For more than 50 years, Clermont Duval has been painting the North. His work captures the spirit of the land, the wildlife, and the quiet moments most people miss. But for Clermont, nature isn’t quiet. It speaks to him. Sometimes it yells.
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Clermont shares stories from a life in art and in nature. He talks about his early years painting wolves and canoes, what it's like to paint in complete silence, and why he still feels surprised every time someone connects with his work.
06:00 – The accident that changed everything
12:00 – Stories behind his wildlife paintings
20:00 – The Little Red Canoe and how it became his signature
30:00 – Why nature is louder than ever
40:00 – Legacy, advice, and what still inspires him today
