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Over the past few weeks artisans laboured to change the surroundings of the building (H.U.B.) that houses the Four Door Arts Forum. They planted a vegetable garden, fruit trees, lilac bushes, cedars, various plants and flowers on the 3.3 acre grounds.

The art of landscaping begins with a vision then confidence, courage and character is required to see the job through.

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Preparing the ground…

before                                                         after
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Hands in the dirt…

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Landscaping is a joint effort…
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Results for this year…
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Four Door Arts Forum was commissioned to design a sign on a used 4.5′  saw blade with an artistic image of “the old homestead”. The original homestead has been turned into a 100 year heritage site. Below is the progress that followed.

Assessing the surface
Assessing the surface
Measuring on a new surface
Measuring the layout
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Drawing the image
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Painting the image

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Finishing touches
Front of saw blade completed
Front of saw blade completed
Back of saw blade completed
The back side

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“Our ” window painting is combining creative arts and advertising. Its a unique service that attracts clientele with eye catching colours, original designs and a tasteful take on each businesses products. Business authorities are always involved in the imagining process, our artists work with you to achieve the most desired look.  The following are examples of windows painted by the Four Door Arts Forum.

SEW MATERIALISTIC in Nipawin, SK., Canada

view from inside
Painted for a quilting and fabric shop. view from inside
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close-up
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view from inside
Baby with quilted blanket
baby with quilted blanket
Close-up
close-up
Cutting material
working with material
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view from inside

TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY PROMOTION in Prince Albert, SK. Canada
(Marquis Drive Location)

Tim Hortons sell a lot of donuts , On this occasion we themed their windows with a donut as a participant in all the summer camp activities, this promoted Tim Hortons merchandise and sponsorship program. The same can be done with any business.

rock climbing
rock climbing 
canoeing
canoeing
archery
archery
swinging from a rope
swinging from a rope
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view from inside
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view from inside

TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY PROMOTION in Nipawin, SK, Canada

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view from inside
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view from inside
climbing
Hiking
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view from inside
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view from inside
close-up
close-up
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view from inside

 

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Personalizing cherished memories, is possible with customized artwork. In this case, hummingbirds were the selected choice.

From this...
From this…

Hummingbirds are small, colorful birds with iridescent feathers. Flapping their wings about 80 times per second, a humming sound can be heard. With the ability
to fly in various directions such as: right, left, up, down, backwards,  and even upside down, these tiny birds are interesting to watch.

to this...
to this…
from this...
painted hummingbirds…
to this...
…create a unique design

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These boots were made for painting…

Before being discarded as useless the artist carefully studied the historical and romantic intent of this old, worn out cowboy boot. Who knows the life it has lived, the places it’s been, the people there, the adventure experienced. The mystery will remain with the artfully painted and decorated boot and the one who wore it.

Careful adjustments
Careful adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ranchers"
“Ranchers”

These recycled boots have various purposes as interesting pieces of art. The ideas are unlimited; planter, holder of various items, vase, coffee table, decoration, trophy, shelf ornament, paper weight, conversation piece, bookends, dress up a corner… either way, they are unique.

one-of-a-kind
“Cattle-up”