This is an original studio watercolour painting I did of a local Photographer Guy Trudel at Parc La Fontaine in Montreal. Guy is posed sitting on the edge of the south pond, and is intently focused on taking a picture with his camera. The camera is slightly exagerated in size, with an extra long lens. There is a rather helpful sparrow perched on the end of the lens, looking in the direction of whatever Guy is photography. My portrait of Guy Trudel is a tribute to him: he rises early and hangs out in the city parks capturing the birds and wildlife that most people have no idea exist in the middle of the city. He has generously allowed me to use his photos as references for some of my paintings. This portrait is a gift for him. This is a pure watercolour painting: all whites are the whites of the paper, no white paint was used. I used watercolour techniques to create this piece including glazing, lifting, masking, and wet-in-wet. The reference photos I used are some I took myself, capturing the photographer in the act of capturing birds. This painting is for someone who loves birds, nature and wildlife, and a source of inspiration. Ideal artwork for any living or working space.

Watercolour, 3.9 x 9.8" , painted with professional light-fast pigments on 100% cotton paper. The painting is signed by me, JC Little, on the front and has the title and date on the back. I will include a certificate of authenticity with this painting. It will be packaged with an archival sleeve, with stiff cardboard backing on both sides, and bubble wrap to protect it, inside a box. To avoid waste, where ever possible I will re-use mailers and other packaging materials. It’s recommended to frame it behind glass, with an acid-free matte, to preserve the painting from deterioration. Display away from direct sunlight.

Actual colours may vary from those shown here depending on the device you are using to view the painting. All copyright and reproduction/duplication rights are reserved by the artist JC Little. This painting will be sold with the condition that the artist may show the painting in an art gallery or other art show setting upon request. Artist’s Resale Right: if this painting is resold by the buyer, the artist shall be entitled to a royalty of 5% of the price for the resale and all subsequent resales.

The original painting is not for sale. Contact me HERE to order a signed print or to commission your own whimsical artwork.