What Are People Saying

"Merci pour le cours de peinture. Gordon a partagé son talent et son temps avec moi d'une façon serène et amusante en même temps. Je peux apprécier mieux son art et son humanité. En plus il est un homme de contraste, son art déborde la passion et la joie de vivre! Il m'a donné le goût de continuer de m'explimer à travers la peinture. Merci Gordon."
Marisela Mosco Carpio
Ottawa, Ontario

"I woudl liek to thank you for helping us maker this year's Gala one of the most succssful in history of the event. We raised over $135,000 to support students at Elmwood."
Arkie Mierins, Chair of the Elmwood Gala
Rockcliffe Park, Ontario

"Gordon's painting Laurentian Summerlands is magnificent. Micheline and I have admired his work, and I was immediately struck by his use of colour on first sight. This one spoke to us both in a special way. This one is staying in Ottawa in a home where it will be loved and appreciated."
Stepehn Doyle and Micheline Whale
Ottawa

"Thanks so much for opening your studio yesterday for that delightful talk by both Gordon and Phil. I loved it. I really like Gordon’s work. I live on an island in Maine 4 months out of the year and your work is evocative of many of our views, and one of our artists (!) in particular, Jill Hoy, who also has a very direct and big, bold love of color…and landscapes. Thank you, too, for the calendar which I am taking with me to hang in our house in Maine. I hope, during our time here at the American Embassy, to visit you more often (new gallery and studio). Again, my thanks. Your work is really wonderful, Gordon. Love your technique. "
Phylis Greenfield
USA

"My husband and I are Canadians who currently live in the US. Our entire art collection is Canadian and we'd love to add you to our collection. Please keep us up to date so that we have an opportunity to purchase when the time is right. "
Darlene Tobin
Newton Square, Pensylvania

"My wife and I purchased a painting Friday night (April 2), Red Fall Rising and are very pleased to have it in our living/dining room - it's a great addition to our art collection."
Diane and André Brisson
Orléans, ON

"Thank you again for inviting me to the Gordon Harrison Art Inspiration Project and silent auction of the work from Turnbull School students on Sunday. Phil, we were sorry to hear that you were unable to make it to the official opening of the embassy exhibit. You will be glad to know that you were very honourably mentioned by Sally and applauded by all! We were so grateful that Gordon participated, and can only imagine how difficult it must have been for him to keep focused through the event as his mother was undergoing surgery. Please express to him our sincere wishes for his mother's speedy recovery, and our gratitude to both Gordon and his mother for sharing his time with us yesterday. It was a wonderful experience for us to recognise him and the students he inspired through his work. Your program is truly an inspiration, and has enormous potential to reach students of all backgrounds and give them an avenue of expression through art. It has been a pleasure meeting you and opening communication and opportunities for all of us here at the embassy to appreciate the art that surrounds us. We look forward to our group's afternoon at your gallery at the end of April, and to including the gallery in this office's recommendations to newcomers. Wishing you both the very best in your future endeavours. "
Loretta Ramsey
Embassy of the United States

"The Gordon Harrison Art Inspiration Project...What an amazing, uplifting project! You gave so much of yourselves and no doubt felt fulfilled in the process. What you have done is nothing short of ingenious, it is heartfelt and so nurturing for the souls of these young budding artists as well artists young and old anywhere this story finds them. I just read the Ottawa Citizen article and looked at the paintings by these talented young people. (I love the painting by Luka Stojanovic & Alex Petrocco - but all of them are truly wonderful). It's wonderful to see that all the students clearly understand how unique and special this experience is and how much they will take from it into their future. I'm sharing the links you sent me with a few people I know in Ottawa and I wish you continued success with this and all your projects. are truly wonderful). I'm sure you'll remember, I walked into your gallery inadvertently interrupting a meeting which I now gather revolved around this project. To now read this article and see the results of what was only an idea I was privileged to accidentally witness unfolding makes seeing the end result that much more special to me. So much good is coming from one inspirational journey which additionally brought the entire community together. BRAVO!!! "
Vedrana Ascroft
Ottawa

"I love the Art inspiration project you created. I am coordinator of a group at our church in downtown Peterborough. For three years we have provided a nourishing hot lunch for hungry folks - no questions asked. After running the program for a while we realised that many who attend have many challenges and lots of misery in their lives. After talking about what else we could try and provide for the wellbeing of our new friends we decided that we would start an art program for any who wanted to eat and paint or draw. Many who hate crowds and noise or who have never had the opportunity to try any art form come and have a wonderful time. Huge success!! And wonderful art work, has come out. Not to mention,friendship and comfort from the harsh realities of poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges and all the the other miseries those who live on the margins face in our community. We've tried a couple of drama sessions with success as well. Who knew?? It has enriched my life as well and I'm sure you both find the same. Well done! "
Goodith Heeney
Peterborough

"Thanks for the two cards - and BEST OF LUCK in Toronto. Wish I could be there but can't see how this time. The paintings pictured on the invite are lovely - if the red train has not already gone, it is sure to in a flash!! Love the boat on the shore, too (Resting, Lake of Bays). Also, it was interesting about the students' art show and Veronica and I will definitely try to get up for that. You are both well on the way to being the big names in the Canadian art world, to be read about by future generations. Gordon, your paintings are already there, of course, but soon to burst out of the confines of Canada and take the world by storm, guided by Phil - Le Super Organisateur . Imagine! "
Edwina Wood
Perth, Ontario