An appreciation for nature’s joyful, simple beauty coupled with a desire to interpret this emotional connection through art has been a lifelong inspiration for Debbie Milling. Born in Montreal, Debbie spent countless hours of her summers at McGregor Lake immersed in watercolours.

Currently, Debbie’s fascination with the Canadian landscape is being expressed in her oils. Extensive travel to Canada’s diverse regions offers Debbie the opportunity to capture views of remote Canadian landscapes. Her preferred mode of travel is by horseback or by boat; further enhancing

Sizzling Hot
36" x 48", oil on canvas

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her unique perspective. In addition, to “open air”, sketching in the field, inspiration comes from her studio, which overlooks the Rideau River, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Debbie’s landscapes depict a scene rich in history and experience. This is a world untouched by modern technology. The buildings are weathered; in harmony with the landscape. There is a connectedness between each aspect of the view. The trees joyfully dance with the clouds. The water’s reflection of a red canoe on shore calls the canoe back to play some more. Her paintings celebrate the rejuvenating spirit of an outdoor adventure and an appreciation for nature as a source of happiness. Each painting speaks to the sensation when one exhales and smiles in a peaceful moment by the water.