Farmer's Market.jpg
12.25" x 10.75"
Gouache on Paper
Framed
A number of years ago I vacationed in Normandy, France. We stayed in the small town of Trigy-sur-vire that was situated in a farming community. Once a week there was a farmer's market where folks gathered to sell produce and livestock.
In this painting I tried to capture the mood of the event.
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Gouache on Paper
Framed
A number of years ago I vacationed in Normandy, France. We stayed in the small town of Trigy-sur-vire that was situated in a farming community. Once a week there was a farmer's market where folks gathered to sell produce and livestock.
In this painting I tried to capture the mood of the event.
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The Portage, Rathbun Lake.jpg
18" x 24"
Acrylic on Canvas
After a long paddle through Anstruther Lake and lugging the gear uphill, this is the scene that beholds you. Pictured here in the autumn the trees are in full coloured bloom. Notice the rock formations. The cool coloured sky contrasts nicely with the warm colours of the rocks and trees.
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Acrylic on Canvas
After a long paddle through Anstruther Lake and lugging the gear uphill, this is the scene that beholds you. Pictured here in the autumn the trees are in full coloured bloom. Notice the rock formations. The cool coloured sky contrasts nicely with the warm colours of the rocks and trees.
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Low Tide, Winter, Qualicum, BC.jpg
SOLD
This is the scene at the foot of Buller Road (see earlier gallery for related painting), on a wet, snowy Christmas day.
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This is the scene at the foot of Buller Road (see earlier gallery for related painting), on a wet, snowy Christmas day.
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Evening, Montmartre.jpg
SOLD
Located on a hill in the centre of Paris, France, Montmartre was famous hang-out for artists for over a hundred years. During a visit there some years ago, I caught this scene of employees cleaning the window of a tea shop. A must-see for anyone visiting Paris.
I love the architecture, and the cobble-stoned roads!
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Located on a hill in the centre of Paris, France, Montmartre was famous hang-out for artists for over a hundred years. During a visit there some years ago, I caught this scene of employees cleaning the window of a tea shop. A must-see for anyone visiting Paris.
I love the architecture, and the cobble-stoned roads!
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Below the Reservoir.jpg
30" x 24"
Acrylic on Canvas
While on vacation in Vancouver years ago I happened upon this scene on the banks of a river surrounded by high walls of rock.
I complimented the overall purple hues withe the goldish colours of the water.
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Acrylic on Canvas
While on vacation in Vancouver years ago I happened upon this scene on the banks of a river surrounded by high walls of rock.
I complimented the overall purple hues withe the goldish colours of the water.
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Blue Wagon 2.jpg
Gouache on Paper
Unframed
You may recall the acrylic version of this in an earlier Gallery on this site.
This version is a much softer treatment in the background and painted in gouache that allows for created sharper and more defined shapes.
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Unframed
You may recall the acrylic version of this in an earlier Gallery on this site.
This version is a much softer treatment in the background and painted in gouache that allows for created sharper and more defined shapes.
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Beachcombers.jpg
SOLD
This painting is based on a very old photo slide taken in the late 1950"s on Burlington Beach near Hamilton, Ontario.
The wee laddie is yours truly with my grandfather who, sadly, passed away before I really had a chance to know him.
I've painted this in gouache and added a small puddle to show reflection and re-enforce a strong vertical line. I've kept the horizon lines soft so as not to over-power the main figures.
This painting won a second prize at a Federation of Canadian Artish show in Vancouver a few years back.
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This painting is based on a very old photo slide taken in the late 1950"s on Burlington Beach near Hamilton, Ontario.
The wee laddie is yours truly with my grandfather who, sadly, passed away before I really had a chance to know him.
I've painted this in gouache and added a small puddle to show reflection and re-enforce a strong vertical line. I've kept the horizon lines soft so as not to over-power the main figures.
This painting won a second prize at a Federation of Canadian Artish show in Vancouver a few years back.
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Still Life #1.jpg
12" x 14"
Gouache on Paper
Framed
I have a number of old ceramic liquor jugs that originally belonged to my great-grandfather. The details on the surfaces of the jugs contrast with the loose treatment of the background. The lettering and delicate details could not have been possible using acrylics.
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Gouache on Paper
Framed
I have a number of old ceramic liquor jugs that originally belonged to my great-grandfather. The details on the surfaces of the jugs contrast with the loose treatment of the background. The lettering and delicate details could not have been possible using acrylics.
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Maritime Cottage.jpg
18" x 15.5"
Gouache on Paper
Framed
This is a painting of the small cottage my wife and I rented in Nova Scotia while vacationing there some years ago. The small tidal pools lead the eye into the composition and I'ved use rosy hues to highlight the centre of interest.
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Gouache on Paper
Framed
This is a painting of the small cottage my wife and I rented in Nova Scotia while vacationing there some years ago. The small tidal pools lead the eye into the composition and I'ved use rosy hues to highlight the centre of interest.
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Wet Dog.jpg
Gouache on Paper
Unframed
Here we have our first Yellow Lab.,"Maddie". She loved the water and could swin faster than I could reel in my fishing line! The location is the cottage on Gloucester Pool situated on the Severn Waterway in Ontario.
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Unframed
Here we have our first Yellow Lab.,"Maddie". She loved the water and could swin faster than I could reel in my fishing line! The location is the cottage on Gloucester Pool situated on the Severn Waterway in Ontario.
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Looking East, Vancouver Island.jpg
Gouache on Paper
Unframed
Our first visit to Qualicum Beach here on Vancouver Island. BC. Everything here was different- including the trees. This one was located on the beach and I used this as a centre of interest. We are looking towards Lasqueti Island in the background.
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Unframed
Our first visit to Qualicum Beach here on Vancouver Island. BC. Everything here was different- including the trees. This one was located on the beach and I used this as a centre of interest. We are looking towards Lasqueti Island in the background.
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Evening Palm.jpg
11.5" x 15"
Gouache on Paper
Framed
As with the previous painting; this was done at the same time and same place. I would never have imagined Palm trees could grow in Canada, but was I ever wrong!
The low light angle was from a spotlight in the garden of our rental. I've used various cool and warm bles in the sky to compliment the illuminated palm fonds.
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Gouache on Paper
Framed
As with the previous painting; this was done at the same time and same place. I would never have imagined Palm trees could grow in Canada, but was I ever wrong!
The low light angle was from a spotlight in the garden of our rental. I've used various cool and warm bles in the sky to compliment the illuminated palm fonds.
Call 250 594-0111 for availability and pricing.
The Foot Bridge.jpg
15" x 12"
Gouache on Paper
Framed
I grew up in a time where the only hand-held devices were fishing poles and handlebars ("Ape-Hangers" to be exact).
Located behind McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, is a wooded area on the edge of the marsh (aka "Coote's Paradise"). In my day there was a narrow trail that ran along the edge of these wood know as the "South Shore Trail". Here we would race our bikes at great speed and terrorize the young couple out for a romantic stroll.
Along this stretch of waterline were many inlets such as this one. The reference for this was taken in the autumn by a footbridge that spanned a swamp-like marshland. I have put the foreground in shadow to create a framework for the bright coloured trees on the far bank. This one brings back some great memories!
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Gouache on Paper
Framed
I grew up in a time where the only hand-held devices were fishing poles and handlebars ("Ape-Hangers" to be exact).
Located behind McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, is a wooded area on the edge of the marsh (aka "Coote's Paradise"). In my day there was a narrow trail that ran along the edge of these wood know as the "South Shore Trail". Here we would race our bikes at great speed and terrorize the young couple out for a romantic stroll.
Along this stretch of waterline were many inlets such as this one. The reference for this was taken in the autumn by a footbridge that spanned a swamp-like marshland. I have put the foreground in shadow to create a framework for the bright coloured trees on the far bank. This one brings back some great memories!
Call 250 594-0111 for availability and pricing.