At the Artist’s Easel with Linda Callander

When she was just a child in school, Linda Callander loved to paint. And her teachers encouraged her. Participating in the local school art competitions was a special treat for Linda who won a number of art certificates for her school.

As with most women with families, she has led a busy life raising her children and working outside the home. But her inherent passion for painting and creating has never died. She has even owned her own craft business.

Now that the family has grown and moved on, Linda can really devote herself to her artistic talents. Working primarily in acrylic, because of its forgiving nature and coloured pencil, which allows for many workable layers, Linda stretches her imagination and creativity to produce colourful landscapes, flowers, and wildlife.

Her work is distinct in its use of colour, technique and detail. Whether she paints a wildlife of deer, or a huge bunch of tulips, Linda’s work speaks for itself...talent and dedication to excellence.

When asked what she would like to try next, Linda said she wants to paint in a larger format, something 4’ x 6’ or larger, which includes doing a mural for the wall in her dining room. Obviously, a small detail like size is not a deterrent to her ambition.

Among her numerous awards and recognition for her work, Linda has received honourable mentions for her submissions to the prestigious Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio, first place for drawing at the Heritage Alive Show in Sheguiandah and the People’s Choice Award at the Elliot Lake Art Club show. 

As an long-time active member of the Walden Art Club, each year Linda works towards displaying her work at the club’s two yearly shows , as well as participating in all of the club’s other events. She is currently the club Librarian, “Keeper of the Books” so to speak. 

Come out and take a look!
by Victoria Tapper