Capturing time and moment best describe a Gary Whitley painting.A lifetime of observation is evident in Gary’s ability to paint with great detail while giving the illusion of simplicity.From his prairie farmland roots, to riding with his wife on horseback throughout western Canada, to his varied adventures in the Canadian northwest, NWT, Yukon and Alaska, Gary has retained images of nature which allow him to produce amazing visual depth.His interest in history is evident in many of his paintings of buildings and landmarks which may be gone but are not forgotten thanks to his artistic rendering.Gary has lived in the Okanagan for 20 years which has allowed him to paint local Okanagan heritage.

Achieving AFCA status with the Federation of Canadian Artists in 1986, Gary’s work has hung in shows and galleries throughout BC, Alberta, Ontario and several states.

Solo Shows:
1981 - Malay Gallery, Surrey B.C.
1981 - Art Works Gallery, Tsawwassen, B.C.
1981 - Harrison Hotel, Harrison, B.C.
1982 - Creekhouse Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver B.C.
1982 - Sheraton Landmark, Vancouver, B.C.
1983 - Creekhouse Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
1983 - Harrison Hotel, Harrison, B.C.
1984 - Creekhouse Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
1984 - Gulf of Georgia Gallery, Steveston, B.C.
1984 - Collectors Gallery, Delta, B.C.
1985 - Harrison Hotel, Harrison, B.C.
1985 - Creekhouse Gallery, Granville, Island. Vancouver, B.C.
1986 - Gulf of Georgia Gallery, Steveston, B.C.
1986 - Federation Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1986 - Creekhouse Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver B.C.
1987 - Gulf of Georgia Gallery, Steveston, B.C.
1987 - Federation Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1988 - Ewart Gallery, Saltspring Island, B.C.
1988 - David Edwards Gallery, Calgary, Alberta

Juried shows:
1981 - 1991 - ManyFederation of Canadian Artists shows
1981 - 1984 - Stockman’s Heritage Show
2008 - FCA show. Kamloops, B.C.
2008 - FCA Works on Paper, Vancouver, B.C
2008 Calgary Stampede Western Art Show(Silent Auction)

Awards:
1981 - Best Watercolour - Stockman’s Heritage Show
1986 - A.F.C.A. status with the Federation of Canadian Artists

Publications:
1994 Brushes in the Sun, Book of Artists of the Okanagan

Corporate Collections, including:
Nova
Clark Robinson, Vernon, B.C.
Nixon Wenger, Vernon, B.C.
Pinnacles Hotel, Silver Star Mountain, Vernon, B.C.
Banff Exploration, Calgary, Alberta
Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, B.C.