Rhoda's World - Churchill, Manitoba
by Marilyn McNish
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72.000 x 36.000 inches
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Title
Rhoda's World - Churchill, Manitoba
Artist
Marilyn McNish
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Enroute to Churchill Manitoba, a lady asked if she could sit beside me on the airplane. I readily agreed as having some company and conversation on the trip was appealing! She shared that her name was Rhoda. Rhoda and I chatted about our lives, children, grandchildren.. I was fascinated to learn that as she ventured up north in search of employment in her teens. She ended staying, marrying, having her children in this small northern community that also boasts of polar bears, beluga whales, artic foxes and caribou.
More over, she owns the Home Hardware Store in Churchill. Besides that in itself as a unique accomplishment, I found her very passionate about her two goats, pot bellied pig and Icelandic Horse. All who get along with each other famously, and thanks to Rhoda, has their food shipped by train to this northern remote location. Only by train or airplane can one experience Churchill for all it has to offer.
During my time in Churchill I saw the process of milking a goat and experienced the delicious goats milk and cheese! So tasty!!
From many photos collected by the owner of the Iceberg Inn, Bill Yong, he commissioned me to paint this painting of Rhoda, her animals, her Home Hardware store with the northern lights and amazing sunset in the background.
This painting, is a small everyday snapshot of Rhoda's World in Churchill, Manitoba Canada
Many thanks to the following groups for features and recognition: Wildlife, Created by My Hands, Just Perfect and Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
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July 9th, 2020
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Comments (12)
Kathryn Jones
Amazing artwork and description of Rhoda's world! That Icelandic horse is really beautiful!
Anne Gifford
This wonderful painting has given me a glimpse into the life of this adventurous woman, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her story. The sky in this painting is sublime, and I can feel the chill in the air. like/f
Marilyn McNish replied:
Thank you Anne for your thoughtful, wonderful comments and appreciation for my artwork and Rhoda! She would be very appreciative and humbled by your comments as well.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic commissioned painting, Marilyn! You managed to get in all the elements that were requested by your client in the most beautiful composition! Delightful story and magnificent work of art! L/F
Marilyn McNish replied:
I appreciate your wonderful comments and perspectives Hanne so very, very much!
Lenore Senior
CONGRATULATIONS, Marilyn! This is my Administrator's Choice of the Week in the fine art group, Old MASTERS--Painters and Traditional Art! This has everything I love in it!!! v/f/feature, pin, tw, fb promotion!
Marilyn McNish replied:
Oh my Lenore! Thank you so much for your promotion and wonderful comments! I am very grateful!
Randy Rosenberger
Just love the story that is told along with the very fine painting depicting some of the story's characters. Your artwork recently submitted to our group WFS, has been chosen to be featured on our homepage with other members of our family of friends and fine artists. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
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