R. L. Barron Fine Art Mushroom Watercolor Painting

Beautiful Original Canadian Watercolor by Late-Blooming Artist Joy Bassett Own a piece of Canadian art history with this beautiful original watercolor painting by the late-blooming artist Joy Bassett, who began her professional artistic journey at the age of 70. This pre-owned piece is in good condition, featuring a detailed nature study of mushrooms and foliage, professionally framed and matted to highlight its artistic charm. The artwork comes with original documentation including a newspaper clipping from 1986 detailing the artist's inspiring life story and a business card for R.L. Barron Fine Art. This painting is a testament to the idea that it is never too late to pursue a dream. Up for auction is a stunning, original woodland watercolor painting that captures the quiet beauty of the Canadian forest floor. This gorgeous piece comes complete with its rich history, documented by the original 1986 newspaper feature tucked safely into an envelope on the reverse side. The Artwork Subject: A detailed, realistic study of forest mushrooms, climbing ivy, and decaying woodland timber. Medium: Watercolor on paper. Dimensions: 22.75" x 28" (with frame included). Condition: Beautifully preserved, matted, and housed in a classic dark frame with a protective glass front and secure hanging wire. About the Artist: Joy Bassett (1911 – ?) This piece is a true piece of local art history. Joy Bassett was a remarkable woman whose fierce determination captured the hearts of Toronto and Maynooth, Ontario. The Art School Dreamer: Born in China to missionary parents, Joy survived the London Blitz during WWII before moving to Canada in 1961. In 1981, at the age of 70, she wore her grandchildren's blue jeans to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Ontario College of Art. When a skeptical professor asked what she was doing there, she famously replied: "You have a little old lady with a dream. Is there anything wrong with that?" She passed with flying colors. The Log Cabin Artist: After moving out of Toronto due to her health, she lived a fiercely independent life in a remote log cabin near Maynooth, Ontario. There, she cut her own firewood, drove winter roads in a 4-wheel-drive truck, and poured her love for nature into her watercolor paintings. Her works were highly sought after and sold quickly at local art shows. Auction Details This is a rare opportunity to own a piece painted by an incredibly spirited, late-blooming Canadian artist. Perfect for collectors of woodland art, mushroom motifs, or Ontario art history. Included: Framed watercolor painting + original September 3, 1986 The Toronto Star newspaper clipping detailing the artist's life. Pickup at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue