Arnold Nogy
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Arnold Nogy was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Nogy is an artist whose artistic contributions have included several coins for the Royal Canadian Mint
. He is a member of the Worldwide Nature Artists Group since 2003 and the Society of Animal Artists since 1992.
Nogy was artistically educated on Georgian Bay. Nogy spent summers at his family's cottage north of Honey Harbour. This opportunity afforded Nogy opportunities for outside exploration, sketching and painting as he studied the tiny details of leaves, insects, birds and flowers. He exhibits in galleries in Canada and the United States including the very prestigious Society of Animal Artists and the Algonquin Museum in Algonquin Park, Canada. Nogy works in watercolour, pastel, graphite, charcoal, conte and oil mediums. The Royal Canadian Mint has commissioned Nogy for eight coin designs to date (four in 1997, one in 2006, two in 2007, and one in 2008), and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and has made contributions to several art books.
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canada's circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. The Mint also designs and manufactures: precious and base metal collector coins; gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins; medals, as well as medallions and...
. He is a member of the Worldwide Nature Artists Group since 2003 and the Society of Animal Artists since 1992.
Nogy was artistically educated on Georgian Bay. Nogy spent summers at his family's cottage north of Honey Harbour. This opportunity afforded Nogy opportunities for outside exploration, sketching and painting as he studied the tiny details of leaves, insects, birds and flowers. He exhibits in galleries in Canada and the United States including the very prestigious Society of Animal Artists and the Algonquin Museum in Algonquin Park, Canada. Nogy works in watercolour, pastel, graphite, charcoal, conte and oil mediums. The Royal Canadian Mint has commissioned Nogy for eight coin designs to date (four in 1997, one in 2006, two in 2007, and one in 2008), and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and has made contributions to several art books.
Notable achievements
- 2007-08: Royal Canadian MintRoyal Canadian MintThe Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canada's circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. The Mint also designs and manufactures: precious and base metal collector coins; gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins; medals, as well as medallions and...
- Nogy designed the first three coloured collector coins in a series depicting Canadian Birds produced by the Royal Canadian Mint partnered with the Canadian Wildlife FederationCanadian Wildlife FederationThe Canadian Wildlife Federation is Canada’s largest nonprofit organization which is committed to protecting the plants, animals and habitats of Canada . The CWF is a non-governmental organization, however it remains closely tied with the Government of Canada in order to establish environmental...
and Environment CanadaEnvironment CanadaEnvironment Canada , legally incorporated as the Department of the Environment under the Department of the Environment Act Environment Canada (EC) (French: Environnement Canada), legally incorporated as the Department of the Environment under the Department of the Environment Act Environment...
. The first coin in the collection is a Ruby Throat Hummingbird and the second is a Red Breasted Nuthatch. The third coin in the collection was the Downy Woodpecker, released in 2008
- Nogy designed the first three coloured collector coins in a series depicting Canadian Birds produced by the Royal Canadian Mint partnered with the Canadian Wildlife Federation
- 2006: Royal Canadian MintRoyal Canadian MintThe Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canada's circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. The Mint also designs and manufactures: precious and base metal collector coins; gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins; medals, as well as medallions and...
- Commissioned for the "Dog sledDog sledA dog sled is a sled pulled by one or more sled dogs used to travel over ice and through snow. Numerous types of sleds are used, depending on their function. They can be used for dog sled racing.-History:...
Team", two coins were produced. The first was a collector edition of a sterling silver 30 dollar coin with coloured image and the second was a gold 250 dollar coin.
- Commissioned for the "Dog sled
- 2003: Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival Cover Artist
- Cover artist with "Eye In The Sky". It was also was the first feature cover artist and catalogue designer in 1992.
- 2002: Traveling Art Tour in Japan
- 1997: The Canadian Society of Zoologists Bulletin
- Nogy was the cover artist for the 36th Annual Meeting at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
- 1997: Royal Canadian MintRoyal Canadian MintThe Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canada's circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. The Mint also designs and manufactures: precious and base metal collector coins; gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins; medals, as well as medallions and...
- Nogy was commissioned for a series of four sterling silver 50 cent coins depicting four Canadian dog breeds. "Canada's Best Friends" was released in May 1997 and specialty watches were released that also bore the breeds' images.
- 1996: Ontario Federation of Anglers and HuntersOntario Federation of Anglers and HuntersThe Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters was established in 1928, and is Canada's leading conservation organization, as well as a non-profit registered charity. The Federation lobbies for the protection of wildlife and Canadian outdoor traditions...
Print and Stamp- Commissioned by the Federation for a conservation stamp and print. It is entitled "Morning Stretch" and depicts a Blue Wing Teal pair.
- 1995: Activities Press Print Award from the Society of Animal Artists
- Nogy was awarded for "Narrow Escape", a Snowy Owl. Juried into membership 1992.
Publications
- Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing (2007), a contributing artist and instructor to this coffee table style instructional drawing book. Published by: North Light Books
- Cottage Times Magazine (2002), Nogy was the Cover Artist and part of a feature article.
- Splash 7 - A Celebration of Light - The Best in Watercolour (2002). Nogy was a contributing artist and instructor to this coffee table style instructional watercolour book. Published by: North Light Books
- I Love To Tell The Story (2001), a personal story by Nogy was featured in the book.
- Crossroads Compass Magazine (2001). His artwork was featured in a magazine article entitled "Let there be Light . . . and Life"
- Best of Wildlife Art II (1999). Nogy was one of the contributing artists for this coffee table style wildlife art book. Published by: North Light Books
- Wildlife Art Magazine (1998). Nogy was part of "Artists of OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
on the Edge"
- Jeffrey Whiting's Owls of North America (1997). He was the frontispiece artist and contributing artist to this coffee table style reference book on North American owls. Published by: The Heliconia Press Inc.
- Faith Today Magazine (1996). Nogy's artwork was part of the article "When is Art Christian" -
- Art Impressions Magazine (1995) and (1994)
Coin Designs
- 1990s
Year Theme Weight (each coin) Diameter (each coin) Finish Issue Price (For Two Coin Set) Total Mintage Designs 1997 Canada’s Best Friends 9.30 grams 27.13 mm Proof $59.95 184,536 Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Toting Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Canadian Eskimo Dog - 2000s
Year Theme Face Value Weight Diameter Mintage Issue Price 2006 Dog sled Dog sledA dog sled is a sled pulled by one or more sled dogs used to travel over ice and through snow. Numerous types of sleds are used, depending on their function. They can be used for dog sled racing.-History:...Thirty dollars 31.50 g 40 mm 15,000 $89.95 2006 Dog sled (gold variant) Two hundred and fifty dollars 45 g 40 mm 900 $1089.95 2007 Ruby-throated Hummingbird HummingbirdHummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...Twenty-five cents 12.61 g 35 mm 25,000 $24.95 2007 Red-breasted Nuthatch Twenty-five cents 12.61 g 35 mm 25,000 $24.95 2008 Downy Woodpecker WoodpeckerWoodpeckers are near passerine birds of the order Piciformes. They are one subfamily in the family Picidae, which also includes the piculets and wrynecks. They are found worldwide and include about 180 species....Twenty-five cents 12.61 g 35 mm 25,000 $24.95
See also
- Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins
- Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2000s)Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2000s)One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint’s enterprise is in its Numismatic product line. The euphoria surrounding the year 2000 led to the birth of the Millennium 25-cent coin program. The numismatic line included proof quality coins sold individually or as a complete...