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I ■■M K'ri? ri-Xv,,.v ■■. .. ..î ■.. RwvV-'- 8$f SMBER SPECKMSi «s . "SLAr^ KWWIMBW 18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 28,1993' Famous Wildlife Artist Speaks to Bowmanville Rotarians "Arctic Loons," a framed artist's proof by Canadian wildlife painter Christine Marshall (second from right) is one of the valued items to be auctioned off at the April 29th, Bowmanville Rotary Club Buffet and Auction. The internationally acclaimed artist was at last week's Rotary Club meeting to speak to members about her career in art. At left is Ms Marshall's exclusive agent, Sheryl Lindberg of Bowmanville Bowmanville and at right is Rotarian Paul.Morris.. by Lorraine Manfredo To paint wildlife the way Christine Marshall docs, you need to be more than just an artist. You need to be a botanist, a geologist, geologist, an ornithologist and more. The level of detailed accuracy that Marshall achieves on canvas demands an intimate knowledge of her subject. It's something that can only be gained by first-hand observation and extensive extensive research. Christine Marshall was at the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Rotary Club on April 22, speaking to members about her career in art. She was introduced by her exclusive exclusive agent, Sheryl Lindberg of Bowmanvillc. Bowmanvillc. Marshall is celebrated as one of •Canada's foremost wildlife -artists. Her style is often referred to as Romantic Romantic Realism. She chooses to pçrtray the warmer side of nature, setting wildlife against an idealized, yet truc-to-lifc backdrop. Her work provides a closer than usual look at wildlife, giving the viewer viewer new insight and appreciation of the animals, birds and landscapes she paints. "But, I'm an "artist first," she said, "not merely an illustrator or recorder of events." Inspiration for Marshall often comes to her while on solitary walks in the woods. Art can be a powerful force invoking invoking smiles, anger, and at times tears, the artist says. It can take you away to another era or another place, "Art must move you in some way emotionally," she said. A framed proof entitled, "Arctic Loons" has been donated by the artist to the Bowmanville Rotary Club and will be auctioned off at the 2nd Annual Annual Rotary Club Buffet and Auction on April 29th. The print depicts two restless loons in a wide expanse of icy water. It evokes a feeling of freedom, enthusiasm enthusiasm and hope of spring, the artist said. Marshall first gained attention as a major Canadian talent through her "Mushroom scries" more than a decade decade ago. For these she used a deep black background to contrast with delicate mushrooms illuminated in a flood of Elementary School Students Invited to Participate in Day of Christian Study Anglican churches in an area bounded by Bowmanvillc on the West, Brighton to the cast, and Hastings Hastings and Campbcllford to the North are joining forces to conduct a day of Christian study and activity for children children grades one to eight on Thursday, May 20th. "We consider this a pretty important important thing to do in today's education environment," said Reverend Canon Byron Yales of Bowmanville, who leads the organization of area churches churches joining for the event. "We've actually actually been doing it for the past two years, but it's becoming increasingly urgent and significant because of the way Christian education is being squeezed out of the public school system." The event will take place at St. Peter's Peter's Church Cobourg, the largest Anglican Anglican church in the area. The children, children, from some 15 area Anglican churches, will receive a full day of dramatized Bible stories, music, crafts, and games and other activities all designed to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the faith. While pre-registration will lie required, and lunch provided, no fee will be charged. The theme lor the day will be "Carrying the Flame" and will relate to the message of Pentecost, a major feast day of the Church. Timing of the event coincides with Ascension Day, another spring-time feast of the church. A similar event is scheduled in the Fall to coincide with All Saint's Day. soft foreground light. From these widely acclaimed paintings, she moved on to try her hand at wildlife. She recalls being especially pleased with an early painting of an owl she had on public display. That is, until a bird expert noted that the creature creature was short three feathers. The observation observation was hard to take. "It took me six months to finally accept that if I wanted to stay in the field I had to start doing my own field work and research." Now, she manages to research and complete five major canvases (plus a number of smaller ones) each year. Her exceptional artistry was obvious obvious as early as age 12. She showed slides to Rotarians of work she did in her teens, mimicking, the masters she most admired in an effort to develop her own style. Today, all her. work is original, based entirely on her own unique observations, observations, reactions, and passion for - nature. Christine Marshall has studied wildlife in the Arctic, Africa and Chi-,, na. . "Arctic Loons" will remain on display display at the Intownc Gallery on King St. in Bowmanvillc, until the Rotary Club Buffet and Auction April 29th. On April 25, 1993 the Optimist Club of Bowmanville hosted the Oratorical Oratorical regional finals for the Central Ontario District of Optimist International International at the Bowmanvillc Lion's Centre. Boys winner was Daniel Cole from the Optimist Club of Stroud, runner up winner was Dom Packer from the Optimist Club of Bowmanville Bowmanville and third place winner was Christopher Hardie from the Optimist Club of Rouge Valley. Girls winner was Nadine Dechau- say from the Optimist Club of Rouge Valley, runner up was Andrea Sparrow Sparrow from . the Optimist Club ol Stroud and third place winner was Lisa Bczzant from the Optimist Club of Oshawa. All contestants spoke on the theme topic "I Can Make a Difference". Difference". The two winners all now go to the Central Ontario District finals on May 15,1993 in Ottawa and compete against three other boy and girl regional regional contest winners for scholarships scholarships valued at $1,500 each funded by the Optimist International Foundations Foundations of Canada and the United States. Over 100 scholarships arc awarded each year from the Foundation Foundation that receives donations from various various Optimist Clubs and their members. members. The boys contest was especially close according to Optimist Chairman Chairman Sam Ivanoff and the girl's contest contest compared favourably. Chairman Sam says that all contestants arc winners winners to be able to take the Topic "I Can Make a Difference" and use it to deliver their message. The schools that these students represent should be especially honoured for having students such as these and Chairman Sam says that more in the future will be heard from our oratorical students as they have a special talent for expressing expressing themselves. Special thanks from Chairman Sam and the Optimist organization go to the Bowmanvillc Toastmasters for their expertise as judges and timekeepers, timekeepers, namely Shcr Lcctoozc, Mack Parliament, Lconic Holder and Carol Wonnacott. Top Money Maker Receives New TV Tom Gatchell, the Chair of the Bowmanville Big Brothers Bowl For Millions campaign, watches five-year old Chantelle, daughter of Janette and William Prior, of Wellington Street, Bowmanville, take an interest in her new television set. Miss Prior received^,he television television set for bringing in $487, the most money sponsored,i'uring the recent Bowl For Millions held at the Liberty Bowl in Bowmanville. 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