The Water Nipper

This is my latest painting. It is based on an old photograph that was shown in the DOWNHOME magazine in March 2011. It was probably taken in Botwood, Newfoundland circa 1940's.

The Botwood Mural Arts Society were seeking information as to the identity of the young lad and were planning on painting a mural based on it. I tried to contact them but was unsuccessful and I do not know if they completed their project or not.

I was really taken by this image for several reasons. The practically square wheels on the water cart is hilarious, imagine the sloshing and splashing that there must have been when the cart got moving. I liked the feeling of nostalgia the scene evoked.

The Water Nipper's job was very important in Newfoundland back then, when water lines were limited, if they existed at all, and a crew of hardworking men required lots of fresh cold water.

Of course, I took some artistic liberties with it, including adding the kitten, so as to improve the composition and add interest, but I think the picture retains the important elements. This is a subject that Norman Rockwell would have loved. I couldn't resist it!

Noel

Carol-Ann's submission to the Autumn Harvest Festival...Nature's Millworks, Paisley, Ontario September 2013

"OFF THE BEATEN PATH"

TRIPTYCH

ACRYLIC

11th Annual Juried Art Show - "Feast for the Eyes" Southampton, Ontario - April 2013

Elder Lane by Noel and Roman Forum by Carol-Ann were both chosen to be part of the 11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition - "Feast for the Eyes", Southampton Art Gallery www.southamptonart.com . The Exhibition runs from April 5 to May 12.  For more photos of the opening reception, check out the Gallery's website!

Latest painting by Noel

Elder Lane, Chatsworth

Georgian Bay Garden Club tour of Owen Sound gardens - June 2012

We were very honoured to have our gardens chosen by the Georgian Bay Garden Club for their 2012 tour.

When the ladies from the garden club approached us to see if we would like our garden included in the tour we jumped at the chance. What better way to showcase, not only Carol-Ann's work in the garden, but perhaps a little of our art as well. Our art included many crafts, sculptures, repaired improved and rejuvinated "found objects", oil paintings, acrylic paintings and a lot more. Our biggest challenge was to not over do it. I think we found the right balance ...enjoy.

Noel

"So much depends upon, a red wheel barrow, glazed with rain water, beside the white chickens.
(Our theme poem by William Carlos Williams).




Our ARTINMARTIN sign cast by my friend, James Cullingan and I using a polymer and set on a driftwood easel I made. 



 My latest painting set on the patio just for today

    



Carol-Ann's ARTINMARTIN sign.
My  painting "Chianti Troubadour" and  hand painted table depicting "The Mouth of Truth"



Some of Carol-Ann's work





"The Rankin River" by Carol-Ann with a few of her hand painted gnomes.







Another rescued object by the side of the road and given new life byCarol-Ann's artistic touch!





Good friend Eleanor Pauling, Carol-Ann and me.



ARTINMARTIN STUDIOS AND GARDENS SIGN

New sign painted by Carol-Ann

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Noel's Paintings hanging at the Owen Sound Health Centre

Two of Noel's paintings hanging in the new Owen Sound Health Centre....Aspen Lake and Jammin' at Leith Church.