In a place where artists seem almost conditioned from birth to churn out bland 'Bermudiana,' on an island littered with canvasses showing turquoise seas, vibrant sunlight and lush greenery dotted pastel coloured houses, his drawings are wonderfully restrained and offer something different from the usual tired menu. Waterline

That is not to say that Dempster has shied away from his environment. The 20 or so drawings that line the walls of the gallery all depict local coastal scenes. But it is Dempster's approach that marks him out as different from so many local artists.




Waterline, ©Daniel C. Dempster 1996. Ireland Island, Somerset, Bermuda. Coloured pencil on Ingres, 5 x 7 inches, 12.5 x 18 cm. Private collection.

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