Brian LaSaga                              

THE ARTIST                                                                                        
                                                                                                           
  
                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                              
                                                               


EXHIBITION HISTORY
                                                                                                                                                                                         
1981       "Small Works" / Group / Atlantic Arts Ltd., St.John's, NL
1982       "West Coast Realism" / Two man show / Arts and Culture Centre, Stephenville, NL
1983       "Weathered Relics" / Solo / The Ewing Gallery, Corner Brook, NL
1984       "Coastlines" / Group / The Ewing Gallery,Corner Brook, NL
1986       "Images Of A Realist" / Solo / The Duke Of Argyle Gallery, Halifax, NS
1988       "Days Of Yore" / Group / The Duke Of Argyle Gallery, Halifax, NS
1995       "Eastern Images" / Solo / Gallery On The Lake, Buckhorn, ON
1997       "Realism At It's Finest" / Solo / The Sheraton Inn, Fredericton, NB
2005        Public Showing  / Solo / Kennebecasis Valley Public Library, Saint John, NB
2005       "Catching The Eye" / Solo / Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
2007        Toronto Art Expo / Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
2009       "Constant Observer" / Solo / Christina Parker Gallery, St.John's, NL
2009       
Toronto International Art Fair / Metro Toronto Convention Centre / Group / Christina Parker Gallery

2009       "From The Studio III" / Group / Christina Parker Gallery, St.John's, NL
2010       "The Works" / Group / Christina Parker Gallery, St.John's, NL

2011       "Bruno Capolongo Invitational Exhibition" / Group / Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, Hamilton, ON
2011
   "Atlanticus" / Group /  Inaugural Exhibition celebrating new gallery space / Christina Parker Gallery
2011        Toronto International Art Fair / Metro Toronto Convention Centre / Christina Parker Gallery 
2012       Aspects Of Realism / Peter Buckland Gallery / Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John, NB  
2012       Toronto International Art Fair / Metro Toronto Convention Centre / Group / Christina Parker Gallery 
2012      "A Year End Celebration" / Group / Christina Parker GalleryA Year End Celebration
Metro Toronto
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                     
MEDIA / AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
                                                                                                                                                    

1980    Arts And Letters Competition - Second Place / St.John's, NL, Canada
1988   
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Art Gallery / Research Resources / Artists Files

1994    The Georgian Newspaper / In The Arts "Painting Stages"- Stephenville, NL, Canada
1994    CBC Radio Morning Show / Artist Interview
1995    The Artist's Magazine Competition / Honorable Mention / Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
1996    "First" Aboriginal Artists / Artist Profile Newfoundland and Labrador, St.John's, NL, Canada
2001    The Downhomer Magazine / "Super Realist"- St.John's, NL,
Canada
2004    Saint John Weekend Newspaper / "Showcase" NL Artist- St.John, NB, Canada
2004    The Telegram/Backstage / "Painter Creates Lifelike Scenes"- St.John's, NL, Canada
2005    The Newfoundland Herald Magazine / Artist Profile - St.John's, NL, Canada
2006    The Newfoundland Herald / "It's All In The Details"- St.john's, NL,
Canada
2007    Toronto Art Expo / Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario

2007    Centre For Distance Learning & Innovation / Art & Perception: Art Movements: Realism / St.John's, NL, Canada
2008    The Painter's Keys / Quotes
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008    The Painter's Key's / World Of Art Featured Premium Artist / "Forgotten Barn"
2008    The Painter's Keys / World Of Art Featured Premium Artist  / "Winter Birch"
2009    Canadian Brushstroke Magazine "Hard Way To Make An Easy Living" / Leduc, Alberta, Canada
2009    The Telegram / Arts & Entertainment / "Real Meets Surreal" / St.John's, NL, Canada
2009    Natural Awakenings Magazine / Cover Art and Profile / Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.                              
                          2009    Playcast Feature / "September Road"
2010    Kennedy Publishing "Best Of Worldwide Watermedia" Williamsburg, VA, U.S.A.
2010    Monograffi-What Is High Realism
2010    Informed Collector  "Focal Point" Profile, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
2010    Raymarart Painting Competition / Finalist  "Winter Woodpile"
2010    Raymarart Painting Competition / Finalist  "Driftwood"
2010    Raymarart Painting Competition / Finalist  "Corner Refuge"
2010    Bold Brush Painting Competition / Outstanding Acrylic - "Autumn Canopy" - San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
2010    Bold Brush Painting Competition / Outstanding Acrylic - "Red Squirrel and Stump" - San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
2010    Fine Art Views / Intricate detail bring captivating, realistic paintings to life - San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. 
2010    Ifontis 2009 International Juried Art Competition - 3rd Place -  "Beach Bones"  / Columbus, Ohio,  U.S.A.
2010    Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition & Exhibition - Finalist  "Winter Woodpile"
2010    American Art Awards - Category 35 Realism Landscape - 1st place  "Winter Woodpile"
   
2010    American Art Awards - Category 36 Realism Landscape With Figures - 1st place  "Driftwood"   
2010    American Art Awards - Category 40 Romanticism - 5th place  "Driftwood"
2010    Canadian Brushstroke Magazine "All About Light" Finalist  "Winter Woodpile / Leduc, Alberta, Canada
2010    Association of Cultural Industries Newfoundland & Labrador / Daily Spotlight
2010    Empty Easel Art Magazine / Featured Artist "Frost-Filled Landscapes" and "After The Blizzard" , Dallas, Texas
2011    International Artist Magazine 2011 Grand Prize Winner 'Landscape' Competition "Driftwood"
2011    International Artist Magazine 2011 Grand Prize Winner 'Landscape' Competition "Driftwood"                  
 
2011    The Artist's Network 2011 All Media Competition-Honorable Mention - "Wretched Breakwater"                          

2011    Empty Easel: Feature Artist: Superrealistic Paintings With A Simple Heartfelt Beauty
2011    Arabella Magazine / Summer Dreams issue 2011 Artist to collect "Life & Texture" 

2011    Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition & Exhibition - Finalist "Facing The Elements"
2011    Raymarart Painting Competition / Finalist "Facing The Elements"
2011   Canadian Brushstroke Magazine Winner "All About Light" Competition - "Below The Hill"
2011 / 2012  ARC International Salon Competition / Honorable Mention / Landscape Category - "Winter Woodpile"
2012   Canadian Federation Of Artists / Finalist  "Below The Hill"
2012   Canadian Federation Of Artists / Finalist  "Facing The Elements"
2012   All Media Art Competition / Honorable Mention / "Facing The Elements"
2012 / 2013  ARC International Salon Competition / Finalist / Landscape Category - "Along The Coast"





                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     


                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                 
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ARTIST'S STATEMENT                                                                                                                                                                                          

"Nature is my muse and inspiration simply because of her endless subject matter and surprises. This collaboration offers me something I never even thought of. Although I prefer to paint nature themes, weathered objects and rural settings, I'm open to other things that may catch my eye. As an artist, I feel that I'm just a work in progress, and there is always something to learn. Exploring and collecting material for paintings is a great adventure for me, and always a thrill to wonder what's around the bend or beyond that ridge.  I like to create a sense of place that is somewhere but  nowhere in particular. My goal is not to paint life, but to paint life into my work and create an emotional connection that I hope will inspire my viewers."


 BRIAN LASAGA / REALIST PAINTER - YOU TUBE 1              BRIAN LASAGA / REALIST PAINTER - YOU TUBE 2









BIOGRAPHY

Brian LaSaga was born in St.Teresa's, Newfoundland on November 1, 1955, and moved to St.George's, Newfoundland in 1965.  Brian's journey as an artist began when he was very young. He has always been a very visual person and with no formal training, art is more instinctual, full of discovery and experimentation which has continued with him today. Being somewhat of a perfectionist, Brian has always remained faithful to his subjects, and his imagery. Although he has experimented with watercolors, gouache, egg tempera, and oils, the artist soon realized that acrylics suited his style and technique.  Today he  paints primarily with acrylics on masonite panel, and  prefers acrylics  because they dry faster, and this allows him to layer rather quickly. His work is greatly influenced by nature, and feels that he is just a student and instrument of nature. Brian's subjects often include rural settings, weathered textures, landscapes, seascapes, and sometimes he may incorporate figures or some form of wildlife into his work as an extension of nature. The artist prefers to paint familiar experiences and subjects indigenous to his area. An area that he feels is raw and sacred. The artist's main interest is in capturing the essence of his chosen subject.
Brian's studio is located in his hometown of St.George's, Newfoundland. The island of Newfoundland is Canada's most easterly destination and offers the artist a sanctuary for his work. It has many rugged coastlines,rivers, forests, wildlife, ponds and marshes. It has also been the inspiration for Brian's work for over 30 years. When not in his studio, he can be found hiking, kayaking or making field trips to gather material for his paintings. Many of his works hang in corporate, public and private collections in Canada, United States and Europe.



                                                                                                         In the studio





PUBLIC AND CORPORATE COLLECTIONS

Central Trust Tower, Halifax, NS
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Ottawa, ON
United Nations, New York, U.S.A.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, St.John's, NL
Confederation Art Centre and Museum, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
J.R.Smallwood Federal Building, Corner Brook, NL
Fox Harb'r Resort,Tatamagouche,NS / Mr.Ron Joyce
Jetport Investments, Burlington, ON / Mr.Ron Joyce

Brinkston Investments, Grand Bay, NB
Northgrave Architect, Toronto, ON
Home Depot,Toronto,On / Annette Verschuren
Coachford Mfg.Inc., Toronto, ON
Bird Packaging Ltd., Guelph, ON
Plus many private collections in Canada, United States and Europe.