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 - SOLD

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 - SOLD

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 - SOLD

We're Talking About Colour

Acrylic on canvas 18x24

 

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