TUC’s Artist of the Year
Trout Unlimited Canada has been selecting an Artist of the Year since 1992. The program was created to draw attention to Canada’s coldwater resources by having an artist capture its beauty, fragility and importance. It is an annual event that accepts submissions from across Canada. The piece selected is auctioned off at the annual National Conservation Dinner in Calgary with limited-edition prints of the piece being sold at TUC fundraisers across Canada.


ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Trout Unlimited Canada is pleased to announce that for her work, Whirlpool Point, Jean Pilch has been selected 2008 Artist of the Year. Growing up in the beautiful Peace River country of northern Alberta and currently residing in Calgary she finds the Alberta landscape a constant source of inspiration.

Jean is a well-known artist whose work has been exhibited in many Canadian cities and internationally. Her acrylics and pastels are based on reference photos taken on her hiking and photographic excursions in and around Alberta’s wonderful landscape. Jean’s objective is to combine technical precision with strong design elements to present an edited but convincing realism.



 2008 Artist of the Year
WHIRLPOOL POINT
Jean Pilch
2008 Artist of the Year

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