Meditations en Plein Air

In recovery mode, after car troubles in Halifax on Saturday, we took a drive to Annapolis Royal.

’Cromwell’s work depicts life in a rural community in the early twentieth century and is laced with humour and wry observation’.

I particularly enjoyed the search for deer hidden in his pen and ink drawings.

In the spirit of meditations on walking, we took the trail through Valley View Park to the communications tower. This led to thoughts on the role of ‘plein air’ art in the appreciation of landscape, and how the results would differ, depending on the artist and the medium. For Edward, water colour. For Anne, oils. The selection of subject matter would also depend on the interests, previous experience etc. It would be interesting to compare the results.

Unfortunately, because of car trouble, I did not have the time to look closely at the different paintings by Anne and Edward at the Teichert gallery on Thursday evening. Perhaps another day, or another event.

Postscript

Visiting Inglis Heritage Farm brought back fond memories of managing the organic orchard planted by Raymond Hunter, across the road. It is now owned by Rob Jarvis and Sinead Wills (see posts “Naturally Rooted; Hunter’s Brandy” and “Times Have Changed“).

Acknowledgements

Foremost, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) technical support for getting us out of our car troubles. Thanks to Kings Honda who transitioned us into a new (to us) vehicle in short order. Edward and Anne provided cause for meditation. Heather and I are grateful for everything.

References

The Art of Harold Cromwell, Back in the old days, September 9 – October 28, 2023. ARTSPLACE Gallery Annapolis Royal, Brochure by Ray Cronin, former Director, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.