Charlene Todaschuk | Original Works of Art

O HOLY NIGHT (work in progress/grisaille)

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O HOLY NIGHT 2008, Oil on Canvas Commissioned by Shevchenko Foundation. For a brief description of the composition please CLICK HERE.

HOLODOMOR 1933, 2008, Oil on Canvas Original Art Work in the Private and Corporate Collection of philanthropist, Leo Ledohowski, President and Chair of
Canad Inns. Click on the image above to read poem.

Lada 2007, Oil on Canvas, 20 X 24

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The Brave Rooster, 2009, Oil on Canvas, 11"x 14"
Art in private collection

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The Brave Rooster II, 2009, Oil on Canvas,
12"x 16"

In Ukrainian folk tradition, the rooster motif is considered the herald of the sun. Most cultures embrace the rooster as a sign of exultation, vigilance and the coming of good fortune. As a symbol of masculinity, it predicts a rich married life with the blessing of many children In Christianity the Rooster is noted for crowing three times after Peter denied Christ. As such, it became a symbol for Christ’s passion

Self Portrait 2007, Oil on Canvas, 24 X 30

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Golden Harvest 2007, Oil on Canvas, 18 X 24

Chief Jack Ewatski 2007, Oil on Canvas, 18 X 14

Coloratura
2005, Oil on Canvas, 14 X 11

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Golden Prairies

2006, Oil on Canvas, 18 X 24
It was the Latin phrase; “Cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos” that inspired me to paint “Golden Prairies” which means, "For whosoever owns the soil, it is theirs up to the sky and down to the depths." First coined by Accursius of Bologna in the 13th century.