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Dear Mrs. Thomas; Many years ago I met Roy Thomas at Eagle Lake where I was attending my first Pow Wow with a friend from Sioux Lookout. A very tall pleasant man spoke to me and admired the T-shirt I wore when I told him how much I liked it and felt inspired by the design he smiled and said "Yes I know I made it". Later that day he asked me to dance the friendship dance in the circle. He made us feel so welcome. When we talked about the strife between native and non-native peoples and asked what we could do he said "You are already doing it" "Youre here and you care". I have never forgotten him or what he said or my first Pow Wow. As time passed I was to see his artwork in galleries near Kingston Mtl and as far west as Banff & Jasper BC. It is a pleasure to say I met him and although the T-shirt no longer fits I still have it. Megwetch Mary Beckstead

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Mary Beckstead
Brockville Ontario

Maam thank you for bringing this artwork together. It is truly a memorial to the memory of a great artist.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Rick Vaughn
Palestine Texas

Im inquiring about "R" Kakegamic (who would have been about 10 or 12 years old in 1979) While visiting family in Red Lake Ontario in September 79 we were taken to the Triple K Co-op in Red Lake to see some silk screen prints of native art. We did purchase two prints- a Norval Morriseau (Ravens Speaking an Awareness of Middle Path) and a Robert Kakegamic (Grouse on a Tree). The co-op employee also showed us two origainal paintings both done by "R." Kakegamic a young boy who had brought them into the gallery hoping that they would sell. Our two daughters were 3 and 1 years old at the time and we decided that some artwork done by a child would be suitable mementoes of our girls visit to Red Lake. Weve always wondered whether or not "R" has continued his artistic tradition and where his work is displayed. Could anyone help us out with some more information? Thank you.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Ann CArr
Sarnia Ontario

Mrs. Thomashi my name is Corinna Raedaughter of the late Carl Ray. I was so excited to see pics of my fathers workit makes me feel so good inside. Hope to see more in the future. I would like to get in touch with you.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Corinna Rae

Hi Louise! Your website and gallery/gift store is wonderful. Id like to know if you plan to start having artist openings. I feel that having artist events for the public to come to would be a great addition for your gallery! :-)

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Cathy Murphy

Great site! Became the very Proud owner of another G. Fisher painting. Am so happy to see he is in your gallery. Have intended to visit many times when in Tbay but never enough time - so now time will be taken

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Sylvia Caputo
Geraldton / Thunder Bay

Thank you Louise for directing me to this amazing site filled with inspiring works of native art. I look forward to visiting your Gallery soon. Irene

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Irene Warmenhoven
Thunder Bay

Well first of all I would like to extend my thanks to louise for inspiring my father to get some of his work out there. As time progresses my father appreciates more of his own talents which before he was a little skeptic of what people would think. The gallery and the web site are amazing and it helps all local artists to get noticed and appreciated. To me art is a hidden treasure that every different piece tells a story. Thanks for all the hard work Louise and Donna.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Justin Anderson
Nipigon-Thunder Bay

Please can you send me details about future exhibitions.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Floyd Grobbe
Amsterdam
www.artxpose.com

I would like to thank all that have open there hearts and homes to the woodland art that my father Norval Morrisseau created with the help of the grand fathers. rnThere is much healing and joy for all that finds the one painting that they will connect with.rnI would like to thank Mrs. Thomas for opening her door to me and all the other artists and for the best advise she gave me I have ever gotten. rnand would like to share it all with those who buys a woodland paintings.rn" If you take good care of your paintings your paintings will take good care of you"rnSo I incourage you all to buy a woodland paintings and takernthis heal and joy that we all deserve and share it with the rest of the world and take pride in it.rn Just like when the woodland moose bellos out he cries out with pride for the whole world to hear who he is.rnThere are many great artists in this gallery from Thomas Ray Tait Fisher Williams Jacobson and Beaver and many more.rnThey all have the colours and images and healing in there paintingsrnSo make them proud and incourage them to continue what my father started.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: christian morriseau
Keewaywin First Nation ON

Wow - such a beautiful set of piantings and all in one spot! Thanks for the great introduction to some of the great Canadian artisits. I canr wait to get my Christian Morrisseau painting!

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Norm Swanson
Marlboro New Jersey (originally Deep River)

Roy Thomas is a genius. I often talk to his spirit and think about where we are all headed with how we are treating our mother earth. I was privledged to have the master work with me when I was a kid louise and thank you for the blessing of allowing me to blow that eagle bone whistle in the gallery and seeing Roy as that eaglethat day flying over the gallery when all that took place. May the love and affection of our beautiful CREATOR continue to bless all those who have the privelidge of being represented by the beauty of your spirit and the traditional spirit of .....Roy Thomas!

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: mark anthony jacobson
vancouver b.c

I have just received my second purchase from Ahnisnabae Art Gallery. Once again it arrived in perfect condition and more beautiful than I had imagined. Mrs. Thomas has made my adventure in learning to admire this amazing art a true spiritual journey. Thank you.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Elaine Gross
New Hamburg Ontario

I recently purchased a piece of art from the Ahnisnabae Gallery. It was sent to my home quickly and in perfect condition. It is even more beautiful than I had imagined. Mrs. Thomas was a wonderful help in all ways. I am thankful to her for her work in making such amazing pieces of art available to others.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Elaine Gross
New Hamburg Ontario

This is such a wonderful site Mrs. Thomas. Thanks once again for all of your help with my purchases. I encourage everyone to use the on-line store. Mrs. Thomas has been so kind and patient with my less than brilliant art questions and I look forward to the honour of one day visiting your gallery in person Mrs. Thomas.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Keith Blackford
Stayner Ont.

Hi I am from Ottawa and did not know that Roy had passed. I am very saddened by this. I met him on several occasions and set up sales at my office for him and the other artists :Jelineau Fisher Rocky Fiddler Kakegamick etc. whenever they came to town. I own three of his originals all painted in the 70 and 80s. Any idea who in Eastern Ontario can appraise his works? What became of Rocky? I also have several of his and two by Jelineau and some by Kakegamick. Please respond. Thanks.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Pat Olilver
Ottawa Ontario

Roy Thomas has given the community a beautiful touch of Anishnabe art (along with Gelineau Fisher has a beautiful work of art.....)

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Ms. Fisher
Kateri ONTARIO

Very beautiful website - I am now very anxious to visit the Gallery. I love native art.. its so free and colorful. Theres a childlike quality about it yet it seems to depict wise stories. Keep up the good work!!

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: France Luloff

Considering where you were in Mar. with the level of experience you had with websites to now. You have come a long way and i am very impressed with you and your site.

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Steve
http://www.dangre.com

I am new to the area and greatly appreciate the time and effort that has gone into this site. I will definitely be stopping by the Gallery to experience the art in person!

 

Date of Posting: 29 February 2012
Posted By: Catherine
Thunder Bay