Book Day

“But above all, there lies a country fresh from the dawn, pulsating with life and colour, just awaiting the painter’s brush.”

-Betty McNaught

 My lastest book find is  Euphemia McNaught/Pioneer Artist of the Peace by Isabel Perry.  There are so many Canadian artists to learn about especially women artists who are largely unrecognised.    Euphemia McNaught had studied at Ontario College of Artin Toronto with Group of Seven members Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald and others.   Euphemia ( known as Betty)  became a highly regarded artist from the Peace region of Alberta.  I was thrilled to find the book and learn more about her and her art.  The book has some great historical and biographical information about her life and wonderful colour reproductions of her art.  I am not sure what paintings are not under copyright so have not reproduced any here, just the front cover of the book.  There are many images online but not being sure of copyright issues I have not reproduced any from the book.
There is a fair bit of information on the web about Euphemia McNaught and the McNaught Homestead and its preservation.     A place to visit no doubt!