I took a photo of this snapping turtle a few years ago. I worked on this painting Big Mama Snapping Turtle in the winter, dreaming of spring. There were lots of snappers when we first moved out here. They were … Continue reading
This landscape painting is called Signs of the Times. I’ve always admired this collection of barns and buildings adorned with old metal signs. I’ve wanted to paint it for years. A few years back, some people who have become our … Continue reading
I was pleased to work on this commissioned painting of the BMO in Perth, Ontario. It was a gift for someone who’d worked there for years. The person who commissioned it and I decided to “clean up” the building a … Continue reading
I completed this 24×36 painting “Three Painters at the Dumoine” recently in the studio. It was a wonderful way to recall last August’s CPAWS-OV DRAW retreat at the Dumoine watershed. I used a number of images I took of three … Continue reading
I finished this painting of Hay Bales in the August Sun in the winter. Working on it in my studio, I could feel the heat and warm sun. I started the painting en plein air in my friend’s back yard. … Continue reading
I finished this encaustic painting “Swingin’ in the 70s” awhile ago, but it took some time to get a good picture. It’s hard to get a good shot of an encaustic painting due to the shine. I was inspired to … Continue reading
I recently finished this commissioned portrait of Tinker and Audrey. It’s 9.5 x 13 inches. The horse’s owner loved it. She said I did a great job of capturing Tinker’s “soft eye”, which shows she’s relaxed and comfortable. I had … Continue reading
I finally finished this portrait painting “Contemplation” of a friend. She came to sit for photographs last December. She’s an artist too, who does leather-work and custom shoes. I was intrigued by the fox pelt and deer skull she brought. … Continue reading
It was great to be profiled in the October issue of the Humm as a featured artist. I’ve always enjoyed reading these. Now, you can learn more about me and my work! Enjoy 🙂 … Continue reading
I had the honour to be selected for the second annual CPAWS-OV DRAW retreat this year. I experienced first-hand a portion of the watershed around les Grandes Chutes on the Dumoine River in Québec and painted en plein air. It … Continue reading