I Saw Six Ships Come Sailing In

PERSONAL COLLECTION

                               

 #138

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

November 2014

Unframed

21" x 11"

Santa 12 Collection

In the traditional Christmas Carol, "I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In", 

composed in England in the 1600's,  the significance of the three ships has long been debated. One could not actually sail into landlocked Bethlehem. Was the composer referencing the Three Wise Men? Perhaps they were symbolic of camels, which have long been referred to as Ships of the Desert?  Maybe the ships were symbols for Faith, Hope and Charity?  Or quite simply Mary, Joseph and Jesus?   

In this Christmas painting, there are not three, but six sailing ships.  

Santa is greeting them enthusiastically, as he too, has embraced a sense of adventure.   Santa looks to Miss Adventure to take him sailing and join Ethan, Tristan, Logan, Reegan, Sadie and Oliver in their sailboats already out on the lake.  No matter the symbolism of the original three ships, these six ships, with their red and white sails, are a definite symbol for the joy and happiness children bring to all those whose hearts are open to the joy, peace, hope and charity of Christmas.

Remembrance Day Reflection

#118 Evening Poppies

 #32 Poppies

Imagine a world where everyone believed and achieved 
Peace Begins With Me

Believe It and Achieve It

Les citrouilles et le camion

$125

#137

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

novembre 2014

22" x 10"

Pumpkins have long since become a symbol of autumn. 

 In this painting of pumpkins and an old truck, we see a perfect pairing of times past. 

Pumpkins are among the oldest domesticated plants on Earth. 

Archaeological evidence suggests that pumpkins have been cultivated 

as far back as 10,000 B.C.  

This old truck may not be that old, but from the rust on its fenders,

 it has had countless adventures.  

Perhaps it has delivered a few pumpkin pies.

Aging Bamboo

$100

#136

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

August 2014

14" x 10"

These bamboo culms were painted to represent the inner and outer beauty of aging.  As we age, we  may begin to fade on the outside (greys and yellows), but the fire inside burns strong (reds and yellows).  All going well, we maintain the memories, strength and passion of our youth (greens).

Embrace your greys and strive for a little red, yellow and green every day.

Golden Hills

SOLD

#135

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2014

Unframed

13" x 6"

Nestled amongst the prairies, the foothills and the Canadian Rockies,  

the city of Calgary reflects 

the blazing gold of the prairies,

 the gentle yet majestic blue of the mountains

 and the warm red of the setting sun.

Island Image

SOLD

#134

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2014

Unframed

22" x 14"

This image of an island was referenced with a photo from Salt Spring Island, one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia, off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It is an image portrayed as a moment of time when the skies are dancing, the early morning light transforms the water into a mirror and the almost disappearing horizon is made visible by another distant island.  

Le fruit de la rose

SOLD

#133

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

april 2014

Unframed

14" x 10"

Rose hip, rose haw, rose hep!

Call it what you may, it's the fruit of the rose.

Usually red to orange in colour, some species range from dark purple to black.  Rose hips have a high content of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron and may be used fresh or dried in countless recipes.  Sip a cup of rose hip tea, enjoy a glass of refreshing rose hip punch or rose hip wine, smother your pancakes in rose hip syrup or if you are brave, indulge in a bowl of Swedish rose hip soup.

Rouge

#132

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

February 2014

Unframed

10" x 8"

Archival Watercolor Canvas Board

What is red? Passion? Courage? Danger? Beauty? Determination? Anger?   

Red is all that and more.This bamboo was painted primarily in two reds (Alizarin Crimson and Dragons Blood) and one blue (Prussian Blue). This painting, started out red, but soon became softened with blue, reminiscent of an accidental discovery years ago by the colour maker Diesbach.  Perhaps an accidental discovery that couldn't have been more beautiful if it were planned.  Diesbach, working in Berlin in the early 1700's, was trying to make particular strong red, when he created a deep blue that we now know as Prussian Blue.

The creation of this blue, the first modern, synthetic colour was completely accidental.

This bamboo began as a journey towards an expression of passion through the use of  red. 

That very same Prussian Blue, developed accidentally, was the catalyst that 

changed the passion of red to quiet determination.

We must never be afraid to try something new. 

Often the results lead us to beautiful new discoveries.

Wakefield Covered Bridge

$150

#131

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

February 2014

22" x 19"

 The Wakefield Covered bridge (Wakefield, Quebec), now a historical attraction, was originally built in 1915, but was destroyed by fire in 1984.  The bright reflections in the water not only represent the restored bridge's fresh coat of paint but are reminiscent of the power of the flames that destroyed it. This covered bridge was one of the first bridges to link the two shores of the Gatineau River. The restoration of the bridge was completed in 1998 through community effort.  

Bridges are links that help to bring people together.  As the Olympic Games begin today in Sochi, Russia, let us hope that new bridges will be built to strengthen the dream of peace in the world. 

Old Friend

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#130

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

January 2014

21" x 13"

The painting of this 50's Chevy truck reminds us that

 memories of old friends are framed in many forms.  

Memories formed through countless adventures are 

revived upon remembering roads travelled.  This old friend, 

once shiny and blue, has become a rainbow of faded colours.  

Wearing proudly signs of age, he remains true to all he has seen 

and all who have called him a friend.

Torelli Trio

SOLD

#126

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

December 2013

14" x 10"

Joy, love, creativity, spirit, bravery and kindness are all words that come

 to mind to those who are fortunate enough to meet this Trio.

  They are sure to make a difference in the world as they learn and grow

 as individuals and as a family team.