David McEown – Friday Night Guest – February 2, 2025

(Submitted by Hanifa Mamujee)

47 people attended the Friday Zoom event to watch David McEown’s presentation.  And we saw amazing art, voyaged together on art travels (even saw a Spirit Bear) and learned watercolour techniques from a well-versed artist.

David is originally from Ontario and has painted all over the world – check marked having painted on all seven continents!  His current project is a large watercolour mural.

For the demo, David spent time telling us about the colour palette he uses, his painting technique and demonstrated how to effectively layer the colours to compose the painting. The demo brought to life the rocks of Lake Superior right before our eyes.  His upcoming workshop in March is definitely going to be worth attending.

David is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, where he was twice honoured with the prestigious A.J. Casson Medal in 2005 and 2018. Additionally, David is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and an active member of the esteemed Explorers Club. His expertise as a sought-after teacher is exemplified by his extensive experience conducting workshops and multimedia presentations for numerous art societies, museums, and expedition voyages. Through these endeavors, he passionately shares his deep reverence for nature and his unwavering commitment to the creative artistry of painting.

Explore David’s work and learn more about his artistic journey at https://www.davidmceown.com/