Autumn Brushstrokes and Art Shows Under Alberta Wild Cobalt Skies

2017, 2021, The Flower Harvest. I am preparing for my final outdoor painting project in time for September 21, the International Day of Peace. My project, “Blend it Like Monet,” is inspired by Claude Monet, who famously suffered from cataracts while painting his renowned Water Lilies series. Like Monet, I have an aggressive cataract in my eye that has impaired my vision, and I will need surgery next year.

 September 18, 2017, First coat of paint added.

 

(Backside) Alberta Infastructure, 2024-09-06

Alberta Infastructure, Quick-Draw

Alberta Infastructure, CorelDraw

Edmonton River Valley Shoreline, from 2014.

Alberta Day, 9 Painters Invited To Add Paint, Ages 2...

Painter Sehyis added paint for the first time in 10 years.

Vlad painted for his mother, who watched from Ukraine.

Art Is Freedom

Call 911 and Remember: The Edmonton Firefighters Memorial takes place each year on September 11, 2024. This annual event honours the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and coincides with the anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Next to the infrastructure is a rose garden.

2014, 2024. Justin Red Face, Retired.

Given away as a gift on September 11.

Backside, 2024, Alberta Infastructure, Hydrant.

Alberta & Labour Day Painting Cut-Up on YouTube

Art Is Freedom

The Speakers Banned Speech & LISTEN Label. My personal fall wear

Accessories, like a horn in a car or a bell on a bike, I always carry my bear whistle outdoors while traveling downtown Edmonton, Old Strathcona, and in the river valley for safety. Inside our Government buildings: Cell phones, baseball caps, and bear whistles are forbidden in the Alberta Legislature Assembly’s Public Gallery but are allowed inside Edmonton City Hall. The Alberta Legislature commences each sitting in the assembly with a prayer, whereas City Hall does not.

 

In China, Life is Like a River - Just Go With The Flow.

Kings, Queens & Mother Nature's Kids.

I've Got My "Let's Go Oil Kings" Cover Story

Since 2017, I have purchased Oilers and Flames jerseys to cover my personal line of LISTEN Label Wear T-shirts, which have been deemed too distracting inside the Alberta Legislature by the Queen and King’s LASS staff. I have given all these jerseys away to politicians and security personnel as a token of my gratitude for their public service and safety inside our Government Houses.

Artwork deemed political for the Alberta Legislature Public Gallery. 

Graphic Inspired by the City of Edmonton's Lighthouse APP.

ABSTRACTS OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS/ Pop Pop Dazzled by Every Day Presents a Découpé Visual Narrative: Iran's Mahsa Amini Cut Up.

Sadie Red Dress, Vietnam.

Orange Shirt Day, #MMIWG, Oiler Fan Wave.

Fall Facades: Patagonia Backpack, and wearing an Art is Freedom Cap, with added cat ears. In the 1960s, calling someone a “cool cat” was a term of admiration. It meant that the person was stylish, confident, and had a certain swagger that others found impressive. The phrase has its roots in jazz , where “cat” was used to refer to a fellow musician or someone who was hip and in the know. 

For over 16 years, Doug Brinkman, known as The Painter, has dedicated his life to being a social artist and activist. He focuses on critical social, political, human rights, and civil rights issues. Through a unique blend of art and fashion, Doug addresses pressing topics such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (#MMIWG), Orange Shirt Day, and violence in the streets of Edmonton.

His journey is marked by powerful gestures of peace and reconciliation, such as offering white roses during protests, symbolizing a commitment to understanding and goodwill. Doug’s project, “Not A Bystander, To Anger, Violence, and Bullying,” impacted the community and led to profound personal growth, highlighting the importance of self-reflection in the fight against injustice.

With a philosophy rooted in positivity, humility, and vibrant expression, Doug uses his fashion wear—featuring colorful affirmations and “listen label wear”—to spread messages of resilience and compassion. His work has been showcased at significant venues like City Hall and Alberta Legislature meetings, reaching influential audiences and sparking meaningful conversations.

Doug Brinkman’s dedication to using art as a means of activism and self-improvement is an inspiring example of how creativity can drive social change and foster a more compassionate world. AI, Microsoft.