DOUGLAS A. MANNING

    Born in England, he discovered at the early age of six the joy of a pencil and paper, and for the next seventy years he traveled through life in one art field after another.  From special effects Artist for Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer and also for the National Film Board, to a company of his own in the Bonaventure, supplying art and special effects to television, film and commercial clients.

    Initial training for three years in Technical and Art College, England.

    Apprenticed at leading Commercial Art Studio, London, England.

    Joined Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer Studios, Boreham Wood, England, as Matte Artist, and worked on the following films:

    Came to Toronto, Canada, and was free lance Commercial Artist for six years.

    Was invited to join the National Film Board in the Special Effects Department and remained for three years.  Worked on the following films:

    Became involved with the building of models for the LABYRINTH at EXPO '67 and the Special Effects work for the film content.

    Left N.F.B. and continued as Commercial Artist in Montreal.

    Clients were:

    Formed Manning - Macaulay Studio in 19966.

    Twenty-five years ago he decided to concentrate solely on fine art, specifically in Wildlife and Steam Trains.  Douglas is equally adept in oils, pastels and watercolours, and in October 1987 received the top award, the "Pastel Silver Plate" presented by the Pastel Society of Canada at their first International Exhibition held at Casa Loma in Toronto.

    In 1996 an independent jury named a few of The Pastel Society of Canada members as a "Premier Pastellist of Canada".  P.P.C. Douglas was one of those chosen.

    To date he has had eleven solo exhibitions, including a two month show at the Universal Museum of Hunting and Wildlife in Montreal.  He has participated in a number of other exhibitions such as the World Wildlife's "Spirit of the Wild" show and auction held at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto, and presided over by Prince Philip.

    His magnificent studies can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world including Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, The Royal Bank of Canada, Bombardier and the Australian Consulate.

    His work has been published in many hard cover quality art books, including the "International Art Guide" and "92 Transparences, Water Colour & Pastels.

    In 1999 a hard cover book "The Best of Canadian Pastels" published in the U.S.A. and distributed worldwide in seven languages, features Douglas' painting, a Polar Bear on the cover, plus a section on his work inside.

    He continues to enjoy painting the beautiful landscapes and animals that capture his imagination, and hopes that his art will help others to view these creatures as he does, with compassion and understanding that they also have a place here.

• 1979    Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Group -----Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo
• 1980    Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo
• 1981    Harrison Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - Solo
• 1982    Edwards Gardens Indoor Show, Toronto, Ontario - Solo
• 1982    World Wildlife Fund "Spirit of the Wild" Hosted by H.R.H. Prince Phillip - Group
• 1982    Stonehouse Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo
• 1983    The Manning Gallery, Durham, Ontario - Solo
• 1983    Laurie Gallery, Royal York, Toronto, Ontario - Solo
• 1983    The Bay, Ottawa, Ontario - Solo
• 1984    Kortright Centre, Ontario - Group
• 1985    Palais De Congress, Montreal, Quebec - Group
• 1985    Museum of Hunting & Fishing, Montreal, Quebec, 3 month show - Solo
• 1986    Canadian Wildlife Art Exhibition, Durham, Ontario - Solo
• 1986    Michel-Ange Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo
• 1987    Ancaster Gallery, Ancaster - Solo
• 1987    Pastel Society of Canada, Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario, First International Exhibition: Received Top Award "The Silver Plate" - Group
• 1989    Pastel Society of Canada Show, Montreal, Quebec - Group
• 1989    Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group
• 1990    Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group
• 1991    Received the "Certificate of Merit" from SPCA for designing and producing a Cat & Dog Pastel for the Affinity Card for Bank of Montreal - Group
• 1991    Original Art Showcase, Toronto, Ontario - Group
• 1992    Pastel Society of Canada, Hull, Quebec, Montcalm Gallery, Received "Distinction Award" - Group
• 1992    Michel-Ange Gallery, Montreal, Quebec - Solo
• 1994    Pastel Society of Canada received "Grumbacker Award" - Group
• 1995    International Exhibition Place, Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec - Group
• 1997    Perth Museum - Group
• 1998    Perth Museum - Group
• 1998    Pastel Society of Canada, Marius-Barbeau Museum, Quebec, Received One of Top Three Awards of $250.00 - Group
• 1999    Pastel Society of Canada, Montcalm Gallery, Hull, Quebec - Group
• 2000    Pastel Society of Canada, Jenkins Showler Gallery, British Columbia - Group

PUBLICATIONS - HARD COVER BOOKS

• 1987    52 Couleurs Du Quebec

• 1988    Investir Das Les Oeuvres D'Art

• 1989    92 Transparencies Aquarell & Pastel

• 1989    Guide Vallee

• 1989    International Art Guide 12th. Edition

• 1989    Guide Vallee

• 1990    200 Visions Nouvelles

• 1991    106 Professionnells De La Peinture Du Quebec

• 1991    Agenda Art Quebec Publication

• 1992    Agenda Art Quebec Publication

• 1993    Agenda Art Quebec Publication

• 1993    Parcours Visual Art Guide Annual

• 1994    Agenda Art Quebec Publication

• 1983    Equinox Magazine

                    January - February - March - April - May - June - September - October - November- December

• 1986    Porcelain Plates

                    Animal Series - Christian Bell Canada

                    Animal Series - The Hamilton Collection USA

• 1999    Pastel Society of Canada - Hard Cover

                    "The Best of Canadian Pastels" with my painting of a Polar Bear on cover

                      Corporate/Private Collections World Wide

                    H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

                    The Royal Bank of Canada

                    Bombardier

                    Australian Consulate