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Artist Feature - Norval Morrisseau

We are fortunate enough to have these beautiful signed, original prints from the hand of Ontario born artist, Norval Morrisseau in store. Ojibwa in origin and known as the 'Picasso of the North', Morrisseau used a pictographic style, also known as the 'Woodlands School'. His work is recognized by the thick black outlines and bright colours.  Come and view this wonderful work in person!  Here's some more info https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norval_Morrisseau http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/norval-morrisseau/

Art: Artist Focus - Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman is one of the most internationally well known Canadian Artists, whose work has received major recognition, shows worldwide and featured in numerous books.  From an inquisitive passion as a child, Bateman's acrylic works on canvas, were reproduced as signed, original prints as a means to raise money for environmental causes. One of these prints has found it's way to our store! Here's a close up of the detail on this fabulous ram. Such impressive detail and reverence for the subject matter. Come in store to check it out in person! Here are some great links! http://robertbateman.ca/ https://batemancentre.org/robert-bateman/

Art: Artist Focus - Franklin Carmichael, Group of Seven

We have had some fabulous art works enter our store recently including this beautiful (original and signed) print by 'Group of Seven' member, Franklin Carmichael. A devoted family man, Carmichael was unable to travel as much as his colleagues, and often painted close to this cabin, located on  Cranberry Lake , Ontario. He was the youngest member of the Group of Seven and was greatly influenced by Tom Thomson, with whom he shared a studio with in Toronto at one stage.  This print is signed and dated by the artist in pencil, detailing the print number (411/495), the title and artist's signature. This traditional standard of signing ones work is thought to decrease the risk of fraud.  Here is a some lovely detail from the piece. See it for yourself in store! Here are some interesting links: https://hypenotic.com/group-of-seven-artist-just-hanging-out-at-cranberry-lake-ontario-lakes-project/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Carmichael http...