Soft Light

10"x 8"
Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Colorado, USA

Red Lipstick

10"x 8"
Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel

Red Kerchief

10"x8"
Oil on Gessoed Masonite Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Ohio, USA

Study of Light - Nude 9

6"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Ohio, USA

Cool Blue 28 x 22

28"x22"

Oil on wrapped canvas

SOLD

California, USA

Pink Blouse

6"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Massachusetts, USA

Lost in Thought

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Ohio, USA

A Special Night

6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Ontario, Canada

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.

Distracted

28"x22"
Oil on wrapped Canvas

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.

Shades of Grey - Nude 8

6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Texas, USA

Reflection - Nude 7

6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Texas, USA

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.

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.

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!

Solitude - Nude 6

6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Texas, USA

Study of a Sky

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

A Peach

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

An Apple

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Virginia, USA

A Pear

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

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

Peach Fuzz

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, California, USA

Portrait of Maria

12"x10"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, California, USA

Windswept - Nude 5

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Texas, USA

Glowing

9"x7"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Massechusetts, USA

Pink Rose

6"x6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Tennessee, USA

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.

Hope

8"x 6"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Texas, USA

Irish Eyes

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

Two of a Kind

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

Red Shawl

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

Mineola Oranges

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

Hazel Eyes

7"x5"
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Arizona, USA

Lazy Afternoon

7 x 5

Oil on Canvas Panel

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.

Reflections of a Tomato

5 x 7

Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Czech Republic

Cool Blue - Nude 4

6 x 6

Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Japan

Portrait in Grey

7 x 5
Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, Japan

Niagara Street

7 x 5

Oil on Canvas Panel

Scenic Niagara on the Lake

Portrait of a Young Man

14 x 11

Oil on Wrapped Canvas

SOLD

Private Collection, Tennessee, USA

Make a Wish

14 x 10
Oil on Wrapped Canvas

SOLD

Private Collection, California, USA

Four Weeks Later

14 x 11

Oil on wrapped Canvas

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!

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.

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.

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!

Sleeping Beauty

10 x 8

Oil on Canvas Panel

SOLD

Private Collection, California, USA

There's nothing like painting from life.

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!