Earl Bailly

He studied with artist George Pearse Ennis in Maine, and took further art-studies in New York, gaining recognition.

[9][7] People who acquired his paintings included Canadian prime ministers William Lyon Mackenzie King and John Diefenbaker, Elizabeth II, whom Bailly met twice, and Franklin D.

[10] Canadian writer Will R. Bird said of Bailly "... one of Canada's better artists ... an inspiration to any person, how gifted he may be.

They find more curative power for crippled, handicapped patients in one Bailly canvas than in a whole chestful of medicines.

"[7] ARTnews said of a New York exhibition in 1949 that "His brightly colored land scapes and seascapes, painted around Nova Scotia, exuded cheer and strength and — incredibly enough — The Cut and Blue and Gold, whose choppy, impasto strokes are bound into solid compositions, well-deserved reactions of delight.

[12][13] The town of Lunenburg says "An inspiration to others in overcoming physical challenges to lead a full, productive life.

[14][15] The Pelham Street house is the oldest building in Lunenburg,[16] and his brother Donald continued living there after Earl died.