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War Art

Sketchbook brings soldiers to life

Richard Johnson is an old-school war artist. He’s walked the hard miles in Iraq and Afghanistan, shunning the camera for pencil and sketchbook, speedily yet

Brian Lorimer

Brian Lorimer paints big, vivid pictures and for the last two years he has dedicated himself to capturing and commemorating the First World War. He

Bruce Stewart

Inspiration can come from the strangest places. For Ottawa artist Bruce Stewart the idea to paint the military ran down his street three years ago.

Canada's War Art: 1812

The War of 1812 was the first and last time our southern neighbour invaded the territory that is now Canada. But it wasn’t just the

The Canadian Forces Artists Program

Over the last 95 years, more than 200 artists have been charged with capturing the military history of our nation. With their brush strokes they

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