Bill Brownridge

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biography

WILLIAM ROY BROWNRIDGE: Born, Rosetown Sk. 1932 (Spina Bifida/Club Feet) where his first art lessons were by correspondence. Later, he studied for four years in graphic design, Institute of Technology & Art Calgary (1953/57), and two summer painting workshops, U of S Emma Lake. (Will Barnett/ Ken Lochead). He went on to work at Francis/Williams/Johnson, Advertising & Public Relations, as artistic/creative director. (1970/95)

Bill is a published author. In 1975/76, he received a Canada Council Grant to paint vanishing prairie railway buildings/men and these paintings and interviews formed the basis of a coffee table book: Tracking The Iron Horse.

Three children’s books published, - (Orca) The Moccasin Goalie series.  (1995/2002) 
His new book (self published) is; The Boy Who Wouldn’t Fight. (2014)

Bill continues to paint and exhibit widely since 1975, and is represented by a number of galleries (see below) and his work is in numerous collections.

where to see or read more

shows: Bill is represented by the following galleries.
                Mayberry Fine Art - Toronto and Winnipeg
                Gibson Fine Art - Calgary
                Canada House - Banff
                Effusion Gallery - Invemere BC 

web: Bill has an excellent website with many images and info about his work. See it here.

press: Bill Brownridge has received much press, here are some recent entries.              
              Globe & Mail (April 6 2014) (display advert.)
              Toronto Star (April 6 2014) (Show review ) 
              Hockey News (article) (Sept 2014)
              CBC TV – Hockey Day In Canada (Jan. 2014)  Lloydminster AB.
              Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Sun, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen – as well as many local newspapers on the prairies.

contact Bill Brownridge

email: bill@heartofhockey.com

artist statement

IN THE SEARCH  for a distinctive voice, every serious artist must find themes powerful enough to keep driving them forward. 

In a world preoccupied with the bizarre, sensational, and vulgar – I find great enjoyment in watching children at play. Their
enthusiasm and naivete are a source of endless fascination.

Being a prairie dweller for many years - I cannot escape the austere, starkness of that land-
scape – it’s nakedness and honesty inspire me and give me renewed inspiration.

When  these two emotions merges with a love of texture and color you will have a Brownridge painting. 


Bill Brownridge - painter

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