Nova Scotia Comes Alive in 2011!

Joe Drummond Winters – Folk Artist

Just as sailors down through the centuries took up crafts to wile away the long hours at sea, Joe Winters, as a member of the Canadian Navy, discovered the importance of a creative hobby. It was during his ten years in the navy that Joe introduced himself to carving and painting.

In 1996 Joe retired from the naval dockyard in Halifax and returned to his native South Shore where his work became known and appreciated. From his Liverpool workshop Joe has created many great pieces including cigar store Indians, bears, cats, sea captains and fishermen. He was also commissioned by the Region of Queens to carve a member of the King’s Orange Rangers, circa, 1783, in full battle gear.

Joe creates much of his art from real life put onto original lath boards from demolished homes. He uses rocks, sand, wood and many other artifacts to adorned his original work. His works never adorn the local galleries because they sell as soon as they are hung on the walls!

In addition Joe is called “The Wizard of Wood” for his creative restoration skills on great pieces of wood that adorn older homes. A peerless painter he brings many homes in the Queens Region to life every year.

For more information on Joe Winters:

marlynjoe@eastlink.ca

(902) 356-2503