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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Becoming a Sunday Afternoon Painter

This gateway to the Far North, Great Whale River is a picturesque coastal town set in the combined regions of the Boreal Forest and the Tundra of the Far North in Quebec.

What better place to paint! So a small group of us from different backgrounds all gathered at my place on Sunday afternoons this past winter to paint in watercolour.

Here you'll meet Helen Moore, Raymond Memiumskum and Melissa Dempsey as we learned about the characteristics of certain colours, tried new brushstrokes and waded through techniques to achieve some exciting results. Our fuel was the will to improve our techniques, and plenty of cups of laughter and tea!

Our results are included in this small sampling. Every Sunday session resulted in a new watercolour for each of us. Bravo, my watercolour friends. I wish you much success in your creative endeavours!

Below: Melissa Demsey; Raymond Memiumskum; Helen Moore
Works by Melissa, Raymond and Helen follow.







Thursday, April 25, 2013

Whapmagoostui 1

After spending a winter in this scenic village nestled along the shore of the Great Whale River in Northern Quebec, Nunavut, my paintings have taken on the life here. Here is a sampling of views while walking along the trails in the hillside, looking out on Hudson's Bay and enjoying the spectacular landscape this area offers.

In January 2012, seven brave young men from this Cree community ventured out in the depths of minus 40 degrees and high winds to walk south, first travelling to cross the Great Whale River to Chissasibi and then gathering others who believed in the treaty rights of natives and just this early April they arrived in Ottawa. Theirs is a story that fulfills the Legend of Nishiyuu. They called their long walk the Journey of Nishiyuu, and I have created this commemorative work to celebrate their achievement. No achievement comes without great effort, and theirs will offer them valuable recognition. May their youthful voices be heard.

Detailed information regarding the paintings follows the images. Please comment on the post as I hope you enjoy them.








May their Youthful Voices be Heard
18" x 24"
Encaustic on Board
$475.

First Point
18" x 24
Encaustic on Board
Private Collection of Vera George

Second Point 1
18" x 24
Encaustic on Board
$400.

Second Point Low Tide
18" x 24"
Encaustic on Board
$425.

Hudson's Bay at Great Whale River
$400.