Category: Portrait

Leo and Margaret celebrating the grand opening of Sweet Grass pharmacy in M’Chigeeng. Leo had a herb table out on display and some really good cedar tea for all those who stopped by.

“Live in such harmony that others may take your lives for an example and may say one to another: Look how they live like two doves in one nest, in perfect love, affinity and union.” Ahmad Sohrab

This friend is a educator, gardener and grower of community. The child in the painting is a tender plant she has nurtured. Linda has cultivated many gardens including the Kids Can Grow program on Manitoulin.

Two young ladies, socially distanced at the time of painting, brought together on these small 8″x 8″panels. Raised with love, care and vigilance, well prepared to offer service to the world of humanity.

Three faces in a small square. The July series was done on 8 x 8 inch Masonite squares so the faces of this loving family are quite small. I know this family well and the love they have for their grandkids is boundless. When I look at the painting I see the constant effort and vigilance this Poppa and Nana (not in the painting) practice in guiding these young ones. It is a remarkable illusion to have so much meaning in miniature.

O God! Educate these children. These children are the plants of Thine orchard, the flowers of Thy meadow, the roses of Thy garden. Let Thy rain fall upon them; let the Sun of Reality shine upon them with Thy love. Let Thy breeze refresh them in order that they may be trained, grow and develop, and appear in the utmost beauty. Thou art the Giver. Thou art the Compassionate.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá