North Pole by Icebreaker
David McEown
"Going up north" has taken on new meaning since returning from a month long expedition to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
There were times while painting on the trembling bow of a northbound atomic icebreaker that I was the furthest north human on the planet. Truly on top of the world!
The quality of seeing is often more important than the object however the power of a place can awaken the senses and erase preconceptions. This formidable yet fragile wilderness of endless ice and great white bears is so inspirational that I will have to go back.
The following paintings were painted on the drifting ice within the vicinity of the North Pole or on deck while moving through pack ice. The islands of Franz Josef Land also provided much reference and wonder through its wild life and geological features. Studio works from this expedition will be posted on this page soon. Thanks to the fellow passengers and the Quark Expedition team that helped make this adventure possible.
Artist Journeys Blog Archives
- June 2024 1
- May 2024 1
- September 2023 1
- May 2023 1
- March 2023 1
- January 2023 1
- September 2022 1
- March 2022 1
- September 2021 2
- June 2021 1
- December 2020 2
- October 2020 1
- March 2020 1
- October 2019 1
- July 2019 1
- May 2019 2
- January 2019 2
- September 2018 2
- January 2018 1
- September 2017 2
- March 2017 3
- October 2016 2
- May 2016 1
- November 2015 1
- September 2015 1
- March 2015 1
- June 2014 1
- January 2014 2
- October 2012 1
- August 2012 3
- February 2012 3
- November 2011 2
- September 2011 2
- June 2011 1
- November 2010 2
- October 2010 1
- September 2010 1
- August 2010 1
- July 2010 1
- June 2010 2
- October 2009 1
- April 2009 1
- August 2008 2
- January 2008 1
- September 2007 1
- July 2007 1
- December 2006 1
- November 2006 1
- September 2006 1
- September 2005 1
- July 2005 1