Bill Brownridge
biographyWILLIAM 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 moreshows: 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 Brownridgeemail: bill@heartofhockey.com
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