JudyBlue Anderson

Quiet Stream

JudyBlue Anderson

Pond

Loretta Kaltenhauser

Dreamland

In this captivating abstract landscape, Kaltenhauser skillfully merges vibrant hues of peach, pink, ivory, and blue to embody a serene paradise. The realistic depiction of a house anchors viewers with a sense of peace, offering a visual escape to a safe haven. This painting radiates tranquility and invites contemplation, evoking a balance of harmony and dream.

Ray Swirsky

Pikani Chief

From my new Treaty 7 series. Pikani Chief and braves pause a moment along the Belly River in Southern Alberta around 1900. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.

Ray Swirsky

Red Stoney Chief

From my new Treaty 7 series. Red Stoney Chief near Banff Alberta. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our First Nations peoples history captured on canvas.

Ray Swirsky

Blackfoot Braves on the Ridge

From my new Treaty 7 series. Young Blackfoot braves rest a moment along a ridge. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900 taken by Roland Reed. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.

Ray Swirsky

Prayer to the Thunderbirds

From my new Treaty 7 series. Blackfoot takes a moment along a creek to give a prayer to the Thunderbirds. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900 taken by photographer Roland reed. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.

Ray Swirsky

Stolen Property

From my new Treaty 7 Series. A member of the Blackfoot returns with an unexpected gift. The historical relevance by placing the subject over the map image creates a sense of historical relevance. The image used for the subject was captured around 1900 by photographer Roland Reed. The map painted in the background is a hand painted replica of a portion of a map from 1891 commissioned by the Canadian Government to record all reservations across Canada.

Ray Swirsky

Needeed Break. Along the Bow River

From my new Treaty 7 series. Blackfoot Chief takes a moment along the Bow River. The scene is based on a photo from around 1900. The background map image is based on a historical map from 1891 that was created to record all the reservations across Canada. Combining the historic image with the map creates an historical aspect of interpretation to the viewer of our history captured on canvas.