Original Wall Art by Canadian Artist Wendy Dawes
Churches
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Wall 1
G02-01: Former Trinity United, Stella, Amherst Island ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 15" x 11" ~ $50
G02-03: details? ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 10" x 9" ~ $45
G02-04: St Joseph's RC Parish, St George's NL ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 10" x 9" ~ $45
Notes Building began in 1898, in the Classical Revival style.
G02-05: St John's Anglican, Bath ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
Notes Built 1793 and rebuilt in 1925 following a fire.
Wall 2
G02-06: Shoal Brook United Church, Bonne Bay NL ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 9" x 9" ~ $40
G02-07: All Saints Church, Putney, London UK ~ Watercolour Painting on Paper, Unframed 11" x 7.75" ~ $45
G02-08: Cassburn United Church ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
G02-09: St John the Apostle, L'Orignal ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes St. John the Apostle, in Vankleek Hill, L'Orignal, was constructed 1854; the tower, originally a windmill (which failed due to lack of strong consistent winds), was built somewhat earlier in 1830, and was later used as an observation tower against the Fenian threat.
Wall 3
G02-10: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Church Road, Enterprise ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
G02-11: Former St. Andrew's United Church (built 1832-1836), L'Orignal ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes The salvaged top portion of the tower from the former St. Mary's Convent in Vankleek Hill sits in the front yard. [Developer Claude] Brabant bought and removed the top portion along with other convent elements, such as windows and stone ledges, before the building was demolished in 2017. ... The convent tower will be part of a new entrance that will encompass the centre side window. See "The Review".
G02-12: St Anthony of Padua, Centreville ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
G02-14: St Barnabas Anglican Church, Flower's Cove NL ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes Built from 1919 to 1921, it is known as the skin-boot church, in the Gothic Revival style. Seeing the local need and desire for a church, Canon J T Richards had an idea for the would-be parishioners to make skin boots to raise money for the new church. The plan was a good one because it also helped the local economy. The boots were sold and half the money went to the church and half to the boot-maker. See Trip Advisor Attraction review.
Wall 4
G02-15: Former Anglican Church (1905), Arden ON ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 10.75" x 8.5" ~ $40
G02-16: Former Stanstead South United ON ~ Coloured Pencil Drawing on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
Notes Built 1875-76. Gothic Revival featuring decorative Bishop's Mitre design atop the doors and windows, as well as equilateral triangles symbolizing the Trinity in the roof and the added motif. It is now a private home.
G02-17: Letterkenny Evangelical United Brethren Church ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 9" x 9.5" ~ $40
G02-18: Colborne United Church ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 10" x 9" ~ $45
Notes Originally a Wesleyan Church, built 1862.
Wall 5
G02-19: St Paul's Presbyterian, Amherst Island ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 15" x 11" ~ $50
Notes Founded 1849, although this present building dates from 1883.
G02-20: St Anne's Catholic, Tzouhalem Roaod near Cowichan Bay, BC ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
Notes A First Nations church, built 1903.
G02-21: St Mark's, Barriefield, Kingston ON ~ Coloured Pencil Drawing on Paper, Unframed 11.25" x 9" ~ $35
Notes "This church, a fine example of the early style of Gothic Revival architecture, was built with the aid of funds subscribed by the British Admiralty and by settlers at Barriefield, many of whom had been employees of the Royal Navy dockyard at Navy Bay. John Bennett Marks, a naval paymaster, donated the land for a site. The cornerstone was laid by Bishop John Strachan (on) July 10, 1842, and the church , designed by Alfred Brunel, was opened by Archdeacon George Okill Stuart (on) July 7, 1844 ..." [excerpt of OHT plaque from Frontenac Heritage]
G02-22: St-George's Parish, Mingan, North Shore PQ ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes A Catholic Innu Mission, built 1917-1918, entirely decorated with works created by Innu and Montagnais artists. The Innu First Nations Reserve located here was established as a permanent settlement after WWII, on lands that were traditional Innu summer hunting grounds.
Wall 6
G02-23: St Bartholomew's Church, Amherst Island ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes Built in 1876 as an Anglican Church, reconsecrated as a Catholic Church around 1976 after the local Catholic Church was hit by lightning and burned.
G02-24: St Laurence O'Toole, Spencerville ON ~ Watercolour Pencils and Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
G02-25: St-Fidèle-de-Fassett ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes 5 days after I took the photo on which this painting is based, a terrific windstorm blew through our part of the world, taking the whole steeple with it.
The wind is of a type called derecho, where basically very strong winds blow straight in one direction at very high speeds. Here's a link to the Wikipedia site: Derecho
G02-26: St Brendan's Church, Rockport ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
Notes Built in 1891 overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Site of the annual "blessing of the boats" in this western part of the Thousand Islands archipelago.
Wall 7
G02-27: St Alban's Anglican, Amherst Island ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 9" x 12" ~ $45
Notes Built approximately 1890.
G02-28: St James the Minor, Yonge Township ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 11.5" x 15" ~ $50
Notes This church was in use between 1861 and 1972, when it burned down. It is located in Ballycanoe/Trevelyan in the Front of Yonge Township, and is colloquially known as Hangman's Church.
G02-29: Chapel on the grounds of St Benoit du Lac, PQ ~ Watercolour Pencils on Paper, Unframed 9" x 10" ~ $45
Notes Built of local stone in 1947.
G02-30: St James Anglican Church, Franktown ON ~ Watercolour Painting on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
Notes Construction started in 1822 and was completed in 1827 (church services were previously held in the tavern); fronted by a drystone wall of the same age, and backed by historic carriage house/church sheds still used for seasonal activities. Franktown is the self-proclaimed Lilac Capital of Ontario.
Wall 8
G02-31: St John's Free Methodist Church, Enterprise ON ~ Watercolour Pencils and Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
G02-32: Cressy United Church, Prince Edward County ON ~ Watercolour Gouache on Paper, Unframed 12" x 9" ~ $45
