Charles Bernard. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Buctouche, New Brunswick. Active late 20th century-2017.
Charles Bernard, also known as ‘Woodchuck’ was known for his painted relief carvings of scenes from his childhood and New Brunswick life.
Damien Roy
Born: 1955
Damien Roy. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Sainte-Anne-du-Sault, Quebec. Active mid 20th century-.
Damien Roy made primitive painted carvings of animals, birds and relief carved farm scenes. He usually signed his work on the back or the lower front corner. with a chisel and sometimes marked the ‘Quebec’ on the reverse. His carvings were strong, primitive and coloured with ‘as found’ colours. Often water-colors. An example is shown.
Damien Roy. Relief carving of a Grey and white cow:
Damien Roy. Relief carving of a Grey and white cow.
Damien Roy. His mark:
Damien Roy. His Mark.
Joseph Bertrend
Born: 1918 | Died: 2005
Joseph ‘Elmer’ Bertrend. Sculptor. Painter. Woodcarver. Smith Falls, Ontario. Active mid to late 20th century.
Joseph Bertrend was a carver and painter of birds and animals.
Jeanette Bourgault
Born: 1925 | Died: 2010
Jeanette Bourgault. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Active mid 2oth century.
Jeanette Bourgault was the daughter of Medard Bourgault. Signed works by her are rare. My understanding is that she was active in her youth in the various studios of her more famous father and uncles Andre and Jean-Julien. An example of her work is shown here.
A signed carving by Jeanette Bourgault. With her mark:
Signed Carving of a Nun Jeanette Bourgault.
The mark of Jeanette Bourgault:
Jeanette Bourgault. Her mark.
Paul Querillon
Born: Active mid 20th century.
Paul Querillon. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Saint-Leon-de-Standon, Quebec. Active mid-20th century.
Paul Querillon was known for his carvings of animals. He often signed with his name and PQ.
