Canadian Destiny is a painting by Hanne Lore Koehler which was uploaded on November 5th, 2012.
Canadian Destiny
At the request of the company, my assignment was to illustrate the historical story of how Mayor McBride of Brantford met H.F. Johnson Founder of... more
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Title
Canadian Destiny
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
At the request of the company, my assignment was to illustrate the historical story of how Mayor McBride of Brantford met H.F. Johnson Founder of Johnson's Wax on the train as he was passing through Brantford, Ontario and convinced him to open a Canadian Operation in Brantford in 1920.
After researching archived photos of each man, black-and-white photos of trains of that era and taking photos of the Brantford train station that still exists today, I composed this painting to commemorate the landmark moment. It was a challenge to include all the required elements, make the men look as though they were engaged in a natural conversation, create a believable perspective and unify the piece with exterior natural light and interior artificial light sources to make the painted illustration look authentic.
Thank you to all who voted for my painting in this contest:
RAILROAD ART - Oct 13/2021 - 1st place
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for featuring my painting! I appreciate your kind support and encouragement.
Heroes And Heroines
Global Artists
Memories And Nostalgia
Fine Arts Professionals
Canada
Art From The Past With A Human Touch
No Place Like Home
ABC-Not New
Red Maple Gallery
Created By My Hands
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Comments (85)
AnnaJo Vahle 6 Days Ago
Quite a challenging project, Hanne! You did a magnificent job with this realistic painting of the way the two men met. f
Will Borden
Hi Hanne~~I used to love dining on the train when crossing Canada, never tiring of the beauty of Canada as we passed it- I had grandparents in both B.C. and Quebec. Your beautiful watercolor brings back many fine memories of when I was in my younger years! I never tire of your fine work. F&L&Twt!!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
How lucky you were to experience thiese adventures in childhood, Will! Thank you for your thoughtful comment, support and tweet!
R John Ferguson
A ride back in time for me! Great image, that reminds me of days gone by...clickety-clack, the smell of rich cigars when I dined there, and wish I could ride that train again.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memory, John! I appreciate your thoughtful comment and support!
Anne Gifford
What an incredible and impressive marriage of history and art, Hanne. There is so much to look at in the details you have portrayed in this glimpse into the past. like/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Anne!
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by my Hands
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, David, for the honor of featuring my painting in CREATED BY MY HANDS gallery! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing painting is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Maria, for the honor of featuring my painting in RED MAPLE GALLERY group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group's from our N IS FOR NOT NEW themed week, MARCH 2 - March 9. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Pam, for the honor of featuring my painting in ABC-NOT NEW group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Carolyn LeGrand
The composition in this piece is just perfect. I love the flow and how it draws me in to explore the whole story going on. Such detail and a lot of work went into this fantastic artwork.
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Carolyn, for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Jenny, for the honor of featuring my painting in NO PLACE LIKE HOME gallery! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Jouko, for the honor of featuring my painting in ART FROM THE PAST WITH A HUMAN TOUCH gallery! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Nader, for the honor of featuring my painting in FINE ARTS PROFESSIONALS gallery! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Nu Art, for the honor of featuring my painting in CANADA gallery! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Linda Howes
Amazing details in this wonderful and amazing painting Hanne!! I love historical paintings! l/f/t
Marilyn McNish
How resourceful you are to turn historian as well as artist. This painting exemplifies your mastery of watercolor that depicts an important era in Brantford and Canada's history! The techniques are covered and the details within the composition is brilliant. Bravo!!. vf mm
Lindley Johnson
This is the way to travel! You've done a wonderful job capturing the feeling of the times, Hanne. L
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Lindley!
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