Shortly afterwards , In 1976 , Hunt Slonem received a painting grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Montreal , Quebec , Canada , and began painting in earnest .
That telephone call turned Slonem 's life around .
Shortly afterwards , In 1976 , Slonem   received a painting grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Montreal , Quebec , Canada , and began painting in earnest .
That telephone call turned Slonem 's life around .