Gail LaCasse

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Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba I am now a resident of Elliot Lake, Ontario which is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Shield. Although I have been drawing for most of my life, it took retirement for me to really allow myself the luxury of pursuing something that was very dear to me. With a bit of encouragement I entered my first art exhibition in 2002 at age 62.

Pen and ink drawings are my first love. When finished, I strive to have my picture appear to be a black and white photograph. "Look at the detail" seems to be one of the most often received comments from people who view my work.

An artist can never be static but should try different things to improve their craft. I now work with pastels, acrylics and have taken my first tentative steps into the world of watercolour. I will often combine pen & ink with these other media in order to accentuate certain aspects of the picture.

Living in this part of Canada gives me a wide range of subject matter. The local flora and fauna have given me quite a variety to choose from, for example: daisies, wild roses, lady slippers, wild irises, bears, wolves, elk, blue jays, grey jays and loons to name a few. The abundant lakes give me some interesting shorelines for my landscapes. Other favourite subjects of mine are old houses, buildings and garden variety flowers.

Commission enquiries are welcome. Working from photographs I have been commissioned to draw old family residences and family pets.

Art is an adventure and a journey. I believe we should always be moving forward to seek out what awaits us around the next corner of our abilities. My journey continues.