by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Apr 11, 2019 | Mountains and Ice
Qikiqtarjuaq Boats in the harbour ready to head out fishing and a very colourful town in Greenland. Early morning in beautiful Qikiqtarjuaq. Artist: Sheena Fraser McGoogan Medium: Acrylic on...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Apr 11, 2019 | Mountains and Ice
Red Boats The day we were here in Greenland we saw a group of very large whales swimming around this huge iceberg. We were in zodiacs watching when these red boats carrying tourists motored past. Artist: Sheena Fraser McGoogan Medium: Acrylic on canvas...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Apr 10, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Sold
Arctic Church This lovely white church is in a small town in the Canadian Arctic. It is beautifully set on the outskirts of the town with the snowy hills rising behind. Artist: Sheena Fraser McGoogan Medium: Acrylic on canvas...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 5, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Northwest Passage
Icebergs Ahead While sailing through the North West Passage we passed this mountain. The sun was setting and casting a red glow on the rocky cliffs. Surrounded by large white icebergs the entire scene was magical. I knew that I had to paint it… large!...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 5, 2019 | Mountains and Ice
Blue Anorak Our zodiak driver Ree wore a beautiul blue anorak. I took her photo as she steered our boat past some magnificant Arctic mountains. Artist: Sheena Fraser McGoogan Medium: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 24″x24″ Price: $948 cdn unframed...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 5, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Northwest Passage
Gjoa Haven I love the town of Gjoa Haven. The people are very friendly and welcoming and the town, set on the water, is lovely. It is located close to the site where John Franklin’s two ships were found. Artist: Sheena Fraser...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 5, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Northwest Passage
Dundas Harbour The landscape in the Arctic is very colourful in the fall. Dundas Harbour was in full bloom the day we arrived. The historic homes were once inhabited by the RCMP. But the day we were there the beluga whales were putting on a show by swimming back...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 4, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Northwest Passage
Arctic town While sailing towards an Arctic town I love to stand out on the deck and watch as our ship gets closer and closer to the settlement. The homes go from being tiny dots to full blown homes. I find it to be a very mystical experience. Artist: Sheena Fraser...
by Sheena Fraser McGoogan | Mar 4, 2019 | Mountains and Ice, Northwest Passage
Franklin Graves We have visited Beechey Island many, many times. This is the location of the Franklin graves. We have seen Beechey with snow, sunshine and blizzard conditions. We have even been run off by a huge polar bear. But on this day there was only a...
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