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24 -"WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH” - See us on ’wwwstouffvilleonlinexgg’ Artist draws inspiration from family situations "I've always said I'm in the business of making people cry." Christine Parsons Wood is a talented local artist whose beautiful water- colours of family homes evoke a powerful sense of nostalgia in many of the recipients. "Often the paintings are commis- sioned as a gift for some- body who grew up in the house and moved on, and when they see the paintâ€" ing, it brings back a lot of memories." said Ms. Wood, whose interest in art goes back to her child- hood and who is also a gift- ed cartoonist. "My critical turning point was at the age of I2. when I decided I wanted to become an architect. and that was also when I devel- oped my cartoon." she said. Coming from an artis- tic family. she had always been encouraged to dab- ble in the arts. result. A lot were Christmas gifts and most were of houses. but I also did some pets." Accomplished artist and cartoonist Christine Parsons Wood has established a fine reputation as a painter of family homes and pets. Above is an example of one of her cartoons based on an actual event at the Stouffville Missionary Church. Welcome home, Luke and Chris Luke Anderson, who was critically injured in a mountain biking accident October 27, was flown back from Vancouver on Friday, Nov. 29 with his mom. Chris, who has been at his bed- side since the accident. The 24-yearâ€"old. who grew up in Stouffville and is a graduate of Stouffville District Secondary School. has been transferred to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He will continue to me wage?! guww ANNOMNCOD A Fanny 'A‘ 4.- . F042 me new W No ms que._'Howev'ai, fiumy Misses m LEVER. ‘1: ' IN PWY. at M6 A van um“; snow“; Sometimes clients ask her to include a beloved family pet in a house painting, which gives her A web site, newvibemedia.com/lucas, has been set up to provide regular updates on Luke's progress. undergo rehabilitation at a facility in the Toronto area. The Anderson family is very grateful for the outpouring of support and concern since Luke's acci- dent, and they appreciate the commu- nity‘s understanding that they will need some private time to readjust to life at home. dmfiww work a panicularly person- al touch. She welcomes commissions and can be reached at 905-640-5647. mower, DECEMBER 2002