Bill Mason: Wilderness Artist: From Heart to Hand
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.78 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1894765605 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Author Ken Buck was Bill Mason's friend and canoeing partner, as well as the man who filmed him in Waterwalker and other films. From the making of Paddle to the Sea and the instructional paddling films, this book tells all.
"Bill Mason" according to P. Boyd. I learned about Bill Mason through a video suggested from an artist forum. I wondered why I had not heard of this gentleman in my lifetime. Although, Mason is no longer with us, it has been wonderful learning of his passion for life, his vision, simplicity, and joy as an artist. I. Revealing the Canadian Icon in a Red Canoe The first time I saw Bill Mason's Waterwalker, with Ken Buck's inspiring film talent, I had to find out more about this Canadian canoeing legend and the landscapes he travelled. This ultimately kicked off my own journey of photography, film, and painting along the coast of Lake Su
Created with the full cooperation of the Mason family, this book provides insight into a man driven by a passion for nature.. The camera lens and the pallet knife were his instruments.The wild places were his inspiration. This is not a shot in one of Mason's famous films, it is just another day of commuting to the office. Bill Mason slips his canoe into the early morning calm and it cuts silently through the water, disappearing into the mist. Bill Mason:Wilderness Artist examines Bill's entire artistic career—his photography, cartoons, books and films. His work was nominated again in 1970 in the same category for his documentary Blake. Bill Mason:Wilderness Artist is the story of Canada's most famous canoeing artist. Bill's first film for the National Film Board of Canada, Paddle to the Sea, won 11 awards and was nominated for an Academy Aw
About the AuthorAuthor Ken Buck was Bill Mason's friend and canoeing partner, as well as the man who filmed him in Waterwalker and other films. From the making of Paddle to the Sea and the instructional paddling films, this book tells all.