Art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will be captivated by this stunning, full-colour biography that celebrates and showcases the life and work of an extraordinary man--artist Stewart Marshall. For much of the past two decades, Stewart Marshall has travelled hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles in a hand-built kayak, living off the land and the sea and painting on some of British Columbia's most remote shorelines. His unusual way of life has taken him to countless distant places, from the wilds of Quebec to the South Pacific. Marshall's art is sought after by discerning collectors across Canada and the U.S. Most of his work is purchased without ever reaching the gallery community. Born in Montreal, he now lives in the coastal village of Sointula, B.C. Painter, Paddler: The Art and Adventures of Stewart Marshall features Stewart Marshall's dramatic watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings. It also includes sketches and drawings from his diaries, carried with him on his kayaking expeditions. In addition, Andrew Scott describes the artist's many adventures on the water, his experiences with wild animals and even wilder weather. This insightful portrayal captures the highs and lows of a lifetime of painting and paddling, especially on the Pacific coast of North America.
The Elephant and the Mouse is a loving story how the two became the best of friends after a fire occurred in a traveling circus. Although both were not aware of their talents they began to think quickly of how they could help one another. The story shows how if we look after one another we would be surprised at where kindness ends.
Every now and then something spiritually divine happens to a person. In 2007 I was sitting down and I began to write Shakespeare. If you knew my background it would be totally impossible, because I was not an English major nor did I study Shakespeare. Raised in Ohio and New Jersey and spent many years in the south and now in California. In a matter of 2 days, I wrote 21 pages that were divinely written. Eleven years later I found the handwritten manuscript and tears rolled down my eyes because of the words that were written. I had to stop everything and publish this book. Experience the journey with me.
Gulley Institute of Creative Learning, Incorporate
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ISBN 10
1928561128
ISBN 13
9781928561125
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