Naomi Blondin – The Loon Family

Name: Naomi Blondin

Paddle Title: “The Loon Family”

Meaning of Paddle Design:

The Loon is envied by other animals. He can sing, fly, swim and walk. He is versatile and beautiful but sensitive to his environment. I see the same qualities in my family.

Short Artist Biography:

Born in Laval Quebec but has spent most of her life in the Ottawa Valley region. Mother, Verna Stevens from Kitigan Zibi First Nations, is an artist as well. Naomi often uses black ink for her art and has done some paintings on traditional drums made by her uncle Kenny Stevens. She’s also a naturalist and spends a lot of time studying native animals and plant species as well as traditional medicine.