Adeline Halvorson

Adeline Halvorson is best known for her accurate depiction of equine subjects, and the use of light that typifies her work. With sensitivity and a keen eye for anatomy, she captures the essence and personality of the animals that touch our lives -- the everyday workers, the faithful companions. AWARDS 2014 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award, Calgary Stampede 2009 and 2012 Best of Show Flatwork Calgary Stampede 2010, 2011,2012 and 2014 Ducks Unlimited National Print Program 2009 Artist's...See more

Adeline Halvorson is best known for her accurate depiction of equine subjects, and the use of light that typifies her work. With sensitivity and a keen eye for anatomy, she captures the essence and personality of the animals that touch our lives -- the everyday workers, the faithful companions. AWARDS 2014 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award, Calgary Stampede 2009 and 2012 Best of Show Flatwork Calgary Stampede 2010, 2011,2012 and 2014 Ducks Unlimited National Print Program 2009 Artist's Choice - Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Art Auction 2009 People's Choice - Art of the West Show, Kamloops BC 2003 First Place (Acrylics Category) - Draft Horse Classic Art Show - Grass Valley, California 2003 Chosen favorite artist Best of the West Show - Pine Top, Arizona 2001 North American Horseman's Association Equine Artist of Distinction award 2000 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year for Alberta 1997 First Place (Animal Art Category) over 11,000 international entrants - Artist's Magazine Annual Art Competition 1995 Best of Show - Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Art Auction SPECIAL PROJECTS 2013 - chosen to design and paint "Pulling Together", the painting used for the 2014 Calgary Stampede Poster. The original painting sold at auction for $125,000.00 2009 - "La Primera" Children's Art Book written by Ian Tyson, featuring 13 Halvorson paintings. 1998 Designed the Silver Dollar for the Royal Canadian Mint, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the founding of the North West Mounted Police. 1984 Chosen to design and paint the Official Canadian Olympic Equestrian Poster for Los Angeles '84 See less