Paintings

Frederick R McDonald

Of the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta
Self-portrait of the artist.

Paintings

Available for Purchase

A self-portrait of Frederick. It is colourful and spirit animals are woven throughout the painting.

The Poet

$6,750
Acrylic on Canvas
36" X 36"
2020
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Painting of 2 nude females with long hair, painted in rich reds and many blues.

2 Nudes

$4,500 CDN
Acrylic on Canvas
24" X 36"
2017
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Painting of Indigenous leader Big Bear standing in front of a teepee with ravens flying above.

Big Bear Dreams

$5000 CDN
Acrylic on Canvas
24" X 36"
2020
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Paintings Held In Collections

Commissions

Pictured here is Business Development, commissioned by David Tuccaro. Many collectors have entrusted Fred with bringing their vision to life on one of his canvases, including:

  • Syncrude Canada Ltd
  • Suncor Energy Inc
  • Birch Mountain Enterprises
  • Bouchier Group of Companies
  • Shell Canada
  • Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association
  • Northern Lights Regional Health Authority

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An acrylic painting of indigenous children playing marbles.

Museums & Public Art Collections

The Indigenous Art Collection is the most important living art collection of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada - and Fred's art is a part of it. Many prestigious public collections have purchased - and even commissioned - paintings from Fred, including:

  • Indigenous Art Collection, Indigenous Art Centre, Ottawa
  • Glenbow Museum
  • Alberta Arts Foundation
  • Fort McKay First Nation
  • University of Calgary
  • Red Deer & District Museum & Art Gallery
  • Northern Lights Regional Health Authority

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Painting of Indigenous leader, full of traditional symbols and spirit animals.narrative acrylic painting of indigenous leader, Big BearAcrylic painting, portrait of young indigenous man, Almighty Voice.acrylic painting, portrait of indigenous leader Big Bearacrylic painting of indigenous symbolsacrylic painting, self-portraitportrait of the artist's mother

Corporate Art Collections

Fred collaborates with companies to respectfully communicate their vision of the future and their relationship with Indigenous communities. Corporate collectors have both commissioned paintings and purchased them, including:

  • Syncrude Canada Ltd
  • Suncor Energy Inc
  • Birch Mountain Enterprises
  • Bouchier Group of Companies
  • Shell Canada
  • Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association

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Talk to Fred to discuss your next art commission:

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Acrylic painting of indigenous woman treating animal hide.Acrylic painting of an industrial truck driving through a bush road.Acrylic painting, portrait of the artist's father.Acrylic painting depicting industrial work and workers.Acrylic painting of traditional indigenous symbols.Acrylic painting depicting traditional indigenous life and symbols.Acrylic painting depicting traditional indigenous life and symbols.Acrylic painting depicting industrial work in the winter.
A headshot photo of Frederick R McDonald; older indigenous man smiling and wearing a camera around his neck.

About Fred

Frederick R McDonald is an international, award-winning artist - a painter, poet and photographer - and a member of the Fort McKay First Nation. Fred was born in Fort McMurray and raised in the bush along the Athabasca River, brought up in the traditional hunting and trapping lifestyle of his parents.

Although he has travelled far and wide, Fred’s heart is still with his community and he continues to be an active member of the Fort McKay band. He keeps himself grounded through his family; his children and his grandchildren are his inspiration for everything he does and they are ultimately his greatest creation.

In addition to his mastery of painting, Fred is an accomplished intellectual, with multiple degrees and awards to his name.

  • Bachelor's of Fine Art, University of Calgary
  • The Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, 2001 Edmonton, Alberta
  • Regional Aboriginal Recognition Award, Wood Buffalo
  • Global Public Voices Fellow, Cornell University
  • Masters of Fine Art, University of Calgary