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Hope you are all enjoying this year of 2005. We hope it will hold happiness and health for all.
The shocking news of The Tsunami Disaster left all of us in mourning but the most beautiful thing happened as a result of such a terrible tragedy…our hearts were opened and much compassion was sent forth.
People all over the world raised funds to send their help. Dan , Wendy Shaer and Debi Fitzgerald organized a musical concert and art auction to do their share. Debi donated an original entitled Back Bay Encounter. The King Street Centre for the Arts in Millbrook Ontario is where they hosted the function. Thanks to the artists who gave of themselves when asked … Andres Paabo, Kris Nahrgang, Michael Dumas, Jean Tovey, Stanford Taylor, Jean James, Kelly O'neil, Freddy Taylor, Eddie Lepage and many more. We would like to give a special thanks to The Art Shop in Lakefield and the Young's point General Store in Young's Point for their gift certificates and their generosity!
Last year Debi attended the Ducks Unlimited Dinner in Trinity Bay, Bona Vista, Newfoundland, as their feature artist. She donated an original entitled The Guiding Light, (a lighthouse from Cape Spear) . This year in the fall she has been invited again and will have an original of Labs for auction! As soon as it is completed it will be posted on the web for a preview viewing!
Watch for Robina Salter's new book entitled The Golden Eye. Debi has the honour of illustrating her beautiful, inspirational Children's story. Robina's first novel was entitled Hannah. She is a very accomplished author. Debi and Robina's hearts connected when they met. The rest of the story is yet to unfold.
At Christmas Debi had a most beautiful time with her family in England. She also had the opportunity to meet up again with Kevin Binning, one of the musicians who created the music for The Healing Journey. So many people loved their last CD and will be happy to know there is more music coming!
Debi's new book in progress is coming along wonderfully. She now has half of the 60 images ready and is looking forward to paddling on all the lakes she can this summer with her dog, Promise (picture on the home page). If you are thinking about having your lake or cottage setting painted please contact Debi as she may be able to include your image in her book!
On April the 30th , 2005 Native Renaissance II in Tyendenaga near Deseronto, Ontario will be having a grand re-opening of their art gallery. Debi’s latest works, depicting the eagles and part of her Water Series, will be shown to the public for the first time at this most amazing venue.
As an added addition to Apsley, Ontario, Debi has added a display window across the road from her gallery, at the front of the IGA , to showcase her new series on “Our Waters-Our Gift” as they are painted . This will help promote the fundraising raffle for The Lakeland Conference.
Fitzgerald and others sit on the board as volunteers for The Lakeland Conference , alongside the Ontario Stewardship , to help promote awareness and educate shore owners and others about how to maintain healthy water. This year’s conference will be held again at the community centre in Buckhorn , Ontario on October 1st, 2005.
The Ross Memorial Auxiliary in Lindsay ,Ontario had their raffle tickets available . One of the prizes was Debi Fitzgerald’s “Symbolic Love” framed beautifully by a local store “ Galaxy Picture Framing”. The draw date was May 25th, 2005. The winner was Randall Ash of Ottawa.
In May Debi ,along with the help of Frank Knott, began painting a 30 foot outdoor mural at the St Thomas Dragway. The UltraGarage will be offering Debi’s mural services along with quality showroom items.
In May Debi took a trip across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia , Cape Breton and Newfoundland to gather research for her up and coming book entitled Our Waters– Our Gift.
On July 3rd Debi’s works can be seen and purchased at the Stoney Lake show just down from the Irwin Inn .
In July of 2005 Fitzgerald’s Fine Arts in Apsley, Ontario will reopen their doors for another season as a showcase for Debi’s new originals. They will also carry some works of other internationally known artists. Please see our Gallery page for a preview of some of those works. The gallery is presently opened on Saturdays only.
At the present there is one of Norman Knott‘s originals left for sale at this gallery. Norman was a Native Artist, friend to Debi and also to the world. Norman passed away in July 2002. His works left impressions in the hearts of many collectors around the globe. Thank you Norman for what you left behind, not only with your art but how much you gave of yourself to others. We miss you here on Earth.
Debi’s prints may be viewed online in The Young’s Point General Store’s Loft Studio and other locations in city centres around the country.
Debi's summer studio on Jack's Lake will be hosting her eighth annual outdoor show…a most beautiful setting with the paintings hung in the trees, music and refreshments! This has become a social event and a wonderful way to meet Debi in her natural environment. Be sure to mark Labour Day weekend on your calendar, September 3rd from 11:00- 5:00(rain date, Sept. 4th).
The Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival in Buckhorn, Ontario has changed their name this year to The Buckhorn Fine Arts Festival. Be sure to mark this on your calendar. It will be held on the (Thursday night preview) Friday the 12th of August- Sunday the 14th of August, 2005.
We will keep you posted of any more upcoming events as they materialize.
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