Artist Roy Martin studied fine art in London Ontario, majoring in both the visual arts and music under the direction of Selwyn Dewdney and Don Wright. He, however left the field of art to pursue a career in engineering. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering. After a long absence from the arts he resumed his studies extramurally at Queen's University working primarily in oils.
Business pressure interrupted further art exposure until he retired. Since then he has been painting in watercolour and is currently studying this art form at St. Lawrence College under the direction of Margaret Grothier and Henry Vyfinkle. He also carves songbirds and waterfowl
WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS
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The Town Hall Clock Tower
Framed Watercolour, 13x22
Description The Perth Town Hall is located on Gore Street in the centre of the Perth commercial district; backing onto the John A. Stewart Memorial Park. Atop the town hall is the clock tower, built with the town hall in 1863. The clock was installed later in 1873. Note the blocked-in window shown on the painting. It was closed in earlier than 1900 for some unknown reason.
Mushrooms
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