Artist Statement

A lifelong resident of Nova Scotia; artist R. J. Marchand is inspired by the natural world of his native province and beyond. For thirty years he has been working almost exclusively in acrylics and watercolours. His paintings exhibit an eclectic range of influences including impressionist painters and wildlife artists like Robert Bateman. His work, which combines both abstraction and realism, reflects the natural and cultural life in Nova Scotia and can be found In Halifax at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, as well as professional offices, and personal collections around the world.

Biography

A lifelong resident of Nova Scotia; artist R. J. Marchand is inspired by the natural world of his native province and beyond. For thirty years he has been working almost exclusively in acrylics and watercolours. His paintings exhibit an eclectic range of influences including impressionist painters and wildlife artists like Robert Bateman. His work, which combines both abstraction and realism, reflects the natural and cultural life in Nova Scotia. His work can be found In Halifax at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, as well as professional offices, and personal collections around the world.