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Roger
Serge Ulasovetz, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, started painting
with oils at 13 years of age. Self taught, mainly through continuing
exposure to art information in the form of texts, art workshops,
networking with peers, and by satisfying a never ending thirst for
artistic knowledge, he always devoted as much time as possible to his
art, while at the same time following a career in industrial
electronics and information technology. Roger
first moved to Canada’s far north in 1961. He and his Gwich’in wife
Aggie, whom he met in Inuvik, have spent many years working in the
north, painting and enjoying its solitude and beauty. Roger’s painting
career started taking over full time when in 1986 he successfully
painted for two years in Edmonton Alberta. In 1990/91 he frequently
painted in Washington State. Before
moving to the Yukon, Roger worked for the Government of the Northwest
Territories as Arts and Crafts Programs Manager. In 2004 Roger and his
wife moved to Tagish Yukon where he painted full time at his home
studio/gallery and on location mainly in the Yukon. Aggie passed away
in December of 2005. Roger's goal was to stay in the Yukon and to
continue to grow as an artist, concentrating on oils, but also using
watercolors, acrylics, soft pastels, graphite and charcoal. He was
truly a "Painter of Yukon Light". He
soon decided that not only was he now living a solitary life in Yukon
but a lonely life as well, so he packed up and crossed Canada 7 times
looking for a new home. While planning on spending a winter in Arizona
he felt at home in Oliver BC, where he now resides and paints in his
Oliver home/studio. Although still living a solitary life style, he is
not lonely, and is happy as a "Canadian Visual Artist". Roger's Other Lives: Electrical Tech Air - RCAFRadio Operator - DOT; International Licence Amateur Radio Operator; Advanced LicenceWeather Observer - DOT Aeradio Manager - DOTElectronics Technologist - DOT Airports Electronics Communications Engineer - Bechtel Canada Radio Communications Business; Owner Manager Industrial Electronics Business; Owner Manager Telecontrol Technologist - Alberta Power Restaurant and Hotel; Owner Manager Manager of Projects - Glenayre Electronics Vancouver Manager Information Systems - GNWT Manager Information Systems - BDEC |
