A Solo Exhibition by Steven Draper
The Loft Gallery, Karlo Estates Winery
28 July – 5 September 2011
Photographer’s Statement
“For the many years I flew aeroplanes all around the world, I effectively lived in the sky, spending thousands of hours dancing with the wind and the clouds. And even now my home and studio is a hill top in Prince Edward County offering an amazing 360 panoramic view of the sky.
From misty dawns to dramatic storms, the sky around us offers all extremes and sets the stage for the landscape below – This collection of poetic images, all photographed over the past 5 years from the ground, the air and also my polepics camera system, explores these moods from the unique eye of an artist, and a pilot and an in depth understanding of meteorology, light and the spirit of the sky.”
Karlo Estates
A winery, located in Prince Edward County, Karlo Estates is ideally situated close to the shores of Lake Ontario, creating moderating effects which help alleviate Canada’s cool climate. With latitude and soil similar to the Burgundy region of France, we produce great Canadian wines with distinctive terroir.
Thanks to limestone soils, hand crafting and low yields; expect delicate complexity in a lighter weight with a refined texture.
Karlo Estates joins the pioneering spirit to offer 100% premium Canadian wines in beautiful Prince Edward County. We are dedicated to bring you wine with character.
Image Line Up
- Bear Spirit - 1/1 Canvas Edition – $1250 (can be stretched)
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – 2/5 – $795
- Beyond - 3/5 – $1750
- Cumulus - 1/1 $895
- Devon Man - 3/5 – $895
- Flying Home to Nowhere - 2/5 – $995
- Forest Fire - 3/5 – $695
- Hide and Seek – 1/5 – $895
- Jumbo Departure II – 4/5 – $895
- Maternity Leave- 5/9 – $895
- Miles High - 3/5- $1250
- Rural Secrets - 1/5 – $895
- Skypower - 2/5 – $795
- Thanksgiving - 4/5 – $1295
- The Tempest - 1/1 – $695
- The Tree of Life – 4/5 – $795
- Web Support – 2/5 – $695
- Untitled - 1/1 – $595
- A selection of unframed prints are also available, each individually price marked.
- All images with the exception of Hide and Seek and Rural Secret use TrueVue Museum Glass, these can be upgraded to museum glass if required for additional fee.
- Prices Exclude HST and shipping and are correct for the duration of the exhibition. They may be subject to change in the future.
“Rural Secrets” – Image Ref: 2010-08-29–33
PEC, Ontario GPS 44 02 58N 77 14 33W Elv 50‘ — Find on Image Trail
Nikon D700 — 28-70 f2.8G (56mm) — 1/1250 sec – f8 — ISO 200 (-1ev) — Polepics Camera System
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“A family farm hides in the dawn mist – photographed from the Polepics mast.”
Fine Art Print Details
‘Rural Secrets’ 1/5
22″ x 34 3/4″ (image size) 558 x 884 mm
Available - $895*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- In Step with Nature – Academy Gallery, Bath, On. – (2010-10-07 — 2010-10-17)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Headlands Studio11 in Sep 2009 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk photographic paper.
- Framed using TruVue UV control glass at Kingston Frameworks (W27947)
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Creative Notes
- All creative work by Steven Draper, carried out during September 2010. NX2 raw conversion, processing and colour work in CS4.
* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
“Maternity Leave” – Image Ref: 2009-07-05–074v2
CFB Trenton GPS 44 00 37 N 76 58 55W Elv 0′
Nikon D700 — 70-200 f2.8G VRII +TCIIE1.4 (280mm) — 1/2000 sec – f5.6 (-1/3ev) – ISO 200 Handheld
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“The Snowbirds come over the top during a ‘Big Diamond’ formation loop trailing puffy white smoke against a dramatic blue sky at CFB Trenton during the 8 Wing 60th anniversary air show on 5th July 2009.
However snowbird 2 is missing from the formation – Captain Claude Rivard’s wife going into labor just before the show such that he was granted maternity leave!!” [SD]
Fine Art Print Details
‘Maternity Leave’ 5/9
12 3/4″ x 20″ (image size)
Available - $895*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Arts on Main Gallery - Picton Ontario – (2011-03-23 – 2011-06-14)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on 28th Feb 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Epson Exhibition Fiber photographic paper.
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W28969)
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‘Maternity Leave’ 4/9
12 3/4″ x 20″ (image size)
Available - $295*
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on 14th December 2009 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Epson Exhibition Fiber photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Nielson Bainbridge Artcare Matt 8305 (outer) 8003 (inner) and M40-79 moulding. (28″ x 20″)
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‘Maternity Leave’ 3/9
12 3/4″ x 20″ (image size)
SOLD – Public Collection – Quinte West Town Hall, Trenton
- Rotary International – Trenton Auction – Nov 10th 2009
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on 8th November 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Epson Exhibition Fiber photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Nielson Bainbridge Artcare Matt 8305 (outer) 8003 (inner) and M40-79 moulding. (28″ x 20″)
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‘Maternity Leave’ 2/9
12 3/4″ x 20″ (image size)
RESERVED
- Storage – Viewfinder
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on 8th November 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Epson Exhibition Fiber photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Nielson Bainbridge Artcare Matt 8305 (outer) 8003 (inner) and M40-79 moulding. (28″ x 20″)
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‘Maternity Leave’ 1/9
12 3/4″ x 20″ (image size)
SOLD – Private Collection – Toronto
- Arts on Main Gallery - Picton Ontario – (2009-09-23 – 2009-11-09) – SOLD
- PEC Studio Tour – Viewfinder Studio – (2009-09-18/19/20)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on 8th November 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Epson Exhibition Fiber photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Nielson Bainbridge Artcare Matt 8305 (outer) 8003 (inner) and M40-79 moulding. (28″ x 20″)
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Creative Notes
- All Creative work by Steven Draper on 5th July 2009 with some additional work on 11th September 2009 prior to print 1.
- Quiet a lot of tonal and micro contrast work on the smoke, Colour contrast punch.
* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
“WebSupport” – Image Ref: 2008-08-14–114
Ontario GPS 44 03 37N 77 12 17W Elv 0′
Nikon D2x — 70-200 f2.8G VRII (175mm) — 1/640 sec –f5.6 — Gitzo Tripod & Cable Release
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“I love finding natural structure within the visual field”
Fine Art Print Details
‘Web Support’ 2/5
15″ x 15″ (image size) 381 x 381mm
Available - $795*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on July 8th 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W29799)
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- images shows unframed print -
‘Web Support’ 1/5
11″ x 11″ (image size)
Available - $145*
- On Loan to Prince Edward Memorial Hospital — (2010 – Current)
- Equinox — Gallery ArtPlus, Belleville — (2009-03-26 — 2009-04-26)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on March 16 2009 using an HPB9180 printer on HP satin photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Matt Nielson Bainbridge Artcare 8467/8467 and Moulding M40-79 (15 “x 15″)
- Initial Creative work carried out by Steven Draper on March 11 2009. NX2 Raw conversion, processing in CS2
- 2/5 onwards has some additional softening of background and some added saturation.
“Forest Fire” – Image Ref: 2008-08-14–67
Ontario GPS 99 99 99 N 02 o1 43W Elv 0′
Nikon D2x — 70-200 f2.8G VRII (200mm) — 1/320 sec – f8 — ISO 100 — Gitzo Tripod & Cable Release
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Fine Art Print Details
“The Tree of Life” – Image Ref: 2008-08-14–18
Ontario GPS 44 03 37N 77 12 23W Elv 0′ — Find on Image Trail
Nikon D2x — 70-200 f2.8G VRII (200mm) — 1.3 sec – f2.8 — Gitzo Tripod & Cable Release
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“Why I awoke early on this misty morning I’ll never know, but Bethel Road was certainly the most heavenly place on earth at this moment.”
Fine Art Print Details
‘The Tree of Life’ 4/5
15″ x 15″ (image size)
Available - $795*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Art on the Shelf - Group Exhibition – Black Prince Winery PEC – (2011-05-06 — 2011-05-30)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio in Feb 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310.
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W29309)
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‘The Tree of Life’ 3/5
14″ x 14″ (image size)
Available - $195*
Print Only
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio in Sep 13 2009 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk photographic paper.
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‘The Tree of Life’ 2/5
14″ x 14″ (image size)
SOLD – Private Collection PEC
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio in Sep 13 2009 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Matt Nielson Bainbridge Artcare 8467/8467 and Moulding M40-79 (21 “x 28″)
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‘The Tree of Life’ 1/5
11″ x 11″ (image size)
Available - $145*
- On Loan to Prince Edward Memorial Hospital — (2010 – Current)
- Equinox — Gallery ArtPlus, Belleville — (2009-03-26 — 2009-04-26)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on March 11 2009 using an HPB9180 printer on HP satin photographic paper.
- Framed by Steven Draper using Matt Nielson Bainbridge Artcare 8467/8467 and Moulding M40-79 (15 “x 15″)
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Creative Notes
- NX2 raw conversion, processing and colour work in CS2
* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
“Cumulus” – Image Ref: 2008-08-06–02
Ontario GPS 44 02 58N 77 14 34W Elv 0′
Nikon D2x — 70-200 f2.8G VRII (170mm) — 1/500 sec – f7.1
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“A cumulus cloud bubbles with convection in the late afternoon during another stormy day in Prince Edward County”
Fine Art Print Details
‘Cumulus’ 1/1
17 1/2″ x 15″ (image size) 445 445 x 381 mm
Available - $895*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on July 8th 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fiber Silk photo paper.
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W29803)
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Creative Notes
- All creative work by Steven Draper on 25th April 2011. NX2 conversion, CS5 various plugins for tonal work. In the past previous processing ideas had been carried out.
* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
“The Tempest” – Image Ref: 2008-08-06–14
Ontario GPS 44 02 58N 77 14 34W Elv 0′ — Find on Image Trail
Nikon D2x — 28-70 f2.8G (42mm) — 1/80 sec – f8
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“Storm clouds build over Prince Edward County at 620pm on Aug 6th 2008″
Fine Art Print Details
‘The Tempest’ 1/1
8″ x 12″ (image size) 202 x 304cm
Available - $695*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Art on the Shelf – Group Exhibition – Black Prince Winery PEC – (2011-05-06 — 2011-05-30)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio in Feb 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310.
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W29309)
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* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
“Skypower” – Image Ref: 2008-06-05–108
Ontario — GPS 44 02 58N 77 14 34W – Elv 0′
Nikon D2x — 28-70 f2.8G (28mm) — 8 sec – f10 — Gitzo Tripod & Cable Release
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Artist Comments
“Early on the evening of 5th June 2008 a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and then watch was issued for Prince Edward County. I watched a huge storm cell moving directly towards Viewfinder Hill, lighting licking the ground like a laser from an invader from War of the Worlds.
Moments before this image I witnessed plasma balls as a tree next to the house was hit by lightning, taking the power out. I was terrified but mesmerized at the same time and despite the risks knew I had to keep shooting.
Although I was working in the total darkness, neither able to compose or focus through the viewfinder, I was rewarded with an amazing capture, lightning perfectly positioned within the frame.”
Fine Art Print Details
‘SkyPower’ 2/5
11 x 22 in (image size) 28 x 56 cm
Available - $795*
- SKYLUST - Solo Exhibition at Karlo Estates Winery – (2011-08-11 — 2011-09-05)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on July 9th 2011 using an Epson 7900 and Ultrachrome HDR inks on Ilford Galerie Gold Fiber Silk photographic paper
- Framed using TruVue Museum Glass at Kingston Frameworks (W29806)
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‘Skypower’ 1/5
10 1/2 x 15 1/2 in (image size) 27 x 40 cm
Sold - Private Collection PEC
(print prior to framing shown)
- AoMG
- Chesterfields
- Equinox – Gallery ArtPlus, Belleville — (2009-03-26 — 2009-04-26)
- Printed by Steven Draper at The Viewfinder Studio on Sep 13 2009 using an HPB9180 printer on HP satin photographic paper.
- Classic frame by Steven Draper using Matt Nielson Bainbridge Artcare 8467/8467
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(print prior to framing shown)
- Creative work by Steven Draper March 19th 2009 (1/5)
- Tweaks to colour, crop, reduce noise and prepare for large print size. (2/5 onwards)
* All Prices shown exclude HST and are subject to change. Please Contact for confirmation on price, availability and shipping.
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