Make a difference

While walking down Spring Garden Road In Halifax yesterday, I was approached by a young man named Ryan MacDonald offering information about Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders Canada (MSF). 
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was established in 1971 by a small group of French doctors who had worked in Biafra. Upon their return, they were determined to find a way to respond rapidly and effectively to public health emergencies, with complete independence from political, economic and religious influences.

Today, MSF is one of the world's leading independent international medical relief organizations, working in close to 65 countries worldwide and with operational centres and national offices in 19 countries.

     I am  grateful that medical care is available to me and am well aware that this is not the case in much of the world. I heartily support the work that MSF does world wide and was reminded that one person can make a difference and I have the means to generate financial support. 
     Here's the plan: I am designating one painting this year for Médecins Sans Frontières. When this painting sells, which could be next week or next year, I will make a donation of 100% of the unframed price of $250.00. The painting will be matted and ready for framing.
This is the painting I have chosen.

Barn on Parker Mt. Rd.(watercolour, 7.5 x 10.5 inches) $250.00

To purchase this painting contact me at lwilliamsstudio@gmail.com. or visit me at the Annapolis Farmer's and Traders Market each Saturday morning from the May long week end until Thanks Giving.

For more information on Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders Canada (MSF),  visit their web site at http://www.msf.ca/about-msf/

We can each make a difference.

A Blast from the Past

While staying at my sister's house I have had a new look at some of my old paintings. The ones I have selected to show here were painted early in my career (from 1994 to 1996). My techniques have changed. These were painted in lots of thin glazes with many layers and much lifting and adjusting. Though my drawing and composition have improved  over the years I am still pleased with these early works. There are one or two of my very earliest attempts also displayed at my sister's house but I think I will keep them just between family.
All of the following paintings were photographed under glass and you can see some reflections on the images.

Five Red Apples (3 x 9 inches)

Red and Green Apples (5 x 7 inches)

Oranges and Apples (3 x 5 inches)

The Gate (9 x 12 inches)

Paradise Post Office (7 x 5 inches)