2022 Procreated artworks

2022 Procreated inspirations

Ian Bateson; artist, art director and graphic designer

a time to reflect, examine and explore

2022 Procreated inspirations

explore

a time to reflect, examine and

During 2022 I produced a total of 246 pieces utilizing images primarily taken in BC.

Split images again played a big part in this years body of work. Manipulating a single photograph into multiple abstractions combined with painting and stitching within the Procreate app.

Apart from location photography I employed still life images from simple wooden sticks to more complex arrangements of found objects. Occasional self portraits and my Spring and Summer garden where also features in this years work.

All the work presented in this years book are again in chronological order. v

All works are Copyright Ian Bateson

Abstract 479, 19” x 17.8” - 48.2 x 45.4cm.

Abstract 482, 24.5” x 10” - 62.31 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 483, 18” x 12” - 45.72 x 30.59cm.

Abstract 484, 18” x 14.9” - 45.72 x 37.8cm.

Abstract 487, 20” x 7.5” - 50.8 x 19cm.

Abstract 492, 20” x 10” - 51 x 25.2cm.

Abstract 493, 26.8” x 10” - 68.27 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 494, 25.9” x 10” - 65.9 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 495, 18.9” x 13.4” - 48.24 x 34.14cm.

Abstract 496, 17.2” x 6.4” - 43.8 x 16.3cm.

Abstract 499, 18” x 12” - 45.7 x 30.7cm.

Abstract 500, 17” x 6.3” - 43.18 x 16cm.

Abstract 501, Mothers Mirrors, 18” x 16.2” - 45.72 x 41.2cm.

Abstract 503, 18” x 12” - 45.7 x 30.7cm.

Abstract 504, Mothers China, 25” x 6.6” - 63.5 x 16.93cm.

Abstract 505, Numb, 26.8” x 9.8” - 68.25 x 24.93cm.

Abstract 507, 26.8” x 10” - 68.16 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 508, 25.5” x 9.6” - 64.78 x 24.4cm.

Abstract 509, 26.8” x 10” - 68.16 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 601, 26.8” x 10” - 68.16 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 602, 18” x 9.6” - 45.72 x 24.9cm.

Abstract 617, 20.15” x 13.3” - 51 x 33.97cm.

Abstract 620, 26” x 10” - 66.27 x 25.6cm.

Abstract 624, 18” x 8.8” - 45.72 x 22.6cm.

Abstract 625, 25” x 9.9” - 63.5 x 25.3cm.

Abstract 629, 9.3” x 14” - 23.8 x 55.56cm.

Abstract 635, 18” x 27” - 45.72 x 68.7cm.

Abstract 637, 9.3” x 10.2” - 23.62 x 26.14cm.

Abstract 640, Crossroads 1, 25” x 9.3” - 63.5 x 23.82cm. Below: Abstract 641, Crossroads 2, 20” x 7.4” - 50.8 x 19.98cm.

Abstract 642, Crossroads 3, 20” x 7.4” - 50.8 x 19.98cm.

Abstract 643, 20” x 7” - 50.8 x 17.96cm.

Abstract 648, 20” x 12.9” - 50.8 x 32.88cm.

Abstract 648, Winter, 26” x 9.7” - 66.04 x 24.78cm.

Abstract 649, 13.2” x 18” - 33.7 x 45.7cm.

Abstract 650, 28” x 10.5” - 71.12 x 26.73cm.

Abstract 651, Corset, 15” x 20” - 38.1 x 50.8cm.

Abstract 653, 2022 Gardn, 26” x 9.75” - 66 x 24.7cm.

Abstract 655, 25” x 9.3” - 63.5 x 23.8cm.

Abstract 657, Cheers, 20” x 10” - 50.8 x 25.72cm.

Abstract 659, Down the Woods 2, 12” x 12.9” - 30.48 x 32.75cm.

Abstract 661, A Castle, 23” x 10” - 58.42 x 25.79cm.

Abstract 663, Jap Gardn, 14” x 10.5” - 35.56 x 26.71cm.

Abstract 671, 26.5” x 10” - 67.47 x 25.4cm.

Abstract 672, 26.6” x 10” - 67.73 x 25.4cm.

Abstract 674, 20” x 10.29” - 50.8 x 26.14cm.

Abstract 677, 2022 Gardn, 20” x 10” - 50.8 x 25.9cm.

Abstract 682, Mums Table, 20” x 9.9” - 50.8 x 25.33cm.

Abstract 683, 18” x 11.26” - 45.72 x 28.62cm.

Abstract 684, 23.6” x 10.5” - 59.96 x 26.67cm.

Abstract 686, 15” x 20” - 38.1 x 50.8cm.

Abstract 690, 16” x 10.7” - 40.64 x 27.23cm.

Abstract 692, The Eyes Have It, 11” x 8.8” - 27.94 x 22.45cm.

Abstract 694, 29.29” x 11” - 74.4 x 27.94cm.

Abstract 695, 16” x 10.7” - 40.64 x 27.22cm.

Abstract 700, 13” x 6.5” - 38.02 x 16.56cm.

Abstract 702, 18” x 7.6” - 45.72 x 19.52cm.

Abstract 703, 13” x 18” - 33.02 x 45.72cm.

Abstract 705, 13” x 6.4” - 33.02 x 16.44cm.

Abstract 707, Lancaster, 12” x 8.3” - 30.48 x 21.11cm.

Abstract 709, Arc de Triomphe, 12” x 7.5” - 30.48 x 19.2cm.

Abstract 802, Birth, 26” x 9.7” - 66.04 x 24.78cm.

Abstract 804, Table Top 2, 21.6” x 8.5” - 54.85 x 21.62cm.

Abstract 806, Table Top 3, 12” x 8.8” - 30.48 x 22.36cm.

Abstract 808, Table Top 4, 21.6” x 8.9” - 45.72 x 22.86cm.

Abstract 809, Pointing The Way, 18” x 7.8” - 45.72 x 19.92cm.

Blue Bird Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus, 10” x 9.4” - 25.4 x 23.9cm.

Abstract 905, Library Laid, 12.8” x 20” - 32.74 x 50.8cm.

Abstract 906, Smell, 12” x 7.8” - 30.48 x 19.99cm.

Abstract 908, Eye of Ingelton, 9.4” x 12” - 23.95 x 30.48cm.

Abstract 1003, 13.3” x 6.45” - 33.82 x 16.39cm.

Abstract 1003, B, 12” x 9” - 30.48 x 22.9cm.

Abstract 1004, Matrix, 12” x 10” - 30.48 x 25.59cm.

Abstract 1006, 12” x 10.8” - 30.48 x 27.47cm.

Abstract 1007, 16” x 10.5” - 40.64 x 26.79cm.

Abstract 1009, 16” x 10.6” - 25.4 x 27.07cm.

Abstract 1010, 10” x 10.125” - 25.4 x 25.72cm.

Abstract 1013, 12” x 11.6” - 30.48 x 29.47cm.

Abstract 1018, Indian, 12” x 7.8” - 30.48 x 19.89cm.

Abstract 1019, Motion, 20” x 13.3” - 50.8 x 33.86cm.

Abstract 1024, 14.4” x 10.9” - 30.48 x 36.76cm.

Abstract 1028, 14” x 9.3” - 35.56 x 23.85cm.

Abstract 1029, Water Depths, 16” x 9.4” - 40.64 x 23.88cm.

Abstract 1031, Bark, 12” x 15.4” - 30.48 x 39.16cm.

Abstract 1033, Brewed, 12” x 9.6” - 30.48 x 24.49cm.

Abstract 1035, 20” x 8.9” - 50.8 x 22.63cm.

Abstract 1037, Crystal 1, 20.21” x 9.6” - 51.33 x 24.55cm.

Abstract 1041, Hold On, 16” x 15.4” - 40.64 x 39.31cm.

Abstract 1044, Vegan, 18” x 10.6” - 45.72 x 27.1cm.

Abstract 1049, 16” x 13.2” - 40.64 x 33.54cm.

Abstract 1052, Winter Ground, 16” x 12” - 40.64 x 30.48cm.

Abstract 1058, Motion, 16” x 12” - 40.64 x 30.56cm.

a bout i an b at E son and p ublications from 2012-22

E ducation

1970 – 1974 Lancaster College Of Art. Graduated with Honours, Illustration and Graphic Design.

E xp E ri E nc E

During the 1970’s and early 80’s Ian worked in the field of illustration and graphic design, building a solid reputation with the publishing industry as an illustrator of children’s books and a designer and illustrator for academic publications. Ian worked with Douglas & McIntyre, UBC Press, Harbour Publishing and various other international houses.

From 1986 to 2012, Ian helped build Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative into a thriving creative design studio, working for major corporations, businesses, government agencies and NGO’s telling their stories through well crafted design and marketing solutions.

Ian now uses the skills he gained over 35 years, to apply his thoughts and imagination through personal, interpretive art. a rtistic E xpr E ssion

Ian creates an impression, mood and emotion through use of colour and form. He takes from his immediate environment and reflects a visual metaphor.

E xhibitions :

Dec 2013: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show.

Mar 2014: Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver. Abstracting Colour Photography, a group show.

Nov 2014: Federation of Canadian Artists, Digital art, a group show

Dec 2014: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show.

Dec 2015: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show.

Dec 2016: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show.

Jun 2017: The Storey Gallery, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK ORIGINS; a two man exhibit with John Sharp.

July 2019: Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver.

Nov 2019: Place des Arts, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Solo show in the main Salon showing 38 pieces.

Dec 2021: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show.

Dec 2022: North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Anonymous Show. Also sales through their rental programme.

Another year of prolonged limitations on movement both abroad and at home created a lot of opportunities for creative output with a total of 250 pieces produced during 2021.

Plans for travel this year came to an abrupt standstill due to the Pandemic. So much of my 2020 output became reliant on images photographed in years past added to shots taken in our Garden during the summer.

Split image work also played a big part in this years body of work. Manipulating a single photograph into multiple abstractions combined with painting and stitching within many layers.

140 pieces chronologically presented in what was a very busy year. A solo show at the Place des Arts in Coquitlam, participation in the West Vancouver summer Harmony Arts festival and a contribution to the Boys & Girls club fundraiser

Reviewing a year of work using photography, acrylic and other mediums in combination to create a body of artwork using the Procreate app. I also reviewed my concrete poetry and their relationship to my reactions surrounding personal annoyance at the increasing melt down of liberal values built over six decades and personal thoughts on emotional issues we all face.

January 2017 was the start of an all consuming process of planning, designing and production for a major two man exhibit with my friend, John Sharp—who lives and works in Manchester, UK—in our old art school gallery in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. In the last segment of this book I go into more detail about this wonderful process we were both thrilled to experience.

Visiting my Mother in October. The fifteen pieces completed from that period are not included in this book but published separately in; A month of Procreating in England.

I photographed all the images used to create this body of work. Returning to images captured in Venice, New York, China and England and of course here at home in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

A five week Christmas break spent with my Mother in North West England, allowed for some downtime between our extensive trips—in a hired car—to produce these fourteen pieces using Procreate.

The finished artwork is accompanied by notes and the raw photographs used to create each piece.

April saw my wife Jean and I fulfill a long wanted trip to China and we were also saddened to learn the death of a good friend and writer Mark Budgen. These were some of the experiences that shaped these works produced both in Canada and England.

Twenty eight pieces—by no means the entirety of my output—from my remaining 2014 volume of work representing the themes of air, land, water and other. Many are derived from my travels to England, the US, Europe and Canada using photo’s, painting and effects to create the multi-layered art work.

Whimsical interpretations of fossils, skulls and bones— photographed at the Natural History Museum during a trip to New York—positioned within environments I had visited and photographed in other parts of the world.

You can review the original photographs, descriptions of my process and the final art when using an iPad and the Procreate app.

A trip—September, 2013—to Alaska, photographs taken at the Fairbanks Museum and also during a five day tour of the Denali Park. My first ISSUU book of work, completed in 2012-13 using an iPad and the Procreate app.

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Continued on the next page…

Utilizing some of the many photographs taken with my second digital camera,these are a series of sixteen Vancouver images converted into art using Illustrator and Photoshop in 2012. This series won an adjudicated place in the Ferry Building Gallery and my first group show in 2013.

B OOKS DESIGNED FOR A FRIEND A LEX W ATERHOUSE -H AYWARD :

Alex’s long running project of inviting friends; writers, photographers, artists and luminaries of Vancouver and beyond to be photographed using his Mothers Red Shawl through their personal interpretation, became a book gift from me to him capturing the initial 40 individuals who agreed to write a guest blog on his site.

I completed this book for him in 2015.

I’ve struggled for some years to open my stored illustration work (and there are lots) done back in the early 80’s. This is a legacy piece for my sons, Julian and Kim to experience what I did to both live my dream as an illustrator and feed the family.

To celebrate twenty five years of work at Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative on November 19, 2010, I began a blog containing a history of our studio and the work we carried out before and during the adoption of a digital workflow.

As Baseline no longer has a web site in 2016, the only record left was a Wordpress site which I have edited to fit this format.

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All works are Copyright Ian Bateson© 2011, 2022.

Erotic photography has throughout his career been close to Alex’s heart, so as a gift I presented him with a format through this book to speak to that obsession. Sadly he never found the time to print the book and I had it reside on ISSUE for many years. ISSUE, limited access due to it being considered too explicit.

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All photography in Alex‘s books are Copyright Alex Waterhouse-Hayward © 2011, 2022.

Ian Bateson, artist, art director and graphic designer. t. 604 984 9283 c. 604 809 8409 ibateson@icloud.com www.ianbatesonstudio.com facebook.com/ian.bateson twitter.com/ibateson