Lawrie Dignan

Self-taught artist Lawrie Dignan developed a distinctive style of pointillism that beautifully embodies the rugged regions of his native British Columbia. With technical virtuosity and sensitivity to the ever-shifting play of light, Dignan taps his knowledge of stained glasswork and experience as a technical draftsman to craft whimsical pen and ink images of tree-lined mountains, valleys, and coastlines. “I would like my work to portray a sense of that Changing Reality around and inside of us all,” he states. The bold quality of line work contrasts marvelously with the soft hues of Dignan’s pointillism, achieved through an individualized selection of colors rather than the palette of primary colors used in traditional pointillism.

Lawrie was awarded a solo show in 2001 at the prestigious BC Festival of the Arts. This achievement significantly advanced his notability amongst fellow artists and collectors throughout British Columbia. It also eased his decision to leave his lengthy Ministry of Highways career in 2002, and pursue his artwork full time. Today, Lawrie Dignan’s artworks are found in private collections around the globe.

Beyond Borders: Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada
Reception: Thursday October 2, 2008 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 10/1/2008 - 10/21/2008

Invitation to Lawrie Dignan's exhibition

Blended Family Pen and Ink on Paper 7" x 10" $1200 Blended Family Pen and Ink on Paper 7" x 10" $1200	In Dreams Pen and Ink on Paper 21" x 16" $4500 In Dreams Pen and Ink on Paper 21" x 16" $4500
Big Mac Pen and Ink on Paper 16" x 20" $4500 Big Mac Pen and Ink on Paper 16" x 20" $4500	Looking Through Branches 6 Pen and Ink on Paper 20" x 16" $4500 Looking Through Branches 6 Pen and Ink on Paper 20" x 16" $4500
Oyama Looking North Pen and Ink on Paper 10" x 7" $1200 Oyama Looking North Pen and Ink on Paper 10" x 7" $1200