1922-2000 → Felix Kalle was a self-taught artist who had an interest in art since early childhood but only began painting regularly in his later years. He took inspiration from the Impressionists – most of his paintings are compositional landscapes using oil and a pallet knife.
He was born in Viljandimaa, Estonia in 1922. It is unknown when he moved to Canada. He was an active member of the Calgary Sketch and Painting Club and the EKKT (Society of Estonian Artists in Toronto) and showed work in a number of group exhibitions held in Vancouver and Calgary. His artist biography, part of an EKKT 50th Anniversary album, was sent to CAPF from the Toronto Estonian Virtual Art Gallery. He died in July 2000.
For all you deep art divers out there.
EKKT Society of Estonian Artists in Toronto website
Calgary Sketch and Painting Club website
Toronto Estonian Virtual Art Gallery website
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