Je suis canadien / i am canadian

A collection featuring portraits of Canada’s most prominent and endangered wildlife

 

cardinal rouge

A brilliant Red Cardinal, one of Canada’s most distinctly plumed birds. Cherokee myth says that the Sun gave birth to the first red bird, making the cardinal her daughter.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 11”x15”

Lynx du canada

Resembling a very large domestic cat, the Canada Lynx is a medium-sized cat characterized by its long ear tufts, flared facial ruff, and short, bobbed tail with a completely black tip.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 11”x15”

pacific tree frog

The Pacific Tree Frog is considered a keystone species and an indicator species. It keeps local insect populations in check will providing food for snakes, fish, and birds.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 11”x15”

 

broad-billed hummingbird

Featured with the Alberta Rose, the Broad-billed Hummingbird is new to Ontario and Canada. The male's vivid red bill, emerald body, and glittering sapphire throat sets it apart from other hummingbird species.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 3 sheets 5.5”x8.5”

 
 

l'orignal

Four subspecies are found in Canada. They live in every province and territory except Prince Edward Island.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 11”x15”

Ours Blanc

Stereotyped as being aggressive, these bears are non-territorial. They are more cautious than confrontational, and usually choose to escape rather than fight.

Medium: Watercolour gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolour paper 140 lbs.

Dimensions: 11”x15”