About Frozen Gecko Studio


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Rainer Wenzl

Rainer Wenzl is a multi-media artist/photographer whose work has been published in many international publications and exhibited in numerous galleries. He retired from working as a visual arts/media arts educator in Toronto, ON, and now focuses on working full-time as an artist in Shediac, NB.

Rainer uses a combination of contemporary techniques and traditional processes with watercolours and historical photographic techniques (specifically gum-bichromate photography).

He explores the timeless beauty of watercolor as a medium to depict people engaged in their daily work. Each brushstroke captures the essence of these laborers, their dedication, and the stories that unfold in their tasks.

His latest series, "Watercolour Realities" is a unique fusion of traditional watercolour painting and cutting-edge augmented reality technology. What sets "Watercolour Realities" apart is the integration of augmented reality.

By scanning the watercolour painting’s QR code with a mobile app or device, viewers are transported into an immersive digital realm. Here, the scenes come to life. This dynamic interaction invites the audience to engage with the narratives he’s crafted on a deeper level.

Ultimately, "Watercolour Realities" celebrates the human spirit, the dignity of labor, and the wonder of artistic experimentation. Through this series, he hopes to provoke contemplation, empathy, and appreciation for the everyday work that surrounds us, bridging the gap between art, technology, and human experience.




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Gallery


2024 Art Calendar

Available for purchase

 

"Onboard lobster fishing"

AR version

watercolours

prints available

 

"Selling lobster at the wharf"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Acadian day at Parlee beach"

AR version

watercolours

prints available

 

"Unloading lobster"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Returning to port"

AR version

watercolours

prints available

 

"Jornal do Algarve"

AR version

watercolours

 

"Loading traps at the start of the season"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Sailboat on chart of Northumberland Strait"

watercolours

 

"Girls looking for shells on Parlee Beach"

watercolours

 

"Buying local lobster at Pointe du Chene"

AR version

watercolours and newspaper

 

"Sunset before the start of season"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Fishing on the Strait"

watercolours with AR

prints available

 

www.castillodelilo.com

website design

 

www.pcyc-nb.ca

website design

 

"Start of the lobster season"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Horses in the field"

watercolours

 

"Inside the tides"

watercolours on newpaper

prints available

 

"Smelt fishing on Shediac Bay"

watercolours

 

"Sailing on the strait"

watercolours

 

"Fishing for lobster"

watercolours

prints available

 

"End of the day of fishing"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Unloading lobster at Point du Chene Wharf"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Sorting Nets at Pointe du Chene"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Jumping off the wharf at Pointe du Chene"

watercolours with augmented reality

prints available

 

"Ice fishing on Shediac Bay"

watercolour painting

 

"Trying to Unlock Memories"

Alternative Photography

 

www.joemamamusic.com

Website design

 

"Watching the Outgoing Tide"

watercolours

prints available

 

"Unloading Lobster at Cape Tormentine"

Watercolours

 

"Shoal Bay NS"

Alternative Photography

 

"Rounding Delaware light"

Alternative Photography

 

"Pointe du Chene Wharf"

watercolours

 

"And The Band Played On"

Alternative Photography

 

www.jabulani.ca

website Design

 

www.gabcor.ca

website design

 

"floating market, bangkok"

watercolours

 

"picking shells Khanom Thailand"

watercolours

 

"Sorting fishing nets"

watercolours

 

"blue rocks NS"

watercolours

 

"Cuban Farmers"

Alternative Photography

 

"Fishing boat on Progreso beach"

watercolours

 

"There's an App for that"

Alternative Photography

 

"penning competition"

watercolours

 

"No Name Harbour"

watercolours

 

"Miscou Wharf"

watercolours

 

Chapel windows

Leaded Glass

 

Lanterns

Leaded Glass

available as custom order

 

St. Lawrence Seaway Valley

Leaded Glass

 

Port Elgin Wharf

Leaded Glass

 

sun catcher

Leaded Glass

 

Cape Jourimain Light

Watercolours

prints available

 

Custom Chair

White Ash and Birds Eye Maple custom Chair

 

Custom Chair

Multiple veneers and Ash and Mahogany Chair

 

"Red Dawn"

Cyano and gum-bichromate photography in custom frame

 

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2024 Art calendar

The 2024 Art calendar contains high quality reproductions of watercolour paintings by Rainer Wenzl, many of which include an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm.

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"Onboard lobster fishing"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Selling lobster at the wharf"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Acadian Day at Parlee Beach"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Unloading lobster"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Returning to port"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Jornal do Algarve"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Loading traps at the start of the season"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Sailboat on chart of Northumberland Strait"

Watercolours

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"Girls looking for shells on Parlee beach"

Watercolours

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"Buying local lobster at Pointe du Chene"


This watercolour painting, painted on newspaper clippings, includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Sunset before the start of the season"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Fishing on the Strait"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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Website design for castillodelilo.com, Ccastillo de Lilo, Potrero, Costa Rica

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Website design for pcyc-nb.ca, Pointe du Chene Yacht Club, NB

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"Start of the lobster season"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Horses in the field"

Watercolours

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"Inside the Tides"


This watercolour painting, painted on newspaper clippings, includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Smelt fishing on Shediac Bay"

Watercolours

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"Sailing on the Strait"

Watercolours

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"Fishing for lobster"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"End of the day of fishing"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Unloading lobster at Point du Chene Wharf"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Sorting Nets at Pointe du Chene Wharf"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Jumping off wharf at Pointe du Chene"


This watercolour painting includes an augmented reality element that, by scanning the QR code with a mobile device, immerses the viewers into an immersive digital realm

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"Ice fishing on Shediac Bay"

Watercolours

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"Trying to Unlock Memories"

Gum-bichromate Photograph with watercolours and newspaper clippings

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www.jomemamamusic.com

Website design that highlights the music of Joe Mama.

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"Watching the Outgoing Tide"

Watercolours

Prints available

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"Unloading Lobster at Cape Tormentine"

Watercolours

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"Shoal Bay"

Gum-bichromate Photograph

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"Rounding Delaware Light"

Gum-bichromate Photograph

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Pointe du Chene Wharf

Watercolours

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And The Band Played On

Gum-bichromate Photograph with watercolours and newspaper clippings

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www.jabulani.ca

Website design for Jabulani Vineyard and Winery, located in the Ottawa region.

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www.gabcor.ca

Website design for Gabcor, creators of innovative planters located in the Toronto area.

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"Floating Market, Bangkok"

Watercolours

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"Picking Shells Khanom Thailand"

Watercolours

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"Sorting Fishing Nets on Na Dan Beach Thailand"

Watercolours

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"Blue Rocks NS"

Watercolours

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"Cuban Farmers"

Gum-bichromate Photography

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"There's an App for that"

Gum-bichromate photography with watercolours and newspaper clippings

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"Fishing boat on Progreso Beach"

Watercolours

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"Penning Competition"

Watercolours

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"No Name Harbour"

Watercolours

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"Miscou Wharf, NB"

Watercolours

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Stained Glass Windows

Chapel, Fr. Redmond CSS and RAC

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Stained Glass Lanterns

Custom made lanterns leaded glass with premium stained glass.


Contact artist to purchase custom made lanterns

rainer@gallerywenzl.com

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"St. Lawrence Seaway"

Stained Glass

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"Port Elgin Wharf, NB"

Stained Glass

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Sun-catcher

Stained glass

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"Cape Jourimain Light"

Watercolours

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Custom Chair

White ash and birds eye maple custom chair

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Custom Chair

Multiple veneers and ash and mahogany chair

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"Red Dawn"

Cyano and gum-bichromate photography with custom frame

Purchase



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2024 Art Calendar

Beautiful art calendar filled with images of recent paintings. Printed on heavy gloss stock, sized 11" x 8.5", 11" x 17"when open.
$25 plus taxes and shipping. Available May through December. Purchase with confidence and securely from the Gallery Wenzl Square Site

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"Onboard lobster fishing" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.
This painting features an Augmente Reality element that when viewed with a smart phone or tablet, the painting comes to life.



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Selling lobster at the wharf

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Acadian Day on Parlee beach" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.
This painting features an Augmente Reality element that when viewed with a smart phone or tablet, the painting comes to life.



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Unloading lobster

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Returning to port" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.
This painting features an Augmente Reality element that when viewed with a smart phone or tablet, the painting comes to life.



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Loading traps at the start of the season

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Sunset before the start of the lobster season"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.





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"Fishing on the strait" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.
This painting features an Augmente Reality element that when viewed with a smart phone or tablet, the painting comes to life.

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"Start of the lobster season"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $60 includes taxes and shipping.

 



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"Inside the tides" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Onboard lobster fishing"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 



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"End of the day of fishing"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Unloading lobster at Pointe du Chene"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 



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"Sorting nets at Pointe du Chene"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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"Jumping off the wharf at Pointe du Chene" AR version

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.
This painting features an Augmente Reality element that when viewed with a smart phone or tablet, the painting comes to life.



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"Watching the outgoing tide"

Signed print of a watercolour painting, printed with archival ink on watercolour paper and matted with an acid free mat to fit a 8" x 10" frame. $40 includes taxes and shipping.

 

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Our Services


What We Do


commissions

Painting, photography, stained glass - have something in mind? Let us know and we will create it for you.

Website Design

We design individual websites. We can host the site and make updates as needed. Contact us for your graphic design needs

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Contact Us


56 rue Calder Street
Shediac NB

rainer@gallerywenzl.com.com

+01 506 863-9205
+01 905 842-8920

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