Doris is
of Ojibway descent. She was born and raised on the Fort William First Nation
Reserve, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Doris
chose painting as an activity of personal enjoyment when her children were
toddlers and she was seeking a relaxing diversion from the pressures of
child-raising. She was soon encouraged, however, by friends and others who saw
her early work, to pursue a more professional direction. She was particularly
encouraged by Native artist and friend Roy Thomas (deceased) who she knew from
her years in residential school. And the rest is history.
She was
soon distributing her art prints and cards to specialty shops and galleries
from coast to coast across Canada.
Doris
paints primarily in acrylic on paper, although she is comfortable with other
media. Her compositions are minimalist in content with simplicity of line.
These expressionistic sketches evoke the emotions of everyday life.
Doris has
a wide range of interests and competencies. She brings her industry and
artistic sense to the enjoyment of gardening, home decor, cooking and baking.
She enjoys sharing her gifts and interests with family and friends, and is
generous in using her skills to the benefit of others.
She is a
golf and tennis enthusiast. Typically, as a result of her enthusiastic
dedication to her activities, she got a hole-in-one during her first summer of
golfing.
Doris has
been married for 30+ years,
is the mother of three and is the grandmother of six.
Doris has
30 years of involvement in Native arts and crafts. Her works are in private
collections and adorn the homes of people around the world.
Product available in the gallery, such as cards, prints, and large and small framed tiffany's.
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