"Prince Andrew Under Construction" (David Blackwood, 1973) | MyNews | Seneca Students

David Blackwood was born in 1941 in Newfoundland to a family with a long seafaring history. Recognized as an artistic prodigy, he was awarded a Newfoundland Centennial scholarship to study at OCAD, in Toronto. By the age of twenty-three one of his etchings had been purchased by the National Gallery of Canada. He went on to become Art Master at Trinity College School, Port Hope, Ontario – a part time position which allowed him to teach as well as continue studio work. In 1993, Blackwood was awarded the Order of Canada. In 2000 the Art Gallery of Ontario announced the acquisition of a major collection of Blackwood prints and the creation of a Blackwood Research Centre. “Prince Andrew Under Construction” is physically located at Seneca Libraries, Newnham.