ENSIEME

ENSIEME - 20” x 12” - Acrylic and mixed media on wood. This customized canvas celebrates a small family from North Hatley (see reference) who lives just a short walk from our place. Embedded within the layers of paint, you will discern several items that are unique to them. At first glance, you'll find numerous references to cycling and wine. Notice an article from the Vélo-Québec magazine telling the history of cycling in la belle province. Also, uncover the labels of the renowned wines Barolo and Villa Antinori, which are among their favorites. The word BEST represents not only the…

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Go Vélo

GO VÉLO – 20″ X 12″ - Acrylic and mixed media on wood This sunfish honours the cycling enthusiasts. Textures: Vélo-Québec magazine articles, Quebec cartoonist Michel Rabagliati sketch, Quebec gin label ROMÉO, Superman logo, tissu de ma belle-mère, etc.

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Love Fish

LOVE FISH – 20″ x 12" - Acrylic and mixed media on wood. This perch celebrates North Hatley’s 125th anniversary (locate the numbers 1-2-5).It all started with a love story.Textures: Map of the Eastern Townships region, label of the Quebec gin CIRCA, Coca Cola logo and my mother-in-law’s fabric.

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MASSAWIPPI STAR

ITEM #3 - MASSAWIPPI STAR – 20″ x 12″Acrylique et techniques mixtes sur bois. Ce "doré j”aune”, rend honneur à la compagnie ferroviaire Massawippi Valley Railroad Company. À partir de 1870, plusieurs vacanciers américains de l'État du Vermont en profitaient pour venir passer leurs vacances d’été à North Hatley. Textures: historique de la compagnie ferroviaire MVRC, logos de Tide, Five Roses et du gin québécois Royalmount. Tissus de ma belle-mère. This “yellow pike” honours the Massawippi Valley Railroad Company.  Starting in 1870, many American vacationers enjoyed its service to travel to North Hatley from the state of Vermont. Textures: History…

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Vivre

“VIVRE” - 20” X 12” - ACRYLIC AND MIXED TECHNIQUES ON WOOD

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THE MAYFLOWER

Many thanks and congratulations to Jocelyne and Pierre for their new SAMSON. This piece, entitled LE MAYFLOWER, was in an auction to raise funds for BLEU MASSAWIPPI. Our common goal is to safeguard the waters of our beloved Lac Massawippi. SAMSON THE MAYFLOWER – 28” X 20” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. During the 1800's, steamboats were used to transport necessary goods between the villages of Ayer's Cliff and North Hatley. These boats also offered residents pleasant voyages on and around the majestic Lake Massawippi. The MAYFLOWER was one of them. It was in 1894 that it sunk…

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Hatley

HATLEY – 28” x 20” – Acrylique et techniques mixtes sur toile. Cette toile personnalisée a été créée pour un couple s’étant établi à Hatley Acres en bordure de prestigieux Lac Massawippi.  Ils auraient choisi cette emplacement pour plusieurs raisons soient: l’amour de l’eau, la tranquillité, la gentillesse des gens et le style néocolonial du village qui nous rappelle très bien la Nouvelle-Angleterre.  Afin de satisfaire quelques membres de la famille Turcotte-Dépin, vous repérez des étiquettes de gins Quebecois soient celles de Royalmount et de ROMEO.  Plusieurs savent aussi que SAMSON est aussi un fervent amateur de gin.  Chacun des membres de…

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Feels Like Home

“FEELS LIKE HOME” - 30” x 24” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Please see description in French.

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