Virtual Art Gallery
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Prairie Landscapes
My landscape series is inspired by my love of the prairie landscape,...
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Domino Spiritual Series
In 1986 I started the paintings that I called my “Spiritual Series."It...
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Hockey Series - Prints
Hockey played a very important role in my life as a child...
Welcome to Carmen's Images Virtual Gallery & Gift Shop
My first message is one of thanks to my family and friends! This Virtual gallery and store would not be possible without the support of my sister Gail, as well as my wife Gail, our daughters, niece and brother-in-law. Carmern's Images is a family business and I could not have completed this project on my own.
Meet The Artist
A boy, a hockey stick, and a sketch pad. Carmen Haakstad grew up on a farm in Northern Alberta and from his father came his love for hockey; from his mother acceptance and appreciation of her son's passion for art and his need to express himself artistically. His passions grew into the melding of two very diverse worlds, the world of a hockey player with that of an artist.
Carmen received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and played varsity hockey for the Bulldogs from 1974-78, graduating with distinction in Art in 1979. His background in hockey, business, combined with his love for art, family, and the land is expressed through diverse images in his fine artwork, available in the Carmen's Images Virtual Gallery
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The Joy of the Journey
Poem by Carmen Haakstad
"When faced with a mountain
Have faith—you are not alone.
Be still and listen.
Follow the new path, for the goal is near.
It is just around the next bend.
Do not quit my friend, for if you do,
the joy of the journey will come to an end.
Have faith, the mountain will open
allowing a passage through. If you believe in your dreams they will come true."