Juve Furtado AFCA BIO
Juve was born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. After a 32 year career in education as a teacher and high school administrator in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he retired to Vernon, British Columbia where he began to pursue his love of art and photography.
Juve's work reflects nature's seasonal landscapes, rustic scenes and wildlife. Although his preferred medium is watercolor, he also paints in acrylic. His painting style would be described as realism with strong emphasis on both light and color. Juve is a self taught artist and prefers watercolor for its transparency, spontaneity and unpredictability. With watercolor, he is able to capture the many wonderful variations of light, color and textures that are found in nature. Always with a camera in hand, he enjoys searching for his next painting while hiking in the Okanagan or traveling abroad. The images he captures become his reference material and inspiration for his paintings.
Juve resides in Vernon, British Columbia and is an AFCA member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of the North and Central Okanagan Chapters. His work has been accepted into many FCA jury-ed shows, including Lake Country's Annual Art Walk and the Calgary Stampede Western Showcase. Juve's art is in private collections in Canada, the U.S. and abroad.
ARTIST STATEMENT
There are two things that I love to do - photographing inspirational landscapes and wildlife and trying to bring them to life in my paintings. We have all experienced moments when we are captivated by the color of a sunset and how light can transform everything. As an artist, I strive to capture moments like these and enjoy taking the liberty to exaggerate both light and color in my work. I believe that light can be a powerful element in a painting, attracting the viewer and drawing them in.
My approach to watercolors involves both direct and indirect painting techniques. They are the yin and yang of watercolor. One is precise and controlled while the other loose and unpredictable. Direct painting involves brushwork and adding the fine details needed to complete a painting. Indirect painting is intuitive and is a process that involves the pouring and spattering of paint onto wet paper and allowing the paint to flow and mix freely. Using the pouring technique, I try to create atmosphere and the illusion of depth in my paintings. Pouring also allows me to “let loose” with watercolor, often producing unexpected and surprising results.
To me the greatest reward in creating art is to see my work connect and resonate with the viewer in a meaningful way.
JURY-ED EXHIBITIONS
2019 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2019 - Discover Art in the Valley 2019 - Kelowna
2019 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Open National Show
2018 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - AFCA Exhibition
2018 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - Painting on the Edge
2018 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Autumn Show
2018 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2018 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2018 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Regional Show
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Autumn Gallery Show
2017 - North Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Elements Show
2017 - South South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter - FCA - Connections Show
2017 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2017 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Landscapes Exhibition
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Watercolor Online Show
2017 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Open National Show
2016 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2016 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Autumn Gallery Show
2016 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Signature Medal Show
2016 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - 75th Anniversary Signature Show
2016 - North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Diversity Exhibition – Vernon Art Gallery
2016 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2016 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2015 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2015 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Vancouver - Signature Medal Show
2015 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Vancouver - Signature Status Success Show
2015 – Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2015 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Vernon Performing Arts Centre - Juried Show
2015 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2015 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2014 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2014 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Armstrong gallery Show
2014 – Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2014 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2014 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Landscapes Exhibition
2014 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Works On Paper Exhibition
2014 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2013 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2013 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - 6th Annual Open Show
2013 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Artist's Choice Juried Exhibition
2013 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2012 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Classic Exhibition
2011 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Artist's Choice Open Show
2011 – South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter - FCA - Triptych Show
AWARDS
2019 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter Open National Show - Honourable Mention for "Sunlit Snow" watercolour
2018 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter Regional Show - 1st place award for 'Out to Dry' watercolour
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter Autumn Gallery Show - Honourable Mention Award for 'Artist At Work' watercolour
2017 - South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter Connections Show - 1st place for 'Fallen' watercolour
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter Watercolor Online Show - 1st place for 'Snowy Perch' watercolour
2016 - Featured artist at The Meadowlark Festival in Penticton, BC. - Featured painting 'Morning Song' watercolour
2016 - Awarded title of Associate Signature Member (AFCA) by The Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver
2014 - Federation of Canadian Artists Vancouver - Works on Paper Show - 3rd place for 'Camouflaged' watercolour
2014 - Central Okanagan Chapter Oasis Show - award of excellence for 'Dressed for Winter' watercolour
2013 - North Okanagan Chapter Artist's Choice Exhibition - award of excellence for 'Sun and Snow' watercolour
Juve was born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. After a 32 year career in education as a teacher and high school administrator in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he retired to Vernon, British Columbia where he began to pursue his love of art and photography.
Juve's work reflects nature's seasonal landscapes, rustic scenes and wildlife. Although his preferred medium is watercolor, he also paints in acrylic. His painting style would be described as realism with strong emphasis on both light and color. Juve is a self taught artist and prefers watercolor for its transparency, spontaneity and unpredictability. With watercolor, he is able to capture the many wonderful variations of light, color and textures that are found in nature. Always with a camera in hand, he enjoys searching for his next painting while hiking in the Okanagan or traveling abroad. The images he captures become his reference material and inspiration for his paintings.
Juve resides in Vernon, British Columbia and is an AFCA member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of the North and Central Okanagan Chapters. His work has been accepted into many FCA jury-ed shows, including Lake Country's Annual Art Walk and the Calgary Stampede Western Showcase. Juve's art is in private collections in Canada, the U.S. and abroad.
ARTIST STATEMENT
There are two things that I love to do - photographing inspirational landscapes and wildlife and trying to bring them to life in my paintings. We have all experienced moments when we are captivated by the color of a sunset and how light can transform everything. As an artist, I strive to capture moments like these and enjoy taking the liberty to exaggerate both light and color in my work. I believe that light can be a powerful element in a painting, attracting the viewer and drawing them in.
My approach to watercolors involves both direct and indirect painting techniques. They are the yin and yang of watercolor. One is precise and controlled while the other loose and unpredictable. Direct painting involves brushwork and adding the fine details needed to complete a painting. Indirect painting is intuitive and is a process that involves the pouring and spattering of paint onto wet paper and allowing the paint to flow and mix freely. Using the pouring technique, I try to create atmosphere and the illusion of depth in my paintings. Pouring also allows me to “let loose” with watercolor, often producing unexpected and surprising results.
To me the greatest reward in creating art is to see my work connect and resonate with the viewer in a meaningful way.
JURY-ED EXHIBITIONS
2019 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2019 - Discover Art in the Valley 2019 - Kelowna
2019 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Open National Show
2018 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - AFCA Exhibition
2018 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - Painting on the Edge
2018 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Autumn Show
2018 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2018 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2018 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Regional Show
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Autumn Gallery Show
2017 - North Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Elements Show
2017 - South South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter - FCA - Connections Show
2017 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2017 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Landscapes Exhibition
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Watercolor Online Show
2017 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - Open National Show
2016 - Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2016 - Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Autumn Gallery Show
2016 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Signature Medal Show
2016 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver - 75th Anniversary Signature Show
2016 - North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Diversity Exhibition – Vernon Art Gallery
2016 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2016 - Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2015 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2015 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Vancouver - Signature Medal Show
2015 – Federation of Canadian Artists – Vancouver - Signature Status Success Show
2015 – Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2015 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Vernon Performing Arts Centre - Juried Show
2015 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2015 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2014 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2014 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA – Armstrong gallery Show
2014 – Central Okanagan Chapter - FCA – OASIS Show
2014 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Open National Show
2014 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Landscapes Exhibition
2014 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Works On Paper Exhibition
2014 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2013 – Lake Country ArtWalk Juried Exhibition
2013 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA - 6th Annual Open Show
2013 – North Okanagan Chapter - FCA - Artist's Choice Juried Exhibition
2013 – Calgary Stampede Western Art Show
2012 – Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver – Classic Exhibition
2011 – Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter - FCA – Artist's Choice Open Show
2011 – South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter - FCA - Triptych Show
AWARDS
2019 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter Open National Show - Honourable Mention for "Sunlit Snow" watercolour
2018 - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter Regional Show - 1st place award for 'Out to Dry' watercolour
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter Autumn Gallery Show - Honourable Mention Award for 'Artist At Work' watercolour
2017 - South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter Connections Show - 1st place for 'Fallen' watercolour
2017 - Central Okanagan Chapter Watercolor Online Show - 1st place for 'Snowy Perch' watercolour
2016 - Featured artist at The Meadowlark Festival in Penticton, BC. - Featured painting 'Morning Song' watercolour
2016 - Awarded title of Associate Signature Member (AFCA) by The Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver
2014 - Federation of Canadian Artists Vancouver - Works on Paper Show - 3rd place for 'Camouflaged' watercolour
2014 - Central Okanagan Chapter Oasis Show - award of excellence for 'Dressed for Winter' watercolour
2013 - North Okanagan Chapter Artist's Choice Exhibition - award of excellence for 'Sun and Snow' watercolour
