Discovering Mark Leach's work is what inspired me try pastels again.In fact tonight I went and found his book
in the library and now plan to curl up and thoroughly enjoy my evening.8" x 8" pastel on Stonehenge paper
Thursday, July 22, 2010
For Fun - Peacock Study
Discovering Mark Leach's work is what inspired me try pastels again.In fact tonight I went and found his book
in the library and now plan to curl up and thoroughly enjoy my evening.8" x 8" pastel on Stonehenge paper
Monday, July 19, 2010
Peacocks Invite Colour
A little respite from oils, I found some old pastels and began to play with colour.I hear these guys calling at night while I'm going to sleep. They live in the park across the street, and they usually can be seen holding up traffic while strutting slowly across the street.
13" x 17" on Stonehenge paper
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Coast Collective Show
Still experimenting with oils, I used a palette knife to create texture in this painting, it has a different look because it's painted on board instead of canvas. I find the surfaces I paint on have a definite say on the outcome of my work.It is included in the Coast Collective show, the opening is Saturday July 10th from 2-4. The show runs from today until the 18th.
11 x 14 - oil on board
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Shades of Italy
I have great admiration for artists who paint abstracts.
While finding my around the process of painting oils, I began to push the paint into shapes and textures hoping to create some sense of balance.
When finished the painting had a familiarity about it but it took a couple of months before I realized that it reminded me of the colours and textures of
12" x 12" oil on canvas
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Between Storms
This piece will be in the "Re-connected" show at the Coast Collective Show starting July 8th.
12 x 12 oil painting on linen
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Coast Collective Show
This weekend there is a new show starting at the Coast Collective.
I have 3 paintings in the show, "Venice Windows 1,2 & 3".
It's a very beautiful destination, check it out here.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Back to Painting - First Oil Painting
I went and splurged on oil paints yesterday and did a quick study of my son playing with my daughter's dog "Brutis"It’s something that I have been wanting to do for awhile, but I’m also finding it a little more challenging than acrylics, so any tips or advice would be welcome.
5" x 7 " oil on canvas - NFS
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
December Views - Colour & Sun
Well, we didn't have a white Christmas, just alot of bright sun and crisp air!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
December Views
This is the time of year when things get busy and my mind is distracted with things other than art.When I came across “December Views”
I thought it was a wonderful visual exercise for the month of December (I’m a little late).
This photo was taken during my morning commute!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Christmas Came Early
I always love a good art book for Christmas, this lovely book was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Alfred Currier
in the spirit of Thanksgiving was offering his book on his blog. I was fortunate enough to receive one.It's beautiful, Alfred. Thank you
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Peace & Conflict - "Empire"
This is the second painting that I entered in the Peace & Conflict show at the Coast Collective. It is my interpretation of one of the statues (Castor or Pollux I'm not sure which) in the Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill in Rome.There is a lot that can be said about peace and conflict in the Roman Empire, but for me on that day it was about the way the sun was hitting those magnificent marble statues, what they represented and feeling very privileged to be there.
Approx 91/2" x 14" watercolour with gouache- $150. includes frame
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Peace and Conflict
This was one of my entries for the "Peace & Conflict" show at the Coast Collective . It starts tomorrow and runs until November 15.We were encouraged for Remembrance Day to interpret peace & conflict in any form. I chose the painting I had done last April, as something that represents my faith. A faith which can leave me at times internally conflicted but also has given me peace.
7" x 14" mixed water media on 300lb arches paper
$150. includes frame
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