"THIS IS MY COUNTRY. WHAT I WANT TO EXPRESS IS HERE AND I LOVE IT. AMEN" - EMILY CARR (MAY 1934)

Saturday 6 October 2012

Yukon River

Original Acrylic, 10x12
SpringBreak Up
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I have painted this particular scene on a 24x36 canvas.as well  Our winters are so long in the Yukon, it is nice to paint a warm sun melting  the cold ice. Break-up is quite a process;  I have seen ice on the lakes right up to June and the flowers are blooming right along side it. 
This piece was painted in memory of a local named Dot Rogers, she had such a sunny warm personality, everyone loved her. I thought of her the whole time I was painting this work. She passed away after her battle with liver cancer a few years ago. The painting was donated to a benefit fundraiser to help raise money for those who need treatments for cancer etc.  in other cities to offset their expenses. 

5 comments:

  1. How wonderful of you to donate that in Dot's name!

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  2. This is one thing I love to do, make money with my paintings for good causes. Thanks Kara.

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  3. Jackie,
    Your painting evoke such strong memories of our time in the Yukon. I'm going to frame my Sandhill Crane tomorrow:)We are already planning our return trip.

    Hi to Caitlin.

    Cathie

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  4. I will tell Caitlin, Thanks for your kind words Cathie, hope to see you again one day.

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  5. very beautiful Jackie,
    I love your art....I would like to buy some work from you some day....xoxo dd

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