms' and finished with 'Boats at Sunrise', slowly shifting into a warmer overall tone.
Drawing from my studies in biology, I have analyzed the animal subjects individually by profile, anatomy and behaviour. Consequently, a special focus began on the diffussion of light through semi-transparent surfaces spreading from the animals into their surroundings. The waterfowl study zooms into a close perspective, with cooler tones and a focus on the reflection of light in calm water. A common resident in Cedric's hometown of Ottawa, the Loon and Canada goose study includes elaborate patterns of vegetation accenting crisp and still waters. The following three works include majestic big cats in their native environment. A broad range of gestures and emotions are explored during the feline study, ranging from the proud yet powerful 'White Bengal Tiger' waking at dawn to the original 'Bengal Tiger', a more aggressive and primitive painting. From an appreciation for the beauty in the world around us people may unite with the raw elements of life. Chaos and order, the cycle of life continues one second at a time, destruction then restoration for all of time. As warm light sweeps across the horizon, time may begin to slow, and one may marvel in the simplicity of existence.
Cedric Colond H- 1 613 721-0009 C- 1 613 697-6737 e-mail [email protected]
Local Fine Artist offering creative services for commissioned paintings. Sizes 10" x 8" up to 28" x 22" inches. Commission price chart- 10 x 8- $100 11 x 14- $200 16 x 20- $300 26 x 20- $400 Price includes: installation of hanging hardware, gallery wrapped edges (painted sides), archival matte varnish protective coating. 50% paid at start of painting (following preliminary sketches/planning) 50% upon completion
Mural Artwork- My artwork may be scaled up to create breathtaking murals. 3ft. x 4ft. Square Feet- 12ft. $700 4ft. x 5ft. Square Feet- 20ft. $1000 4ft. x 7ft. Square Feet- 28ft. $1,400 5ft. x 8ft. Square Feet- 40ft. $1,900 5ft. x 9ft. Square Feet- 45ft. $2,100 6ft. x 10ft. Square Feet- 60ft. $2,500 7ft. x 10ft. Square Feet- 70ft. $2,700 8ft. x 11ft. Square Feet- 88ft. $3,200 8ft. x 13ft. Square Feet- 104ft. $3,500 *Special discounts for projects over 100 square feet, prices are based upon current level of detail, large projects may be simplified to reduce costs. *Acrylic paint, Waterproof/Scratchproof archival matte varnish protective coating included.
