Jean Sheppard MSc

pastels
linoblock
monotypes

Jean Sheppard - Prairies to Peaks: Landscapes of Southwestern Alberta

“The land has always had a powerful grip on Canadians. It defines us and shapes us and has affected our history, our politics, our people and our artists. But, although the landscape is important to Canadians we often don’t treat it well. We sometimes regard it as an enemy to be overcome and often destroy beauty out of ignorance or for financial gain.”  Jean Sheppard’s response is to paint it while it lasts, using the rich and varied landscape of southwestern Alberta, where she lives, as her inspiration. Mountains, prairies and foothills, rivers and streams and lakes, grasslands and flowers, croplands and forests are all available to her.  The artist’s love of colour is evident and often drives her to capture its effect on paper.  The soft pastels that she works with provide her with the deep rich colours she feels the landscapes and flowers require.

Linoblocks

Monotypes

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