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I grew up in Gananoque, Ontario, in the heart of the 1000 Islands. This is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Eastern Ontario and it played a significant role in my wildlife and nautical interests. I primarily work in graphite, as well as a new mixed medium format that I call Artistic Cartography. I find that the graphite allows me to obtain the high level of detail seen in my work, while pastels allow a more impressionistic side to develop in the nature landscapes. My quest for detail is never ending and comes somewhat from my scientific and chemistry education as well as my love of nature in its true form. |
Having no formal art training, the 1000 Islands and growing up in a home where arts and crafts were common place were extremely influential.
Now that I live in Ottawa with my wife Tracy and two young daughters we enjoy the Rideau River and Canal. We live in a community that is called Old Ottawa South and is beautifully situated between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal. Throughout the summer months we spend it at our cottage on Clear Lake, part of the Rideau River System enjoying nature at its best.
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Jane, our
eldest at 14 and
Ruth Ann, 13, both enjoy fishing and swimming.
The Rideau Canal System is a series of lift locks, 45 to be exact, that join several lakes between Canada's Capital City, Ottawa and Kingston, the formal Capital of Canada. It was built roughly 170 years ago as a military supply route. Apart from the history of this water way, the system is home to many forms of wildlife, including White Tail Deer, Beaver, Muskrat, Fox, Skunk, Raccoon, Porcupine and others as well as Loons, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, many Hawks and Owls. In other words the Rideau is full of inspiration for an artist that enjoys nature and landscapes.
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Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd is our own Real Estate brokerage and was launched
in January of 2006. Tracy has been an agent for 10 years and is now
successfully running a very busy, top notch industry in the heart of Ottawa,
our Nation's Capital. Growing up on a farm in the
Peterborough area, Tracy definitely knows the value of hard work and
dedication and this can easily be seen in her work ethics. You couldn't ask
for a better Real Estate Company. |
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I presently work from my downtown studio. A selection of originals and Limited
Edition prints can be viewed upon appointment or simply dropping in if you
are in the neighbourhood.
I hope you enjoy my art as well as this web site. If you have any questions, comments or requests please email me at Stuart@StuartArnett.com and I will be glad to assist in any way I can. All commission work will be
considered as well as donations. CTV CJOH Regional Contact Video (10
minutes):
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