"Dusty Pinks" by Famous Canadian Artist & Patron Joan Chalmers

This is a framed watercolor painting featuring a bouquet of carnations. The artwork Original Watercolor Painting - "Dusty Pinks" by Famous Canadian Artist & Patron Joan Chalmers, CC, OOnt Short Description: An authentic, one-of-a-kind original botanical watercolor painting titled "Dusty Pinks" by the legendary Canadian artist and historic arts philanthropist Joan Chalmers. Beautifully preserved behind glass in its original custom mauve wooden frame with a double mat. Features the original artist signature on the front face and a handwritten title label on the reverse backing. Item Specifications Artist: Joan Chalmers (Canadian, 1928–2016) Title: "Dusty Pinks" Medium: Original Watercolor Painting on Paper Framing: Custom muted mauve wood frame with glass protection and a matching double-mat border Outer Frame Dimensions: 13.25" H x 16.25" W Orientation: Vertical / Portrait About the Artist Joan Chalmers (CC, OOnt) was a passionate visual artist deeply embedded in Canada's cultural identity. Beyond creating her own precise botanical works, she is internationally revered as one of Canada's most impactful arts activists and supporters. In 1972, she co-founded the legendary Chalmers Awards, personally dedicating millions of dollars to fund and support independent visual artists, craftspeople, and performers. For her lifetime of service to the arts, she was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of Ontario. Condition Report Artwork & Front: Pristine condition. The original watercolor pigments retain beautiful transparency and soft, lifelike tones with zero evidence of fading or water damage. The glass face is clear, and the custom frame shows light vintage character. Reverse backing: The outer brown paper dust cover shows heavy tearing and brittleness from age. Importantly, it has been deliberately left untouched because it houses the original handwritten registry note detailing the Title, Artist, and Media, establishing verified provenance for the collector Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue signed by the artist, Joan Chalmers. It's matted and framed with a pale pink border, ready to hang.