Along the Shores of Lac Tremblant

Bruce LeDain composed this from a spot on the west side of Lac Tremblant probably on Ch. du lac Tremblant, near today’s Club Tremblant, looking toward the slopes of Mont Tremblant. Painted thinly and broadly, LeDain’s interest is the light reacting on the scene. Following in the footsteps of artists he admired, particularly Robert Pilot, his cool palette is imbued with splashes of vermillion and pinks.

For those who knew Bruce, he was an artist who had almost a spiritual passion and dedication for anything he undertook. His enthusiasm was infectious. LeDain was generous with his time, a true giver. It was with that generosity he made formidable commitments at personal and professional sacrifice for the benefit of numerous objectives including Katimavik, Verdun’s Douglas Hospital, and the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts, where he served a term as President.