6th Annual Art Show & Sale
Category: Artists 2025
Darrell Franke
I have always envisioned beauty in nature and our wonderful surroundings and love recreating them in a different light by painting on a canvass and bringing the scenery to a new life. My inspiration and motivation stems from the passion and creativity that I feel once that brush strokes the canvass. I choose to paint through my vision, sitting in front of a blank canvass to enable me to bring it to life as I see it through my eyes. My preferences are landscapes.
Many of us are currently in the work force and have little time to really enjoy and appreciate the beauty in nature. I am inspired to think that people can visit all of these destinations through my paintings and live within them. I enjoy the sense of noble serenity that you can see and feel in my paintings.
Envision and enjoy!
Bowden, AB | 780-904-0330
darell.frankee@gmail.com
Mike Vine
Based in Olds, Alberta, Mike Vine is a retired electrician and passionate woodworker with over 50 years of experience. Since 2014, he has focused his craft on building high-quality, handcrafted string instruments. Working from his basement workshop, Mike creates two unique models of tenor ukuleles, a baritone ukulele, and more recently, tenor parlor guitars.
Each instrument is made with care, precision, and a deep respect for the wood and the music it brings to life. Mike’s instruments have found homes across Canada and internationally, with satisfied players in the USA, England, Germany, Spain, and Australia.
Mike Vine – Luthier
vinemike@shaw.ca | 403-556-6699
Wendy Meeres
I have always been an artist, from my youngest days to my current life. I now focus on making lampwork beads, jewelry from the beads, and painting. I paint in watercolour, acrylics and mixed media. I also love to teach, what is better than sharing your passion and getting others to enjoy creating art and appreciating the arts.
My work celebrates colour and patterns found in the world around me. I am often inspired by my travels both close to home and around the world.
I hope you find the perfect piece – either for your home or to compliment your wardrobe.
Wendy Meeres Art | 403-318-8638
raku_wm@telus.net
Karen Scarlett
Karen Scarlett is an interdisciplinary artist, working in pencil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, bas-relief, fibre and sculpture.
Scarlett often works with barnwood found at 100 year old homesteads where the elements have created a finish to the wood that only comes through the passage of time. Karen’s connection to agriculture was embedded in her from a young age. The prairies and flora and fauna have left an imprint on her soul that is often shared on the art mediums chosen to work on.
Karen grew up fifth generation on the family dairy farm west of Innisfail, Alberta. She has made art her entire life.
Creating has been a lifelong adventure and an important part of life for Karen. Art was practiced with Grandma Scarlett where she learned and important lesson – try everything. A love of power tools and creative design were honed with her Dad while hand-craft, sewing and creating with a sense of perfection were inspired by her Mom.
Karen takes her biggest inspiration from her love, Doug.
You can find Karen’s work in private, corporate and commercial collections across North America and in various spots around the globe.
Karen Scarlett Art | 403-803-0085
k@karenscarlett.com
Raevyn Berg
I was born and raised in Alberta and have spent the majority of my life surrounded by the enriching beauty that is our natural backyard. I am compelled to venture to the Rocky Mountains whenever I need a spiritual recharge. I enjoy every moment being in the wilderness, especially when I get the opportunity to sit by a flowing body of water.
My desire to be immersed in nature has made me an avid wildlife enthusiast, particularly when it comes to understanding the impacts people have on wildlife populations. I’ve spent hours and hours mesmerized by the behaviors and antics of other living beings on our planet. Painting animals has been one of my most rewarding subjects, as I love showing the expression of their soul through my art, as well as reminding people that they too, exist.
I’ve been painting professionally for a few years now and always pursue greater excellence as my style emerges and my artistic journey continues.
Louise Goodfield
Louise is an award-winning poet and performer, a bestselling author, and poetry course leader originally from the UK, and now living in Red Deer, Alberta.
Her debut book, Plant Your Poetry: 365 Poems and Prompts to Grow Your Writing Habit was published in April 2024, becoming one of Canada’s most gifted poetry writing guides. She has facilitated poetry and creative writing workshops here in Canada and internationally and has words and poems have been published in multiple anthologies, magazines and journals around the world. Louise has been writing one poem a day for around two years now with a loyal following of writers from across the globe where she guides and offers her support to those wishing to share their words. She is also the co-founder of Tandem Poets, a poetry collective elevating artists work through co-authorship and collaboration.
An extract of her poetic memoir, Learning to Fall, has recently been selected by Red Deer Arts Council to feature in their short story vending machine exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery and she was recently invited to perform at Red Deer Arts Council’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
You can subscribe to her Substack or follow her on Instagram for daily prompts, writing inspiration and insight.
A Poet on the Road | Linktr.ee
Robert Braun
Wood turning has been Robert E. Braun’s passion for the past twenty years. Born and raised in a Northern Ontario lumber town, he developed his love of wood early in life. And, inspired by a craftsman he met in Greece who was turning his olive wood vases out of a store front studio, he was intrigued by the whole process of turning.
He prefers to turn while the wood is wet or “green” to allow it to distort and find its own shape. In addition, Robert has made over 30 of his own cutting knives. As the wood turns on the lathe, the grain patterns emerge and the adventure begins. It piques his interest to see what lies within.
Each piece he turns is chosen for its creative potential, making use of such features as burls, spalt, and bark inclusions. This ensures a unique creative result. One of his greatest pleasures is searching for exotic wood on his travels.
Bowls, vases, wall platters, and urns are examples of his work. Carving caricatures is another one of his passions.
Bob’s Woodturning
abbraun55@gmail.com | bobsworld53@gmail.com
Wild Rose Artists
Wild Rose Artists is a creative collective of three local painters—Terresa Dersch, Kathy Knopp, and Jacalyn Carr—brought together by their shared passion for artistic expression and the natural beauty of their surroundings. Each member brings her own unique style and perspective, but together they create a vibrant and cohesive body of work that reflects their deep connection to place, creativity, and community.
Each artist began her creative journey as a watercolorist, drawn to the delicate transparency and spontaneity the medium offers. Over time, all three expanded their practice to include oil painting, captivated by its rich texture, depth, and versatility.
🎨 Terresa Dersch enjoys painting in a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic and oil. She finds great pleasure incorporating different techniques and styles into her work.
🎨 Kathy Knopp began her artistic journey with watercolors but always felt a pull towards oil – a medium her Mother had loved. Her works capture the everyday beauty of life on the farm, reflecting her deep connection to the land.
🎨 Jacalyn Carr creates in watercolor, oil, and pastel, drawn to the unique qualities of each medium. Deeply influenced by the beauty of nature her work often features landscapes, florals and animals.
Together, the Wild Rose Artists create a body of work that reflects both their individual voices and their collective vision. Their paintings have been featured in local exhibitions and community events, where they continue to engage and inspire through their shared love of art and nature.
Wild Rose Artists
