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Louise Tessier - Artist
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created
with the heart of a
prairie gardener...
With over 100 original designs, I have enjoyed re-creating them in different forms. My graphic art has been transformed into hand-cut linoleum relief stamps, ink prints, ceramic tiles, book illustrations and rug hookings. My inspiration comes from gardens, poetry, my faith and travel. (To view image descriptions, just hover/click on the centre image in each box below). Enjoy exploring, there is a lot to see!
 The Second Eve lino-cut printThe Second Eve © 2016. All rights reserved |
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 Harmony NotecardHarmony Beauty Serenity Spirit design ©2000. All rights reserved. |
 Musica ad Vitam art posterMusica ad Vitam poster design © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 Alberta ink relief printAlberta design © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 O Canada notecardO Canada design © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 In Fields of Gold relief ink printIn Fields of Gold design © 2005. All rights reserved. |
 Dragonfly notecardDragonfly design © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 Elevator notecardHope springs eternal elevator design © 2003. All rights reserved. |
 The Garden Way Art PostersThe Garden Way of the Cross Art poster set © 2014-15. All rights reserved. (Set of 15 frameable 11" x 17" art posters). |
 If Friends notecardIf Friends Were Flowers design © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 Garden Rhymes® logo rug hookingGarden Rhymes rug hooking design © 2000. All rights reserved. |
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 Louise rug hooking.Garden Rhymes® logo being hooked |
 Poppy Rug rug hookingPoppy rug hooking design © 2007. All rights reserved. |
 Rise & Shine Rooster rug hookingRise & Shine Rooster rug hooking design © 2002. All rights reserved. |
 Finishing edges of my rooster rug! |
 Our Lady of the Prairies designOur Lady of the Prairies © 2011. All rights reserved. |
 Close-up of Our Lady rug hookingOur Lady of the Prairies design © 2010. All rights reserved. This rug took a year to complete from designing, to transferring the pattern onto burlap, dying the wool and then hooking (a few hours almost every day) 2010 - 2011. |
 Trinity Care Manor Installation, Regina, SKOur Lady of the Prairies © 2011. Chapel Installation - Louise & Archbishop Donald Bolen. |
 Grandma's Flowers - Ceramic Art Tile © 2009. All rights reserved. |
 Grandma's Flowers design © 2009. All rights reserved.Grandma's Flowers rug hooking in progress... |
 Tulips Copyright 2004Tulip Rug hooking |
 Tulips Copyright 2004.Tulips Rug hooking Footstool |
 Tulips rug hooking in progress...Tulips design © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 Elevator rug hookingHope Springs Eternal Elevator ©2010. All rights reserved. Pattern available through Honey Beehive Rugs (go to products for order information). |
 Home Sweet Home rug hookingHome Sweet Home © 2004. All rights reserved. Pattern available through Honey Beehive Rugs (go to products for order information). |
 Art is the flower - Rug Hooking (Mackintosh) © 2006. All rights reserved.Rug hooked pillow design. |
 Art is the flower - Rug hooking intosh) © 2006. All rights reserved.Rug hooking in progress... |
 Stacks of wool fabric for hookingNew dyed wool and recycled wool skirts, scarves and fabric for using to hook rugs. |
 The Garden Way StoryWatch the flip pamphlet which outlines the story of how The Garden Way of the Cross art tiles, book and art posters came to be... |
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 The Garden Way Art Poster SetA set of 15 (11 " x 17") frameable art posters to be used in conjunction with the book, The Garden Way of the Cross. The set (which comes in an archival PolyZip folder) includes the art posters, a signed copy of the book, an outline for meditative group prayer. Cost: $89.00 per set + shipping and is available by contacting Louise. |
 The Garden Way Poster Sample |
 Holy Trinity Parish, North VancouverThe Garden Way of the Cross art posters displayed by the Holy Trinity Catholic Women's League during Lent 2016. Photo by Kelly Bond. |
 Station VIII-Jesus Condemed to DeathHoly Trinity Parish Catholic Women's League,Vancouver, BC. The Garden Way of the Cross art poster. Photo by Kelly Bond. |
 Testimonials for Garden Way |
 Support of Marian charities |
 Garden Rhymes® Logo art tileGarden Rhymes © 2000. All rights reserved. |
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 Musica Ad Vitam art tileMusic Ad Vitam - Music for Life © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 Old Gardeners art tileOld Gardeners © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 Carpe Diem art tileCarpe Diem - Seize the Day © 2002. All rights reserved. |
 Christmas art tile designsMerry Christmas ©2003; All hearts...©2004; Christmas hanger © 2002; Baby's 1st Christmas © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 Faith Hope Charity Love art tileFaith Hope Charity Love © 2001. All rights reserved. |
 Flower Power art tileFlower Power © 2008. All rights reserved. |
 The Sun Shines Upon All art tileSol omnibus lucet ©2002. All rights reserved. |
 Attack Cat art tileAttack Cat on Duty © 2001. All rights reserved. |
 Remember Always Poppies art tileRemember Always ©2007. All rights reserved. |
 Saskatchewan art tileSaskatchewan art tile ©2003. All rights reserved. |
 Hope springs...elevator art tileHope springs eternal (Pope)...on the prairies © 2003. All rights reserved. |
 House Number art tilesHouse Numbers © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 Art is the flower art tileArt is the flower; Life is the green leaf. (Mackintosh) © 2006. All rights reserved. |
 Garden Face art tileThere is a garden in her face...(Campion) ©2000. All rights reserved. |
 Louise painting in her studio. |
 Pineapple Welcome MosaicPineapple Welcome © 2004. All rights reserved. |
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 Birdhouse MosaicBirdhouse © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 Musica Ad Vitam art tileMusica ad vitam - Music for Life art tile © 2004. All rights reserved. |
 Carpe Diem MosaicCarpe Diem art tile © 2002. All rights reserved. |
 Mosaics being made in the studio. |
 Various art tiles |
 He is Risen Cross mosaicHe is Risen Cross © 2002. All rights reserved. |
 Harmony MosaicHarmony Beauty Serenity Spirit art tile © 2000. All rights reserved. |
 The Garden Way of the Cross - Intro Tile |
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 St. Thomas More Gallery, Sktn.The complete set of The Garden Way of the Cross art tiles displayed at STM Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. |
 Father Thomas & Louise in 2010.Father Thomas Stanley S.M., who wrote the meditations for The Garden Way of the Cross, was happy to meet with Louise in 2010 at his home in Dayton, OH. Father passed away in November 2013 at the age of 91. |
 With Larry at the Shurniak GalleryThe Garden Way of the Cross shown at the Shurniak Gallery, Assiniboia, SK during Lent of 2012. |
 XI - Jesus Dies on the CrossThe XI Station, depicting poppies surrounding the cross, is the stamp image selected by Novalis Publishing to use on the cover of the book, The Garden Way of the Cross (2013). |
 The Garden Way of the Cross BookReleased in August 2013 at the National CWL Convention in Regina. Published by Novalis in Toronto, one of Canada's premier publishers of religious books. |
 Quote from Novalis Publishing |
 Louise & Maria (Novalis)-Book LaunchIn August 2013, The Garden Way of the Cross book was launched by Novalis at the National CWL Convention where Louise was one of the Keynote Speakers on Faith and Art. |
 Book signing! |
 Louise with her son, Eric.Book Signing at the National CWL Convention, Regina, SK (August 2013). |
 Still love a great book! |
 Moved by the Spirit ExhibitionMoved by the Spirit Group Exhibition listing the 13 new works created by 12 different artists working in rug hooking, book arts, glass, ceramics, silversmithing, textiles, wood working, stained glass, painting and iconography. Toured in North American galleries from September 2011 to April 2015. |
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 Christmas Triplet © 2010-11.The Birth of Jesus: three framed rug hookings by Doris Fulmore, Regina, SK. |
 Luke 2: 39-52 © 2011.The Boy Jesus in the Temple papyrus scrolls and framed deer vellum manuscript by Kristina Komendant, Blaine Lake, SK. |
 Docheio © 2011The Baptism of Jesus: a concrete and fused glass bowl with base by Janice Stefan, Regina, SK. |
 Wedding at Cana © 2011.The Wedding at Cana: porcelain coil pitcher by Cara Driscoll, Regina, SK. |
 All blessings...from the hand©2011.The Beatitudes: a sterling silver neckpiece by Judy Zawacki, Regina, SK. |
 Plenitude © 2011.Feeding of the 5000: a clay sculpture by Barb Goretzky, Lumsden, SK. |
 Metamorpho © 2011.The Transfiguration: a textile wall hanging by Anna Hergert,Buffalo Pound, SK. |
 Papillon © 2010.The Raising of Lazarus: walnut funeral urn with ceramic art tile insert - urn by Larry Tessier and art tile by Louise Tessier, Regina, SK. |
 Triumphal Entry of Jesus © 2011.Triumphal Entry of Jesus to Jerusalem: stained glass on metal stand by José Ventura, Gibsons, BC. |
 The Garden Way of the Cross©2010-11.The Last Supper, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus: set of 15 ceramic art tiles in hand-made mahogany frames - art tiles by Louise Tessier, mahogany frames by Larry Tessier, Regina, SK. |
The Garden Way of the CrossShown at STM Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon: July - September, 2011. |
 Peace be with you © 2011.The Resurrection Appearance of Jesus to Thomas: acrylic painting on canvas by Roberto López López, Regina, SK. |
 The Ascension (written 2011)The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven: religious icon on wood panel with gold leaf over clay bole; egg tempera using ground pigments; linseed oil sealant by Jenny Ward, Cincinnati, OH. |
 Our Lady of the Prairies © 2010-11.Mary, Mother of Jesus: continuous-loop rug hooking using hand-dyed new and recycled wool fabric by Louise Tessier, Regina, SK. |
 Prosopon School logoThe Prosopon School of Iconology is a school without walls based in the state of New York. It is committed to the writing of religious icons in the Orthodox faith tradition. |
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 Mary (Theotokos) 2011Mary, Mother of God icon written by Louise in 2011 (one of three in the Deisis set) under the instruction of the Prosopon School of Iconology. (Cincinnati, OH) |
 Christ the Teacher Icon (2012)Christ the Teacher (Pantocrator) Icon ( part of The Deisis set) written under the instruction of The Prosopon School of Iconology in 2012. (Cincinnati, OH) |
 St. John the Baptist Icon (2010)St. John the Baptist Icon (one of three icons making up the Deisis) written under the instruction of the Prosopon School of Iconology in 2010. (Cincinnati, OH) |
 Working on Guardian Angel haloWriting the Icon of the Guardian Angel in 2014 under the instruction of the Prosopon School of Iconology. |
 Preparing Icon Egg EmulsionFr. Mefodii preparing egg emulsion in the traditional way which will be followed with the addition of wine and distilled water to which ground pigments will be added. |
 Archangel Michael Icon (2013)Archangel Michael Icon written under the instruction of the Prosopon School of Iconology in 2013 (Regina, SK) |
 Guardian Angel Icon (2014)Guardian Angel Icon written under the instruction of The Prosopon School of Iconology. (Cincinnati, OH) |
 Guardian Angel Icon (2014)Close-up of the Guardian Angel Icon with linseed oil sealing the icon. |
 Oiling Angel Gabriel (2014)The reverant step of oiling the icon is likened to the holy chrism oil in the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
 Icon Blessing St. Anne Parish (2014)The final step in writing an icon is to have the oiled icon present at Mass where is becomes part of the Liturgy. Once blessed at Mass, the Icon is a holy religious/liturgical object and it has the ability to be miracle working. |
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