Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Soft Light


10"x 8"
Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Colorado, USA

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Red Kerchief


10"x8"
Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Ohio, USA

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Study of Light - Nude 9


6"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Ohio, USA

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Cool Blue 28 x 22


28"x22"
Oil on wrapped canvas
SOLD
California, USA

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Pink Blouse


6"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Massachusetts, USA

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Lost in Thought


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Ohio, USA

Thursday, October 9, 2008

A Special Night


6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Ontario, Canada

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Steamwhistle Art Show - Opening Night


Opening night at the Steamwhistle Gallery! and I am pleased to announce that my painting, "Fuzzy Pink Sweater 2" is now part of the Steamwhistle Gallery's permanent collection.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

By the Window


28"x 22"
Oil on wrapped canvas
SOLD
Private Collection, Ontario, Canada
This is one of the paintings for the show that opens this Wednesday.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Reflection - Nude 7


6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Texas, USA

Wednesday, September 24, 2008


I'm painting for a show on October 1st. Taking a short break but will be back to daily paintings later today or tomorrow. The second painting on the invitation is mine and belongs to a wonderful collector in Texas.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Open Doors


10"x 8"
Oil on Wrapped Canvas

I have a plein air for today's post. This is the Christian Baptist Church in Newmarket, Ontario. As well as the Art Show, the town was participating in the "Doors open Ontario" event and you could walk through many of the historic buildings including this church.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Still Life with Oranges


10" x 8"
Oil on Canvas Panel

I did manage to get one done today!
SOLD
Florida, USA
Hi Everyone:

I'll be at "Artfest on Main" tomorrow in Newmarket, Ontario, painting plein air with some artist friends. The paintings will be sold at the end of the day through a silent auction. If you're in the area, come out and say hello.

I'm not sure if I'll get around to a daily today....maybe later.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Solitude - Nude 6


6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Texas, USA

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Monday, September 15, 2008

A Pear


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel



Sunday, September 14, 2008

Green Light


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Alberta, Canada

I was inspired by Bill Brauker's recent painting of a cable car.

Lady in Red


10"x8"
Oil on wrapped Canvas

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Peach Fuzz


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, California, USA

Friday, September 12, 2008

Portrait of Maria


12"x10"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, California, USA

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Windswept - Nude 5


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Texas, USA

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Glowing


9"x7"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Massechusetts, USA

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Pink Rose


6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Tennessee, USA

Monday, September 8, 2008

Pencil Jar


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

I've been meaning to paint something for back to school. I've set up apples, pencils etc. but just wasn't inspired. I was given this jar as a free gift from the art supply store the other day and it was just perfect for a painting.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Hope


8"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Texas, USA

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008

Hazel Eyes


7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Arizona, USA

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Copper Pot and Oranges


7 x 5
Oil on Canvas Panel
SOLD
Private Collection, Maryland, USA
I found this great kettle at a yard sale today.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Reflections of a Tomato


5 x 7
Oil on Canvas Panel
SOLD
Private Collection, Czech Republic

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Cool Blue - Nude 4


6 x 6
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Japan

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Portrait in Grey


7 x 5
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Japan

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Niagara Street


7 x 5
Oil on Canvas Panel

Scenic Niagara on the Lake

Friday, August 22, 2008

Portrait of a Young Man


14 x 11
Oil on Wrapped Canvas

SOLD
Private Collection, Tennessee, USA

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Make a Wish


14 x 10
Oil on Wrapped Canvas

SOLD
Private Collection, California, USA

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Nice Smile


14 x 11 Oil on wrapped Canvas

I went downtown this morning to finish this painting. I've had a busy week with a family birthday, some major computer problems and not much time for painting.

This model has a really beautiful, serene smile that she held throughout the pose..... a great model!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Portrait of a Self Portrait

I thought I would post a visual description of what happens when something goes wrong. I decided to paint this in more saturated colours and then changed my mind. Now I've gotten it muddy and thick and will have to wait until it dries a bit before I continue. Yes, I will fix the glasses.

Stay tuned for the finished painting.

The digital camera is one of the greatest technological advances, and as most teenagers are aware, they provide for hours and hours of entertainment. I'm sure you've seen these technically savvy kids ... stretching out their arms, turning the camera towards themselves and shooting a perfect photo of themselves and seventeen of their closest friends. The cameras are also wonderful when they're alone. All they need is a mirror, bathroom, hallway, any mirror will do, and their trusty digital and they can shoot hundreds of expressive shots and then delete them all with a click of a button.

And the lesson to be learned here is to remember to delete.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

A Quiet Moment


10 x 8
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Private Collection, Ontario, Canada
...and slowly Sleeping Beauty awakened from her deep sleep...only to be asked to sit by the window to pose for yet another painting. She's a patient beauty.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Fuzzy Pink Sweater


10 x 8
Oil on Canvas Panel
SOLD
Private Collection, Texas, USA
I finished this late last night and photographed her this morning. I used a few different photo references for this one and they all came together nicely. I hope you like her!

Friday, June 27, 2008

Sleeping Beauty

10 x 8
Oil on Canvas Panel
SOLD
Private Collection, California, USA
There's nothing like painting from life.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hats 6 - Day at the Beach


7 x 5
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD
Minnesota, USA
Since it's Canada Day this weekend, I thought I would give her a red hat. Happy Canada Day!