This year the 1st of July marks the 156th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. There will be celebrations across this vast continent for many people. The celebration itself was initially known as Dominion Day, the national holiday of Canada. It was brought about after discussions on the possibility of a confederation between the colonies of British North America throughout the … Read the article
An Introduction into Bird Painting – with history dating back to the Middle Ages
In light of the bird painting workshop with Charity Dakin on 4th and 5th of March, we wanted to delve into the subject a little further. Learn more or Register here The painting of birds represents a range of ideas including freedom, nobility, fertility, and bravery, but can also be omens for both good and ill. They are often used … Read the article
The Art of Canada – Celebrating 150 Years
Canada’s Art Through 150 years It’s been 150 years and we here at Picture This! Framing and Gallery are honouring this special anniversary with a show dedicated to Canada’s artists and the country’s landscapes, seascapes and spaces called Canada Scapes & Spaces. The Northern Lights; the wind swept coasts; the Rocky Mountains; these are images that form our country’s identity. … Read the article