Mel Corkum 1912-

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Blue House — Mel Corkum

Blue House

Untitled — Blue House 

Acrylic on Masonite - ca. 2004
Image Size: 5 x 7 inches
Price: SOLD
Signed on Dust Cover: "Original Painting Acrylic on Masonite - Mel Corkum 2004"
Details: Signed front, original frame, measures approximately 6 x 8 inches.
Provenance: Private Collection, Nova Scotia.

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Wharf and Boats — Mel Corkum

Wharf and Boats

Untitled — Wharf and Boats

Acrylic on Masonite
Image Size: 6 x 8 inches
Price: SOLD
Details: Signed front, original frame, measures approximately 7 x 9 inches.
Provenance: Private Collection, Nova Scotia.

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Biography:

Mel Corkum was born in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, in the Atlantic coastal village of Middle South. He is a devoted patron of the arts with a sizeable art collection. Mel has served in many countries during his productive years, both in the military and civilian life, retiring in 1980 and retiring to Dartmouth.
Mel kept active in the arts and crafts world and was a self-taught artist. He started painting at the late age of 87 and continued until his early 90s.For two years he devoted his life to folk art painting using vivid fine art concepts.