Swan Family by Glen Loates, artwork printed on a tote bag

Swan Family by Glen Loates, tote bag, alternate view

Swan Family

Name: Swan Family — Bag
Brand: Glen Loates
SKU: artworkid[27922840]-productid[totebag-13-13]-imagewidth[571]-imageheight[571]-targetx[0]-targety[0]-modelwidth[571]-modelheight[571]-backgroundcolor[D1D6B5]-orientation[0]
Price: 63.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (17 reviews)

$63.00 - $77.00

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About the Work

A Trumpeter Swan family on a northern lake — the white adults and their grey cygnets moving across still water, the reflections perfect in the calm. This is one of Glen's most serene compositions: the swans' white completely luminous against the blue of the water, the cygnets' grey a perfect tonal bridge between the white adults and the dark water. The landscape behind is barely indicated — treeline, sky, reflection — everything secondary to the family on the water.

Glen's swan paintings are among his most formally beautiful — the simplicity of the subject, white birds on blue water, requires complete confidence in the handling of the watercolour.

Each bag is made to order to gallery standards, sturdy enough for everyday use and built to carry the conversation wherever you go.

About the Artist

Glen Loates outside by mushrooms kneeling with sketchbook and smiling

Glen Loates R.C.A. has spent his life paying close attention to the natural world. Largely self-taught, he began his professional career at eleven, and in 1974 he was elected to full membership in the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

He works from field study and museum study skins rather than photographs, making as many as forty-five pencil sketches of an animal before he paints it, and he begins every painting from the eye.

In 1982, President Ronald Reagan accepted Glen's life-size Bald Eagle in the Oval Office, a gift Glen painted and conceived himself, making him the first Canadian artist represented at the White House.

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Format & Materials

The format

Glen Loates' artwork carried into everyday life, on a bag made for real use.
Soft, durable poly-poplin with a 1" black strap for easy carrying on the shoulder, and double-stitched seams throughout.
Roomy enough for books, markets, studio supplies or a day out, with a quiet nod to wildlife and nature.

Materials

Durable poly-poplin chosen for strength and everyday use.
Sturdy strap with reinforced stitching at stress points.
Glen's artwork reproduced across the panels with clear detail and consistent colour.

Care

Spot clean with a mild detergent and cool water, dabbing gently rather than scrubbing the artwork.
Let the bag air dry completely before use; don't machine dry unless the product page says it is safe.
Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals, which can weaken the fibres and fade the artwork.
Keep loads to a comfortable everyday weight to protect the shape and seams.

Delivery & Returns

Made to order in the United States and inspected before it ships.
Packed to protect the fabric and artwork in transit.
Delivery time depends on your location. Outside the United States, customs duties or import fees may apply on arrival.
Complimentary shipping with tracking.
If your piece arrives damaged, email support@glenloates.com with a photo and we'll send a complimentary replacement.
Not right for any reason? Contact us within 30 days of your order date.

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