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Ee ie ae i 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 1, 1990 Limited edition prints of The Glory Hole Artist can 'bearly' contain his 'glory' If "The Glory Hole" is any indication of things to come, Clint Jammer is well on the way to making his mark in the world of wildlife painting. The 28-year old Jammer who was raised in Port Perry and now lives in Oshawa, has just completed his third paint- ing] and the first to be re- produced as a limited edition print. It's easy to see why "The Glory Hole-Alaskan Brown Bear" is already starting to create a stir in art circles in this country and abroad. As one veteran artist who viewed the painting remarked, "If that's his third painting, rd like to see his fourth." The original is doné in acrylics on a masonite sheet 38 by 25, and the limited edition prints (490) signed and num- bered are just on the market and already are being snapped up by collectors. "The Glory Hole" is a re- markable piece of work. It shows a pool of aqua water at. the foot of a rugged hillside in a forest near Haines, Alaska. Dominating the painting is alarge Alaskan brown bear who has just scooped a salmon from the pool of water. The painting captures in intricate detail the col- our and beauty of the forest, the pool of water, and the majesty of the brown bear. The expression on the face - of the bear suggests surprise and perhaps annoyance that his early morning meal of fresh sal- mon has beeninterrupted. The painting is a stunning blend of beauty and danger: the beauty of the forest in the isolat- ed mountains of Alaska, and the danger of a face to face encoun- ter with a large brown bear in its natural habitat. Jammer told the Star last week he is pleased with the fi- nal result of "The Glory Hole," and he's now working on an- other e that will feature a pair oH bald eagles in a wilder- ness setting. He expects to have this one complete within the month and it too will become a limited print edition. The inspiration for "The Glory Hole" came to this young artist last November when he spent a couple of weeks in aines, Alaska. The glory hole actually ex- ists and is well known to local residents. The water bubbles out of a hill-side, forms a pond then flowsinto a larger river. Huge salmon make their way into the crystal-clear wa- ters of the pond to spawn. And with the salmon come thelarge bears. Jammer said the moment he first saw the glory hole, he knew he would paint it. In his visits to the spot, he didn't see any bears, but did see erous large tracks. In the actual painting done in his home in Oshawa, he - worked from hundreds of pho- tos taken at the location. Jammer said he has always had an interest in art and the outdoors. As a youngster growing up in Port Perry, he did a lot of fish- ing and canoeing with brother Kurt and father Rudy. After high school he took a a diploma course at Sir Sand- ford Fleming in Lindsay as a fish and wildlife technician. He originally wanted to be a game warden, but opted in- stead to take a trade through General Motors, where he con- tinues to work as a mechanic. He admits it's tough to put in a day's work at GM and then come home to devote long hours to painting. It's only been in the past 16 Clint Jammer shows oft his latest painting "The Glory Hole-Alaskan Brown Bear" that is now out In a limited print edition. Clint is a Port Perry native now living in Oshawa, and this Is just his third painting. As one veteran artist remarked, "if that's his third painting, I'd like to see his fourth." Actually, Clint is now in the process of completing his fourth, an Alaskan scene featuring two bald eagles. (see story for details) months that he decided to make the personal commitment in time and effort to his art. He's essentially a self- taught artist, though in a couple of weeks, he'll be going back to Haines, Alaska, to at- tend an artists workshop where he'll have the opportunity to get some tips and pointers from rec- » ognized artists. And he's making plans for another trip to Alaska this fall to search out locations and ide- as for more paintings. Calling himself a "new art- ist," he is realistic about break- ing into the highly competitive world of wildlife painting. "It's going to be tough to all Qasr JEWELLERY & TANNING INC. 263 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8555 NEW HOURS ... For your added shoppping convenience, our Jewellery Store, as well as our Tanning Salon, will remain open until 8:00 o'clock on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Now it the time to get started on your ... SUMMER TAN Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain the best tan possible in a comfortable, controlled atmosphere. So call now and book your appointments. 985-8555 UNIQUE GIFTS -- REPAIRS -- CUSTOM DESIGNS emma nae break into that market," he told the Star. What he didn't say is that "The Glory Hole, Alaskan Brown Bear" is a very impres- sive launching pad. Infact, a has expre acquiring the ori Jammer bois po heis grateful ery in Chicago dors) interest in to his family and friends for their encouragement which boosted his self-confidence, es- pecially his brother Kurt who took many of the photos in Alas- ka ' Public and dealer inquiries about the art of Clint Jammer can be made by SnLacing Plat- inum Art Prints in Port Hope at 885-0394. MACKEY, BAILEY & KORB BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Lake Sc Buildi bul iy a lding 985-7391 D "THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department is moving to the Whitby Mall location as indicated on . the map below. 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