Toni Onley
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Toni Onley, OC
(November 20, 1928–February 29, 2004) was a Canadian
landscape
painter
. Born in Douglas
on the Isle of Man
, he moved to Canada in 1948, and lived in Brantford, Ontario
.
His artworks includes a huge collection of watercolours depicting the northern Canadian landscape. Icebergs, trees, water and coasts are the prominent features in his artworks where the stroke of his brush is a particular detail that defines the natural scenario in his works.
The chosen colours are the essential part in his view. Onley would paint natural subjects according to his view to create beautiful landscapes in the Canadian tradition. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
in 1999, and died at the age of 76 on the Fraser River
in British Columbia
as he was practising flying an LA4 buccaneer amphibious plane by landing and taking off.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(November 20, 1928–February 29, 2004) was a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
landscape
Landscape art
Landscape art is a term that covers the depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, and especially art where the main subject is a wide view, with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. In other works landscape backgrounds for figures can still...
painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. Born in Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, he moved to Canada in 1948, and lived in Brantford, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario
Brantford is a city located on the Grand River in Southern Ontario, Canada. While geographically surrounded by the County of Brant, the city is politically independent...
.
His artworks includes a huge collection of watercolours depicting the northern Canadian landscape. Icebergs, trees, water and coasts are the prominent features in his artworks where the stroke of his brush is a particular detail that defines the natural scenario in his works.
The chosen colours are the essential part in his view. Onley would paint natural subjects according to his view to create beautiful landscapes in the Canadian tradition. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
in 1999, and died at the age of 76 on the Fraser River
Fraser River
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Mount Robson in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for , into the Strait of Georgia at the city of Vancouver. It is the tenth longest river in Canada...
in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
as he was practising flying an LA4 buccaneer amphibious plane by landing and taking off.