Bert Small, A&LC
Bert Small was born in 1924 in Toronto Ontario. On graduation from the 4 year art course at Danforth Technical School, he was employed in Art Studios in Toronto and New York City. Bert was a commercial artist, Art Buyer and Art Director throughout his 48 year career and chose early retirement in 1985 as Assistant Advertising Manager, Sears Canada. Also a further 3 years as Creative Consultant and Sales Manager, Templeton Studios, Toronto. During his business career his spare time was spent producing Fine Art on sketching trips to Northern Ontario, other parts of North America and beyond.
He is a Past Vice-President of the OSA and remains an active member of the Arts & Letters Club, Toronto. Bert has conducted many years of painting workshops and demonstrations of his painting techniques.
After moving to Salt Spring Island BCin 1991 he joined the Studio Tour group and co-directed the operation for 8 years. His work has sold from coast to coast in Canada, the USA and worldwide. Bert's paintings are also included in many Corporate Collections.
On the passing of his wife Peggy, Bert returned to his roots in Ontario in the Spring of 2010. He now lives in his home and studio in Hastings, on the banks of the Trent river.
“A skillful painting which simply mirrors nature, lacks the magic of an unskilled painting with a great concept. The best of both worlds is a skillful painting incorporating a dynamic personal statement of colour, composition and creativity.” ~ Bert Small
Contact Bert:
17 Cedar Drive PO 526, Hastings ON K0L 1A0
705-696-1602
e-mail: seagullart@bell.net
Sample Artwork
Cabbagetown Backyards
by Bert Small
Into The Woods
by Bert Small
Barnacles on the Shore
by Bert Small
After the Catch
by Bert Small
Thompson's Sawmill
by Bert Small
A Bucket Full of Impatiens
by Bert Small