Doug Purdy. Sculptor. Painter. Montreal, Quebec. Born in Pugwash, Nova Scotia. Active Late 20th c – .
Doug Purdy, known as ‘Bobby’ to his friends made carvings of Birds, animals and wild life. His carvings were distinctive, beautifully coloured and often mischievous; if the twinkle wasn’t in the eye of the carving he was making; it was in the eye of the artist. He painted as a hobby most of his life, and displayed considerable skill but it wasn’t until after 1980 that he began to carve; making carved and painted figures of people, animals and birds. Some were fanciful Christmas ornaments, many others were every day people from Hockey Players to proud Fishermen. And they were caved in has manner and style and his colour pallet.
One of his finer achievements was perhaps the series of the ‘Legends of Quebec’ – ranging from the “Hobo” Chicken Charmer to the legendary Chasse – Gallerie, iconic in Quebec and beautifully done. These legends were featured in a Museum Exhibit in Point a Calliere in Montreal.
To quote the artist: “My repertoire includes Noah’s Arks, complete with animals, Nativity scene’s, any and all animals, Santa riding elephant’s or sheep or whatever I fancy at the time.
I am more of a shaker folk artist than a naïve folk artist, – my works are not refined but
neither are they simple.
Some of the works of Doug Purdy:
Doug Purdy. Montreal, Qc. Canoers.
Doug Purdy. Sculptor and Painter. Montreal, Quebec.
Doug Purdy. Sculptor and Painter. Montreal, Quebec.
The artist at a show:
Doug Purdy Sculptor . Montreal. Qc. At a show.
The Legends of Quebec. Museum Exhibit at Point a Calliere Qc.:
Douglas Purdy. Museum Exhibit, Point a Calliere, Qc.
Douglas Purdy. Museum Exhibit, Point a Calliere, Qc.
Douglas Purdy. Museum Exhibit, Point a Calliere, Qc.
Douglas Purdy. Museum Exhibit, Point a Calliere, Qc.
