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DOREEN TRETHEWEY

Doreen Trethewey   -   “Abstract by Nature”
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Born in England and immigrated to Canada with my war bride mother and Canadian soldier father.  I started taking photos when my son was about 5 years old….a very long time ago!  I enjoy the challenge of trying to capture an event or image that I see in everyday life or in our amazing Mother Nature. 
 
Self taught in photography I was encouraged to enter some of my pictures into the Western Fair Photo event when I was around 45 years of age.  With no formal training I was totally surprised to win 2nd, 3rd and 4th on 3 of my 4 entries. Since then I have had the privilege of taking pictures at weddings and christenings and family events.
 
I was a member of the St. Thomas Camera Club for a couple of years and learned a lot from my fellow photographers.  I have also had the privilege of travelling to different countries and to learn the cultures I visited.  I do not alter my images so what you see is what I saw at the time.  Be it through a bus window in China with the rain running down the window or a pile of discarded antlers that had been shed getting ready to “Grow a New Pair”.  I still do not know how to use my camera!
 
While showing my photography at an art centre I was challenged to paint a picture for a charity event!  Again, not knowing that I had the ability to paint let alone draw I was surprised when it sold right away.  So began my venture into the wonderful world of painting in water colours and acrylics.  I also enjoy drawing with graphite.   
 
With very little training in drawing or painting I taught and challenged myself to practice daily if possible to improve my techniques.  Learning to use a palette knife is very intriguing I find so you may see some abstracts I have tried here.
 
Hope you enjoy my view on the world.  Always challenge yourself!
 

GONE FISHING, Watercolour
HOMEWARD BOUND, Acrylic
BEHOLD THIS DAY, Acrylic, 18"x21"
SWEET MUSIC, Acrylic, 11"x14"
AUTUMN GLOW, Palette Knife Acrylic, 12"x16"
BLUE FANCY, Acrylic, 11"x14"
FISHING SHACK, Acrylic, 24"x18"
GROWING A NEW PAIR, Barnboard-framed Antlers, 23"x28"
MELLO CHELLO, Acrylic, 11"x14"
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