Oh Canada's Queen Bee-Aganetha Dyck

Is there any question that Canadian Artist Aganetha Dyck is inspired by nature and works in a very unique medium? Yep, she collaborates with bees to create her vision. Honeybees and their nature, pheromones, study, thought and sometimes found objects...a beautiful alchemy that produces sweet and wonderful results. For more on Aganetha and her work (and her bees), visit her website.


Aganetha Dyck, Queen
 Beework on figurine of Queen Elizabeth II
2007
 Courtesy Michael Gibson Gallery, London, Ontario.d caption

Oh, Canada's shining Knight

I just love Kris Knight's portraits.
Not just because of the portrait lovin' fool that I am. 

Or for the soft skinned, innocent faces that most definitely have edge and make me want to slowly look over every eyelash, blushing cheek, and fresh lip.

BUT because the Canuck in me is so greatly satisfied by the touches of Lopi sweaters, Hudson Bay Blanket stripes, bits of feather and foliage and those reddened cheeks and noses that clearly have spent some time out in the crisp, Canadian air.  

 

Smell the Magic by Kris Knight
Oil on Canvas