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Lake
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“The boundary meeting place at neutral meeting ground”
Included with each print is a
document that outlines how the map was created, explains the
images illustrated, includes the WLA mission statement, and a
brief bio of the artist. The first edition print is limited to a
quantity of fifty and will be for sale at our general meetings
or by contacting the artist at
rmleonard@charter.net. The actual size of the print
is 18 x 28 inches, each is signed by the artist, and is $40.00
Your purchases of this first edition print benefit the Webster
Lake Association recreational, social, and civic activities.
The map outline is a blend of
the US street map and a fish and game map and has been hand
drawn by the artist. It includes the cedar swamps and small
ponds that surround the lake. The map should not be used for
navigational purposes. The forty-five-letter spelling was chosen
for the map. The artist chose the art images that surround the
lake outline after many hours of research. These images
represent indigenous flora and fauna that abound in the area and
include the Massachusetts state flower, bird and tree.
Massachusetts state flower –
Mayflower / Trailing Arbutus Massachusetts state bird – Black
capped chickadee Massachusetts state tree - American elm
Massachusetts state emblem, state map outline, and American flag
Algonquian peace pipe & red tailed hawk feather – representing
the Nipmuc or “fresh water people” who are among the Eastern
Woodland Algonquian Indians of the Eastern United States Turkey
vulture – these graceful birds have a wingspan of 6 feet, glide
on a warm thermal for 6 hours without flapping a wing, and dive
at 60 mph across the sky. They are abundant around the lake and
are often mistaken for hawks, osprey or eagles. Grey fox – even
though their habitat is dwindling these hardy animals are seen
regularly around Webster Lake. Lake trout & the Common Brown
butterfly
The Webster Lake Association is
a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, preserving and
protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed through the
promotion of responsible, effective environmental and
educational policies. Their mission is to preserve this
regionally unique resource as a pristine legacy for future
generations. To join this association or find out more about
their recreational, social and civic activities visit
www.websterlakeassociation.com
About the Artist
Rebecca Leonard lives on the shores of Webster Lake with a view
of Middle Pond. She is an artist, photographer, avid sailor, and
active member of the Webster Lake Association. To contact the
artist or view her recent paintings, multi-media collage and
photography, please visit
www.thirdeyeimage.com |
