Comments for George McLachlan

Comment on Denman Island General Store 1969 by Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:37:35 +0000

I visited that store only one time in 1960 or ’61 and this painting is exactly as I remember it. A lady by the name of Mrs. Drinkwater ran the store and post office. She was a very friendly, kind and hospitable lady. Thanks for bringing back so many wonderful memories to me through your many great paintings and sketches..

Comment on Ford Cove, Hornby Island, 1979 by Jerry de Pape

Jerry de Pape — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:18:08 +0000

Sure enjoy all of your sketches George. This one of Ford’s Cove reminds me so much of when I was a little boy living on Hornby. At that time the beach around the Cove was lined with shacks very similar to the one’s in your sketch. The shacks were built slightly above the high tide line. Thinking back, I’m guessing they were built that way so as to not have to pay property tax. Most of the people living there were retired fishermen. I liked visiting them. One of the older gent’s had a snuff can filled with nickles and dimes which he would reach for whenever I visited him. I never left his shack without at least a nickle. Big money for a little boy. You and your son are extremely talented men and both of you bring back a lot of great memories to this ex Hornbyite. I thank both of you for that.

Comment on Old Hornby Island “V” Ferry by Jerry de Pape

Jerry de Pape — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:19:03 +0000

Beautiful painting. I loved that little 2 car ferry. As a matter of fact, I worked on it as deckhand for a couple of years. Capt. Albert Savoie was a wonderful man to work for. If I could turn back time I would never have left that job.

John, if you’re reading this I want to compliment you on that great song you wrote about/for Albert Savoie. You really did him proud.

Comment on Queen of the North, BC Ferries, Acrylic by Luke

Luke — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:31:59 +0000

Where would I be able to get copies/prints or more information about this amazing painting?

Comment on Old Hornby Island “V” Ferry by matty

matty — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:24:36 +0000

i love this painting! my great grandfather built this boat. i’d love to know if it still exists. i wanna restore it.

Comment on Prairie Skies near Regina, Acrylic by Alex Thomson

Alex Thomson — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:47:23 +0000

Mr McLachlan,

Love Prairie Skies. Could you please tell me the size of the painting and if it is for sale, what is the price?

Regards

Alex Thomson

Comment on Cross Section of Ore Body, Placer Dome Annual Report by Mark Baker

Mark Baker — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:10:02 +0000

Hello George,
I am preparing a story-board to explain mining to some First Nations groups and am wondering if I can use your drawing: Cross-section of Ore Body done for the Placer Dome annual report?
Appreciated,
Mark

Comment on South Arm Fraser River, Rough Pen Sketch by mike glennie

mike glennie — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:11:26 +0000

Hi George,
I met you years ago when you gave a demonstration in water colour, at the Richmond Artists Guild.
You raffled the picture that you had been working on, and I was lucky enough to win the raffle.
I regret to say ,that it was not until today that I finally framed it.
I have to say it looks excellant, wish I’d done it sooner.
Myself I’m doing a fair amount of painting, and managed to sell a painting at the last juried exhibition
we had recently in Salmon Arm
I enjoyed your web page, and your very fine paintings.
Cheers and good luck from a fellow artist
Mike Glennie

Comment on A Castle in Wales by Christa

Christa — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:18:51 +0000

Beautiful, George!

(Makes you wonder how some buildings in America get called “castles,” huh?)

Comment on Shingle Spit, Hornby Island, Rough Sketch by Glenn & Gyrithe Startup

Glenn & Gyrithe Startup — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:44:33 +0000

Beautiful so fresh and alive!
G&G