About

 
 

Were we live and as we grow, we take in the energy of that area and it becomes a part of us. We cannot disown it, but we can view it from all of its perspectives, each impacting us with it’s owns energies: creating its own memories: take us in our own direction. Connecting with the landscape, country or city, I infuse each area within me in order to interpret its essence in a way that others will embrace my passion for the area. I paint to convey my emotions and feelings; my expressions of everything around me. Inspired by Turner, Van Gogh, Constable and the Group of Seven, I desire to push colour and texture to interpret the strength and diversity of this land. Regardless of the season, I am inspired by the fleeting beauty and internal power of nature. I chose to work in oils, acrylics and pastels. Audrey has been a member of the Pastel Society of Canada, Alberta Society of Artists and the Federation of Canadian Artists.

 

Biography
Audrey Pfannmuller was raised in a small rural community in north western Alberta. Art and design have always been an important means of expression for her. She began her formal training at Olds Collage with a fashion certificate which was followed with a couturier degree under Sig Plach of Edmonton. She then went on to study art at the Extension Branch of the U of A under the following instructors: Douglas Barry, Harry Savage, Harry Wolthfarth, Ihor Dymtryk, and a selection of potters and sculptors. Other instructors in later years have been Alfred Schmidt, Ruth Whitney-Gerwin, Brent Laycock and Neil Patterson.
Audrey Moved to Camrose in 1975 where she opened the Candler Art Gallery. At the Gallery, where she is in constant contact with people, she is able to share her concepts on the enjoyment of visual arts. Working in pastels and oils, Audrey shows her love of people by choosing to paint them and their environment.

 
 

Audrey’s paintings can be found at the Rowles Fine Art Gallery in Edmonton; Picture This Gallery, Sherwood Park; Leighton Gallery, Calgary and Candler Art Gallery, Camrose. www.candlerartgallery.ca, candler@syban.net

 

  • 2010: Pat Dews workshop, Bob Burridge workshop.

    2006: David Langevin workshop.

    2004: Mike Svob workshop, active member AFCA, Calgary.

    2003: Joe Abbeescie workshop.

    2002: Neil Patterson workshop.

    2004: Brent Laycock workshops.

    1999: Member Alberta Society of Artists.

    1998: Associate Member: Society of Western Canadian Artists.

    1997: Signature Member: Pastel Society of Canada, Active Member of AFCA.

    1975: Certificate in Art: U.ofA. Extension

    1967: Certificate of Fashion Design-Couturier, Sig Plach Couturier, Edmonton.

  • 2009 Calgary Businessmen

    2003 Galleries West

    2002 St.Albert Gazette

    2001 Edmonton Journal

    2001 Pastel International

    1999 The Best of Canadian Pastel (Northern Light Books)

  • 2009-10 Visions

    2010, Kelowna

    2009 In the Garden A.S.A.

    2012-08 Webster Gallery,Calgary

    2012-01 Pacific Gallery,Sask

    2007 E AG traveling show

    2007 Glenrose Hospital

    2006 FCA Vancouver

    2004 In My Backyard, A.S.A. Edmon.

    2025-80 Candler Art Gallery, Camrose

    2025-97 Rowles & Company

    2025-97 Westin Hotel, Edmonton

    2025-02 Leighton Gallery, A.S.A.

    2012-98 Art Beat Gallery

    2012-00 Picture This Gallery

    2003 Banff School of Fine Art

    2002 G8 Exhibit , Galgary

    2004-00 Adele-Campbell Gallery, Whistler

    2012-99 Gallery on Main, Lacombe

    2009-99 Pacif’ic Gallery, Saskatoon

    2000 Jenkins Shower Gallery, White Rock

    2000 McMullen Gallery, Edmonton

    2000 Seymor Gallery, North Vancouver

    1999 Pastel Society, Hull Que.

    1999-98 Special-T-Gallery Edmonton

    1997 Oppertshauser Gallery

    1983-78 A.C.A.C.A.

    1968-66 U of A. Extension

  • 2002 PSC Merit Award, White Rock Pastel Society of Canada

    1998 Marius Barbeau Museum Award Pastel Society of Canada

    1992 Certified Picture Framer PFA

    1991 Small Business Owner of the Year Alberta Chamber of Commerce

    1983 Dorothy Gardner Scholarship U.ofA. Extension

    1978 Dorothy Gardner Scholarship U.ofA. Extension

  • Alberta Health Services

    Royal Alex Hospital

    Millennium Ins. Corp

    Firstcan Mang. Inc.

    First Canadian Financial

    Devon Canada Corp.

    RBC Dominion Sec. CASA

    DGSI Connecting Talent

    Northern Lakes College

    The Westin Hotel, 2008-1997

    Sawridge Hotel, McMurray

    AB Pensions Administration Corp.

    Westcore Hospitality

    A.D. Williams Engineering

    Royal Bank Capital City Savings Penncock Ace

    Ace Manufacturing

    Central Agencies

    Dr T. Ranier

    Calgary Golf & Country Club

    Donna Remmington

    Colt Engineering

    National Oil Development

    Bank of Nova Scotia

    ATB Financial

    Battle River Credit Union

    Cross Cancer Clinic

    U of A Hospital

    Grant MacEwan Community College

    North Star

    Telus Ltd.

    Pan Canadian Petroleum

    Alberta Insurance Council

    Bank of Montreal

    Simmons Group

    Public Works & Government Services

    Keegan Psychological

    Nellie McClung Society

    Alberta Family & Social Services

    Nesbitt Burns

    Milner & Fenerty

    Coopers & Lybrand

    Alberta Art Foundation

    U of A Extension

    Private homes local & international

    Many corporate offices & hotels