An expert in capturing varied scenes of life and industry in early to mid-century Canada, Sheppard’s versatility is visible in the wide range of figural works, portraits, still lifes, landscapes, city and harbour scenes, among other subjects. Here the artist presents an expressive rendering of a young aviator, concentrated and equipped for flight. Sheppard’s brightly coloured brushstrokes create a lively and appealing modernist portrait, reflecting his signature style of Canadian Impressionism.
