Most people familiar with WWI history have heard of the notorious German Flying Ace – the RED BARON. But do you know who shot him down? I’ll give you a hint – it wasn’t a comic strip beagle named Snoopy flying on a doghouse! I live in an old mill that was once owned by his family, so I dug deep into the life of this humble Canadian man who lived in Carleton Place, Ontario.
Robert McClellan and I are so excited to launch a new apparel and accessory brand that celebrates my art and exploration. Using my paintings of the Canadian landscape and images from the underwater world, we’ve created an ethically produced, sustainable brand that we’re proud to share with the world. Each piece is created on-demand, so waste can be minimized. It’s not fast fashion, but if you can be a little patient for our cut and sew partners to make your items, you will be thrilled with the results!
What do Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, Canadian Geographic Magazine, and a WW2 weapons lab have in common? The secret is at 50 Sussex Drive in Canada’s capital of Ottawa. Robert McClellan and I share the story in our first installment of “My Canada.” If you are wondering about the details of the chemical weapons production, here are a few more interesting points. From 1940-47, the Rideau Falls Chemical Weapons Lab produced flame thrower fuel and B1 dye used to detect mustard gas in addition to a number of other “classified chemical compounds.” By the end of the war, the lab…
In the midst of COVID lockdowns, Robert and I have put our creative skills to work launching www.MapleProud.com. We’re using my artwork, inspired by the raw Canadian landscape and underwater world to create a unique line of apparel and accessories. Where possible, almost all our fabrics are made in Canada. Garments are made one at a time based on your order by our cut and sewn artists in Montreal. We’re proud that our products are both ethically made and support fair wages for Canadians.