Born in Poland in 1951, Waclaw Pietucha currently resides with his family in Edmonton .  Art has been part of Waclaw’s life for as long as he can remember; his paintings drew a lot of attention from his teachers even in kindergarten.  
The enthusiasm by which Waclaw’s paintings were received by his viewers motivated him to continue doing what he loves, and what he was very obviously great at.  Although Waclaw was successful in selling works in watercolor, pastel and acrylics, oil medium is his favorite.  His paintings remain in high demand and a lot of his works have ended up in public and private collections in Canada , USA , France , and Germany .

 It can not be denied that mountain scenes are his preferred subject to paint and the works of American artist Edgar Payne have had a strong influence on developing Waclaw’s style.

Waclaw Pietucha, a graduate from the University of Alberta, is currently teaching in high school in an interactions (autism) program with the Edmonton Public School system, and spends his evenings painting from his home studio. Becoming a full time painter is Waclaw's biggest dream.

Membership 

 Associate Member of Oil Painters of America
Member of Alberta Society of Artists

 Education

Master's degree in physical education (Poland)
Diploma from the Faculty of Education (University of Alberta)

I have been in love with high mountains all my life.  When I lived in places where there were no mountains, I used to watch the sky and dream that clouds were mountains and I was on the very top looking down.  In my paintings, I want to depict mountains that symbolize sheer power and dominance.  Some viewers find my paintings claustrophobic, but the austerity of the Canadian Rockies gives me such a thrill I have to paint them the way I percept them.  Every visit to the mountains is very emotional for me.  I love being there, but also cannot wait to transfer my feelings onto a canvas.  The idea how I want to paint the place I just saw spawns there, not in my studio.  Painting mountains is like bringing home the places I want to be at every minute of my life.  My paintings are like windows to the world I always dream of, and I want to share my dream with everyone who views my works.

 Exhibitions

1997   Group exhibition, IML Gallery, Edmonton
1998   Solo exhibition, IML Gallery, Edmonton
2005   Group exhibition, Mountain Galleries, Jasper
2006   Group exhibition, Mountain Galleries, Banff
2007   Group exhibition, Edmonton Art Gallery 
2008   “Small is All” Inter-provincial Traveling Exhibition
 
Upcoming Exhibition  

Oct. 24 - Nov. 15, 2008, Solo Exhibition, Lando Gallery, Edmonton