My Unusual Sister - Lois's Story
Channel: Back Lane Studios
Date: 2019-08-25

Lois Broad, the youngest of five siblings, recalls her early childhood memories and in particular her beloved sister Freda. Freda was an artist who studied at the Ontario College of Art with teachers from among The Group of Seven (Lawren Harris, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, and Franklin Carmichael). She managed to make a living from her art, first as a head artist for Eaton's and then as a portrait painter. From her early embrace of vegetarianism to her unconventional relationships, Freda led a remarkable life. She quit painting at the age of 87, and died at the age of 93, still beautiful and completely compelling.

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