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I paint or sketching every day, on site, in all kinds of weather, wherever we travel across Canada. Proceeds from sales of my work will go directly to support the Expedition, as we revisit places that my husband Dr. Frederick W. Schueler and I have explored on our travels throughout Canada over the course of 30 years of biological exploration.

Please check the bottom of each blog post (click on "Read more") to see whether the painting is available for purchase on a first-come-first-served basis, or whether there is a one-week or 24 hr auction by e-mail. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested at karstad@pinicola.ca .
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Your purchase of one of my plein air oils or onsite watercolours encourages me to keep painting! Your support pushes us ahead to explore and document changes in the landscape and ecology of Canada. You can read all about the project at the 30 Years Later Expedition

I hope you enjoy your own one-of-a-kind collectors item for this exciting cause!

Yours for art and Biodiversity
Aleta Karstad

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