Wheatland Elementary School

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   #199

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

June 2024

13" x 20" 

Wheatland Elementary School in Strathmore, Alberta

 was built in 1992 and is a proud part of 

the Golden Hills School Division.

This painting is in celebration of Amy Van Vliet, 

principal of Wheatland from 2016 to 2024, 

as she leaves to explore new horizons.

Lead with confidence.

Learn without limits.

Love who you are.

Tulips at Keukenhof

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  #198

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

May 2024

14" x 22" 

The Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is traditionally open

 for eight weeks from around mid March to around mid May.  

The tulips in this painting were photographed 

on April 12, 2024.  

Visiting the gardens is like being transported into 

a magical world of colour and texture. 

One Step at a Time

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#148
Watercolour with Pen and Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

March 2016

This portrayal of Crowther Memorial Junior High School (built in 1985) in Strathmore, Alberta highlights its freestanding bell.  In this painting we see someone at the open door, ready to take another step towards inspiring others to go forward.  John Quincy Adams said of a leader,

 "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, 

you are a leader." 

Ironman

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#128

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

November 2013

10.5" x 14.5"

This painting was inspired by an Ironman competing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in June 2013. The physical goal of completing an Ironman distance consists of 

swimming 3.8 km or 2.4 miles,

 cycling 180.2 km or 112 miles 

and running 42.2 km or 26.2 miles

........all this with a goal of completing it under 17 hours.  

The mental focus required to complete an Ironman is unmeasurable. 

The Ironman in this painting 

swam the distance in 1:06:21,

 cycled for 5:54:49 

and ran the full marathon at the end in 4:18:59 

for a total time of 11:28:29. 

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another."  

-Walter Elliot-

If that's what perseverance is how does one describe what keeps the Ironman moving forward as he completes many long races one after another.

Standard School

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#125

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

October 2013

21" x 9"

This painting of Standard School was created in celebration of a leader who embodies leadership, in celebration of all she has accomplished and all she plans to accomplish.  In reflecting upon what makes her stand out as a leader the following quotes are some of those that come to mind. 

"Be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind." 

~Dr Seuss~ 

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. 

~Rosalynn Carter~

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. 

~Douglas MacArthur~

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."

~John F. Kennedy~

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.    

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

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#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.

Wish Upon A Star

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#37

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

January 2007

14 in x 11 in

The Alstroemeria, a flowering plant ressembling a miniature lily

 and commonly known as the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas,

 was named for the Swedish baron, Claus von Alstroemer (1736-1794)

 by his close friend Carolus Linnaeus.  The Alstroemeria flower

 symbolizes  friendship and devotion.

Yaleboat Moored

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# 50

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

July 2008

Towards the Mist

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#35

Watercolour

November 2006

Carole Villeneuve

11 in x 14 in

Study in Charcoal

PERSONAL COLLECTION

#18

Watercolour and charcoal

January 2005

22 in x 11 in

Evening in Central Park

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#19

Watercolour

April 2005

Carole Villeneuve

7 in x 5 in