I’m off to Maine and
Rye! I’m leaving some of my favorite landscape paintings for you—works by
Canada’s mighty Group of Seven painters. I love them because they combine the
freshness of impressionism with a love for the northern landscape.
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| Nude in a Landscape, 1930, Edwin Holgate |
Edwin Holgate was primarily known as a portraitist and
for his outdoor nudes. He was considered the “eighth member” of the Group of
Seven. He was invited to join the group in 1930.
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| Fish Houses, Labrador, Edwin Holgate, wood engraving |
Holgate integrated his figures in his landscapes by making no distinction between the human form and the other natural forms. The flesh of this nude is as immutable as the
rocks behind her. This is true also of the monumental fisherman in his woodcut.
Join me in October, 2013 at Lakewatch Manor—which is selling out
fast—or let me know if you’re interested in painting with me in 2014.
Click here for
more information on my Maine workshops!
