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by Betty Barton

Fred Paulson is an area artist
currently exhibiting his works at
the Terrace Public Art Gallery.
Some of his water colours are

delicate and feathery; others, bold.

and vibrant.

Until. Nov. 24 area residents can
enjoy this dramatic display, ex-
pertly hung by Lynda Bretfeld of
the Terrace Art Association with
the artist’s assistance.

Paulson, 31, has been active in
the arts since high school. He has

lived in Prince Rupert with his,
wife, Brenda, for the past. two.

years, During that time, he says, "I
have fallen in love with the un-
beatable beauty:of this tremendous
area... This is one fascinating area
to live and work in. I, for one, feel
lucky to be here." Fred works full-
time painting, drawing, cartooning
and teaching private lessons in
drawing and watercolours. He sells
local topical cartoons to Prince
Rupert This Week, a community
newspaper. He also sells his ‘work
at Studio 9 and the Ruth Harvey
Museum Gallery in Prince Rupert.
As a member of the Federation of
Canadian Artists since 1988, he

also has works at the Federation

Gallery in Vancouver.
Paulson does commercial maga-

zine illustrations, logos and pen

and ink drawings, in addition to
his artistic renditions of the area.
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"As an artist, it is almost over-

whelming at times to try to keep
up with the changes in the rugged
landscape from season to season,
day to day, and even minute to
minute. The fog, mist and clouds

play with the light letting stray

sunbeams act as spotlights, picking

out part of a mountain here, then a

moment later, an island there." _
‘This is Paulson’s first exhibit in
Terrace, but he has entered both
the 1989 and 1990 Regional Juried
Art Shows and sold unframed
works in the 1990 Terrace: Art
Association Spring Craft Show...
In developing a work of art, Fred
Paulson explains, "I work from
sketches, do value studies and then
I paint in my studio." Fred prefers
this method so that he can portray
the feel of the scene, rather than
the minute details. "I like to inter-

pret, rather than duplicate,” he -*™

confides.

Fred is enjoying life in Prince
Rupert and donates much of his
time and energy helping many
organizations in Prince Rupert as a
volunteer. He is active with the
Prince Rupert Performing Arts
Centre, both as an exhibitor and a
technician.

When asked about his long term
plans, Fred responded "I'd like to
retire in Prince Rupert or surround-

ing area. First, though, I want to

see and paint more of Canada."

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The Terrace Kinsmen recognized the needs of Terraceview
residents last week when they donated to refurbished wheelchairs
and,-when they become available, there may be more to come,
Above (from left) are Robert Finlayson, Terrace Minsmen
rehabjiitation chairperson, Terraceview head health care worker
Colleen Moore, Kinsmen Jim McKenzie and Terracview resident

dust in time for Christmas !!!

Arts & Crafts Fair

Artwork, Handicrafts and Great Gift Ideas

7 : November 16, 17&18

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