L. Purdy

Born: Active mid-20th century.

L. Purdy. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Waterloo, Quebec. Active mid-20th century.

L. Purdy was known for his carvings of people. He was a primitive artist who carved in the flat-plane tradition. He sometimes painted his works in the manner of C.J. Trygg but more often simply varnished them. He usually signed his work; in script or with a chisel.