“As a child in Saskatchewan, Whitehead says he was interested in art like any of his friends. He says, “I used to draw as a kid. I used to draw all the time.” Unlike the average kid, he used almost any source he could find for his drawings including the ashes that remained from fires and the lead in the bullets his father used as a hunter. In his early teen years, Whitehead moved on from drawings done with pencils and lead to paintings. He believes that his interest in art comes from his family. Whitehead remembers his grandmother working with hides and says that his mother did beadwork and braided rugs. In addition to familial encouragement and an abundance of natural talent, Whitehead has sought out technical training. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Indian Art from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax.
He currently produces abstract paintings that demonstrate his fondness of vivid colours. This, he believes, was learned from his mother and her brightly coloured, braided rugs. He says that this current style “just developed” over- time.”
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These beautifully designed, blank inside, notecards are perfect for celebrating any occasion (or simply a delightful thank you note) and make a lovely art piece worth framing.
6 designs, 12 cards
Created by Canadian Art Prints
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