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OTTERSDavid Riome (b. 1954, Saskatchewan) is a self taught Canadian sculptor whose work reflects a profound connection to the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the mixed woodlands of his childhood and the rugged landscapes of Northern Saskatchewan, Riome creates stone sculptures that celebrate wildlife, the human form, and the rhythms of nature. Using traditional hand tools, he transforms soapstone, antler, bone, coral, bronze, and other materials

culturally rich artwork that celebrates iconic Canadian animals

His paintings often depict whimsical and atmospheric scenes

composing his most cherished themes from his imagination

colonization

all shaped by his experiences as a former mountaineer and climber

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Working primarily in oil

Jeff Sylvester’s contemporary paintings explore the dynamic intersection of nature and modern infrastructure

painterly approach transforms gardens

Amber is hand cut and polished in the studio

traditional and contemporary painting techniques and multiple glazes

each original archival painting on canvas combines large gestural brushwork