Blue Breakthrough

Blue Breakthrough

acrylic on canvas 24x30

 

Another abstract - more in the wings waiting patiently to be finished.

Dance Party - SOLD

Dance Party

acrylic on canvas 22x28

 

Another abstract that started out as a traditional painting - this creates lots of opportunities on the canvas!

Green Vase and Feather in Red Studio

Green Vase and Feather in Red Studio

acrylic on canvas 22x28

 

Something I painted a couple years ago but recently changed a few things.  I was thinking of Matisse's red paintings when I worked on this one.

More animals.....SOLD

Dressed up

Hello

What's he looking at

Two donkeys

6x6 acrylic on masonite panels

More animal paintings!

2 Cows - Sold

2 Cows

acrylic on Masonite 6x6

 

I wonder what they were thinking?

Button Factory Arts Market

Button Factory Arts Market

4x4 gallery style canvases

 

Here is a sneak peek at the eight 4x4 canvases that I have put in the Button Factory's Art Market.  Opening night is November 21st and runs until January 8th.

Sheep SOLD

Sheep

acrylic on canvas 6x6

 

A sweet sheep!



Donkey SOLD

Donkey

acrylic on masonite 6x6

 

I'm working on some large canvases but in between, I'm painting animals.  More to follow!

 



Catching Fire Flies - SOLD

Catching Fire Flies

acrylic on canvas 12x12

 

This is painting number six in the "People Series".

Tangled Sunflowers - SOLD

Tangled Sunflowers

Acrylic on canvas 24x24

Sunflowers and lots of patterned fabric make a lively composition.

Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories

Acrylic and paper on canvas 16x12

 

Something new I've been experimenting with.  I have many more in the works in various stages.

Red Berries

Red Berries

Acrylic on canvas 24x18

 

Number four in another little series.  The background yellow appears lighter than it actually is.

The Wild Bunch - SOLD

The Wild Bunch

Acrylic on canvas 24x18

 

Number three of a little series I'm working on.



A Splash of Orange

A Splash of Orange

acrylic on canvas 24x30

 

Lots of tulips fully opened -  quite a tangled mass of orange!

Valley View

 Valley View

Acrylic on canvas 16x20

 

This painting was completed on a country property in the Dundas area during a plein air workshop.  It, along with this painting , have been accepted into the this year's Spring Art Sale in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.  This event takes place Friday, May 1st from 7 to 10 pm at the Accelerator Centre, 295 Hagey Blvd. , Waterloo

In the Garden - SOLD

In the Garden

Acrylic on canvas 12x12

Another painting in the "people series".  I'm working on these in between larger paintings.

Abstract #2

Abstract #2

Acrylic on canvas 24x30

 

The second abstract painting done on day two of the workshop.

Abstract 1

Abstract 1

Acrylic on canvas 24x30

 

 

This is the first of two abstract paintings done in a weekend workshop with Laurie Wonfor Nolan .  The first day was all about drawing - the second day we painted. 



Let's Celebrate - SOLD

Let's Celebrate

acrylic on canvas 12x12

 

Another little painting in the series.....we should always find something to celebrate even through tough times.

Cosmos and Stripes

Cosmos and Stripes

Acrylic on canvas 14x11

 

A quick little painting done in between larger work.



Farm Study

Farm Study

Acrylic on canvas 12x6

 

I took a photo of a very distant farm and the image came out blurry so that's how I painted it.

It's OK - sold

It's OK

Acrylic on canvas 12x12

 

Another painting in the "people series".

Surrounded by Pattern - SOLD

Surrounded by Pattern

Acrylic on canvas 20x16

I'm still painting the "people series" but thought I'd post this painting from a recent studio session.  We had a great model for this - thank you. 

Together

Together

Acrylic on canvas 12x12

 

 

Here is another painting from this series - I'm still thinking of a series title.

United - SOLD

United

Acrylic on canvas 12x12

There will most likely be a few more paintings following this theme. I'm not quite ready to move on yet. 

Strength - sold

Strength

Acrylic on canvas 18x36

 

This one is quite different from what I normally paint.  The idea just came to me so I gave my head and hands the freedom to keep going.

Delightful - SOLD

Delightful

Acrylic on canvas 18x36

 

A colourful lady looking at something delightful!

Search and Rescue - SOLD

Search and Rescue

Acrylic on birch panel 6x6

This painting will be donated to Arti Gras ; an event taking place in Cambridge on March 7th.  It's a party with a Brazilian flair, great food, music and entertainment.  Proceeds from the event go back into the arts community.



Patterns

Patterns

Acrylic on canvas 12x12

 

A simple little still life I set up after finishing a larger painting.  I chose three different patterned cloths as a starting point.

Studio Horse with Tulips

Studio Horse with Tulips

acrylic on canvas 24x30

 

Two still life setups, one behind the other.

We're Talking About Colour

We're Talking About Colour

Acrylic on canvas 18x24

 

A jumble of colour and pattern I put together for a painting.