Migration: Land, Air & Sea

Monarch Butterflies, Salmon, Caribou

I am excited to share that I have been awarded a grant from the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario to support my project, “Migration: Land, Air & Sea.” This grant awarded in 2022 allowed me to bring this creative vision to life and make a meaningful contribution to the arts community.

I am sincerely grateful for the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario.  The funding helps me continue my mission of promoting accessibility and inclusion through art, ensuring that these values remain at the heart of my work.

OAC & the Province of Ontario awards Second Grant. 

In October of 2023 the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario awarded a grant so that I can continue the Migration series.  Migration Continued series will be on exhibit at the John M. Parrott Gallery in Belleville from March 1st to April 2nd, 2025.

Opening reception will be on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  

All welcome.

For more than 55 years, the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario has been pivotal in fostering the growth of the arts, making art more accessible for all Ontarians

 

Lynda Todd standing in front the Salmon piece at the Chinese Art Exhibit
Lynda Todd at the Chinese Brush Art of Canada Association Exhibit in Scarborough, ON, July, 2024
Ontario Arts Council black and white logo
Province of Ontario logo, black
Butterflies flying across the ocean to Mexico. Blue waters are depicted with hand painted butterflies.
12" x 14" resin-topped in a black floater frame, $300.

"Triumph"

“Triumph”,  depicts three Monarch butterflies against a vibrant, abstract background. The butterflies are illustrated realistically with bright orange and black wings adorned with white spots. The background features a dynamic mix of blue, white, and purple hues, creating a fluid and swirling pattern that lends a sense of motion and depth to the piece. The colours and patterns in the background evoke the imagery of water or sky, adding a natural and airy atmosphere to the overall composition.

"Salmon: Sea to Stream"

Textured waves on a gallery canvas with several resin molded salmon on it.
48" x 36" Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas, $650.

 

“Salmon: Sea to Stream” depicts a vibrant and dynamic underwater scene with eight salmon swimming upstream. The salmon, created from resin, shades of browns, grays, and reds, creating a realistic and captivating effect. The background is an abstract representation of water, with swirls and waves portrayed in diverse tones of blue, white, and green. The texture and flow of the water add a sense of movement and energy to the piece, making it visually engaging. The contrast between the fluidity of the water and the solid forms of the salmon provides a striking and balanced composition.

"Caribou Perilous Trek"

Acrylic painting titled 'Caribou Perilous Trek' featuring six black silhouettes of caribou walking up a rugged, white terrain, set against a soft pastel blue sky. The minimalist style contrasts the animals' clean lines with the textured landscape, evoking a serene and natural moment."
18" x 36", Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas, $450.

 

“Caribou Perilous Trek” depicts a group of six reindeer or caribou, rendered in black silhouettes against a light, blue sky. The animals are shown walking up a rugged, white terrain that suggests a snowy or rocky landscape. The piece has a minimalistic and somewhat abstract style, with the reindeer depicted in simple, clean lines that contrast with the textured, rocky appearance of the terrain. The overall composition captures a serene and natural moment, as the animals ascend the hill against the backdrop of the open sky.

White and purplish clouds across a blue skies with multiple hand painted monarchs flying across canvas disappearing into the distance. 24" x 36" gallery canvas, $625.00
24" x 36" acrylic on gallery canvas with hand-painted resin butterflies, $450.

"Monarch Skies"

 “Monarch Skies” features a vibrant and surreal scene. The background consists of a beautiful gradient of blues, simulating a serene sky. Scattered across this sky are fluffy, white clouds with varying textures. Among these clouds, several vividly colored butterflies with intricate patterns on their wings are depicted. The butterflies, predominantly reddish-orange with black and white accents, seem to float and flutter gracefully between the clouds, adding a touch of whimsy and fantasy to the piece. The composition combines elements of nature with a dreamlike quality, evoking a sense of tranquility and wonder.

"Artwork titled 'Resilience' showing two monarch butterflies with orange, black, and white wings in flight against a rich, abstract background of swirling reds, blues, whites, and golds representing lilies. The contrast of realistic butterflies with the vibrant, expressive background adds dynamic energy to the piece."
14" x 12" acrylic on canvas with resin hand-painted Monarch butterflies attached.  $300.

"Resilience"

“Resilience” is a vivid and dynamic piece featuring a pair of monarch butterflies in flight. The butterflies are depicted with detailed orange and black wings accentuated with white spots. They are set against a rich, abstract background filled with swirling colours of red, blue, white, and gold representative of Lillies. The artistic style combines realism in the depiction of the butterflies with abstract expressionism in the background, creating a striking contrast. The overall composition is vibrant and visually engaging

 

Artwork titled 'Salmon, Salmon, Salmon' showing three large salmon, one painted red and the other two in golden-yellow, swimming through a textured ocean with deep blue waters and frothy white waves. The vivid colors and turbulent backdrop capture the energy and movement of marine life."
24" x 24" Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas, $450.


"Salmon, Salmon, Salmon"

“Salmon, Salmon, Salmon”  depicts a vivid and dynamic ocean scene with three large salmon. The salmon are painted in bright, contrasting colours: one in a striking red, and the other two in shades of golden-yellow. They are shown swimming against a turbulent, textured backdrop of deep blue sea with white frothy waves, imbuing the scene with a sense of motion and energy. The water is rich with layers of blue, ranging from light to dark hues, creating a sense of depth and movement. The overall composition is vibrant and lively, capturing the essence of marine life in a bold, expressive manner.

Titled 'Trek of the Caribou' showing a caribou with a brown and white coat and prominent antlers in a mountainous landscape. The background includes dark, rocky hills and a blue, misty sky, with thick, textured paint adding depth and a three-dimensional quality to the scene.
18" x 18" Mixed Media on gallery canvas, $450.


"Trek of the Caribou"

“Trek of the Caribou” is a textured painting that depicts a caribou in a mountainous landscape. The caribou has a brown and white coat and prominent antlers. The background consists of a rugged terrain with dark, rocky hills and a sky painted in shades of blue, suggesting an overcast or misty atmosphere. The texture and thickness of the paint give the piece a tactile, three-dimensional quality, adding depth to both the caribou and the surrounding landscape.

"Artwork titled 'Spawn of the Salmon' depicting five orange salmon swimming in a textured ocean with rich turquoise-blue water and dynamic white brushstrokes. The vibrant colors and swirling background create a lively impression of underwater life and movement."
36" x 24" gallery canvas, $500.

"Salmon Run"

“Salmon Run”  is five orange-shaded glistening salmon swimming in a textured ocean. The background consists of rich, turquoise-blue water, with dynamic, swirling brushstrokes and splashes of white, giving the impression of movement and waves. The fish are painted in a striking orange hue, creating a lively contrast against the blue water. The overall composition is dynamic conveying a sense of underwater life and motion.

 

A textured white flower painted in an impasto style with thick, three-dimensional strokes and a black center. An intricately designed orange butterfly rests delicately on a petal in the lower right, contrasting against the white petals and adding a sense of lightness.
4" x 4" gallery canvas, $100.


"Monarch Floral"

This artwork features a textured white floral painting on a square canvas. The flower is painted with thick, impasto-style brushstrokes, giving it a 3D, sculptural quality. The white petals are detailed with the application of layered paint, lending a sense of depth and movement. At the heart of the flower, there is a darker, black center that contrasts against the lighter petals. Adjacent to the flower, on the lower right side, is a delicate, translucent orange butterfly which seems to rest on one of the petals. The butterfly is intricately designed with fine details, adding a contrasting colour and an element of lightness to the composition.

A vivid abstract painting with a red butterfly in the center, detailed with intricate wing patterns. Surrounding the butterfly are swirling colors of green, yellow, and black, creating a dynamic sense of movement and contrast between the delicate butterfly and the bold, chaotic background.
24" x 24" Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas, $400.


"Monarch Breeze"

The artwork depicts a vivid and dynamic abstraction featuring a red butterfly at its center. The butterfly is intricately rendered with detailed wing patterns, which stand out against a swirling background of green, yellow, and black hues. The colours seem to explode outward, creating a sense of movement and energy. The use of contrasting colours makes the butterfly the focal point, highlighting its delicacy amidst the more chaotic surrounding textures. The overall composition is bold and vibrant, inviting viewers to explore the interplay between structure and fluidity.

"Harmony of Petals
& Wings"

The artwork displays a vividly rendered red flower with intricate petals and a bright yellow core against a dark background. A detailed butterfly with orange and black wings is positioned in the bottom left corner, adding a dynamic element and emphasizing the delicate beauty of both the flower and the butterfly through contrasting colors and fine details.
12" x 14", Mixed Media on canvas, $300.

 

The title “Harmony of Wings and Petals” features a vivid red flower, its petals are meticulously detailed to showcase their intricate structure. Set against a black, almost mystical background, the flower’s bright yellow core stands out, creating a compelling visual contrast. 

The butterfly’s orange and black wings are rendered with exceptional detail, complementing the rich colours of the flower. The interplay of deep, dramatic hues and fine details forms a visually engaging narrative, highlighting the delicate beauty inherent in both the flower and the butterfly.

This piece captivates the viewer with its harmonious blend of color and detail, inviting them to explore the intricate relationships within the natural world. 

Two moose, one large and one small, stand on a textured, earthy landscape with a snowy white background. The moose are painted in dark colors with white and brown highlights.
"Caribou", 24" x 36", Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas, $600.

“Caribou”

“Caribou” depicts two moose standing on an uneven, textured landscape. The larger moose is positioned on the right, while the smaller moose is on the left. Both moose are painted in dark colours with white and brown highlights. The landscape is richly textured with a palette dominated by earthy tones such as gold, brown, and green, creating a rugged terrain. The background of the artwork is slightly tactile whitish in colour presenting a snowy background, allowing the focus to remain on the moose and the detailed landscape.

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Province of Ontario logo, black

OAC & the Province awards grant to continue migration series

I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded an Ontario Arts Council and Province of Ontario grant to continue my “Migration Continued: Land, Air & Sea” exhibit. This exciting next phase will highlight three remarkable species: Sea Turtles, Whooping Cranes, and African Elephants. Through this grant, I will be able to explore and depict these magnificent creatures, emphasizing their critical role in our ecosystems and the challenges they face as migrating and endangered species.

The continuation of this exhibit is crucial in raising awareness about the plight of these species and the importance of their conservation. By bringing their stories to the forefront, I aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for their journeys and the need to protect their habitats.

I am excited to share that I have been awarded a grant from the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario to support my upcoming project, <strong>“Migration Continued: Land, Air &amp; Sea.”</strong>

This grant will allow me to bring my creative vision to life and make a meaningful contribution to the arts communityI am sincerely grateful for the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario. The funding will help me continue my mission of promoting accessibility and inclusion through art, ensuring that these values remain at the heart of my work.

Gratefully

Lynda Todd

The Migration Continued exhibit, plus many other tactile pieces, 
will be on display at the John M. Parrott Gallery in Belleville 
from March 1st to April 2nd, 2025.
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Curators of the Quinte Arts Council gallery standing in front of the art piece Salmon that Lynda Todd created.
Karen Warner and Lynda Todd hold a resin tray standing in front of the piece Monarch Skies.
"Artwork titled 'Trek of the Caribou' depicting a caribou with a brown and white coat and large antlers standing in a rugged, mountainous landscape. The background features dark, rocky hills and a misty blue sky, with thick, textured paint adding a three-dimensional feel to the piece."
Myself and a visitor viewing the Caribou painting at the CNIB private exhibit.
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