McMichael Canadian Art Collection
TEACHING ARTIST SERIES
"Watercolour Explorations : Discovering the Polar Regions and Canada's West Coast Great Bear Rainforest with David McEown"
Embark on an artistic journey with award-winning artist David McEown as he guides you through the captivating landscapes of the Arctic, Antarctica, and Canada's West Coast wilderness.
Join us for a captivating multimedia presentation as David shares recent stories of wildlife encounters, observations of climate changes, and the artistic challenges he faces while capturing these moment on paper, right there on location.
After the presentation, immerse yourself in an hour-long watercolour demonstration and insightful talk, delving in details the evolution of a sketch into his latest large watercolour mural “Spirit of the Forest” (190 x 327 cm).
David McEown is an award-winning artist who teaches watercolour classes at the McMichael. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, McEown is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour receiving the society's prestigious A.J. Casson Medal in both 2005 and 2018. Additionally, he is recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and holds membership in the prestigious New York Explorers Club.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Saturday April 6, 2024
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Founders Lounge
10365 Islington Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
( seating limited to 60)
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