Black Spruce Gallery
A fine art gallery focusing on the boreal forest theme, promoting original fine art and fine craft created by Saskatchewan and Canadian artists.
Making quality original art and nature-themed merchandise available. Featuring painting in acrylic, oil, encaustic and watercolour, functional pottery, glass, wood carving and turning, textile and fibre, and metal.
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This online gift card is a virtual gift card. The Recipient receives a gift card 'code' by email. This gift card code is valid for online Shop purchases. Choose from various gift card denominations ($25, $50, $100, $250, $500). If you would like to purchase a different amount, choose from the various denominations, and add separate amounts to your cart, one at a time. Please contact us at 306 961 6998 or hello@blacksprucegallery.ca if you have any questions, or if you would like to purchase a physical (plastic) gift card which can be mailed to you or your recipient. The physical (plastic) gift card is also available in the gallery at Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon or Waskesiu. Note that the physical gift card is not redeemable in the online Shop. -
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Join us for an artist talk with Cheryl Tuck-Tallon at Restaurant Pietro (Waskesiu), Thursday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fine wine and hors d’oeurves provided by Chef Evan Niekamp and Restaurant Pietro. Limited space available. Purchase online or contact Black Spruce Gallery at hello@blacksprucegallery.ca for tickets. Artist Cheryl Tuck-Tallon will share her insights and stories of her creative process and inspirations. -
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Join us for an artist talk and demonstration with plein air painter Cam Forrester at Restaurant Pietro (Waskesiu), Thursday, July 18; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fine wine and hors d’oeurves provided by Chef Restaurant Pietro and Evan Niekamp. Limited space available. Purchase online or contact Black Spruce Gallery at hello@blacksprucegallery.ca for tickets. Artist Cam Forrester will share his insights and stories of adventures as a plein air painter, as well as demonstrate his unique painting techniques. The practice of plein air painting – or painting in the open air – goes back for centuries and was made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Their desire to paint light and its changing qualities combined with the creation of transportable paints and easels provided the freedom to paint outside. Cam does most of his painting and sketching outdoors. He has painted from mountaintops in the Yukon, carried a 50-pound pack on his back, hiked and painted in streams, painted under tarps in the snow under the watchful eye of Bald Eagles. He has painted sunrises and sunsets from boats and canoes in the spectacular Saskatchewan landscape. “It’s not just about the paint, it’s the sheer joy of being in the moment and having the ability to capture the wild outdoors on canvas.” Cam has facilitated numerous workshops, solo and group shows. He is a member of the Men Who Paint, a group of five painters who began painting together in 2007. Inspired by the work and adventurous spirit of the early Canadian painters, the Men Who Paint have a preference for painting outside. The combined artistic experience of the group offers a unique diversity and their collective dynamic thrives on each individual’s passion for finding expression through interpretation of not only their Saskatchewan home but landscapes across Canada. -
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Exploring the paints, mediums and supports for acrylic paint. Introducing techniques and exercises in colour mixing, brush strokes, underpainting and glazing. Introductory supply kit provided. Tuesday, October 1 to Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Black Spruce Gallery, Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon. Contact hello@blacksprucegallery.ca for information. Cheryl Tuck-Tallon is a graduate of the USCAD program, and former fine art gallery owner. Cheryl works in acrylics, oils and watercolour, and subject matter includes landscape, abstracted landscape, florals, and abstract inspired from nature. Cheryl paints full-time at her studios in Saskatoon and Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. Student testimonial: “I am most grateful for you as an instructor Cheryl, and for starting my journey with your class. I am so glad I learned the basic steps of composition and perspective. A whole new world is out there for me to see and experience and create on canvas!!” Edna -
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Learn the secrets of the Masters! Take your art to a higher level. Understanding composition and perspective will give you the tools to create the illusion of depth on a 2D canvas. Knowing the rules of composition will allow your images to become solid, pleasing pieces that will draw the viewer in and hold their attention. It will also give you the knowledge when to break the rules for a shocking or jarring effect. No experience required. Suitable for drawing, painting of all medias, abstract to realistic and photography. Tuesday, October 1 to Tuesday, November 19. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Black Spruce Gallery, Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon. Supply list provided to registered participants. Contact hello@blacksprucegallery.ca for information. Cheryl Tuck-Tallon is a graduate of the USCAD program, and former fine art gallery owner. Cheryl works in acrylics, oils and watercolour, and subject matter includes landscape, abstracted landscape, florals, and abstract inspired from nature. Cheryl paints full-time at her studios in Saskatoon and Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. Student testimonial: “I really enjoyed these past 10 weeks! I am so happy that this class is one of the core classes for the certificate program. Perspective is not in my comfort zone, and I probably would have avoided it. This class has really helped me evolve. I like the way your class is set up with the homework review and then the lesson. It is really helpful to see everyone else’s work and to hear their thought processes. Looking forward to taking the next class.” Kathryn.
