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September, 2006 Calendars now available on Canadian Geographic website Jewelcase desktop calendar Perpetual Calendar "Inspired by the breathtaking paintings of renowned Canadian painter Chris Walker, Canadian Geographic has created these new exclusive CG calendars. Display the 12 month 2007 Chris Walker Jewel Case Calendar on your favourite desk, mantel or shelf and be captivated by the artistry of an amazing new painting every month. The Chris Walker Perpetual Wall Calendar is creatively designed to present all your important monthly and yearly events, such as birthdays, anniversaries and memorable occasions."   Calendars also available on Island Art website Wall calendar Desktop Calendar Walker’s influences range from Vermeer Van Delft, J.A.D. Ingres, Casper David Friedrich to Alex Colville, Andrew Wyeth, Robert Bateman and George Mcclean. A traditional approach along with a distinctive, contemporary style stemming from his unique yet poetic observations of the human condition and the environment make Walker’s art a unique and progressive format of realism. His paintings can be found in international, private and corporate collections including England, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Norway and the United States. He has also been commissioned by the National Science Foundation, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada.   June, 2006 Pegasus Gallery Opening Gala A special thanks to Jai Kealy of Q.B. Arts Gallery (Qualicum Beach, B.C.) for the tremendous relief carving for the frame of "Transformation". Huge thanks goes out to Gordon Schuck for finishing the frame as well. Great job! Chief Michael Maquinna of the Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nations and the artist at the Pegasus Gallery opening gala.   Artist Carol Evans and Christopher Walker with Chief Maquinna. Chief Michael Maquinna, Bob Harris and the artist. A special thanks to Bill Mayberry for all his effort in making this occasion a huge success. Way to go, Bill! Bill Mayberry (left) and Ian Sigvaldason. The new chiefs of Pegasus Gallery. Way to go, Bill! A special thanks to Ian and Claire Sigvaldason (Owners of the Pegasus Gallery) for making the opening a huge success. They also got married that weekend. Congratulations to you both!   May, 2006 On Saturday May the 13th I had my first meeting with the wonderful staff of the White Rock Gallery in White Rock, B.C. www.whiterockgallery.com When I first walked in the door I was amazed by the use of space and the quality of artwork displayed. The staff which includes Dennie Segnitz, Nikol Rivard, Frances Welsh and Len Goertzen all made me feel as if we had known each other for many years and what made things more comfortable was their sincere enthusiasm in welcoming me into their fabulous line up. I also shared a piece of Nikols birthday cake at the end of the day before I showed them my first painting for the gallery. I have never had a painting delivered to a gallery and then watched it framed before my very eyes and hung on the wall. WOW! Now that’s a hard act to follow. Later that evening, I shared a wonderful meal with the owner, Dennie, and her husband Peter at the Pearl restaurant down the road. We shared many laughs and had some very in depth discussions on art, the environment and politics. A truly memorable occasion that I will not soon forget. Thank you both! I am so grateful for Bill Maybery of Mayberry Fine Art www.mayberryfineart.com for getting us together. Thanks Bill!       February, 2006 Walker completes first concept for the new Pegasus Gallery on Saltspring Island. February, 2006 The artist’s painting “Evolution” is hung at the new spa at the Fort Garry Hotel. The spa which is on the tenth floor of the hotel is called “Ten”and it’s interior design and colour scheme was inspired by the artist’s painting. “It is an honor and a privilege to have one of my works gracing such a prestigious facility” Christopher Walker   February, 2006 Walker documents grain elevators in Manitoba and returns to Elva to research the Lake of the Woods Milling Company elevator which is now considered the oldest in the province. He also records the Swan River Pioneer elevator which will soon be removed. January, 2006 Christopher Walker becomes an honourary member of the Drawing society of Canada and is to be featured in an updated book titled “100 Years of Canadian Drawings” by Jerrold Morris updated by artistGerrit Verstraete. A special thanks goes out to Gerrit for this honour. www.drawingsociety.com December 2005 Walker returns to Elva Manitoba to document the towns Lake of the Woods grain elevator in winter. The fourth instalment to the grain elevator exhibit to be featured at Mayberry Fine Art in 2007. November 2005 Walker completes another figurative work titled "Revolution" for Mayberry Fine Art. This next work is a follow up theme to an earlier work titled "Evolution" which hangs at the Old Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. November 2005 Walker focuses on arctic themes for Birchwood Gallery in Yellowknife, NT. August 16, 2005 Walker returns to Yellowknife for the second annual Lake Trout Symposium to be part of a presentation from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. He will also begin research on the East Arm for a series of paintings to document the region for the Birchwood Gallery. July 7, 2005 Walker travels to Winnipeg to begin the first stage of research of grain elevators accross the Canadian Prairies. The artist is working on an exhibit to be featured at Mayberry Fine Art. June 20, 2005 The artist commences research for a formal large work of a Great White shark to be presented to The National Science Foundation and the “National Geographic Society . Walker will work with Kelly Sendall and Dr. Gavin Hanke of the Royal British Columbia’s ichthyology department. April 22, 2005 The artist begins a painting series of Lighthouses of British Columbia beginning with Fisgard Lighthouse by Esquimalt Lagoon, Vancouver Island. The Westcoast’s first lighthouse. March 25 , 2005 Walker exhibited the Arctic Freshwater Fish exhibit and gave a lecture at the Prince Of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife Northwest Territories. The exhibit can be viewed at the museum until the end of June. A percentage of sales of the 8 new limited edition prints will be donated to the museum. Walker donated a portrait of Dr. Sylvester Drabitt to the P.W.N.H.C. The same original viewed in the “Through Artist’s Eyes” tour which documented the Arctic 94 science expedition to the north pole. The museum is currently contemplating a display of Dr.Drabitt’s past artifact donations along with the original.