Artist: Maureen McNeil
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 35''x 55''

Bidding on this artwork will take place at the Live Auction event, Friday, April 4. Tickets available at the link at dvsa.ca. Absentee bids can also be placed in advance – request a form at the school office or email bid@dvsa.ca.

About This Piece
This painting is paying homage to the beauty around me. As I have immersed myself in Perth, I have also traveled to surrounding areas, keeping a record in my mind of all the beautiful waterways and forests. I feel so privileged to be able to paint the beauty of cottage country and its surrounding areas. My trees take on a life of their own. I always compare them to families each having their own personality.

Biography
Maureen McNeil is self-taught and in love with trees. She uses different methods to get to the glow that she constantly chases, replicating what she sees when she steps outside and creating beautiful Canadian art inspired by the landscapes in her own backyard.

She loves to disappear into the world of colour and endless possibilities… her meditative practice, curiosity, and the beautiful landscapes of Canada guide and inspire her daily.

You can find her in her studio/gallery in Perth along with her fabulous husband, four children and their dog, Eddie.