By Cole Whist

CANADIAN ARTISTS

EMILY CARR

Painting #1

Wind in the tree tops was made by Emily Carr in 1930 using oil paints. The painting has many abstract trees, and one specific tree that lights up in a bright white light in the background. The trees don’t not look anything like real life trees, which makes this painting so unique. I like this painting because it makes it makes me feel peaceful and relaxed because of the wonderful design in the trees and atmosphere.

Painting#2

Red cedar was painted by Emily Carr in 1933 using oil paints. This painting shows a great image of a large red cedar tree in a calm forest. The painting has many shades of green and brownish red. It highlights a single tree amongst a forest of trees. It is somewhat abstract as the tree leaves look like waves. I feel calm looking at this because of the many shades of green and the fact that it is in the outdoors.

JOE AVERAGE

Painting #1

One World One Hope was created by Joe Average in 1994 using archival pigment ink on cotton rag fine art paper. This painting shows many sections of partial faces that combine together to create one whole face. The painting uses bright primary colors. I like this painting because of how simple and basic it is. This art piece makes me feel happy because of the vivid colors..

Painting#2

Me was made by Joe Average in 2010 using archival pigment ink on cotton rag fine art paper. The painting shows a self portrait of Joe Average himself. The painting has many cold colors like the light and dark blue which stands out because of the warm light orange and yellow hair. I do not like this painting because it makes me depressed. The sad face mixed with the cool colors makes me feel depressed.

BILL REID

Painting #1

Haida Raven, or Xuuya, a native inspired painting, was made by Bill Reid in 1973 using serigraph on paper (a technique of printing using silkscreen). This painting shows an interesting picture of a Haida Raven looking as if it is about to take flight. The painting has many thick red and black lines and the shapes have many designs within them. This painting makes me feel awake. The fact that the artist used only two colors and sharp lines to outline the shapes, makes the artwork pop out.

Painting#2

Haida Grizzly Bear, or Xhuwaji, was made by Bill Reid in 1990 using serigraph on paper. This native painting shows some sort of animal that looks like it is crouching into a ball. The painting has many thin and thick lines and also only has two colors, including red and black. This art piece does not inspire me. I do not know how this represents a bear especially since the image is in a sphere shape.

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