Dale R. Bishop

Brought up in Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada (60km West of Calgary, Alberta) on the family's Saddle & Sirloin Ranch, gave Dale the appreciation of nature, animals and the infamous culture of the West.

Even as a youngster Dale was interested in drawing and continued to work in his chosen medium of pen and ink while attending Lakeland College, while completing Livestock Management and Western Horsemanship.  Besides attending courses, he created logos for the extra-curricular programs. Besides producing western art, he also lived the western lifestyle and tried his hand at bullfighting, team roping, and steer wrestling.
 
Doodling at an early age, Dale has continued to develop his craft and has had the pleasure of mentoring with such artists as Jon Williams, Stan Perrot, Bob Tracy, and Neil Patterson. The realism of Dale’s work allows the true character of the subject come to life on paper.  Inspired by his western lifestyle growing up on the ranch, Dale worked at training horses, teaching riding in addition to general ranch work.  Dale has a deep affection for all aspects of nature and landscape around his home region.
 
Dale's work has been sold both privately and in commercial galleries. In addition he has the unique distinction of being the youngest to ever be selected by the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede to display his work at the Western Art Gallery. Most recently chosen to participate in the Showcase Stir’ Up at this past years stampede. Originals, commissions, cards, prints and cartoons, have been traveled the world to end up in international homes such as the UK, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, and numerous states in the USA

Oilfields High School Art Exhibit

Please enjoy this selection of work from Oilfields High School. This showcase is from students in grades 10,11 and 12 in Art and Digital Tech classes. You will also find some textile pieces from junior high Fashion students.

One of the topics showcased here is Pop Art. Pop art is an art movement that came out of the 1950’s and 60’s in which artists used images from popular culture and consumer products in their artwork. This was a rebellion against abstract art, which was intended to be appreciated by the “elite” class and the educated. Pop art was accessible to everyone. Famous pop artist Andy Warhol, used images of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe in his work.
Art students at Oilfields have used contemporary celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Keira Knightly in their work.
 
The students at Oilfields would like to thank you for viewing their work. If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces you see here, please contact the art teacher Christi Tims at Oilfields school. A donation to the Sheep River Library will be made with each purchase of artwork from this exhibit.
 
Christi Tims - (403) 938-4973
                          - timsc@fsd38.ab.ca