Steering toward beautiful landscapes with August’s Visiting Artist

Various artwork by Christian Dittenhoffer. His work will be on display at the Goderich Co-op Gallery for the month of August.

Christian Dittenhoffer’s car must have a very colourful interior, as he often uses it as a mobile studio when painting on-site (en plein air).

As the Goderich Co-op Gallery’s visiting artist for August, this Elmira-based landscape artist also paints in his home studio, preferring acrylics for their rapid drying time and vivid colours.

This quick-drying quality allows him to beautifully capture the natural world using a soft-looking dry-brush technique.

Rocky shores, dense forests, rippling water, and flashy sunsets are common subject matter for Christian’s work. He has painted in diverse locations around the globe, including the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Switzerland, Germany, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, and, of course, Ontario.

Christian is also a popular art teacher who has gathered many compliments from his students. He loves participating in regional events, including the Kissing Bridge Art Show in St. Jacobs, Guelph's Art on the Street, and the Elora Plein Air Art Festival.

His art is so well-loved at home that one of his landscapes was selected by the Elmira BIA to decorate a large flower box at the town's main intersection. Be sure to come by and see the gorgeous work of this talented artist.

NOTES: Many of our Gallery members are taking on the challenge of our newest feature wall display. The theme is "Renewal," and it will be hung at the end of July.

Drop by to see the fresh, local, and unique work of our Co-op members, consignees, and guest artist Christian Dittenhoffer. We are located at 54 Courthouse Square downstairs from Elizabeth’s Art Gallery in beautiful Goderich, of course!

You can also find us online at www.gcgallery.ca or visit our Instagram and Facebook page.