Terry Fox Remembered
In preparing for a workshop a few days ago, David and I came across a group composite painting of Terry Fox painted 13 years ago. We stopped in our tracks, mesmerized by the deeply poignant expression of one of Canada’s greatest heroes.
With all that is swirling about our world today, we felt that this painting had much relevance now, perhaps more than ever. Even in his last days, Terry endured, immortalizing the spirit of Canada: caring, kind, generous, forgiving, mighty.
Sometimes, in the roller coaster of daily life, we sometimes forget. But not for long.
If we hold and stay together, the flames of hope and resolution will burn brighter.
Spring Courses at the OSA
Registration for spring is in full swing and seems more popular than in previous years. Check out all the options at: https://registration.artottawa.ca/
Registration for children and teen summer camps is open too!
Due to some other commitments we do not have courses scheduled this spring. Our specific plans however remain fluid and we will let you know of any upcoming events.
Annual International Print Exhibition
In the wide world of art:
Victor Hugo, draftsman and watercolourist, who knew?: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2025/mar/01/castles-in-the-sky-the-fantastical-drawings-of-author-victor-hugo-in-pictures?
and some fake news:
Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of Rubens painting in the UK National Gallery: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/feb/26/fresh-doubt-cast-on-authenticity-of-rubens-painting-in-national-gallery-samson-and-delilah?
Picasso and Rembrandt fakes workshop in Rome: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/19/fake-art-workshop-forged-picassos-and-rembrandts-discovered-rome?
Fake Morrisseau discovered at McGill: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/norval-morrisseau-wag-fake-painting-1.7246764
On-line Colour Wheel
There are plenty of resources out there on the web. Andrée sent us this one that we thought useful: https://www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel/
Send us your favourite on-line colour resource and we’ll publish the list!
Break-a-Brush!
David & France