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wri2 -- Scugog Citizen -- Wed Port Perry home in Campbell's latest print - . day, May 26, 1993 One of Port Perry's fine old This is the second Port Perry homes is the subject of the home painted by the latest limited edition print by internationally known artist. renowned artist Walter The first was more than a Campbell. decade agd and featured the Titled "Autumn Hunt," the. 'Bigelow House, also on print features the stately Cochrane Street. Both are in ictorian era home at 280 the Italienate style of Cochrane Street. architecture very popular in painting this houge several years ago and went so far as to take some photos and initial sketches. "I was thinking of using it for another theme, but it just never came together," he said in an interview in the studio in As he has with all the more Ontario from about 1860 to than 40 prints of Victorian era 1890. There are several homes homes, Campbell has captused of this style in the Port Perry the mood of "Autumn Hunt" perfectly in this work. One can feel the snap of fall in the air as the three hunters on horseback get set to, ride to a pack of hounds. One of the horsemen iss wearing a bright red jagket that contrasts beautifully with the subtle yellow of the leaves on the ground and on the two large hardwoods that frame the home made from-yellow- brown brick with a muted red roof. * feature--the third floor tower over the front door. The home featured in "Autumpn Hunt" is sometimes referred to as the "Parrish _for the Parrish family who owned a hardware business on Queen Street. A For mapy years the home belonged to Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Dymond, a long serving member of the Legislature and pfa¥incial Anyone who has walked health minister. The home is along Cochrane Street when now owned by Brian Callery the leaves are at their pel and his family. ' will i diately the Campbell told the Citizen last distinctive colours and hues. week he first throught of area and all have a distinctive . House," as it was built in 1886 - his ted farm-house near Sunderland. Themes are a crucial element of Campbell's art and eventually he came up with the , idea of an autumn hunt, The original is painted in his distinctive dry brush watercolour technigue. ' Campbell's love of Victorian and vistas is evident int his works, many of which are tied directly to a theme such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween, a wedding or a skating party. He said he attempts te capture a blend of historieal accuracy and a mood of nostalgia. Indeed, Campbell Himself describes his paintings as "fantasies," which give the viewer "a chance to escape," step back in time to an era where the pace of life may not Turn to page 18 FAMOUS Levolor. & gir Cott | BLINDS { fo All at Guaranteed Low Prices! UNITED CARPET. Largest Carpet Selection In Scugog Township and a member of the larges! carpet VERTICALS * VENETIANS »~ SPECIAL ORDERS. buying group Canada PLEATED SHADES Victorian and Country We'll find it for you! Accents - Gifts - Antiques' L110 Water St., Port Perry 139 Queen St, Unit 3, Port Perry (N.E. Comer of Water & Queen) 985-1239. 4 TREES||| 30% OFF] ' Crimson King Maple : #25 cm (7) Potted 32.2 20 Reg. 46.00 NOW ... Deborah Maple or Norway Maple HOMESTEAD by Ballard &, Carnegie HWY. 7A EAST - PORT PERRY 985-2451 or 985-2157 Sect m8 . 985-0804 » LET US HELP! Groceries and Other Necessities Purdie) and Delivered to Your Door. ble Rates - Call : BETTY or DIANNE Monday to Friday 9to 5 985-5077 WHY SPEND THOUSANDS ON RYO LIBEL UN CLAY OY Pg 225 cm. (7') Potted 29 40 introducing the ... Reg. 42.00 NOW ... [| 0. 1200 NOW ... (a CONVAIR DESIGNLINE 800 y pr Be OZONE FRIENDLY - No CFCs. . doled ALSO odoodoie , \ Shlorefluoracarbens {CrCa) are \ i * protective ozone rin the uf ® 30% Off MULCH sake ends June 30/93 aimosphare. Scenists ive fat Cocoa Bean Mulch - 85 L., reg. 9.95 ....NOW 6.96 py ant o ake. - . Bark Mulch - 3 cu.ft, reg. 7.50 ...:.......... NOW 5.25 Low running costs. The Convair J) { Bark Mini-Nuggets - 3 cu.ft, reg. 8.50 ..NOW 5.98 Despre 800 is unbeatable inits \ Bark Nuggets - 3 cu.ft, reg. 9.50 .......... NOW 6.65 maximum cooling power it only uses SO watts TIONAL Non-Clog | | 1 Distributor, "Angle Air" Filter Pad ~-- and Castors ... justa few of the additional features which a moat aie, rsa Cor GREENBANK GARDEN CENTRE Sma LTD. \ Located on N.E. Corner Hwy. 12°& 47 x R RIDGE RETAIL = 416) 985-7667 or 985-4862 'anedwal r., unit 7, ic x PORT PERRY 985-0715