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Dawn L Ayer
Sunflowers for Ukraine - Dawn L Ayer - To Be or Not to Be?
Laurentian coloured pencils were a gift from my Mum that got me started as an artist. Traditional oils came next. Circa 1983, I painted a wise owl on a tree stump and on a masonite board that my Dad helped me prep.
In 2022, inspired by Ukrainians who are fighting for their country, I painted and donated “To Be or Not to Be?”. Funds raised from the sales of this work directly contributed to Canadian Red Cross efforts to support Ukraine. Since the start of the pandemic, seeking a medium with depth, history and staying power, I’ve returned to using oils.
My deep affinity for watercolours was sparked and nurtured for more than 30 years by my late mentor Anthony J. Batten. Painting pool water with delightfully unpredictable watercolours is the one constant throughout my body of work. And while I periodically dabble in printmaking, digital photography, hand-cut photomontages and acrylics, I always find my way back to paint and brushes.
A selected list of my recent exhibitions includes:
With paint and paper, I archive some of the many things that catch my attention. You can learn more about my content artist work and how to contact me directly at dawnayer.com.
Located in Athol, South Shore, Prince Edward County
Open by appointment only
Contact: dawn.ayer@me.com
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