Small study of Frederick Varley’s Canadian Soldier, 1942. — Studies such as this one (of Varley’s original painting) inform my research and development for my large, multi-year graphic novel project, “Occupation: The Long Shadow.” This project centres mainly on my Norwegian grandfather’s written accounts of his time as a POW from 1942–45 in Norway, Germany,…
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Emma. A portrait.
There are no words that sufficiently describe the enormous, deep-hearted love I feel for my beautiful niece, Emma Varley. Yes, gush, gush, gush, but it’s SO TRUE. Emma– an extraordinary woman and mother of 4. Emma– a brilliant medical anthropologist and humanitarian. I love witnessing her life unfold- sadly mainly from afar, but always, always, close…