The Enchanted Forest by Irene Clarke (2007)

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Description An enchanted forest of ice and snow is found as we travel through the snow covered wooden fences. On the other side of this fence is a winter wonderland. The trees glitter and the pond lies still. But there is life in this frozen landscape. Rabbits hop freely in this winter wonderland. Deer travel across its path while birds fly from tree to shinning tree. Fish swim under the ice and the squirrels play on its frozen branches.

Irene Clarke, Quyon
Member Since June 2008
Artist Statement I was born and raised in the Pontiac (Beside the Picanoc River). That's where my love of the countryside began. I have always had a keen interest in painting and was encouraged into the field by my elementary art teacher. I took my painting more serious when I married and moved to Quyon, took every art course that was offered in Quyon.
Since then I have taken numerous courses from both individual teachers and accredited schools. I took several correspondence courses which included Arts and Crafts, and a two year course in art with ICS (International Correspondence School of Art). I also studied painting and sketching for two terms at the Ottawa Technology School.
Latter I studied under Peter Germotte at his studio in Ottawa and took a couple of folk art courses with various teachers in Ottawa. I also took a course at CEGEP and Ottawa Technology in wood carving.
My Paintings have been displayed in the Bank of Montreal in Quyon and in Shawville, the Pontiac Community Hospital, several art shows and fairs and at the Ottawa Little Theatre. I have been commissioned to paint over thirty homesteads. I designed the cover on one of the year books for Jean Paul High school and did illustrations for a book written by Venecia Crawford (The Polish Hills).
I really enjoy creating my own scenes from my imagination, allowing me to modify my painting as I desire as opposed to painting from a picture. This lateral shift has further sparked my creativity and I hope to create more imaginary scenes and expand my skill with animals.