Hey Everyone, The months seem to be flying by don't they? In one sense it's been great because I feel like I'm really making some headway in this series. In another sense, I'm realizing there's not much time left to complete the rest of them by the end of the year. Each drawing in this series has … Continue reading The Small Under the Protection of the Great
Tag: Canadiana
Hope Restored
Hey Everyone, Canada's birthday has come and gone but the party is still going over here! I've now hit the official half-way mark in my Canada 150 series and am moving into the Maritime provinces. New Brunswick posed a challenge as it doesn't have many official symbols that fall within the animal/nature related subject matter that my … Continue reading Hope Restored
Calgary Stampede 2017
Hey Everyone, It's that time of year again, and soon the annual Calgary Stampede will be rolling into town. The event has an over 100-year history in the city and has become a staple of celebration in agricultural, First Nations and Western history and values. The highlight for me has always been the Creative Arts … Continue reading Calgary Stampede 2017
Canada 150 – Loyal She Began Thus She Remains
Hey Everyone! This month’s Canada 150 illustration provided a challenge I haven’t yet encountered. Ontario is the first province in my series that didn’t have an official animal. If you’re Canadian, you’re probably trying to hold back your shock and amazement that one of the first official provinces of this great country, didn’t manage to … Continue reading Canada 150 – Loyal She Began Thus She Remains
Canada150 – Glorious & Free
Hey Everyone! I like to think of Manitoba as the "middle" Province in the heart of Canada. At least that's how I used to think of it when I was learning about the provinces and territories in grade school. Officially part of Canada's Prairie Provinces, Manitoba is vastly spotted with various sized lakes and terrain ranging … Continue reading Canada150 – Glorious & Free
Canada 150 – Splendour Without Diminishment
Hey Everyone! Another drawing completed in my series! I must admit these are taking a fair amount of time to create, but I want to make sure I am doing a great job when honouring the provinces and their official symbols. I’m really happy with how this one turned out and my passion and motivation … Continue reading Canada 150 – Splendour Without Diminishment