WHERE: Gallery Pyrus, 16 Charles St W, Kitchener WHEN: May 21-April 28 WHAT: Selected works by prominent regional artists An eclectic assortment of artwork on the walls at Café Pyrus. Artists include myself, Chris Austin, Christina Preece and Greg Kirch. I’m showing se ... Continue Reading
Facing west from the east shore of Lake Huron, the last of the rose light paints the receding clouds above the quieting water. A typical scene in early summer as the weather settles into the warmer season’s new rhythm. Larger image. “Lake Huron—rose after sunset ... Continue Reading
As the day draws to a close, facing south, the last of the days sunlight illuminates a small lake in the dreamy haze of late summer. Larger image. “Last of the light, northern lake” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
The old Elora quarry is one of the region’s most loved swimming holes. In winter the sounds and water are stilled. “Quarry, quiet and still.” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 Larger Image This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
The dramatic landscape of the upper gorge in the early morning, the cool shade divided from the warm light. “Gorge” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2013 Larger Image This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading
A familiar sight to anyone who has floated down the Elora Gorge on an inner tube. At the end of the run the valley opens up and the water shallows to mere inches. The approach to the texture of this piece is an experiment with modelling each individual rock in polymer clay, finis ... Continue Reading
A dreamy impression of Rockwood conservation area in Guelph, just above the old mill waterfall where the river widens out. Another experiment in water textures, the blue highlights in the center are carved, revealing a layer of brilliant blue beneath. “Rockwood, above the m ... Continue Reading
An experiment in minimalism and a new approach for rendering water ripple textures, this painting captures the band of haze on Lake Huron mid-afternoon on a late spring day. “Calm haze Spring, Lake Huron” Acrylic on panel 36x36in 2012 Private collection. Continue Reading
Where the river opens up to the lake, the fading light on the clouds is reflected in the as the light breeze rippling the water begins to still. “Still water, twilight” Acrylic on panel 36×36 in 2012 This painting is available for purchase. Continue Reading