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in St. John’s Newfoundland in 1946. He was educated at Prince of Wales
College in St. John’s, Military College in Victoria, B.C.; and Memorial
University of Newfoundland, where he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce in
1969 and a Master of Education in 1973.
In 1973, Ian began a career teaching art and social
studies at MacPherson Jr. High and Booth Memorial High in St. John's.
At the same time, Ian began painting in watercolour and acrylic which
quickly developed into a part time profession. His works capture the
rich colors and light patterns of Newfoundland community life and their
fascinating moods. His character and group portraits are often a
social commentary on the effects of long years of hard work in fishing
communities and the spirit of freedom and resolve which remains.
Ian retired from teaching in 1999 to devote himself
full-time to a painting career. In April of 2000, Ian had a very
successful exhibition in Toronto entitled "Outport Moods".
Ian's painting “The Last RCMP Dog Team Patrol” was
chosen by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 1994 Commemorative Silver Dollar
celebrating the 25th anniversary of the RCMP Northern Dog Team Patrol. A
large audience appreciates Sparke's paintings. His work can be found in
corporate and private collections throughout Newfoundland and across
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"Winter Squall"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS2
Image Size: 14" x 28"
Frame Size 23" x 37"
400 Limited Edition Prints
- $140.00 (Unframed)
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- Sale Price $189.00
(Framed)
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"Slipway"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS15
Image Size: 20" x 14"
Frame Size 29" x 23"
200 Limited Edition Prints
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"Grates Cove Industry"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS14
Image Size: 20" x 14"
Frame Size 29" x 23"
300 Limited Edition Prints
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"Little Secrets"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS11
Image Size: 18" x 22.5"
Frame Size 27" x 31.5"
200 Limited Edition Prints
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"Park Shadows"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS12
Image Size: 23.5" x 18"
Frame Size 32.5" x 27"
200 Limited Edition Prints
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"The Storytellers"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS13
Image Size: 23" x 17.75"
Frame Size 32" x 26.75"
300 Limited Edition Prints
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"Food Fishery"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS10
Image Size: 17" x 25.5"
Frame Size 25" x 33.5"
300 Limited Edition Prints
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"Home from the Coast"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS14
Image Size: 23.75" x 15.75"
Frame Size 32.75" x 24.75"
250 Limited Edition Prints
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"Morning Haze"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS9
Image Size: 13.5" x 27"
Frame Size 22.5" x 36"
400 Limited Edition Prints
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"End of Pavement"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS3
Image Size: 16" x 22"
Frame Size 25" x 31"
300 Limited Edition Prints
- $120.00 (Unframed)
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- $238.00 (Framed)
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"Grates Cove Past"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS4
Image Size: 18" x 24"
Frame Size 27" x 33"
300 Limited Edition Prints
- $100.00 (Unframed)
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- $228.00 (Framed)
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"Rocks at Topsail Beach"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS5
Image Size: 16" x 20"
Frame Size 25" x 29"
300 Limited Edition Prints
- $110.00 (Unframed)
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- $248.00 (Framed)
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"Westend Monuments"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS7
Image Size: 11" x 19"
Frame Size 20" x 28"
150 Limited Edition Prints
- $120.00 (Unframed)
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- $208.00 (Framed)
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"Kennedy's Lane"
Ian Sparkes
Item # IS8
Image Size 20" X 30"
Frame Size 29" x 39"
350 Limited Edition Prints
- $140.00 (Unframed)
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- $265.00 (Framed)
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