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George William Bates BIOGRAPHY
1931 London, England - 2009. Known for: Coastal view, landscape and marine painting.
The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:. GEORGE BATES. WEST VANCOUVER, BC. Born:. London, England. STATEMENT. "As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an... Read full biography
The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:. GEORGE BATES. WEST VANCOUVER, BC. Born:. London, England. STATEMENT. "As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an artist. My three main concerns in painting are: colour, tonal values and design. By design and not just... Read full biography
The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:. GEORGE BATES. WEST VANCOUVER, BC. Born:. London, England. STATEMENT. "As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an artist. My three main concerns in painting are: colour, tonal values and design. By design and not just composition, but the total effect of colour and tone plus composition. Subject matter alone does not make a painting although most people, myself included, have an emotional response to the subject.... Read full biography
The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:. GEORGE BATES. WEST VANCOUVER, BC. Born:. London, England. STATEMENT. "As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an artist. My three main concerns in painting are: colour, tonal values and design. By design and not just composition, but the total effect of colour and tone plus composition. Subject matter alone does not make a painting although most people, myself included, have an emotional response to the subject. For me, the waterfront of Vancouver and the coastline of the Pacific, offer an infinite variety of subjects and atmosphere enough to challenge any artist.". BIOGRAPHY. After serving in the Royal Air Force, Bates left England for North America. He.... Read full biography
The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:. GEORGE BATES. WEST VANCOUVER, BC. Born:. London, England. STATEMENT. "As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an artist. My three main concerns in painting are: colour, tonal values and design. By design and not just composition, but the total effect of colour and tone plus composition. Subject matter alone does not make a painting although most people, myself included, have an emotional response to the subject. For me, the waterfront of Vancouver and the coastline of the Pacific, offer an infinite variety of subjects and atmosphere enough to challenge any artist.". BIOGRAPHY. After serving in the Royal Air Force, Bates left England for North America. He. emigrated to Canada in 1954. His approach to painting draws from both the realist and impressionist traditions. Influen... Read full biography
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The following is from David Bidwell, an acquaintance of the artist:
GEORGE BATES
WEST VANCOUVER, BC
Born:
London, England
STATEMENT
"As early as I can remember, I had always wanted to be an artist. My three main concerns in painting are: colour, tonal values and design. By design and not just composition, but the total effect of colour and tone plus composition. Subject matter alone does not make a painting although most people, myself included, have an emotional response to the subject. For me, the waterfront of Vancouver and the coastline of the Pacific, offer an infinite variety of subjects and atmosphere enough to challenge any artist."
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