James Lumbers Collection

" WHERE DREAMS ARE BORN " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 27" x 36" $1150 340 s/n Giclee Paper 17.75" x 23" Email Price More than a tradition, hockey is a cornerstone in our culture that often transcends almost everything else for people from all walks of life. In this painting, I have portrayed a group of youngsters playing on a frozen pond trying to get that last goal before they have to go home for supper. Two of the greatest rivals in hockey were Montreal and Toronto; here they look down symbolically at the next generation of young hopefuls. Maple Leaf Gardens and the Forum still aglow with emotional memories in the sunset remind us of the places where hopes were dashed and dreams came true.	" THE HOCKEY SCOUTS " 75 s/n Canvas Giclee 27" x 36" $950 450 s/n Giclee Paper 17.75" x 23" $180 Anyone who grew up in a winter climate can probably remember playing hockey on a rink near the house. One day as the fellows were playing a car pulled up and a couple of men got out and were watching as the boys played. Talking to each other, they made notes and then later asked the boys for their names. The men were scouts from a couple of the farm clubs looking for potential players. The boys were thrilled beyond words, knowing that they were being considered for greater things. Two of the boys were eventually signed up to play for farm teams. Hard work and devotion to the sport would be needed to become part of the greatest league of all, and then one day it happened!	" THE GOALIE MASK " 75 s/n Canvas Giclee 24" x 36" $950 495 s/n Giclee Paper 14" x 21" $225 The goalie mask was introduced into the NHL by Jacques Plante in a game with the Rangers on November 1, 1959 after receiving an injury to his bare face. Over the protest of coach Toe Blake, he finished the game wearing his mask.This painting by artist James Lumbers shows some of the evolution in masks that took place over the years. The Sawchuk mask followed after the Plante example and was used by several goaltenders. Goalies added their individual personalities to their masks as time passed. Gerry Cheevers displayed all the cuts and stitches he received on his mask. Tony Esposito had his personally shaped mask. Jim Rutherford was one of the first to display the graphics of his team on his mask. Mike Palmateer's mask was changed to give more protection to the neck. Ken Dryden chose graphics on his mask for visibility.Patrick Roy wore a mask that had evolved into today's style offering good protection against flying pucks and better neck protection.
" THE TOLL HOUSE " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 24" x 36" $675 450 s/n Offset Paper 15.5" x 21" $180 On a cold, bright, windless night the swish of the sleighs runners approached the Toll House. The gatekeeper reluctantly pulled on his overcoat and left the comfort of his fireside to collect the toll from the horse drawn sled. There was almost always an exchange of greetings, as people passed by. The gatekeeper was the main source of information as to where hazards might lay along the way. Toll roads were common in Europe long ago and the tradition carried on here in North America as a way of raising money to maintain the roads of the day. They were usually located near the entrance of a town or hamlet. Wagons and stagecoaches alike stopped to pay the required toll.	" THE MEETING PLACE " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 16" x 31.5" $675 750 s/n Offset Paper 14" x 28" $188 There are many places in the countryside that stand unnoticed as nature consumes them, offering testimony of someone’s struggle and joy as they lived in their time. Today, empty rooms gaze blindly through dust-covered windows as a young couple appear at the old rusting pump, to enjoy a refreshing drink on their long journey. As the sun settles, casting long shadows on the scene, our spiritual travelers disappear for another day. Our two dogs have always been fascinated with this abandoned home and perhaps they know things that we can only guess at. Is it another animal they sense or is it something else? They quietly watch as evening descends into darkness and the cool night air beckons them to return home to a welcome meal.	" OCTOBER RETURN " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 19" x 27" $550 750 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 23" $188 Early on a cool October morning, there was a moment when time ceased to have meaning. A cloak of mist muffled the faint sound of stirring water in the distance and a couple seemed to appear in a canoe as if looking for an occasion rather than a place. Perhaps it was when a never-ending love was born and nurtured in the solitude that can sometimes be a blend of memories and reality. The ruins of an old dock and the musty aroma of a cabin in the final stages of decay offer testament to the people that now search for the elusive instant when love gave them so much pleasure.Perhaps the most melancholy yet thought-provoking time is the fall. The birds have migrated and without concern for the past or present, a squirrel pauses to enjoy a morsel in his quiet dominion, undisturbed as the seasons change. There are spiritual memories that live on in places like this, where they remain unremitting and clocked in the mystery of the mist.
" THE OLD FAMILY CAR " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 18" x 32" $575 750 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 23" $188 In the 40’s during the war, it was next to impossible to get a new car. Charlie Padget needed one to get around to his customers. He watched the want ads and finally his patience paid off. He became the proud owner of a 1941 Chevrolet. Every weekend Charlie took great pride in maintaining his treasure. It always looked like it just came from the showroom. His wife Martha would look down from the porch, wondering what possible pleasure a man could derive from getting all greasy and dirty working on a car. Charlie’s son Bill on the other hand, had total empathy for the routine watching every step his father took. After Charlie died, the old car was stored in the garage. When Bill inherited the house after his mother passed away the tradition was revived and Bill looks after his father’s car with the same loving care. Now his son Charlie Jr. patiently watches for an opportunity to help his dad while his dog Teddy looks on with ambivalence.	" THE SPIRIT OF FISHING " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17" x 23" $525 950 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 21" $177 On a bright summer morning last July Ian and his dog Hamish could not resist going out in the old boat that his grandfather John Emmet left to him. Hamish, being quite new at fishing had no idea why all the fuss was made in preparation for the adventure. Grandpa’s tackle box fishing rods etc. were all placed in the boat along with some fat juicy dew worms collected the night before. The morning air still had that crisp freshness to it that you only feel on the water. The bobber was attached to the line and Ian put a worm on just as his grandfather taught him. He could swear that Grandpa was still there watching him so he was extra careful when he hooked the worm. He used to tell Ian “You don’t want to give the fish a free lunch.” It was the great love the old man had for his grandson that filled Ian with “The Spirit of Fishing”.	" WINTER SOLSTICE " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17" x 23" $525 950 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 21" $177 As the sun was settling in the trees the blurred images of Thomas and his cousin Phillip could be seen in the distance approaching home after a day of working in the woods for the local mill. Two deer cautiously watched as they quietly emerged from the bush. Were these travelers really there or were they images from the past? Having purchased food supplies from the old general store, they packed their sleigh for the trip and pulled it behind them, back to the cabin. It was hungry work and the thought of a hot dinner by the warm fire, carefully tended by Thomas’ wife Anne was all they really wanted. It was an age before the conveniences of modern life clouded the challenges of nature and a time when foolish mistakes could have dire consequences in this unforgiving land.
" GRANDMA'S RECIPE " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 22.25" x 28" $525 950 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 22" $177 For over 52 years Nancy's grandmother prepared her memorable dishes in her enchanting country kitchen. Summer breezes wafting through the windows carried the tempting smells of fresh bread and cakes through the house. Now Nancy and her mother carry on the tradition as Grandma's contented spirit looks on believing that her tried and true recipes will live through the next generation.	" THE LONG WAY HOME " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17" x 23" $525 950 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 21" $177 In the township where we live much remains the same today as it was 100 years ago. It is not unusual to see a horse and buggy passing by, hearing its wheels grinding on gravel and the familiar clip-clop of the horse’s hooves. In the fresh morning air the mist rises from the ground cloaking distant trees in mystery. I am told that one of the original settlers Fred Mc Neil passed this way on his way to the market every couple of weeks, to sell his hand crafted boots and leather goods at the local market and then picking up the necessities of life for the return trip home. Life was hard work in those days, but uncomplicated by the frustrations that we face today. Fred’s dog Sampson always looked forward to the journey as it was a chance to find some wildlife to chase and the reward of some food when they arrived at the market. Sampson outlived Fred and his wife Mary, but still kept up the tradition of walking the road looking for squirrels or anything else that would play the game with him.	" SANTA'S HELPERS " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 20" x 30" $525 750 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 21" $188 This print was created to honour all of the people who serve with the Auxiliary Police Service. One of the activities they participate in is delivering Christmas Gifts to children who may not be as privileged as others are. Other activities include crowd control at parades etc., search and rescue clerical work and many other tasks. Members of the Auxiliary volunteer many hours of their time to train and serve where their services are needed. It would be difficult for many Police Services to function without them.
" A SENSE OF PRIDE " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17" x 23" $475 1200 s/n Offset Paper 13" x 18" $150 Tom Phillips was a fireman all of his working life. When he retired, he could never forget the loyalty and fellowship he felt with the people he worked with through the years. After one of many visits to the old fire hall with his grandson, he gave him a real fireman's hat. Bobby knew then that he wanted to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. His 12th birtday was very special because Bobby received a model of Grandpa's truck made just for him and he was filled with a "Sense of Pride".	" OLD FRIENDS " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17" x 23" $475 1200 s/n Offset Paper 13" x 18" $150 Anyone who ever spent time in the woods with his dog knows how a special bond can form. Molly was a wise old Springer Spaniel and could anticipate things almost before they happened. Like the day Harry (her master) had a clear shot at a pheasant, only to find out he forgot to load his gun. She just looked up at him and yawned. It's an awful feeling to be embarrassed in front of your dog! He muttered to himself "thank God she can't talk". It didn't matter to Harry or Molly if they brought anything home or not because they shared so many adventures together and would always be "Old Friends".	" A GAME OF CHECKERS " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 28.5" x 36" $875 950 s/n Offset Paper 16.5" x 21" $177 Many years ago there were two men who lived on neighbouring farms near the area where I spent my childhood. Their names were John Parker and Lou Stanton. They each had a single passion and that was to beat each other at a game of checkers. Every Saturday afternoon in this old drive shed, John and Lou faced each other in their weekly battle of wits. The old tractor (a Rock Island G-2) belonged to John until he died inthe 1930's. He left it to his lifelong friend Lou, but he only survived two more years. Now and then people say they can hear the click of checkers in the old shed, but others say it's just the chickens. What do you think?
" HOOKED ON YOU " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 20" x 23.75" $550 950 s/n Offset Paper 20" x 23.75" $177 For some strange reason, children always seem to have a special relationship with their Grandparents. Maybe it's the age difference, or maybe it's a different way of seeing thigs early in the morning, as the mists rise from the lake into the cool, fresh air. When you're young each day brings a new adventure. Grandpa's lesson today is a simple one. "You have to hook the worm before you can hook the fish", he said in disgusted amusement, watching the expression on the faces of his young grandchildren.	" A FROSTY NIGHT " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 11" x 28" $550 950 s/n Offset Paper 10.5" x 26" $177 It was a tradition many years ago when Dr. John Smyth would bring friends to his home on the hill in his 4-horse cutter. He used any excuse to entertain and give them the thrill of a ride. Being the dominant person he was, many tales were told of his adventures. Some say his spirit can be felt even now on these cold frosty evenings. Now, many years later his Great Grandson Josh lives in the family home. He and his Daughter Eve just built a snowman looking down the road. As they head home for supper only the snowman will see the spirit of the old man and his friends swishing through the snow with sleigh bells ringing on another cold night adventure, but Dr. Smyth will see that life continues on in the house on the hill.	" OVERHEATED " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 18" x 24" $550 950 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 21.5" $177 As it happens, I painted this work during one of the hottest spells of this summer. I was inspired when walking down a road very similar to this scene far from the hassle and noise of the city. Those who are old enough will remember traveling down seldom-used roads past woods, streams and the occasional farm. Cars were temperamental at best and usually found the most inconvenient place to break down in the humid sun of summer. In this depiction a couple found a sympathetic farmer to supply water for their overheated car. It was a chance for everyone to enjoy some company and talk about the day's events that are not so far in the past. The farmer's Grandson Thomas, remembering experiences so often related by his Grandparents of their earlier years here looks down the road on another hot summer day to see if what once was might still be.
" EVENING RENDEZVOUS " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 20" x 26" $495 950 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 24" $177 The setting sun provides a romantic backdrop for that magical time suspended between daylight and nightfall. The gentle lapping of the water on the rock's edge and the subtle scent of shoreline reeds, stirred by a warm summer breeze completes the mood. Nature in its allure, invites us, generation after generation, to become part of this perfect setting. This is a place where your imagination is free to enjoy your fondest dreams, whether for the first time with that very special person, or as a return visit through a treasured memory. Nature's gift is yours to take, the romance of the moment will become timeless in your heart.	" THE GIFT " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 30.5" x 22" $495 950 s/n Offset Paper 25" x 18" $177 On a winter's night, with snowflakes silently drifting down, the peace of the moment allows us to feel what is truly in our heart. At times like this, a special gift will bond lovers, friends or families with memories that last forever. Although circumstances differ, "The Gift" is closely related to an earlier painting , "As Time Goes By" when Grandpa presents his treasured watch to his grandson. Gifts can mean many things, but to receive one out of love, is the most cherished gift of all.	" IF ONLY " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 17.5" x 26" $350 950 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 26 " $177 If Only… Every golfer knows the anguish…stuck behind a tree (and what a silly place to put a tree)…. feet away from what could have been a great shot…playing partners chuckling, already counting their winnings. There's a decision to be made… take the penalty stroke, chip out, go for the green? In total frustration, the golfer looks at his friends, looks at the ball, looks at the green, looks at the tree, and like so many anxious golfers before, mutters aloud for the one 'tool' we assume no golf bag has contained… "Does anyone have and axe?" In his newest work, Jim Lumbers shares a moment that all golfers understand. Yes, it is a relaxing game… a pleasant walk in the park. But it's also a game that is constantly second-guessed; "…if only."
" COMING HOME " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 20" x 32" $450 2000 s/n Offset Paper 18" x 30 " $165 James Lumbers presents his first full winter scene since, "A Winter's Glow" a decade ago. Numbered to represent the year 2000, Mr. Lumbers has provided an image he knows very well in "Coming Home"; his own house. If you look closely through the window, you will see him creating another moment in time. A century ago, rutted roads covered with drifting snow made every journey an adventure. Snuggled under big Buffalo robes, it often became a game to see who could spot the lights of home first. As the sleigh came to rest in front of the house, the door would open and mom's welcoming smile beckoned all to come in. The delectable aroma of fresh baking filled the house. The joy of being together made even the coldest night feel warm... a feeling that will be cherished forever.	" RETURN TO COUNTRY KITCHEN " 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 30" x 21" $450 950 s/n Offset Paper 27" x 18 " $168 The original painting called "Country Kitchen" was completed years ago. That kitchen has long been abandoned and left to the ravages of time. Even so, the touch of loving hands still evident in the garden and inside the house say so much about the home that is no more. The curious glance of my grandson looking into the kitchen now moldy with the years and a battle lost with nature could hardly imagine the smell of fresh apple pie that once permeated the room. The rusted Model "T" surrounded by flowers, the trailing Clematis working its way in, the two Warblers sunning themselves are also reminders of times past.	" ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL " 950 s/n Offset Paper 13.5" x 26 " email-price Waiting at the end of the farmhouse lane, the smell of fresh dew on the vegetation permeates the countryside. The tranquil greens of summer are now transformed into the glowing colours of autumn. With the passing of summer, the reality of a new school year once again transforms the lives of children and their parents. Back to school has always been a time to see old friends again and to experience many of the activities that have been enjoyed by students throughout the generations. The clip-clop of horses' hooves, blended with excited young voices, once announced the passage of students on their way to a one-room schoolhouse. Even though the era of the horse and buggy has long passed, the laughter of children can still be heard from within the school bus as it makes its way to the regional school and a more sophisticated educational system.

" GRANDPA'S BOAT "

49 s/n Canvas Giclee 19" x 24.5" $450
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All fishermen understand the time-honoured traditions involved in the pastime. Not too many years ago, grandpa took his son fishing in this boat. Now as his memory lingers in the shadows of a warm summer day, yet another generation passes under the trees with the day's catch in hand.

Grandpa's Boat is still revered as an old friend with which to share a wonderful time.

" SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING TRUE"

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Family Traditions often bind generations together. In this painting, I endeavored to show how meaningful a wedding dress (something old) and a simple locket (something true) can become. Conscious of all her own memories, mother tenderly places the locket around the neck of her daughter. The spirit and love of her grandmother is always present, never to be forgotten on a day of such great importance.

" SHADOWS AND MEMORIES "

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It's day's end as the sun casts a golden glow across the land. A couple enjoy a quiet moment of reflection by the lake perhaps thinking back to that carefree time when he rowed her across the water in his wooden boat. Is youth wasted on the young? Or is it the memories that keep us young?

" THE CROSSING"

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"I remember as a young boy, standing beside my father and watching the train rush down the track to a world that I could not imagine. With my father's reassuring hand on my shoulder, I would muster up the courage to wave to the engineer…who never failed to wave back.
And even though the "new age" has pushed the steam engine deep into our memories and the tracks have remained unused for years, the crossing still reminds me of a world that was in many ways a nicer place in which to grow up"

" THE GRADUATION "

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All members of the RCMP begin their careers at "Depot", the training academy in Regina. Viewing this ceremony, I was very impressed with its history and, in my painting, I depict a troop of North-West Mounted Police from the 1880's passing in front of the Administration Building of today, the central focus of Depot Division.

" THE IMMIGRANTS "

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The North-West Mounted Police maintained law and order during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880's. And when immigrants began to arrive, they received help and advice from the Mounties in their quest for a new life in a new land.

" CULTURAL EXCHANGE "

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The RCMP and Native Peoples have enjoyed a long history of mutual respect, and for generations, story-telling has been one way that each learned from the other. And as a Mountie relates a story to a group of Native youths of today, images from the past dance magically in the campfire smoke.

" THE MARCH WEST "

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The March West, which took place in 1874, is a landmark event in the history of the RCMP. It involved an almost endless column of men and equipment, moving slowly across the vast open prairies, often in the face of adverse conditions. In this painting, members of the Mounted Police head west to establish law and order under the watchful eyes of representatives of the First Nations.

" NURSING "

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"At the turn of the century, starched formality and rigid routine directed the life of a nurse. Over time, nursing has evolved with modern technology taking them into areas that no one could have imagined one hundred years ago. But even with all the advances in nursing, one aspect has remained unchanged. . . nurses have never lost the human touch."

" LOVE AND CHERISH "

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This painting is dedicated to all women who are, and will be brides. The future holds so much optimism and excitement. A turn-of-the-century bride is about to throw her bouquet to her waiting bridesmaids. Aglow with hope and happiness, she looks forward to a new life with the one she loves. My wish is that both the bride and the groom will "love and cherish"…far into the future.

" GET A HORSE "

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This scene depicts a corner in anytown in the early part of the century. The lights slowly come on as if to announce the frustration of being the owner of a newfangled machine---the horseless carriage. Although a milestone in the history of transportation, the automobile in its infancy was also the source of some good-humoured criticism thus resulting in the often-used admonition…"Get A Horse"

" IMAGINATION "

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"There are several meanings to the Painting 'Imagination.' Even though I've used a kitten magining himself in the future - I am also thinking of the alter ego that we all possess and how differently we see our inner being from the rest of the world.
Perhaps this is how we sustain ourselves at times of great adversity. .

" FLIGHT 632 "

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"The history of flight has shown such innovative growth that it's hard for me to fathom the incredible changes that have occurred.
Now, modern computer-controlled machines fill the skies like sleek silver birds in all their majesty.
When I was a boy though, scenes like Flight 632 showing a beautiful old D.C. 3 were an adventure tobehold and their memory soared in my imagination.

" MOONLIGHT EMBRACE "

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The cool mists of evening swirl into a vision of warm memories from other times and the moment becomes real again for each succeeding generation.
There is no style in nature … only an unchanging reality that gives us the comfort of seeing moonlight on water. And experiencing the fresh scents of nature after a hot day, where the optimism of love will always flower.

" ECHOES OF EDUCATION "

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Although the familiar school bell no longer rings and children no longer take their assigned seats in old, rugged wooden desks worn smooth by generations of learning, the echoes of education can still be felt when one passes similar buildings from our past such as this. When I see an old red schoolhouse in a countryside, my imagination begins to fill with the sights and sounds of yesterday.

" TRADITIONS "

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When I was a boy, I became acquainted with an O.P.P. officer who was very kind to me. In retrospect he was ahead of his time since he represented what has since become known as "community policing"
As I became a full-time painter, many of these officers started collecting my work and a rapport was established that carries on to this day.
In this scene I have tried to portray the human side of police work, as an O.P.P. officer helps his young charges paint their favourite toy.

"MOVIN' ON "

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"While walking one evening under a full moon, the clouds appeared to be made of lace. In the distance, a glow from the city lights broke through the clouds in the night sky.
I could visualize the fleeting spirit of an old farmer and his wife, guided by the frail glow of an old kerosene lamp and his sure-footed horse, vanishing into a tangle of noise and congestion that will eventually swallow everything in its path, leaving only memories . . . memories of another time."

" TWILIGHT CRUISE "

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When I venture down a forgotten road and come upon a quiet lake at sunset, I can almost smell the smoky scent of a campfire burning in the distance. Excitement filled the air as people lingered around the town dock watching the last rays of twilight at the end of another perfect day. If an artist chooses to paint a memorable scene from the past it must be from one's own memory---one that seems as real as yesterday. To paint anything well, the creator must live the experience and cature those moments in time ultimately portraying them in a sensitive, evocative way for the viewer to share in a moment of quiet reflection.

" CITY LIMITS "

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On one of those pleasant, autumn afternoons when the sun fills the golden leaves with majesty, I was strolling down a very old road not far from our home.
The city loomed in the horizon yet it was easy to imagine a young couple in a horse and buggy trotting by…pausing for refreshments from a friendly farm couple and sharing a neighbourly visit.
The farm stands alone and quiet many years later but the memories are there in the colours of the leaves mingled with smoke from a distant fireplace.

" THE LOCKET "

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After months of planning and preparation, another wedding day unfolds and the bride looks to the future with anticipation. The dress worn long ago has been preserved with great care for this day. And the locket, also a gift from the past, now finds a new resting place near a new heart as the custom is passed on. Generations of women in her family have worn this precious heirloom. Stories have been woven around it…happiness and tears intertwined. The young bride feels her heartbeat against it. Time will not dim the golden memories of the locket. They will retain their unburnished glow through the years.

" ON THE BEAT "

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There was a time when acts of kindness and gentle humour were part of everyday life and taken for granted. Community values we shared only a few years ago are fast disappearing from today's urban centres. Changes have come too fast. Back then neighbours knew each other and violence was rare. Children felt safe on any street. Life was infinitely simpler and rewarding. It held qualities we inwardly long for now. I hope the viewer will share this empathy towards past values and help turn society around, away from violence and towards humanity and benevolence.

" OPENING NIGHT "

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Around the time I was born, scenes like the one I have recreated were happening throughout North America. 'Opening Night' always brought on a special feeling of excitement. Elegance, stardom and famous romances stirred the night air.John Eberson, a man we can all thank for creating classic theatres during that period, is standing in the painting near Clark Gable and Joan Crawford. The (1929) Duesenberg parked in front was originallt owned by Eberson. Today, it is fully restored and running like theday it was made. In fact, last year I had the opportunity to sit in this magnificent automobile and capture another moment in time.

" DOUBLE SPLASH "

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Sitting on a quite bay just off the main lake was a favourite pastime of mine as a young boy. Later on, my own son who was the real fisherman in the family, could be found carrying on the tradition of his grandfather.
Many times he would stroll back to the cottage, empty-handed, his bait pail empty…but he was happy. On this particular day, the sudden splash of a darting fish caused quite a commotion and everyone got into the act. I can't recall if he brought this one home or not, but knowing he grew up sharing my love for nature has given a lasting significance to the one spot we both cherish.

" CAPTAINS QUARTERS "

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When I was a small boy, my grandfather gave me a sailor's cap for my birthday. It kindled in me a lifelong love for things nautical.
I still own the steamer trunk that was used by my Grandfather in his travels. His stories of adventures on the high seas grew in my imagination but it was the trunk that contained the seafaring memories for me later on in life.
Now, as the late afternoon sunlight streams through the dust particles of stale attic air, my thoughts on the magic of being young remain in the afterglow.

" MR. HOCKEY "

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Before painting hockey legend Gordie Howe, I had the chance to get to know him. Part of what I learned is captured in this painting. Here, echoes of the past come to life, as the future Mr. Hockey acquires his first skate. One of his older sisters had laid claim to the other skate, but Gordie knew that if he was patient he would own both. Skates changed Gordie's life. He moved from farm life, skating on the frozen sloughs of a wintry prairie, to decades of fame in hockey arenas across North America.Painting Gordie Howe was a great challenge for me. It was also an opportunity to honour an outstanding career, and pay tribute to one of professional sports all time greatest athletes.

" A BOY AND HIS DREAM "

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I wanted to show Wayne Gretzky not only as the world's greatest hockey player but also as the boy who loved hockey and persevered towards his dream through hard work and under the coaching of his father. To get the details right, I travelled to Brantford, Ontario, to spend time with those closest to Wayne -- his parents. At the Gretzky family home, where Walter built those famous backyard ice rinks, I pored through photo albums and studied Wayne as a youngster. I also had the chance to sketch Walter in his characteristic coaching pose. I left Brantford convinced that Wayne's dedication to his sport, and the support of his parents, are what made it possible for the Great One to realize his dream.

" THE DREAM BEGINS "

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When I met Joe Montana and his Father, I asked a lot of questions about his background. As a boy he learned to throw the ball throught a swinging tire on a rope to train his eye and reflexes. Later he was a star in college and went on to be one of the all time great quarterbacks of the game. Each stage of his life is represented in this painting and shows how his dream began.

" THE PERFECT SPOT "

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"I seem like just about everything in life has changed since I was a child. The exceptions being a couple od secluded places from days gone by...places untouched by modern times.One such location is a park that I used to frequent a long time ago; sometimes with my family like the scene I have painted; other times with my grandfather. I remember hiking with him all day until we foud "The Perfect Spot" and once everything was in place, we'd enjoy a swim or sometimes a little fishing before our evening meal.I can still picture him sitting there as if it was yesterday. Rod in hand, and that ever-present look of contentment on his face.

" READY TO GO "

1500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price

Parents of all ages will relate to the humour and message in this painting. As a child, I can remember waiting for what seemed like an eternity in anticipation of an exciting event to happen. But in the wink of an eye, I would be lost in another world like my Grandfather's collectibles. Plans to do some serious fishing were temporarily put on hold…even when Dad was "ready to go". In this quiet, reflective moment, a child's own curiosity transcended the passage of time.

" YESTERDAY'S LOVE "

1500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price

Many summer cottages like this one have remained virturally unchanged over the years.
I wanted to portray something that is reminiscent of my own childhood. Places such as these are now long gone but the memories remain as vivid as they were over fifty years ago.
When I see today's younger generation poring over treasured family albums, I realize that traditions do remain alive and kinships are once again renewed.

" GRANDPA'S BOAT " 49 s/n Canvas Giclee 19" x 24.5" $450 2500 s/n Offset Paper 16.5" x 22 " $168 All fishermen understand the time-honoured traditions involved in the pastime. Not too many years ago, grandpa took his son fishing in this boat. Now as his memory lingers in the shadows of a warm summer day, yet another generation passes under the trees with the day's catch in hand. Grandpa's Boat is still revered as an old friend with which to share a wonderful time.	" SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING TRUE" 50 s/n Canvas Giclee 27" x 21" $595 950 s/n Offset Paper 22" x 17.5 " email-price Family Traditions often bind generations together. In this painting, I endeavored to show how meaningful a wedding dress (something old) and a simple locket (something true) can become. Conscious of all her own memories, mother tenderly places the locket around the neck of her daughter. The spirit and love of her grandmother is always present, never to be forgotten on a day of such great importance.	" SHADOWS AND MEMORIES " 75 s/n Canvas $450 2500 s/n Offset Paper 18" x 22 " $168 It's day's end as the sun casts a golden glow across the land. A couple enjoy a quiet moment of reflection by the lake perhaps thinking back to that carefree time when he rowed her across the water in his wooden boat. Is youth wasted on the young? Or is it the memories that keep us young?
" THE CROSSING" 2500 s/n Offset Paper 13" x 29 " $188 "I remember as a young boy, standing beside my father and watching the train rush down the track to a world that I could not imagine. With my father's reassuring hand on my shoulder, I would muster up the courage to wave to the engineer…who never failed to wave back. And even though the "new age" has pushed the steam engine deep into our memories and the tracks have remained unused for years, the crossing still reminds me of a world that was in many ways a nicer place in which to grow up"	" THE GRADUATION " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 12" x 24 " $98 All members of the RCMP begin their careers at "Depot", the training academy in Regina. Viewing this ceremony, I was very impressed with its history and, in my painting, I depict a troop of North-West Mounted Police from the 1880's passing in front of the Administration Building of today, the central focus of Depot Division.	" THE IMMIGRANTS " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 12" x 24 " $98 The North-West Mounted Police maintained law and order during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880's. And when immigrants began to arrive, they received help and advice from the Mounties in their quest for a new life in a new land.
" CULTURAL EXCHANGE " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 12" x 24 " $98 The RCMP and Native Peoples have enjoyed a long history of mutual respect, and for generations, story-telling has been one way that each learned from the other. And as a Mountie relates a story to a group of Native youths of today, images from the past dance magically in the campfire smoke.	" THE MARCH WEST " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 12" x 24 " $98 The March West, which took place in 1874, is a landmark event in the history of the RCMP. It involved an almost endless column of men and equipment, moving slowly across the vast open prairies, often in the face of adverse conditions. In this painting, members of the Mounted Police head west to establish law and order under the watchful eyes of representatives of the First Nations.	" NURSING " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 25.5 " $165 "At the turn of the century, starched formality and rigid routine directed the life of a nurse. Over time, nursing has evolved with modern technology taking them into areas that no one could have imagined one hundred years ago. But even with all the advances in nursing, one aspect has remained unchanged. . . nurses have never lost the human touch."
" LOVE AND CHERISH " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 17" x 23 " email -price This painting is dedicated to all women who are, and will be brides. The future holds so much optimism and excitement. A turn-of-the-century bride is about to throw her bouquet to her waiting bridesmaids. Aglow with hope and happiness, she looks forward to a new life with the one she loves. My wish is that both the bride and the groom will "love and cherish"…far into the future.	" GET A HORSE " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 23 " $165 This scene depicts a corner in anytown in the early part of the century. The lights slowly come on as if to announce the frustration of being the owner of a newfangled machine---the horseless carriage. Although a milestone in the history of transportation, the automobile in its infancy was also the source of some good-humoured criticism thus resulting in the often-used admonition…"Get A Horse"	" IMAGINATION " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 15.5" x 21 " $165 "There are several meanings to the Painting 'Imagination.' Even though I've used a kitten magining himself in the future - I am also thinking of the alter ego that we all possess and how differently we see our inner being from the rest of the world. Perhaps this is how we sustain ourselves at times of great adversity. .
" FLIGHT 632 " 2000 s/n Offset Paper 13.5" x 26 " email-price "The history of flight has shown such innovative growth that it's hard for me to fathom the incredible changes that have occurred. Now, modern computer-controlled machines fill the skies like sleek silver birds in all their majesty. When I was a boy though, scenes like Flight 632 showing a beautiful old D.C. 3 were an adventure tobehold and their memory soared in my imagination.	" MOONLIGHT EMBRACE " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 16.5" x 21.5 " email-price The cool mists of evening swirl into a vision of warm memories from other times and the moment becomes real again for each succeeding generation. There is no style in nature … only an unchanging reality that gives us the comfort of seeing moonlight on water. And experiencing the fresh scents of nature after a hot day, where the optimism of love will always flower.	" ECHOES OF EDUCATION " 3500 s/n Offset Paper 15.125" x 25 " $165 Although the familiar school bell no longer rings and children no longer take their assigned seats in old, rugged wooden desks worn smooth by generations of learning, the echoes of education can still be felt when one passes similar buildings from our past such as this. When I see an old red schoolhouse in a countryside, my imagination begins to fill with the sights and sounds of yesterday.

" TRADITIONS " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 13.375" x 26 " email-price When I was a boy, I became acquainted with an O.P.P. officer who was very kind to me. In retrospect he was ahead of his time since he represented what has since become known as "community policing" As I became a full-time painter, many of these officers started collecting my work and a rapport was established that carries on to this day. In this scene I have tried to portray the human side of police work, as an O.P.P. officer helps his young charges paint their favourite toy.	"MOVIN' ON " 2750 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 21.5 " $165 "While walking one evening under a full moon, the clouds appeared to be made of lace. In the distance, a glow from the city lights broke through the clouds in the night sky. I could visualize the fleeting spirit of an old farmer and his wife, guided by the frail glow of an old kerosene lamp and his sure-footed horse, vanishing into a tangle of noise and congestion that will eventually swallow everything in its path, leaving only memories . . . memories of another time."	" TWILIGHT CRUISE " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 14.5" x 25 " email-price When I venture down a forgotten road and come upon a quiet lake at sunset, I can almost smell the smoky scent of a campfire burning in the distance. Excitement filled the air as people lingered around the town dock watching the last rays of twilight at the end of another perfect day. If an artist chooses to paint a memorable scene from the past it must be from one's own memory---one that seems as real as yesterday. To paint anything well, the creator must live the experience and cature those moments in time ultimately portraying them in a sensitive, evocative way for the viewer to share in a moment of quiet reflection.
" CITY LIMITS " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 12.25" x 29.5" email-price On one of those pleasant, autumn afternoons when the sun fills the golden leaves with majesty, I was strolling down a very old road not far from our home. The city loomed in the horizon yet it was easy to imagine a young couple in a horse and buggy trotting by…pausing for refreshments from a friendly farm couple and sharing a neighbourly visit. The farm stands alone and quiet many years later but the memories are there in the colours of the leaves mingled with smoke from a distant fireplace.	" THE LOCKET " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 22 " email-price After months of planning and preparation, another wedding day unfolds and the bride looks to the future with anticipation. The dress worn long ago has been preserved with great care for this day. And the locket, also a gift from the past, now finds a new resting place near a new heart as the custom is passed on. Generations of women in her family have worn this precious heirloom. Stories have been woven around it…happiness and tears intertwined. The young bride feels her heartbeat against it. Time will not dim the golden memories of the locket. They will retain their unburnished glow through the years.	" ON THE BEAT " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 13" x 25 " email-price There was a time when acts of kindness and gentle humour were part of everyday life and taken for granted. Community values we shared only a few years ago are fast disappearing from today's urban centres. Changes have come too fast. Back then neighbours knew each other and violence was rare. Children felt safe on any street. Life was infinitely simpler and rewarding. It held qualities we inwardly long for now. I hope the viewer will share this empathy towards past values and help turn society around, away from violence and towards humanity and benevolence.
" OPENING NIGHT " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 18" x 22.5 " email-price Around the time I was born, scenes like the one I have recreated were happening throughout North America. 'Opening Night' always brought on a special feeling of excitement. Elegance, stardom and famous romances stirred the night air.John Eberson, a man we can all thank for creating classic theatres during that period, is standing in the painting near Clark Gable and Joan Crawford. The (1929) Duesenberg parked in front was originallt owned by Eberson. Today, it is fully restored and running like theday it was made. In fact, last year I had the opportunity to sit in this magnificent automobile and capture another moment in time.	" DOUBLE SPLASH " 2500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price Sitting on a quite bay just off the main lake was a favourite pastime of mine as a young boy. Later on, my own son who was the real fisherman in the family, could be found carrying on the tradition of his grandfather. Many times he would stroll back to the cottage, empty-handed, his bait pail empty…but he was happy. On this particular day, the sudden splash of a darting fish caused quite a commotion and everyone got into the act. I can't recall if he brought this one home or not, but knowing he grew up sharing my love for nature has given a lasting significance to the one spot we both cherish.	" CAPTAINS QUARTERS " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price When I was a small boy, my grandfather gave me a sailor's cap for my birthday. It kindled in me a lifelong love for things nautical. I still own the steamer trunk that was used by my Grandfather in his travels. His stories of adventures on the high seas grew in my imagination but it was the trunk that contained the seafaring memories for me later on in life. Now, as the late afternoon sunlight streams through the dust particles of stale attic air, my thoughts on the magic of being young remain in the afterglow.
" MR. HOCKEY " 9999 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 22 " email-price Before painting hockey legend Gordie Howe, I had the chance to get to know him. Part of what I learned is captured in this painting. Here, echoes of the past come to life, as the future Mr. Hockey acquires his first skate. One of his older sisters had laid claim to the other skate, but Gordie knew that if he was patient he would own both. Skates changed Gordie's life. He moved from farm life, skating on the frozen sloughs of a wintry prairie, to decades of fame in hockey arenas across North America.Painting Gordie Howe was a great challenge for me. It was also an opportunity to honour an outstanding career, and pay tribute to one of professional sports all time greatest athletes.	" A BOY AND HIS DREAM " 9999 s/n Offset Paper 17.5" x 22 " email-price I wanted to show Wayne Gretzky not only as the world's greatest hockey player but also as the boy who loved hockey and persevered towards his dream through hard work and under the coaching of his father. To get the details right, I travelled to Brantford, Ontario, to spend time with those closest to Wayne -- his parents. At the Gretzky family home, where Walter built those famous backyard ice rinks, I pored through photo albums and studied Wayne as a youngster. I also had the chance to sketch Walter in his characteristic coaching pose. I left Brantford convinced that Wayne's dedication to his sport, and the support of his parents, are what made it possible for the Great One to realize his dream.	" THE DREAM BEGINS " 3832 s/n Offset Paper 16" x 22 " email-price When I met Joe Montana and his Father, I asked a lot of questions about his background. As a boy he learned to throw the ball throught a swinging tire on a rope to train his eye and reflexes. Later he was a star in college and went on to be one of the all time great quarterbacks of the game. Each stage of his life is represented in this painting and shows how his dream began.
" THE PERFECT SPOT " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 18" x 21.5 " email-price "I seem like just about everything in life has changed since I was a child. The exceptions being a couple od secluded places from days gone by...places untouched by modern times.One such location is a park that I used to frequent a long time ago; sometimes with my family like the scene I have painted; other times with my grandfather. I remember hiking with him all day until we foud "The Perfect Spot" and once everything was in place, we'd enjoy a swim or sometimes a little fishing before our evening meal.I can still picture him sitting there as if it was yesterday. Rod in hand, and that ever-present look of contentment on his face.	" READY TO GO " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price Parents of all ages will relate to the humour and message in this painting. As a child, I can remember waiting for what seemed like an eternity in anticipation of an exciting event to happen. But in the wink of an eye, I would be lost in another world like my Grandfather's collectibles. Plans to do some serious fishing were temporarily put on hold…even when Dad was "ready to go". In this quiet, reflective moment, a child's own curiosity transcended the passage of time.	" YESTERDAY'S LOVE " 1500 s/n Offset Paper 15" x 18 " email-price Many summer cottages like this one have remained virturally unchanged over the years. I wanted to portray something that is reminiscent of my own childhood. Places such as these are now long gone but the memories remain as vivid as they were over fifty years ago. When I see today's younger generation poring over treasured family albums, I realize that traditions do remain alive and kinships are once again renewed.

JAMES LUMBERS