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Why buy Canadian Posters?

Why buy Canadian Posters?

Historic and Nostalgic Poster art has been part of the Canadian art scene including images by the Group of Seven - many of whom were commercial art...

Early Days and Long Days on the Farm

Early Days and Long Days on the Farm

Days on the farm started early and usually ended late.  I remember early morning chores with the cattle and evening milking chores.  We were always...

Capturing southern Ontario......

Capturing southern Ontario......

We recently added another classic image by A. J. Casson (1898 - 1992). Casson was a commercial artist who worked under Frank Carmichael - a member ...

We are enjoying Summer in Canada!

We are enjoying Summer in Canada!

In Canada, the winters can seem long - despite our ability to do great things in that season. However we do love our summers whether out exploring...

Following on the last post - here is another classic image!

Following on the last post - here is another classic image!

This image is also a popular one entitled "The Tangled Garden" - by Group of Seven founding member J.E.H. MacDonald.  MacDonald was said to have be...

Our Canadian Heritage Art Card Collection features some Big Names!!

Our Canadian Heritage Art Card Collection features some Big Names!!

You may have heard of the Group of Seven - that group of painters that formed  to exhibit their unique Canadian paintings around the early 1900's. ...

We just added another great image by Alex Colville!

We just added another great image by Alex Colville!

This classic Colville image is one of my favourites.  It captures the natural motion of the dog set in a snowy field background that is typical of ...