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canvas prints triptych group of seven lawren harris emily carr tom thompson ted harrison beautiful canadian landscapes modern tree rocks water figurative renaissance

paintings triptych group of seven lawren harris emily carr tom thompson ted harrison beautiful canadian landscapes modern tree rocks water figurative renaissance

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This is the Left hand panel in the Ode to the North II Triptych This painting is part of a series called “Ode to the North” to commemorate Canada’s 150th celebration.  I chose the panoramic format to capture  the vast scope of our country.    The iconic images of the Pines, rocks and water are set against a backdrop of an ethereal sky.  The streaming light from above unto the land is in reference to God’s blessings and prayers to ‘keep our land glorious and free’. 

Barbel is a Canadian by heart and German born. Her fondest memories were growing up along the shores of Lake Huron and in the woods of Muskoka. Here she spent numerous hours with her sketch book and paints capturing the fascinating landscape. Later she lived in western Canada and received her training through self-study and attending Alberta University of the Arts studying under William Parker. Her first show was at the Muttart Public Art Gallery in Calgary in the mid 80's. Since then, she has travelled from coast to coast capturing the colours, light, and joy in her unique depiction of the Canadian landscape; focusing on the emotive use of colour and line – erasing extraneous details and infusing her paintings with a spiritual...