Voix de la trompette

$125 plus framing

#99

Aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

juillet 2012

11" x 18"

These flowers, seen in Mexico, resemble the cylindrical shape of a trumpet. 

This cylindrical shape ending in an open bell gives voice to the music of 

this brass instrument and  the free form of this striking flower gives voice 

to endless possibilities. 

Dream of a Vineyard

SOLD

#98

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

July 2012

Unframed

14' x 22"

Memories of my grandfather working in his garden, amongst the grapevines, invokes thoughts of dreams he must have had of vineyards on the hillsides in the old country.

Beyond the Stars

Personal Collection

#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

Personal Collection

#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.    

Spring Reflections

$100 plus framing

#93

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

April 2012

10" x 14"

The woods hide their mirrors under blankets of snow through the winter 

but when spring begins its cycle of melt we begin to notice shimmering 

reflections which remind us of renewal and hope.

Un bouquet des pivoines

$100 plus framing

#92

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

mars 2012

12" x 12"

The blossoms of peonies are said to represent good fortune in 

romance and a happy marriage. 

 The peony is the traditional flower of a 12th wedding anniversary.

In full bloom peonies are said to mean peace.

In China the peony symbolizes wealth and elegance.  

It is also an omen of good fortune and may be used to show love and affection.

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

Personal Collection

#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.

Upper Fish Lake

$100 plus framing

#87

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

December 2011

14' x 11"

A hike in Banff National Park, Alberta over North Molar Pass 

from Mosquito Creek Hostel brings you to 

Upper Fish Lake at an elevation of 2225 meters.

Apples

SOLD

#86

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

November 2011

7" x 10"

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" 

Santa's Gifts

Personal Collection

#83

L'aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

Noël 2011

22 in. x 14 in.

Santa 9 Collection


Dear Ethan, Tristan, Logan, Reegan and Sadie,
Grandmaman painted Santa Claus, aka Père Noël, in his sleigh on Christmas Eve. His sleigh is full of gifts, destined for five good little boys and girls snuggled asleep in their beds, with visions of candy canes dancing in their heads.  Can you guess which gift might be for you?  How many stars are twinkling on your gift?  What is a gift?
Love,
Grandmaman

View of the River

SOLD

#85

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

October 2011

22"x 14"

This view of the South Saskatchewan River has elements of realism

 with artistic license applied to allow for this particular view  of 

the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough Hotel.  

The Broadway Bridge is one of Saskatoon's seven bridges that span the South Saskatchewan River.  It was built during the Great Depression as a "make work project" by the City in partnership with the federal and provincial governments.  Finished in just 11 months it opened on November 11, 1932.  

The Broadway Bridge is 355 metres (1164) long.  

It is Saskatoon's steepest bridge with it's four percent grade.  

The Bessborough Hotel is decorated in the French Renaissance style

 and is a central landmark of downtown Saskatoon.  

It was built in 1930-31 by the Canadian National Railways but wasn't opened until Christmas of 1935 due to financial difficulties.  

22"x 12"

 When cropped this painting has more of a focus on the Bessborough.

22"x 9"

Cropped further the long riverbank park is highlighted.

Purity and Innocence

SOLD

#84

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

October 2011

Unframed

14"x 10"

The white daisy symbolizes purity, innocence and faithful love.   The name daisy is believed to have come from the Old English "daes eage" to describe the way it opens at dawn.  The daisy also brings to mind the child's game of "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" (of french origin).  In Victorian times, a young maiden would pluck a daisy's petals one by one and sing, "He loves me, he loves me not," for each petal pulled.   The last petal plucked predicted the future of their love.  In "Purity and Innocence"  one can always find a "He loves me" or "She loves me" petal.  Young girls would also pick a handful of daisies with their eyes closed.  The number of blossoms in hand would predict the number of years remaining until marriage.  One can imagine that there would be a bit of choice in their "handful of daisies".  

Voyage vers le bleu

SOLD

#82

L'aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

octobre 2011

20"x 13"

Consider these blue facts.  

Blueberries ripen over time from light green to red to purple to blue. 

Blueberries contain an antioxidant that could prevent mental health

 decline as you age. 

Click blueberry or memory for more.

Barcos de golfinos

SOLD

#81

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

October 2011

28"x 10"

Seen on a Portuguese beach, this boat reminds us of stories of adventurous seafarers, beautiful beaches and the multitude of dolphins in the area.

Apple Blossoms

SOLD

#80

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

September 2011

7"x 14"

or 

14" x 7"

as nature unfolds

summer's delicate blossoms 

becomes autumn's fruit

Two Wish Upon a Star

Personal Collection

#79
Watercolour
Carole Villeneuve
July 2011

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.

This painting was painted for a friend to remember a friend.  

May their friendship continue to flourish.

Bienvenida

$150 plus framing

#78

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

May 2011

14" x22"

Madame Villeneuve Retires June 30, 2011

Update 2021

 You may purchase a painting, a digital art print, a photo image

 or art note card by contacting my email.  

septemberrubystudios@gmail.com

If you wish to make a donation on the giving page without a purchase, here is the link.

 https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/september-ruby-studios/

In lieu of attending a retirement function on my behalf, please consider making a donation towards research and education for the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  I chose the Canadian Mental Health Association to help increase awareness of the importance of  Mental Health and in memory of my son, Ben.  Click on Fast Facts about Mental Health to learn more. I chose the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of my father, Thomas.  My father passed away in 1955 due to heart failure.  In 1956 the world's first heart valve transplant was performed.  Research can save lives. Click on Research  for a link to Heart and Stroke . 

Donations can be made directly online through Canada Helps.org by simply clicking on the picture of the apple blossoms on the right of this blog and following the instructions.  My giving page can also be found by going to the Canada Helps website directly (you may see more information here on the Canada Helps Foundation) https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/september-ruby-studios/

The giving page is set up so that donations will not be posted or made public, but I will be able to see the donations and any messages you might want to send.  If you would like to donate and/or send me a message but are not comfortable doing it online please make your donation directly to one of these organizations and consider sending me an email at septemberrubystudios@gmail.com or a note.

Please see my retirement message under the apple blossoms on 
the right.

It is my plan to continue in retirement to support these organizations by selling my watercolour art and donating the profit to them.  I am in the process of creating a website through which my art can be sold.  My goal is to have it online by early Fall 2011.  Stay posted on the progress through September Ruby Studios. 

Leave it to Colour

SOLD

#77

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

March 2011

14" x 7.5"

Complementary colours,

Kindness, joy and hope abound,

The compliments of nature.