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.

A. Berube. Sculptor. Woodcarver. St.-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Active mid 20th c.

A. Berube made decorative carvings in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec in the 1970’s and 1980’s. He was trained and worked in one of the larger studios in St. Jean- Port Joli.  He made relief carvings and also carved in the round. An example of a relief carving in a slab of Butternut wood is shown here.

A profile of the virgin Mary carved in relief by A. Berube:

A. Berube. 1970’s Relief carving in Butternut wood. 

The mark of A. Berube:

A. Berube. 1970’s Relief carving in Butternut wood. The mark.

Lucien Bergeron. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Montreal, Quebec. Active late 20th C.

Lucien Bergeron was the son of Alphonse Bergeron. Like his father he carved the birds of Quebec as a hobby and most of his works were given to friends and family. He didn’t often sign his work and it can be difficult to tell the carvings of these two Quebec artists apart. His works were in paint ans some of his mounts were different than his father’s.

I am including information and works given by Robert Bergeron, the nephew of Alphonse Bergeron. In French and with great thanks.

Some Birds by Alphonse Bergeron:Robert Bergeron. Nephew of Alphonse Bergeron writes:
Avec un parti pris évident, mon sculpteur d’art populaire préféré est mon oncle Alphonse…
Alphonse Bergeron (1893-1979) Comme je prépare un petit recueil de ses œuvres, j’aimerais
bien si vous avez de celles-ci que vous m’en faisiez part…Je joins aussi des pièces de
son fils Lucien Bergeron (1927-2009) qui a adopté le passe-temps de son père à la retraite.

Some Owls by Lucien Bergeron:

Lucien Bergeron.Montreal, Quebec. Woodcarver. Owls.

A song bird by Lucien Bergeron:

Lucien Bergeron Song Bird Carving.