Helen Downing Hunter (1944-present) Midsummer Pasture Helen Downing Hunter was born in Sussex, England. After her graduation from the University of New Brunswick, she moved to British Columbia where she discovered her gripping interest and talent for painting. She left her promising career in music to pursue a career in the arts. She began her career in oils, but opted out for watercolor, a medium that fit her painting style perfectly. She is known most for her inviting interiors and her blossoming garden landscapes. Helen has exhibited in Canada and in the U.S. She is in great demand as a commercial artist, and she now resides in Surrey, British Columbia. This is a very inviting and friendly garden picture. It is full of gentle pastel hues that relate the feeling of warmth and comfort. Helens attention to detail is crisply captured in this pleasing picture. From the gesture of the girl to the individual flowers, this picture is rendered with accuracy and unity of color. The colors of the garden gently blending into each other contrasted against the sharp crisp edges of the cottage. This picture is appropriately framed in a contemporary ripple pine colored frame and is matted in a cream and tan double mat that perfectly complement the pastel shades of the picture. The print measures 12.5 x 15.5 including the frame. This picture would make an excellent addition to any home or office.

Helen Downing Hunter

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