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ARTIST BIO
Born in Victoria, Lawrie is a self-taught artist whose unique drawing style has developed through his years working as a technical draftsman in British Columbia’s civil service.
In 1987, life experiences caused the artist to focus inward, seeking ways of self expression. From this point on, his own style of pointillism and line drawing has been developing. He has always fostered an interest in the arts and has been encouraged through the artistic community. In the early 90’s, Dignan apprenticed with a stained glass artisan who would become his mentor. This relationship had a very positive influence on Lawrie. It encouraged and supported his natural creative energies and gave him the confidence to explore his own direction in drafting and design.
That experience, coupled with his years spent as a technical draftsman has strongly influenced the stylization of his landscape works.
The contrast of natural and technical is very apparent in Dignans’ pieces. The subject matter is derived in part from photographs, natural landscapes and life experience which are then rendered into his own stylized reflections. The pen and ink pieces become a filtration of those influences and like the artist, express a freedom and emotion that is orderly and controlled. Trees take on an architectural essence while the organic forms merge effortlessly with the hard-edged elements on the paper surface.
Lawrie has participated in numerous juried art shows across the province, and
was awarded a solo show in Fort St. John at the B.C. festival of the Arts in
2001. His work hangs in private collections worldwide.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
1991-1993
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Stained Glass Apprentice
Reflections Art Gallery, Vernon, B.C.
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1969-1970
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Art Specialty Program
Victoria Senior Secondary, Victoria, B.C
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Awards
2001
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Solo Show
B.C. Festival of the Arts, Fort St. John, B.C.
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2000
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Award of Excellence
Campbell River Art Gallery, Campbell River, B.C
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Past Exhibitions
2006
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Solo Show
The Loft Gallery, Mill Bay, B.C.
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2006
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Sidney Fine Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Sidney, B.C.
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2005
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Solo Show
The Loft Gallery, Mill Bay, B.C.
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2005
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Sidney Fine Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Sidney, B.C.
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2004
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Solo Show
The Loft Gallery, Mill Bay, B.C.
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2004
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Sidney Fine Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Sidney, B.C.
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2004
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Gorge on Art 2004
Juried Exhibition, Victoria, B.C.
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2004
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Valentino's Cafe
Victoria, B.C.
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2003
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Sidney Fine Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Sidney, B.C.
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2003
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Sooke Fine Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Sooke, B.C.
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2003
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Valentino's Cafe
Victoria, B.C.
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2001
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Solo Show
The Art Spot, Golden, B.C.
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2001
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Solo Show
artWorks – B.C. Festival of the Arts – "Penstaking", Juried Exhibition, Fort St. John, B.C.
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2001
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Arts Around 2001
Juried Exhibition, Cranbrook, B.C.
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2001
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River Art 2001
Touring Art Show, Kootenay Region, B.C.
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2001
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Basin's Best 2001
Touring Art Show, Kootenay Region, B.C.
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2000
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artWorks – B.C. Festival of the Arts
Juried Exhibition, Nelson, B.C.
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2000
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Campbell River Community Art Gallery Annual Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Campbell River, B.C.
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1999
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Campbell River Community Art Gallery Annual Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Campbell River, B.C.
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1999
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Pumpernickel's Cafe
Campbell River, B.C.
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1999
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Dogwood Dental
Campbell River, B.C.
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1998
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Campbell River Community Art Gallery Annual Art Show
Juried Exhibition, Campbell River, B.C.
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1998
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Pumpernickel's Cafe
Campbell River, B.C.
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1998
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Dogwood Dental
Campbell River, B.C.
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1997
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Solo Show
Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River, B.C.
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1997
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Solo Show
Pumpernickel's Cafe, Campbell River, B.C.
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1996
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Solo Show
Pumpernickel's Cafe, Campbell River, B.C.
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1995
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Solo Show
Waddy's Restaurant, Vernon, B.C.
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Professional Experience
2001
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Board Member — Golden Arts Council
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1997-2000
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Board Member — Campbell River Community Arts Council
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Media Coverage
2006
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Cowichan Valley News Leader
Pictoral, Duncan, B.C.
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2004
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Cowichan Valley News Leader
Pictoral, Duncan, B.C.
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2001
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Golden Daily News
Golden Star, Golden, B.C.
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1999
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Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River, B.C.
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1998
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Campbell River Mirror
CRTV, Campbell River, B.C.
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Publications
1999
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Exposure Magazine - Cover Art
Campbell River, B.C.
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1998
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Exposure Magazine - Cover Art
Campbell River, B.C.
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1997
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Exposure Magazine - Cover Art
Campbell River, B.C.
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Professional Organizations
2007
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Greeting Card Association
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2002-2007 |
Canadian Artists’ Representation, Le Front Des Artistes Canadien, C.A.R.F.A.C. |
2002-2005
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Federation of Canadian Artists, Active Member
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