AaronPaquette

"An Unbroken Spirit" paintings by Aaron Paquette Opening: November 17 2012 – Artist in attendance from 2 to 4pm Bearclaw Gallery 10403-124 Street Edmonton, Alberta CANADA ——- An Unbroken Spirit This art show is about 2 things The first is my beautiful wife who nearly lost her life in a terrible car accident on May 30, 2012. She suffered a shattered spinal column, all her ribs were broken, her left wrist was snapped and her jaw was fractured in two. Collapsed lungs, contusions on her internal organs and on and on. The nurse who lived in a house at the scene and who called me on the phone was so brave and calm, but confided later th

An exhibition of new works by Aaron Paquette Opening Reception on Saturday, October 1, 2011 with the artist in attendance from 2pm - 4pm Exhibition continues to October 13 How long have we been at war? How long have we been trying to build these bridges between us? Between cultures, economies, sorrows? How long have we painted masks on our faces, bright colours belying dangerous times? Too, too long. Come stand with me. I live where the war is over. I have painted it. I have painted it so we can see the future. I have painted the beautiful places where we can live instead of dying on the terrible fields of where we have been. Come lay

I want to ask you something. Over the years I've been asked to give personal art lessons. Instead I've been going to schools, doing workshops, and using my art as both a teaching tool and as a way to promote cooperation in communities. For me art has not just been about painting a picture, but something I feel is far more important. Art has been my path to reach a deeper understanding of what it takes to be successful both professionally and personally. I've had my highs and lows and learned A LOT along the way and nothing gets me more excited and to feel more in purpose with my life than to share these things. My question is simple: Wou