Original Artwork by Robert F. Scagel

B.A., M.A. (U.B.C), Ph.D. (U.C., Berkeley), F.R.S.C.

Professor Emeritus of Botany (U.B.C)

Robert Scagel works with watercolours, comprising both western and Asian (Chinese brush) styles. His work emphasizes landscapes and botanical subjects. He also works in acrylics and mixed media and produces numerous objects in papier mache, including a variety of masks and heads.

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The artist began painting following retirement. He completed a number of courses of instruction and workshops in art, mainly in evening courses at the University of British Columbia (Continuing Education) and Vancouver City College (Langara Campus), and also at Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre Campus), and Vancouver and Richmond Night Schools. He has received awards for watercolour paintings in exhibitions in Vancouver, White Rock, Prince George and Quesnel, and has had several selected for showing in juried exhibitions in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Delta and White Rock. He works in his private studio and maintains a gallery which is open by appointment.

© 2010 Robert F. Scagel

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