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#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.

Reegan

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#123

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

September 2013

10" x 14"

The name Reegan is of Gaelic origin meaning regal, royal, noble and little royal. Our Reegan is all of that and more.  She is a regal and noble princess with a heart of gold. Watch for Reegan dancing and singing like no one is there, all the while giving those who are lucky enough to hear and see her the gift of joy.  

Logan

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#122

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

September 2013

10" x 14"

Logan is a bright and cheerful Scottish surname that originated

 from a place of that name in Ayrshire, Scotland.  In Gaelic the meaning of the name Logan is "from the hollow".  People with this name are capable, charismatic leaders who often undertake large endeavors with great success.

In this painting you can see Logan's bright and cheerful smile and the drive from within to lead and take on challenges.

Ethan

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#121

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2013

10" x 14"

The name Ethan is a Hebrew baby name meaning "strong and constancy".

 The biblical meaning of Ethan is " strong and gift of the island". 

In this painting Ethan is depicted as not only strong 

but one can see the kindness in his heart.  

He is " a gift" to those who know him.

Sadie

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#116

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2013

10" x 14"

The name Sadie is originally a Hebrew name derived from the name Sarah. 

 It has several meanings, the one most suiting our Sadie is Princess.  

Our Sadie is a princess in the true definition of a royal daughter.  

Picture Sadie in a party dress playing in the mud, 

drinking from the garden hose and running through the garden.  

Picture Sadie in a strawberry tutu entertaining her friends with song and dance.  Picture a Princess with heart.

Tristan

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#113

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2013

10" x 14"

The name Tristan is an Arthurian Legend baby name meaning "a knight".  

A Medieval legend tells of a knight of the Round table named Tristan 

who was sent to Israel by King Mark of Cornwall to bring Isolde 

back to be the king's bride.The American meaning of Tristan is " a knight".  

In English the meaning of Tristan is "noisy".  In French the meaning 

of the name Tristan is "tumult or outcry".  In Welsh Tristan means bold.

Here our Tristan is seen boldly smiling with his bright blue eyes 

high atop  a neighborhood playground............

our present day knight.

Oliver

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#104

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

December 2012

10" x 14"

The name Oliver has Norse, American, French, German and Latin roots and meanings. The Norse and American meaning is affectionate.  In German and Latin, the name Oliver means the Olive tree which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty and dignity.  Extending an olive branch signifies an offer of peace. In French the name Oliver means Olive (symbol of peace) or peaceful.

Beyond the Stars

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#95

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2012

8" x 8"

Blasting off beyond the stars, into unknown galaxies, not simply a dream of  

young children but the dream of youthful adventurers and explorers.  The future 

holds mysteries that only those who dare to explore and invent can imagine.  

The first known rockets are thought to have been used by the Chinese 

in the 1200's, around 800 years ago.  The Saturn V rocket (1960's ) is the largest rocket ever built.   It had five rocket engines,  was taller than a thirty story 

building and took the first men to the moon.

Out for a Run

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#94

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2012

8" x 8"

Imagine a tree house early one morning as the sun rises, 

or late one afternoon as the sun sets.  Post a note on the treehouse 

window, slip on your running shoes, let down the ladder, sprint down that

 ladder and do a few laps around the backyard.  Back up the ladder, do a few stretches,  roll out your sleeping bag, grab a post run snack and a bottle of 

water and curl up with your favourite book.    

Fifty Years

Personal Collection

#91

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

February 2012

8" x 8"

Fifty years ago, on February 20, 1962, John Glenn flew the first manned orbital mission of the United States.  The spacecraft was called the "Friendship 7".  The mission lasted 4 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds from launch to impact.   This painting is in celebration of this historical event and it highlights a young astronaut who might dream of undiscovered planets in future missions.  

Click on future missions to explore more about space.    

Dance With Me

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#89

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

February 2012

8" x 8"

This painting features a Eurasian Tree Sparrow ready to take 

flight from a plum blossom branch.  

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is found in central Europe and eastward 

to China, Korea and Japan. A few of these sparrows can be seen 

around St. Louis, Missouri, where it was introduced in 1870. It never

 migrated much further and remains fairly localized in the Americas.  

It is also known as the German Sparrow in America to differentiate

 it from the common American Tree Sparrow.  This sparrow is often depicted

 in Oriental Art.  The fluttering of this bird gave rise to 

a traditional Japanese dance, the Suzume Odori or Sparrow Dance.  

The plum blossom is the national flower in Taiwan.  It blooms there 

in the snow in late winter and survives the hard frost.  It is likened to 

a stubborn person who is not afraid of hardships. 

Good Wishes

Personal Collection

#88

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

January 2012

Unframed

8" x 8"

This painting features two white-crested laughing thrush and a young peony flower. The peony is a deciduous bush that produces large flowers in a variety of colors.  In China, the peony is a symbol of high position and wealth.  These thrush can be seen in Africa, India, Asia and the East Indies. In China, this "white head bird" is a symbol of longevity.  A gift of this painting is a symbol of good wishes for the family.